Celebrations
Host your next party on the shores of Longboat Key
Zota Beach Resort is the perfect setting for your next graduation party, baby shower, engagement party, holiday party, birthday party, or family gathering. With island ambiance, Gulf views, and a sugar sand beach, your family and friends can kick back, relax, and soak up the present moment. Our events team will help you craft a tailor-made experience and menu. With downtown Sarasota just moments away, you can hit the town between moments of resort fueled fun. Your special moments deserve the thoughtful, detail-oriented hospitality that Zota Beach Resort does best.
Small group getaways are unforgettable at Zota Beach Resort
Planning a family reunion, bachelorette weekend, girlfriend getaway, or milestone weekend? Our prime beachfront location, intimate events spaces, and pool make Zota Beach Resort the ideal backdrop for your escape. And with downtown Sarasota just minutes away, you’ll be in the center of the action at a moment’s notice. For groups who need 10 or less rooms, our exclusive Opal Events Reservation Concierge will help you customize every detail of the trip. With this personalized service, our professional staff will handle everything from booking your rooms, to setting up dining, to customized itineraries that make the most of every moment of your stay.
Capacity: 170 Guests For A Seated Banquet
The Zara Zota Ballroom is our 2,752-square-foot signature venue, which can be separated into two smaller rooms for more intimate gatherings. The space features 13-foot ceilings and modern chic chandeliers with a relaxed beachside vibe.
Capacity: 150 Guests
This “toes-in-the-sand” venue set on the southern edge of the property is the perfect place to spend an evening over dinner and dancing.
Capacity: 40 Guests
This chic open-air venue is adjacent to our signature eatery, Viento Kitchen + Bar, and overlooks Zota’s infinity-edge pool and the soothing waters of the Gulf of Mexico. It’s the perfect space for an intimate dinner or gathering.
Viento Kitchen + Bar is our trendy restaurant and wine bar, featuring an open air lounge with hand-crafted cocktails accented by a floating wine wall and sleek fireplace. The menu offers “Floribbean” cuisine, a blend of Floridian, Caribbean, and Mediterranean flavors.
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