Anna Maria Island Hotel | Compass Hotel Anna Maria Sound (2024)

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Compass Hotel Anna Maria Sound

Welcome to your personal slice of paradise!

Compass Hotel Anna Maria Sound is a breath of fresh tropical air. Our boutique hotel is located at the gateway to Anna Maria Island, Florida, and just a 30-minute drive from Sarasota Bradenton International Airport (SRQ). Compass brings all the easy, breezy fun of Margaritaville resorts to a quaint Florida beach town steeped in history and one of the best islands in the world.

This unique, seaside destination boasts 123 gorgeously appointed rooms overlooking a stunning marina on one side and the picturesque Neal Preserve on the other. Pack your bags, bring your dog and discover all the activities that make this area the perfect home base for the Florida Gulf. Our white sand beaches, world-class fishing and access to nearby cities makes this an ideal year-around destination.

Enjoy all of what Sarasota, St. Petersburg, Clearwater and Tampa have to offer and reserve a getaway to Compass. Located within easy driving distance from IMG Academy, Premier Sports Campus and major wedding venues like The Beach House, the Sandbar and Palma Sola Botanical Gardens.

The laid back vibe and Margaritaville’s signature escapism radiates through every detail. From complimentary breakfast buffets, delicious dining and an attentive team, the comforts of home are only magnified while staying in paradise.

Next time you set a course for Bradenton, Anna Maria Island, Sarasota, Tampa, or St. Pete Beach, be sure to follow your compass to one of the best hotels in the area. Your adventure awaits!

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Taking a tropical trek is more within reach than you might expect. Check out how much you could save by taking advantage of our exclusive offers.

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SUMMERZCOOL

Enrolled guests on our SZCOOL rate receive food and beverage credits from $20-$40 through September 9th.

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The Weather is Here

Save 15% when you book 3 or more nights and enjoy complimentary chips and queso upon arrival through May 23...

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Florida Residents recieve a special 12% discount on your next island getaway to Anna Maria!

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Accommodations

Compass Hotel Anna Maria Sound understands that your getaway is about more than simply a stay. Color palettes here invoke sun, sand, and surf, while tropical touches echo the swaying palms and sun-soaked beaches just outside the door. No matter which of our rooms or suites is right for you, you’ll experience all the magic of Margaritaville’s legendarily laid-back vibe.

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Area Activities

The greater area of Sarasota, St. Pete, and Tampa has been a favorite vacation spot for as long as anyone can remember. And it’s not hard to see why. An abundance of natural beauty, incredible museums and restaurants, attractions and activities, and endless stretches of beach all add up to a pretty irresistible package.

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Eat & Drink

No vacation is complete without a trip or three to local dining and drinking hotspots. That’s why we’ve made sure you’re just steps away from any magnificent meal or refreshing beverage you could possibly be craving.

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Event Calendar

There's always something happening at Margaritaville. Take a look at upcoming events at the property and in the area, and start planning your trip!

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Happy Hour

Compass Bar & Chill: Food and Drink Specials

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Chicken Wing Mondays

It's Chicken Wing Monday! Wing Specials All Day!

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Taco Tuesdays

Join us for Taco Tuesday at Compass Bar & Chill!

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Burger/Beer Thursdays

Paradise is better with a Cheeseburger and a cold draft beer

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FAQs

Where is the Anna Maria sound? ›

The Sound is located close to the bridge and the Hamlet of Ilexhurst in Anna Maria Island. Anna Maria Sound has an elevation of 10 feet and is also called the Palma Sola Sound and the Sarasota Pass.

Is Anna Maria Island open to public? ›

The Bradenton/Anna Maria Island/Longboat Key Area is open for visitors.

What is the quietest part of Anna Maria Island? ›

As beautiful as bean point is, it is also just as peaceful. Probably the quietest of all the beaches, Bean Point got its name from the first resident that inhabited Anna Maria, Mr. George Emerson Bean.

Is Anna Maria Island or Anna Maria? ›

Anna Maria Island today is divided into the three cities of Anna Maria in the north, Holmes Beach in the middle, and Bradenton Beach in the south. In 2005 the United States Census Bureau estimated the combined population of the three cities at approximately 8,500.

Is Anna Maria Island expensive? ›

With lodging costing an average $294 per night for its most affordable double room, Anna Maria Island was Florida's most expensive spring destination and fifth overall in the United States, according to a survey by cheaphotels.org.

Is it safe to swim in Anna Maria Island? ›

Be cautious at all times. Never swim alone. Whenever possible, swim at a lifeguard-protected beach. On Anna Maria Island, there are two public beaches—Coquina Beach and Manatee County Public Beach—that have lifeguards present between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.

Why is Anna Maria Island so popular? ›

Anna Maria Island praised for its 'old-Florida charm'

The author opines that Anna Maria is "a bonafide sleepy town (the speed limits seldom exceed 35 mph), so be prepared to blissfully check out on its pristine, quiet white sand beaches from sunrise to spectacular sunset."

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