Bay Colony Travel Guide
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Visit Bay Colony
Things to do
Three Hour Shelling Cruise to Shell Key Preserve from John's Pass
£33
per adult
Anna Maria Island & Bradenton Beach Parasailing Tour
£80
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Shell Key Shelling & Snorkel Kayak Tour - St. Pete
£48
per adult
Shell Key & Dolphins - Semi-Private Tours
£58
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Semi-Private Sunset Cruise St Pete
£58
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Top hotels in Bay Colony
Kompose Boutique Hotel
965 University Pkwy Sarasota FL
The price is £48 per night from 9 Sept to 10 Sept
£48
9 Sept - 10 Sept
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! (5,955 reviews)
"Clean & nice property"
Reviewed on 5 Sept 2026
Compass Hotel by Margaritaville Anna Maria Sound
12324 Manatee Avenue West Bradenton FL
The price is £127 per night from 20 Sept to 21 Sept
£127
20 Sept - 21 Sept
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! (2,539 reviews)
"The hotel was very clean spacious rooms and the staff were very friendly. The breakfast buffet that was included was wonderful with something for everyone. HOWEVER, the main reason we went (get away) was to enjoy the pool BUT the pool was filthy - bottom and top of water. Suggestion - maybe have ..."
Reviewed on 5 Sept 2026
RumFish Beach at TradeWinds
6000 Gulf Blvd St. Pete Beach FL
The price is £187 per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
£187
7 Sept - 8 Sept
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. ...
8.2/10 Very good! (2,276 reviews)
"The jacuzzi was so dirty and we really hated that we could use it for the three days we stayed"
Reviewed on 4 Sept 2026
Hilton St. Petersburg Bayfront
333 1st St S St. Petersburg FL
The price is £102 per night from 13 Sept to 14 Sept
£102
13 Sept - 14 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in St. Petersburg. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), room service and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,160 reviews)
"Guy at the desk was odd checking in. There was a used lollipop on the floor so not sure how well the room was cleaned. Parking was annoying. Everything else was good."
Reviewed on 5 Sept 2026
The Westin Sarasota
100 Marina View Drive Sarasota FL
The price is £138 per night from 13 Sept to 14 Sept
£138
13 Sept - 14 Sept
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. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,134 reviews)
"Good stay."
Reviewed on 4 Sept 2026
The Don CeSar
3400 Gulf Boulevard St. Pete Beach FL
The price is £247 per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
£247
7 Sept - 8 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach resort in St. Pete Beach. Enjoy a full-service spa, 2 restaurants and a beach locale. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,300 reviews)
"The hotel was in the middle of some construction, but every other time I’ve stayed there I have thoroughly enjoyed it. I still love the hotel."
Reviewed on 4 Sept 2026
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Where to stay in Bay Colony
Find the best Bay Colony areas for the activities you enjoy most.
Palmetto Historic District
While visiting Palmetto Historic District, you might make a stop by sights like Manatee County Agricultural Museum and Palmetto Historical Park.
Riviera Dunes
Riviera Dunes might not have many top sights, but The Bishop Museum of Science and Nature and LECOM Park are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Downtown Palmetto
While visiting Downtown Palmetto, you might make a stop by sights like Palmetto Historical Park and Manatee County Agricultural Museum.
Imperial Lakewood's
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Imperial Lakewood's and surrounding area, you can visit Moccasin Wallow Golf Club and Ellenton Premium Outlets.
Regency Oaks
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Regency Oaks and surrounding area, you can visit Florida Railroad Museum and Ellenton Premium Outlets.
