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The Rod and Reel Resort
4.4 ★★★★☆ 178 Google reviews · Beachfront wedding venue in Anna Maria, Florida · 0.7 mi to the beach
Relaxed bayfront hotel featuring warm rooms, plus an outdoor pool, a bar & a spa.
Plan your tour
- Setting beachfront venue, 0.7 mi to the beach — verified by its distance to a real shoreline
- Capacity hosts up to 30 guests, per the venue's own info
- Private beach a private stretch of sand comes up here — no public permit, no onlookers wandering through your vows
- Lodging on-site rooms come up in reviews and the venue's own info — a built-in room block for a destination beach wedding; ask what's included
- Phone +1 941-251-4740
- Website rodreelresort.com — most venues book tours right on their site
On the property
“The private beach access was everything we dreamed of.”
“The rooms were spotless and comfortable, with a beautiful ocean view.”
“The only downside is their pier was destroyed in a hurricane, so there’s not a beach or boardwalk you can walk right out to.”
“The views are stunning — from the beach to the private dock, every corner offers a unique photo opportunity.”
What couples highlight
“Overall, you cannot beat this spot for a gorgeous sunrise, the amenities and the location!”
“Right on the beach, you can sit on the comfortable porch lounge chairs or use their portable lounge chairs to sit in the sand.”
From the reviews
The Rod and Reel Resort is such a dreamy spot for a wedding or elopement! Located right on the water in beautiful Anna Maria Island, it has a calm, intimate vibe that’s perfect for capturing romantic moments. The views are stunning — from the beach to the private dock, every corner offers a unique photo opportunity.
We enjoyed our weekend immensely at Rod and Reel Resort. The location cannot be beat and we loved having access to fresh towels, water sport items, and bikes - making getting to Pine Ave or the beach a breeze.
Wow!! What can we say? Loved the rooms and you have to love the location. We felt just like family. We even had friends come down and get rooms because we were so impressed. Thanks for Ty the property manager and all that he did for us. Its a must stay for anybody coming to AMI. We will be back for sure.
10/10 resort on Anna Maria Island Boutique property that is very peaceful, high quality, and not overcrowded. Rooms 10/10… extremely well cleaned and laid out with essentials for our trip.
Getting married at The Rod and Reel Resort
Two things make the tour worth the drive. First, see the ceremony spot at the exact time of day you'd say your vows — a west-facing beach glows at sunset but bakes at noon, and you'll want to feel the wind, watch where the sun sits, and walk the path your guests take across the sand. Second, bring your real questions: the weather backup (where does the ceremony move if it rains or the wind kicks up?), who pulls the beach permit, the sound-ordinance curfew, the catering and bar policy, and exactly what's included — chairs, setup, and teardown on sand are where quotes quietly diverge. Peak beach dates book 12–18 months out, so if the tour feels right, ask what's open in your season before you leave.
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