We stayed in a 2 bdrm deluxe in the Tortuga Garden building. It was a beautiful two bdrm, 2 bath condo that was nicely decorated and very clean. We have previously rented houses for the week while on vacation. This year we decided to spend alittle more & stay here. It was well worth it. It was nice to be able to have hotel ammenities like the two pools or just grab a towel from Tortuga and just walk accross the street to the beach. We were there in mid January and had no problems getting a beach chair. The dining/living room area was big enough for us to invite family that lived an hour away to come and have dinner with us. Our rooms didnt have the updated TV's, but hopefully by next year they will be there - that's the only improvement I would make. Be sure to take a boat ride with Captain Kim on her pontoon boat (if you have six or less people) - my son loved getting off on the sandbar with her and finding shells.

The Tortuga Resort Inn is a Paradise within a Paradise ( Anna Maria Island)! Across the street from their private beach on the white sands of the Gulf, complete with lounge chairs, sand umbrellas, and beach towels, the Tortuga offers luxury 1 and 2 bedroom condos, as well as smaller suites. The pool area is beautifully maintained in a tropical landscape. This is our second consecutive year at Tortuga, 1 week in 1012 and the entire month of January in 2013. With great food, shopping, and miles of white sand beach to walk, the Tortuga is the perfect destination for ANYONE looking for Fun-in- Sun !
In addition to the wonderful surroundings, I am most impressed by the Staff. From the very helpful and lovely ladies and gentleman at the front desk, to the cleaning and maintenance folks on up to the managing partners, David and Liz. Everyone has a sincere desire to make your stay as pleasant as possible, from recommending eateries to faxing documents. This is a MUST stay when visiting Florida !
Thank you David, Liz, and the entire Tortuga Staff ! See you next year ! !
Chip, Marguerite, and Laura, from Rhode Island

Stayed for three nights with my wife. Beautiful property with friendly staff. We found the rooms roomy and unique with built-in book cases and beautiful artwork. Most rooms an open air central courtyard with tropical plants, palm trees, and koi ponds. Feels like staying in Hemingway's house. Our room rate was very reasonable. There are more expensive suites that face the bay or gulf. The pool is heated and the pool area is quite nice. They have a private beach just across the road with chairs and umbrellas provided by the hotel. The road is only one lane in each direction, but since it's the only north-south road on that part of the island, it can be difficult to cross because of the stream of traffic. Breakfast is not included but there is a charming french cafe on the premises that serves breakfast and lunch. . Any number of good restaurants on the island for dinner, and the Bridge Street area can even be walked to from the hotel. All in all, a little bit of paradise

We stayed here for 5 nights in January in Room T220. Price was extremely resonable.... about $160 a night. The room is very well laid out and a lot of thought went into maximizing the small space. We had a balcony that looked over the Gulf, shared by two other rooms, but no one occupied the rooms so it was very private. The La Petit Cafe was one floor down, so every morning we ate breakfast on the little balcony.

The beach is right across the street and there are jet skiis and sailboats you can rent. There are bikes and scooters you can also rent right next door. Restaurants are within walking distance.

The only negative... and it is a small one.... is that the road is very noisy with lots of trucks. With the windows closed, though, it is quiet.