River District Travel Guide
Bradenton
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Things to do
Mangrove Tunnel & Manatee Kayak Eco-Tour
£44
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Anna Maria Island & Bradenton Beach Parasailing Tour
£81
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Shell Key Shelling & Snorkel Kayak Tour - St. Pete
£49
per adult
HydroCats - 2 Hour CraigCat Sightseeing Tour
£109
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Top hotels in River District
Kompose Boutique Hotel
965 University Pkwy Sarasota FL
Fully refundable
The price is £54 per night from 1 Dec to 2 Dec
£54
1 Dec - 2 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Sarasota. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (6,229 reviews)
"Nice, clean and affordable. Customer service is very kind too."
Reviewed on 5 Nov 2026
Compass Hotel by Margaritaville Anna Maria Sound
12324 Manatee Avenue West Bradenton FL
The price is £140 per night from 8 Nov to 9 Nov
£140
8 Nov - 9 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Bradenton. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (2,637 reviews)
"Property was spotless. The girls behind the bar were awesome!!!! Sandy, Bridget, Tara,and Angie. Thank you ."
Reviewed on 4 Nov 2026
Tropical Beach Resorts
6717 Sara Sea Circle Siesta Key FL
The price is £150 per night from 29 Nov to 30 Nov
£150
29 Nov - 30 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach aparthotel in Siesta Key. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (6,036 reviews)
"Great service and room. Walking distance to the beach and friendly staff."
Reviewed on 5 Nov 2026
RumFish Beach at TradeWinds
6000 Gulf Blvd St. Pete Beach FL
The price is £174 per night from 8 Nov to 9 Nov
£174
8 Nov - 9 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach resort in St. Pete Beach. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 4 outdoor pools and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
The Westin Sarasota
100 Marina View Drive Sarasota FL
The price is £194 per night from 22 Nov to 23 Nov
£194
22 Nov - 23 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Sarasota. Enjoy a full-service spa, 2 restaurants and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. ...
Siesta Key Beach Resort and Suites
5311 Ocean Blvd Siesta Key FL
The price is £148 per night from 16 Nov to 17 Nov
£148
16 Nov - 17 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this resort in Siesta Key. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free bicycles on-site and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,188 reviews)
"Great location to the beach. Nice pool,nice bar. Do not get a room near the tiki bar. You're woken up early in the morning by staff power washing the floors right outside the rooms."
Reviewed on 5 Nov 2026
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Where to stay in River District
Find the best River District areas for the activities you enjoy most.
Palma Sola
Travellers like the gardens in Palma Sola, and Palma Sola Bay is a top attraction you might want to visit.
South Bradenton
While visiting South Bradenton, you might make a stop by sights like Smugglers Cove Adventure Golf and DeSoto Square.
Bayshore Gardens
Visitors to Bayshore Gardens appreciate its beaches. A visit to IMG Bollettieri Tennis Academy and Powel Crosley Estate might round out your trip if you're looking to see more of the area.
West Bradenton
While there might not be top attractions in West Bradenton, you can explore the larger area and discover places like The Bishop Museum of Science and Nature and LECOM Park.
Downtown Bradenton
If you're spending some time in Downtown Bradenton, The Bishop Museum of Science and Nature and Manatee Performing Arts Center are top sights worth seeing.
