Tradewinds Resort

Fabulously clean grounds. If you are looking for brand new, ultra high end and modern places, look elsewhere. We had stayed at places like that during our vacation, and this place was refreshingly relaxing and not as «sterile» as the others. It felt homey and was very quiet. The people in the office are wonderful, as was everyone else we met here. Great location, great price, cute and homey place to crash at night. We will definitely be coming here again!

My hubby & I and our dog Mocha Coconut loved everything about our stay here. Our first impression when we came were the grounds were extremely kept up and clean.
We checked in with ease once our North Cottage (number 15) was ready. It was very clean, smelled fresh, and very open.
We loved our space with living room kitchen, dining area, bedroom with king bed, large closest, and good size bathroom. They kept everything up so nicely.
We loved that it is dog friendly, has a heated pool, fishing pier off back, and beach across the street.
It is a good location, close to everything, and definitely an island getaway with a perfectly relaxing feel!
So happy we found this place. We would recommend it to anyone. There are a number of different options depending on your size of group.

I stayed here this year when I took my parents to the Sarasota/​Bradenton area for spring training. We all loved it! The Tradewinds is a resort of adorable cottage-​style suites, each grouping painted in a pretty tropical color. It’s a quiet spot with access to a private beach shared by a few different resorts. The pool is lovely, but we barely scoped it out because the draw of the beach was too strong.
Our room consisted of a small sitting area with a TV and pullout sofa bed (which was surprisingly comfortable). That led right into the full kitchen with plenty of room and kitchen tools so that you could cook at «home» if you wanted. There is also a grill and small table next to each grouping of suites. You could pick up food at the Walgreens or Publix a quick drive/​trolley ride up the street.
The bedroom is simple but functional with a small closet and chest of drawers in the closet. The shared bathroom is accessed through the bedroom and is plenty big for three adults to spread out.
Getting to the beach is an easy and quick walk across the street. There are lot of comments on Unilocal about access to the beach from all the Anna Maria resorts. Yes, you have to cross the busy main drag. But, people are in beach-​mode. Cars are moving slow and gladly stop to wave you across.
The beach itself is beautiful. The resort provides fresh beach towels at the front desk every day. While there, you can grab an umbrella. Chaise longe beach chairs are available once you hit the sand — either snag some that other guests have abandoned for the day or drag some from the top of the beach to your spot. There was a guy renting paddle boards, wave runners and skids while we were there. It’s a great beach for shell-​collecting or just chillin.
Access to Sarasota and Bradenton (for spring training games) was a breeze with a car. If you just want to hang on the island, you probably don’t need a car. They have a very convenient free trolley that will take you the length of the island.
Overall, a wonderful place. We will be back.

Location is perfect! Bay view and beach across the street. The staff is very attentive. The property is well-​maintained and clean. Love it !

I was there a while ago after which I received a satisfaction survey. I was happy to reply since I had a major problem the two nights I was there, and there was no one around to rectify it. I sent in the survey explaining that I hadn’t slept at all for two nights, since I slept on the pull out and gave my friend the bed. The mattress was the WORST and I had to put my pillows under me because the bars were hurting me! I never got a response! I recently saw them on Facebook and sent them a private message. They seemed very concerned, but then just told me they replaced the mattresses since my stay, and if ever I return to let them know and I will get the VIP treatment!!! Are they kidding me??? I will never go there again!

Overpriced, overrated beach motel. Bait & switch – we booked a KING sized bed. Upon arrival, Tradwinds put us in a room with two FULL sized beds and offered to upgrade us to King bed (what we booked to begin with) for an ADDITIONAL $ 35 per night.
We elected for self parking, then when we drove back in from lunch, Tradewinds told us alll spaces were taken, so they forced the valet parking charge on us.
Their rooms are Motel 6 quaility at $ 200/​day or more. Their breakfast buffet on Sunday was WAAAAY overpriced and food was well overcooked. $ 50 per person for overcooked vegetables and soggy eggs Benedict. If you can eat $ 50 worth of crab claws, you may break even.
They expect you to wear a wristband the entire time you stay – to identify you as a guest. That is the SAME wrist band for your whole stay. So if you;re here for more than one day – good luck. Lose that wrist band and say good bye to basic amenities like towels at the beach or pool, cabanas, etc.
We asked about a late checkout and they wanted to charge us $ 20 per hour!!!
Big time rip off and nickel & dime con game. NEVER again. There are too many other hotels in this area to play this game at $ 200+ per night. If you really want to spend this amount of money, try the Lowes Cesar Hotel – less than $ 100 per night there for a FAR SUPERIOR experience!

Won a stay here, and it was very nice in the room we stayed in. We were right on St. Pete Beach and our hotel room overlooked the ocean. There were alot of restaurants on property and things to do. Loved the area, the people were nice and the hotel employees were very helpful.

We stayed in in 2010 and I wasn’t too impressed but I’d have to say it was «Ok».
Nice size kitchen, bathroom and master bedroom.
I wasn’t too trilled with the front room which was small.
This place is not on the beach either you have to walk down the road a little bit and cross the street.
I would stay again.

Great little resort on Bradenton Beach. Located on the Bay and just steps across the street to the beach. Cute Keywest style cottages! Great prices. walk to shops and restaurants or take the free Island Trolley.