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Our Town Sarasota Resort Pictorial Review


An OurTown Review of one of  the finest resorts in Florida. 'A" listed by OurTownSarasota.com
 Photos copyrighted by OurTownSarasota.com, Michael Penn.

We know you will enjoy viewing our Marco  Beach Ocean Resort Pictorial Review as much as we enjoyed doing it. This resort is a 4 Star resort located on one of the most beautiful beaches in the world with world class amenities. And if you don't believe us check out the 222 positive reviews on a  Google search.

 
The Marco Beach Ocean Resort is a magical boutique hotel with 98 suites to keep your stay relaxed and serene. We caught the rainbow above at the end of a wedding on the beach. The wedding stayed dry and sunny, how magical is that? We are sure your stay will be as wonderful as ours was.

A wedding banquet at the Marco Beach Ocean Resort.

A guest orders off of one of their breakfast menus.

We especially loved their unique room entry keys that are tucked in a fold out map of the resort. Everywhere you go you have a map of the resort during your stay. The resort is easy to navigate without the map, but it helps to let you know where all the amenities are such as the spa.

Your room key holder opens up to a resort map.

The resort abounds with hundreds of works of art and statues which adds to your feeling of a Mediterranean resort.

You haven't had great coffee until you have tried the Marco Beach Ocean Resort special blend 'Manatee Coffee' found in all rooms daily. It's over the top, trust us.

Brass water fountain appointments adorn the lower level.

Roman landscaping arches accent areas near the pool.

Elaborate stained glass windows in the  hallways filter light between rooms.

The fitness center has full cardio workout machines and TV's.

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A wedding on the beach at theMarco Beach Ocean Resort during our Pictorial Review. The resort has full banquet facilities perfect for that storybook wedding or meeting.

We arrived at ourMarco Beach Ocean Resort Tour Saturday afternoon and our room overlooked the half moon shaped pool from the 12th floor balcony. Contraire to most pools this one is quiet and serene.

The Marco Beach Ocean Resort was sold out over the Memorial Day weekend. We spent the weekend there doing a photo shoot and attending a beach wedding.

The resort offers full spa and massage services.

A quaint Mediterranean style building next to the beach houses the resorts eating facilities. You can go from casual beach front to classic fine dining.

Casual dining, The Terrace, on an open deck with a view of the Gulf of Mexico is the perfect combination for a relaxing vacation.

A covered walkway from the resort to the dining and beach area gives you a feeling of tranquility. Lush floral plantings keep you in tune with the tropical setting.

Enjoy the authentic Italian cuisine at Sale e Pepe in a casual or formal setting overlooking the Gulf of Mexico. The dining experience transports you to romantic Italy with surroundings of aged stone, marble floors, arabesque walls and hand-painted frescoes.

Elegant dinners will be sure to create fond memories of an unforgettable vacation.

Mouth watering appetizers with the freshest ingredients await you.

Old world charm at Sale e Pepe abounds along with gourmet epicurean entrees.

After your dinner, stop in for a nightcap at Toulouse lounge, adjoining Sale e Pepe. This relaxing and intimate lounge is a homage to the Belle-Epoque era of Paris and the great artist, Henri de Toulouse- Lautrec.

 

About the Marco Beach Ocean Resort:

The all-suite Marco Beach Ocean Resort brings stellar service, lodging and exquisite dining
to Marco Island, one of the fabled Ten Thousand Islands located between Naples and the Florida Everglades, on Southwest Florida's Gulf Coast.

The resort features casual and fine dining, a spa and fitness center, pool and hot tub, rooftop gardens and 3.5 miles of sugar sand beach. The entire staff provides personal service to meet your specific tastes and exceed your expectations.

The Marco Beach Ocean Resort is located directly on the pristine sandy beaches of the Gulf of Mexico. The views are incredible and it offers a great walking beach.

The Marco Beach Ocean Resort has complimentary towels, beach umbrellas and lounge chairs. A beach attendant puts up your umbrella and sets out your chairs. And at 3PM they serve refreshing complimentary smoothies.

Jet skiers romp in the Gulf. The water temp in May is around 85 degrees. In the winter water temps are in the low 70's.

For an excellent view of the Gulf and a fun ride Parasailing boats will take you for a sky ride.

The beach valets set up the chaise lounges early in the morning each day.

Solid wood and paneled ceilings with glass chandeliers adorn the main lobby. A courteous and attentive staff is always present to serve your needs.

Valet parking, luggage transport, room service are performed by some of the most friendly and professional staff available.

We've slept around quite a bit in our travels and we feel the Marco Beach Ocean Resort has some of the most comfortable beds in the world. A softly firm mattress with a light pillow top offers just the right combination for a great nights sleep.

Comfortable well appointed suites are available in one and two bedroom versions.

Every suite is luxuriously appointed. The two bedrooms suites have dining areas.

All rooms have convenience kitchens stocked with the dishes, pans, coffee maker, microwave etc. for preparing your own meals.

Bath areas use wall marble and floor marble and include hair dryers and shampoo/soap.

The two bedroom suites have a large bath overlooking the lovely grounds.

Every staircase and turn offers a piece of Renaissance art to intrigue your mind and liven your senses.

Dominated by a dramatically lit, 20-foot long mural of Toulouse Lautrec's "Training of the New Girls by Valentin at the Moulin Rouge", the clubby, gas-lit bar and lounge is a favorite meeting and relaxing venue for after-five and after-hours. The full bar is noted for its broad wine selection, exclusive cognacs and aged brandies, and exotic martini menu.

Photos copyrighted by OurTownSarasota.com,
Michael Penn.

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