Travel

Flight

SRQ (Sarasota Airport), TPA (Tampa Airport), PIE (St. Petersburg-Clearwater Airport)

SRQ (Sarasota Airport) is by far the closest airport to the Island, about 10 miles away and is the airport we recommend flying into. Uber and rental cars are available, we will also be there if a ride is needed and we aren't busy running around with final details. The wedding falls on a Sunday, so most people will be flying in Thursday or Friday and staying until Monday, however, we will be down there for the entire week prior to the wedding if anyone wants to make a vacation out of the wedding and come early. If a bit of a drive isn't an issue, Tampa (TPA) airport is about 50 miles, and St. Petersburg- Clearwater (PIE) airport is about 35 miles.

House Or Rental

House Rentals Anna Maria Island

If there is a large group that wants to stay together a rental home may be a great option. Staying on Anna Maria Island is the best way to go due to the convenience, though Longboat Key and Bradenton are just over bridges. Searching Holmes Beach, Bradenton Beach, Coquina Beach and Ann Maria Island are very helpful on sites like VRBO. Note that Bradenton, Longboat Key and Sarasota are very close to Anna Maria Island, but you will have to drive or uber to get onto the Island if you choose to stay in those locations.

Hotel

Queen's Gate Resort

Queens Gate is a great option, it is right on the Island and is in close proximity to the beach and Bridge Street, where a lot of nightlife occurs.

Hotel

Waterline Marina Resort & Beach Club

Beautiful new resort-style hotel in the heart of the island. Dead center, close to the beaches and shops.

Hotel

Club Bamboo South

Beachfront resort, very close to nightlife.

Travel Note

Travel Websites

Booking websites are a great option to compare hotels on Anna Maria Island. Listed above are just a few of the options available. Search results may include Bradenton Beach and Holmes Beach. Some other hotel options are Via Roma, Tortuga Inn, Tradewinds, Silver Surf, BridgeWalk, Anna Maria Island Dream Inn, Tropic Isle, Anna Maria Island Beach Resort, Bungalow Beach Resort and many more.

Hotel

Google Travel: AMI

Any of the following beach hotels are wonderful places to stay on the Island.