The St. Regis Longboat Key Resort vs The Resort at Longboat Key Club
The St. Regis Longboat Key Resort scores 88/100 on FamilyFactor to The Resort at Longboat Key Club's 84/100 — a 4-point gap. The St. Regis Longboat Key Resort scores higher on kid amenities and parent downtime. The Resort at Longboat Key Club scores higher on value for a family of four. The St. Regis Longboat Key Resort is $$$$; The Resort at Longboat Key Club is $$$.
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FamilyFactor, side by side
| Scored on | The St. Regis Longboat Key Resort | The Resort at Longboat Key Club |
|---|---|---|
| Kid amenitieskids club, water park, pool, playground | 95 | 82 |
| Room fit for familiessuites, connecting rooms, cribs, kitchenettes | 88 | 86 |
| Locationproximity to family attractions and walkability | 92 | 88 |
| Value for a family of fourrates, free-kid policies, what is included | 60 | 74 |
| Safetypool gates, balcony safety, gated property | 92 | 88 |
| Parent downtimeadult amenities, quiet zones, babysitting | 90 | 85 |
| FamilyFactor overall | 88 | 84 |
Every number here is the property's own FamilyFactor score from the WhichFamilyVacation catalog. Bold marks a lead of 5 points or more — anything closer is a tie in practice.
The St. Regis Longboat Key Resort
Longboat Key, FL · FamilyFactor 88/100 · $$$$
A brand-new Gulf-front St. Regis with a 500,000-gallon stingray lagoon, Reef Rangers kids club, and three heated pools that make it one of Florida's most genuinely kid-captivating luxury resorts.
Pick The St. Regis Longboat Key Resort when
- Kid amenities matters most to you — The St. Regis Longboat Key Resort scores 95 to The Resort at Longboat Key Club's 82 (kids club, water park, pool, playground).
- Parent downtime matters most to you — The St. Regis Longboat Key Resort scores 90 to The Resort at Longboat Key Club's 85 (adult amenities, quiet zones, babysitting).
- You want 500,000-gallon saltwater lagoon with stingrays and 40 fish species, reef rangers supervised kids club (ages 5–12), and three heated pools including a lazy river — listed for The St. Regis Longboat Key Resort, not for The Resort at Longboat Key Club.
- You need a superior guest room (~470 sq ft) and deluxe oceanview room (~545 sq ft) — in The St. Regis Longboat Key Resort's room list, not The Resort at Longboat Key Club's.
- You are travelling with toddlers — The St. Regis Longboat Key Resort is scored for that group, The Resort at Longboat Key Club is not.
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The Resort at Longboat Key Club
Longboat Key, FL · FamilyFactor 84/100 · $$$
A long-established Gulf-front resort with a supervised kids camp tied to sea turtle nesting season, 45 holes of golf, 20 tennis courts, and 226 balcony rooms — a classic Florida family institution with genuine depth.
Pick The Resort at Longboat Key Club when
- Value for a family of four matters most to you — The Resort at Longboat Key Club scores 74 to The St. Regis Longboat Key Resort's 60 (rates, free-kid policies, what is included).
- You want camp loggerhead supervised kids program (ages 5–12, tue–sat), private gulf beach with complimentary loungers and beach toys, and outdoor pool with jacuzzi and poolside bar — listed for The Resort at Longboat Key Club, not for The St. Regis Longboat Key Resort.
- You need a guest room with balcony (ocean, lagoon, or golf view) and junior suite — in The Resort at Longboat Key Club's room list, not The St. Regis Longboat Key Resort's.
- You are travelling with teens — The Resort at Longboat Key Club is scored for that group, The St. Regis Longboat Key Resort is not.
- Budget is the constraint — The Resort at Longboat Key Club sits in the $$$ band against The St. Regis Longboat Key Resort's $$$$.
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The St. Regis Longboat Key Resort vs The Resort at Longboat Key Club FAQ
Which is better for families, The St. Regis Longboat Key Resort or The Resort at Longboat Key Club?
The St. Regis Longboat Key Resort scores 88/100 on FamilyFactor to The Resort at Longboat Key Club's 84/100 — a 4-point gap. The St. Regis Longboat Key Resort scores higher on kid amenities and parent downtime. The Resort at Longboat Key Club scores higher on value for a family of four. The St. Regis Longboat Key Resort is $$$$; The Resort at Longboat Key Club is $$$.
How do The St. Regis Longboat Key Resort and The Resort at Longboat Key Club compare on price?
The St. Regis Longboat Key Resort is in the $$$$ band and The Resort at Longboat Key Club is in the $$$ band. On the FamilyFactor value dimension, The St. Regis Longboat Key Resort scores 60 and The Resort at Longboat Key Club scores 74. Rates move constantly, so check live prices for your dates.
Which has more for kids to do, The St. Regis Longboat Key Resort or The Resort at Longboat Key Club?
The St. Regis Longboat Key Resort scores 95/100 on kid amenities and The Resort at Longboat Key Club scores 82/100. That dimension covers kids club, water park, pool, and playground provision.
Which works better for a large family or a multi-generational trip?
Room fit is the dimension to read: The St. Regis Longboat Key Resort scores 88/100 and The Resort at Longboat Key Club scores 86/100, covering suites, connecting rooms, cribs, and kitchenettes. The St. Regis Longboat Key Resort lists superior guest room (~470 sq ft), deluxe oceanview room (~545 sq ft), grand deluxe oceanview room, one-bedroom suite, two-bedroom suite, and four-bedroom suite. The Resort at Longboat Key Club lists guest room with balcony (ocean, lagoon, or golf view), junior suite, one-bedroom suite with kitchenette, and two-bedroom suite with full kitchen and in-unit washer/dryer.
Do parents get any downtime at either?
On parent downtime — adult amenities, quiet zones, babysitting — The St. Regis Longboat Key Resort scores 90/100 and The Resort at Longboat Key Club scores 85/100. Worth checking before you book if it matters to you.
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