St. Regis Longboat Key Resort opens on Florida’s Gulf Coast (PHOTOS)

St. Regis Hotels & Resorts has opened The St. Regis Longboat Key Resort, the largest development on the island in 50 years. The beachfront resort, developed by Unicorp National Developments, features design work by 10 Design, HBA Miami and Dutch East Design.

The resort spans 18 acres with 800 feet of private beach, offering luxury accommodations and a variety of exclusive amenities, including a pool butler service. Guests can enjoy experiences such as marine biologist-led sea life explorations and luxury cabanas by French swimwear brand Vilebrequin.

The property includes 168 rooms and 26 suites, with the Presidential Suite offering panoramic views of the Gulf. Dining options include the signature steakhouse CW Prime, along with other dining options such as coastal Italian, Latin American and Japanese-Peruvian fusion cuisine.

The St. Regis Spa offers treatments in partnership with La Mer, featuring hydrotherapy pods and private suites. The resort also offers over 34,000 square feet of event space.

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