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Kon-Tiki Motel, Inc.
     
1487 Tamiami Trail S
Venice,
Ph:941- 485-9696
 
Beachside Venice Villas
1000 First Ave W.
Venice,
Ph:941- 485-7967
 
Fun, Sun and Relaxation in beautiful Venice, Florida Make your reservation today and experience a Paradise in Southwest Florida -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Amenities Cable T.V. with VCR Private Phones (FREE local calls) Olympic Size Pool Completely furnished, Including Kitchen accessories and a George Forman Grill Linens, towels, glassware Microwave Shuffleboard & BBQ Grills On premises laundry Private Gulf beach with two shaded gazebos Nearby Activities boating deep sea fishing Pier Fishing golf tennis wind surfing jet skiing bicycling para-sailing Shopping Sun Bathing Shell and Shark Tooth Collecting
Horse & Chaise Inn
317 Ponce de Leon
Venice,
Ph:941- 488-2702
 
Slow down and relax ... The Horse & Chaise Inn is located in the historic district of Venice, a small friendly community on Florida’s Gulf Coast. Choose from nine historically themed rooms – each unique but equally well appointed for your comfort, relaxation, and privacy. Wake up in the morning to a delicious, full course breakfast. Venice is the perfect getaway with its casual style and many things to do. A five minute walk takes you downtown with its intriguing specialty shops and antique stores, restaurants, and local theatre. Walk a bit farther and you are at the beach. And for those travelers that like to adventure but want to come back to peace and quiet … Sarasota is a short 24 mile drive up the road. This delightful inn is a lovely place to stop and stay awhile. Whether you want to unwind for a night or a week, we are here to make your experience memorable
Best Western Plus Ambassador Suites Venice
400 Commercial Ct
Venice,
Ph:941) 480-9898
 
Welcome to BEST WESTERN PLUS Ambassador Suites Venice! Just a few minutes from Gulf Beaches, championship golf and PGT Vinyl Technology, this splendid Venice hotel puts you in the middle of all the area offers. Whether its for a business meeting or a leisurely round, this Venice, Florida hotel is just three miles from a championship golf course. Enjoy even more of the outdoors by spending time soaking up the sun at the 14 miles of Gulf Beaches that are just minutes away or discovering the natural beauty of the Venice Area Audubon Society Rookery. Known for rare treasures, take home a special souvenir by hunting for shark teeth at Venice Beach. Touted as the best little theater in America, experience the charm of Venice Theatre - it's just six miles from this BEST WESTERN PLUS Ambassador Suites Venice hotel. Guests will also delight in being less than an hour away from Sarasota Jungle Gardens, Ringling Museum of Art, Fisherman's Village and Siesta Key Beach, which has the whitest
Floridaloha Vacations
202 E Pocono Trl
Venice,
Ph:941- 375-4499
 
Floridaloha is your ideal destination to experience "Old Florida" and its abundant natural beauty on the state's southwest Gulf coast. We offer four vintage bungalows five minutes or less from pristine Nokomis Beach, surrounded by public parks, nature preserves, and near the Legacy Bike Trail. We're located just a mile from historic Venice—a real old-fashioned American downtown with charming privately owned boutiques, restaurants, and lovely public parks. Nokomis, population 3500, is a laid-back coastal village just a mile north of Venice and ten miles south of Sarasota—easy to get to, and easy to get around. It's gained a reputation as an ecotourism hub in southwest Florida, with its creeks and bays, parks, nature preserves, and one of the best beaches in all of Florida.
Bentley's Boutique Hotel

Nokomis,
Ph:941-966-2121
 
Welcome to the brand new Bentleys Hotel Osprey, Florida, your ideal choice for Sarasota and Venice Florida hotels. Bentleys Hotel provides boutique style lodging in Venice/South Sarasota near Gulf Beaches and Award Winning Golf Courses. Choose from standard upscale king or two double bedded rooms or oversized executive suites and honeymoon suites many with private poolside balconies. Our new full service Sarasota Venice area hotel boasts: • Seattle's Best Coffee Shop • Free Hot Breakfast Daily • Free Business Center • Morgan's Restaurant • Our "Osprey Beach" Tiki Bar & Grill • Underground Nightclub & Jaguar Lounge • Ballroom & Meeting Space Seating Up to 220 People •Free Transportation to Siesta Key Beach, Casey Key Beach, Sarasota Square Mall and Main Street Venice.
Holiday Inn Express
380 Commercial Court
Venice,
Ph:941-584-6800
 
When you stay with us, you'll be right on the doorstep of the world-famous 14-mile stretch of beach on the Gulf of Mexico commonly known as "The Shark Tooth Capital of the World." Corporate travelers appreciate that we are located within minutes of area businesses, such as PGT Industries, Sun Hydraulics Corp, ASO Corp, Tervis Tumbler, Bon Secours Health Park, Venice Regional and Sarasota Memorial Hospitals. Because we offer a well-equipped business center with free wired and wireless high-speed Internet access, computer, 24-hour print, copy, and fax services, our guests never miss a beat. Leisure guests love our hotel's property in Venice, Florida because it's near the best local attractions, including Fox Lea Farms, Ringling Museum, Port Charlotte Sports Park, Ed Smith Stadium, Warm Mineral Springs and Myakka State River Park. Enjoy breathtaking views of sunsets Venice Beach, Manasota Beach, Nokomis Beach, Englewood Beach, and Siesta Key Beach. Our hotel guests, whether busin
OZA Inn
1602 Tamiami Trail S
Venice,
Ph:941- 493-8900
 
Newly Renovated Boutique Inn! Heated Pool! Barbeque Area! Free Wi-Fi! Complimentary Fax-Phone-Computer Access! Popular Venice beaches are five minute's drive from OZA Inn! Immaculate Guestrooms! Bonefish Restaurant just across the street! Sharkey's on the Pier Restaurant just five minutes away!
AAA Beachfront Venice Vacation Condo Rentals
908 Villas Drive
Venice,
Ph:248- 652-2418
 
Just a few blocks from beautiful historic downtown Venice Florida, Venice Villas is located on the Gulf of Mexico and is one of Florida's best kept travel bargain secrets. Accommodations that include everything you'll need to enjoy a fun-filled vacation in Florida can be found at Venice Villas: Spectacular public beaches Municipal fishing pier Golf Great shopping Tennis courts Basketball courts Historical monuments Live performance theaters Outdoor musical performances Annual festivals
Inn at the Beach
725 Venice Ave W
Venice,
Ph:941-484-8471
 
Relaxation, with personalized and friendly service is what you can expect from this 49 room retreat located beachside in Venice, Florida. Set among lush landscaping, the peaceful intimate setting nestles you into the tropical getaway you’ve been dreaming of. As the premier beachside destination in Venice, Inn at the Beach is devoted to a relaxed, tropical lifestyle… And we can help you enjoy every moment of it.
A Beach Retreat on Casey Key
105 Casey Key Rd
Nokomis,
Ph:941- 485-8771
 
Casey Key...a quiet secluded paradise A Beach Retreat on Casey Key offers the best value in beachfront vacation rentals on the gulf coast. Whether its a weekend getaway or family reunion, A Beach Retreat is the ideal location, just south of Sarasota and just north of Venice, Florida. Our tropical setting with fabulous beachfront vistas is perfect for weddings, family vacations or simply a much needed escape from the hustle and bustle. Our newly renovated property includes Tommy Bahama style furniture, granite countertops, designer cabinets, tile floors and showers and brand new appliances. Some of the amenities we offer are boat docks, a guest laundry room, a heated swimming pool, propane bbq grills, and complimentary wifi. A Beach Retreat has efficiencies, 1 ,2, & 3 bedroom condos, fully furnished with kitchens in every room. Daily and weekly rentals are available. Ask about our discounts for monthly stays. With its gently sloping sands, this island's geographic
Veranda Inn
     
625 South Tamiani Trail
Venice, 34285
Ph:941-484-9559
 
Hampton Inn & Suites Bayside
881 Venetia Bay Blvd
Venice,
Ph:941- 488-5900
 
The Hampton Inn Bayside Venice Florida is also conveniently located near area attractions such as Venice Beach, Siesta Key Beach, Mote Marine, Ringling Museum, Selby Gardens, Oscar Scherer State Park, as well as area businesses like Venice Regional Medical Center, PGT Industries, RV World, Verizon, Manatee Community College, Neilson Media, Merrill Lynch, ReMax Properties, Sarasota Square Mall. When visiting Venice, Florida make the Hampton Inn & Suites Bayside in Venice, Florida your first choice for suites in Venice. At the Hampton Inn & Suites Bayside Venice, we can accommodate a meeting space of up to 40 people in our Executive meeting room. Our staff will gladly handle any of your needs for your next meeting or small gathering. The Holiday Inn Venice is now The Holiday House of Venice and has closed so please make us your new preferred hotel when visiting Venice Florida hotels. Now offering Free High Speed Internet in all our guest rooms and suites!
Rambler's Rest Resort
1300 N. River Road
Venice,
Ph:941- 493-4354
 
Island House Apartment Motel
205 Casey Key Rd
Nokomis,
Ph:941- 488-1719
 
Island House is located on beautiful Casey Key, a 7 mile barrier island nestled between Sarasota and Venice. Here you can enjoy a quiet, unspoiled tropical paradise, with its white sandy beaches. Spend your days lounging in the sun, strolling the beach for shells and sharks’ teeth, or visiting the many shops, galleries, and attractions that Venice and Sarasota have to offer. The end of the day brings picture perfect sunsets over the Gulf of Mexico. You can walk to 2 waterfront restaurants with a great selection of local seafood, and a view of the intracoastal waterway. Golf, shopping, grocery and produce markets, and many other restaurants are only a short distance away.