Zota Beach Resort
4711 GULF OF MEXICO DRIVE, LONGBOAT KEY, FLORIDA 34228
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Capacity130
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Ceremony Space
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Reception Space
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Outdoor Space
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Allows Catering
Bring Out Your Wedding Day Glow On The Gulf at Zota Beach Resort
Nestled on the white sand beaches of Longboat Key, Zota Beach Resort offers an idyllic yet secluded setting on the Gulf of Mexico for your destination wedding. Our contemporary resort specializes in romantic Gulf Coast weddings for 20 to 150 guests, giving each celebration the individual attention and care it deserves.
Whether you want to recite your vows while barefoot on our private beach, dance the night away in the magical Zara Zota Ballroom, or party under the stars on our gulf-side event lawn – our enchanting indoor and outdoor venues offer the flexibility to bring your vision to life. Best of all, you’ll enjoy the expertise of our friendly Wedding Specialists, ready to craft specialized menus to your unique specifications, arrange room blocks for your out-of-town guests, and ensure every detail of your wedding day is picture-perfect.
Catering
At Zota Beach Resort, we understand the importance of making your special day perfect, which includes creating inspired banqueting menus for your wedding reception. Our talented culinary team and customizable menus will create an artful and delectable dining experience for you and your guests, with dishes inspired by our Gulf-front surroundings as well as international cuisines. Please review our wedding menus below to start planning your celebration. You’ll find tempting selections for casual and formal weddings alike, including elegant displays and passed hors d’oeuvres, buffet and plated dinners, and late night snacks as well as options for your rehearsal dinner and send-off brunch.
Venues
Zota Beach Resort offers picturesque settings both indoors and out for your Gulf Coast wedding. Whether you dream of saying “I Do” with your toes in the sand or prefer an intimate wedding dinner overlooking the Gulf, our dedicated team will help create a celebration that’s uniquely you and completely unforgettable.
THE SOUTH BEACH CEREMONY
Our sun-bleached wooden boardwalk will serve as your aisle as you walk down to our serene private beach and recite your vows with the Gulf of Mexico as your backdrop. The South Beach Ceremony area can accommodate up to 150 guests.
SUNSET (VIENTO KITCHEN & BAR) TERRACE
Adjacent to our chic signature restaurant, Viento Kitchen & Bar, the Sunset Terrace is an open-air venue that overlooks the Resort’s tropical infinity-edge pool and shimmering turquoise waters of the Gulf. The Sunset Terrace can accommodate up to 40 guests for an intimate plated dinner.
THE ZARA ZOTA BALLROOM
Situated on the 2nd floor of the Resort, the Zara Zota Ballroom features a relaxed beachside ambiance, which is elevated by grand 13-foot ceilings and contemporary chandeliers. Host up to 150 guests for your wedding dinner, or allow us to divide the room into smaller sections to best accommodate your guest list.
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