Tortuga Inn Beach Resort 229 Island Condo, 2Bdrm

Bradenton Beach, FL 34217, Estancias de Florida, United States

Overview

Tortuga Inn Beach Resort 229 Island Condo is a two-bedroom condo unit in Bradenton Beach on Anna Maria Island (Estancias de Florida). Guest feedback describes the property as having an “old Florida” feel and a strong overall location. The resort has been noted as undergoing construction/repairs at times, with reports that it did not affect some stays.

Beach & Pool

The beach is directly across the street with easy, short-walk access, and guests mention that lounge chairs are available on the beach. Reviews also note that a beach umbrella and loungers are furnished. A pool is on-site and is repeatedly described as beautiful and well maintained.

Unit experience

Guests describe the condo as clean and well suited to their needs, with a “home away from home” feel. At least one review notes a second-floor unit with stairs and no elevator. One stay also reported that living room furniture needed cleaning and that the laundry setup and linen/towel washing expectations were inconvenient for a longer stay.

Location & nearby dining/transit

The condo sits within walking distance of multiple restaurants and shops in Bradenton Beach while remaining slightly away from the busiest areas. Nearby dining includes Smoqehouse (about 221 m), The Kokonut Hut (about 307 m), Gulf Drive Cafe (about 306 m), Wicked Cantina Bradenton Beach (about 382 m), and Beach House Waterfront Restaurant (about 691 m). For local transit, the Gulf Dr N/12th St N (Silver Surf) bus stop is about 38 m away, and Gulf Dr N/2nd St N (City Hall) is about 746 m away; Sarasota Bradenton International Airport is about 16.8 km away.

Best for

This condo-style stay best fits travelers who want an Anna Maria Island base close to restaurants and shops while still feeling slightly removed from the busiest stretch. It’s also a strong pick for beach-and-pool vacations, thanks to the across-the-street beach access (with lounge chairs) and a well-regarded pool. Guests who value attentive service frequently highlight terrific staff and hosting.

Travel tips

If you’re assigned a second-floor unit, plan for stairs—reviews mention no elevator, which can make luggage and laundry more difficult. For getting around without a car, the Gulf Dr N/12th St N (Silver Surf) bus stop is very close (about 38 m). Dining is easy on foot, with multiple options within roughly 1 km, including Gulf Drive Cafe, The Kokonut Hut, and Wicked Cantina.

What guests say

Guests consistently highlight the location on Anna Maria Island: close to restaurants and shops, yet not right in the busiest area, with the beach directly across the street. The pool is repeatedly praised as attractive and well maintained, and beach loungers (and an umbrella) are mentioned as available. Cleanliness is generally viewed positively, though one review flagged living room furniture needing cleaning. Common drawbacks include stairs to second-floor units with no elevator and inconvenience around laundry access and expectations for washing towels/linens during longer stays; staff/hosting is frequently described as excellent.

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