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Tropical Breeze Resort - Frequently Asked Questions(FAQ)

FAQ

We’re sure that you have questions before visiting the Tropical Breeze Resort on Siesta Key. Here are some answers to the questions our guests ask the most about the island and their vacation accommodations.

Booking and Accommodations

Want a firsthand look of Siesta Key Beach? Check out the live beach cam.

Keep up to date with the latest developments by visiting the Sarasota County website: Sarasota County

View beach conditions and Red Tide information Mote Marine

We encourage you to watch the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA) explanation of our current Red Tide situation: NOAA on Sarasota

For additional Red Tide resources, please visit our Environmental FAQs page

We recommend you take out/purchase the comprehensive trip cancellation insurance to cover any unexpected occurrences that could result in your need to cancel or modify a reservation. This insurance covers items like: trip cancellation, trip interruption, travel delays, damaged or lost baggage, rental car damage, medical care, and so much more. Read more about it here. If you elect to decline this coverage, you do so fully understanding our cancellation policy.

For more information on our cancellation policies, house rules and more, please read our Terms and Conditions before your stay.

Are you concerned about traveling during hurricane season? Read these FAQs to answer your most pressing questions. To file a claim, click here. If you have additional questions, please contact our office.

Guests can expect friendly staff to help you have a great vacation experience during your stay. You can expect convenience to the beach and Siesta Key Village, so you won’t have the stress of driving or parking when you want to go out.

Our boutique resort is perfect for couples on their anniversary or honeymoon, but we’re also family friendly and all rooms are PET-FRIENDLY. We also offer additional resort services to our guests such as online grocery orders and delivery, and shuttle service.

Check out our online map to see where all our resort rooms are located in relation to Siesta Key Village and the beach! No matter where you stay, you're minutes from the most popular spots on the island.

All guests are required to check in at our Front Office located at 140 Columbus Blvd., Siesta Key, FL 34242. Check in time is 4:00pm, and check out time is 10:00am. If you arrive early, starting at 12:00pm, we will always try to accommodate you with complimentary early check-in, but it is not guaranteed. If it is not available, we will provide you with a parking permit and access to our public resort restrooms to change, and provide you access to our pools and amenities until your room is ready.

The Tropical Breeze Resort offers 2 community pools and spas, and one private pool that is attached to a single luxury resort room. Accommodations are grouped into intimate communities around the pools or tropical garden areas that offer a sense of privacy. All rooms are walking distance to the beach and Siesta Key Village. Learn more

Our pool is open from 9 am - dusk, per county ordinances. We apologize for any inconvenience and thank you in advance for following our guidelines. Read more about our pool rules here

For guests with Travel Insurance inquiries, click here.

For individual travel flight updates, check your specific airline. To view the Sarasota Bradenton International Airport updates and advisories, click here.

View the Sarasota County guidelines and resources here.

View the CDC signs and symptoms of Covid-19 here.

CDC Guidelines on what to do if you are sick.

Insurance is provided by CSA Travel, a 3rd party company, and for all information on this insurance, please visit CSA Travel site or call their 24 hour a day customer service number for more information – (866) 999.4018.

Pets are allowed under certain conditions. Fees are associated. 2 pets max. Weight limit of 50 lbs max. No Dangerous Breeds/Dogs. Owners are responsible for any damage or excess cleaning that occurs due to the pet. Learn more

Our Central Air Conditioning Systems are regulated for both heating and cooling to ensure consistent and safe operation of the unit during your stay. Our AC thermostats can be set to cool at a minimum of 72 degrees during the Summer, and it can be set to heat the unit up to 68 degrees during Winter months. These parameters are based on manufacturer and AC Service Technician recommendations, and they ensure that you will have the best possible stay with us, without interruptions. In Southwest Florida, our temperatures can reach into the high 90’s, with humidity in the 80%-90% ranges. When this occurs, air conditioning systems are pushed to the max. These AC systems are only designed to cool a room to 20 degrees below the ambient outside temperature. So, if it is 95 degrees outside, the AC system will only be able to cool the home or unit to 75 degrees respectively. AC systems do not blow colder air when they are set below their capable cooling parameters, they only blow more frequently for longer time periods. If the outside temperature maintains a constant 95+ degrees, the unit will not be able to keep up if they are set below 72 degrees. Setting the temperature below this can cause increased condensation build up, prolonged periods of operation with minimum down time between coolings, and the unit will incur damage that could cause it to cease operating.

Not everyone is familiar with this situation, or the recommendation for proper HVAC use in Southwest Florida, so we have installed Smart Thermostats that help to ensure your room is a cool 72 degrees or higher depending on your preference, and that it stays that way during your entire stay. While some guests request temperatures of 66-68 degrees, that is just not possible here in Southwest Florida without causing significant damage to the property you are renting. This damage may not surface during your stay, but it might during the next guests stay. In order to ensure the best experience for everyone, we have installed these safe guards. We appreciate your understanding and participation to protect our property, our home owner’s property, and our guest experience.

Our resort pools offer the service of pool heat, as a courtesy to our guests at no additional charge. All of our pools, spas, and equipment are closely monitored by our Tropical Breeze pool company for your safety and enjoyment, and we kindly ask that the controls, valves, pumps, heaters, and system not be tampered with because doing so could result in damage that you may be liable for. These system components should only be evaluated or adjusted by an Tropical Breeze employee or pool company technician. Our winter months are considered to be from November through April. During these months we do our best to ensure that the pools are heated to a temperature of 82 degrees.

However, some circumstances are out of our control, and even in Southwest Florida we do occasionally get cold spells that can send the temperatures down into the 30's for a few nights in a row. This will cause the pool water temperature to drop into the 60’s or 70's and the pool pump will automatically shut down if the outside temperature gets too cold and it cannot maintain the selected temperature. This is a safety feature. The pump will begin operating again as temperatures rise and it will begin re-heating of the pool back to 82 degrees, which may take several days depending on the severity of the cold front. Unfortunately, these situations are beyond our control. Please be aware that Tropical Breeze cannot issue refunds during your stay based on acts of God. Other issues such as: equipment malfunction, temporary loss of use of equipment or amenities due to maintenance purposes, severe weather conditions, or other circumstances do happen for time to time without warning. However, please know that in these rare events involving pool equipment malfunction during your stay, Tropical Breeze will do everything in our power to expedite repairs as quickly as possible as we always want you to enjoy your heated pool and the Florida sunshine as much as possible! Tropical Breeze thanks you in advance for your understanding on this issue.

Tropical Breeze Resort has NO wheelchair accessible rooms.

Guests requiring special accessibility may find certain elements of the common areas such as the lobby, office, community room, and pool area accommodating.

For any additional information, please direct your questions about accessible facilities and services to the Front Desk to ensure your requests are handled properly.

Travel & Things To Do

Siesta Key is 3.5 square miles and 8 miles long. 2.4 square miles on the island are land while 1.1 square miles are water. The island’s population is 7,150 with a density of 3,120.1 people per square mile.

To locate the closest Siesta Key Beach access points to our resort, our front desk staff are happy to help point you in the right direction. There are 3 places you can easily walk to from your hotel resort accommodations.

The average water temperature on Siesta Key will vary from one season to another, but the most popular seasons to swim in the ocean are the spring, summer and parts of the fall. During the winter water temperatures drop down below what can be considered comfortable.

Siesta Key can be easily driven to from the south Sarasota area by driving west on Stickney Point Road across the Stickney Point Bridge, or by going driving west on Siesta Dr to Bay Isle and continuing south onto Higel Ave.

The Sarasota/Bradenton International Airport is the closest option to Siesta Key for air travel, and it is about a 25-minute drive away. St. Petersburg/Clearwater International Airport is about a 1 hour drive, while Tampa International Airport is about 1 hour and 15 minutes away.

Every airport will have options available for rental vehicles to travel to Siesta Key directly, or you can choose to take a taxi/Uber.

Siesta Key parking can be hard to find in Siesta Key Village, but our resort is steps from the best restaurants and shops in the Village, so you can easily walk.

You have free parking at our resort, and won’t need to move your car unless you want to explore. But Siesta Key also offers a free trolley if you want to visit the beaches further down the island, or use your FREE guest bike rentals at our resort.

Looking for recommendations on what to do in the area? Check out our blog or look at our interactive area guide map to see our favorite places to eat, drink and enjoy the best of Siesta Key.

Couples love to take romantic weekends to book sunset cruises, but families also enjoy the island for the perfect beaches and safe areas to bike and walk. You will find plenty of magazines and business info for local stores, restaurants, and adventures waiting for you in your resort room.

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Wedding Ceremony & Reception

We have hosted many weddings at the Tropical Breeze Resort. With the beach a block away and luxury accommodations for guests, many happy couples have enjoyed a Siesta Key destination wedding with us. There are 2 wedding reception locations to choose from with space ranging from 25 - 120 guests. Read more information about Tropical Breeze Resort weddings.

Email us at groups@sklrp.com to ask more about a Siesta Key wedding.







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