We stayed on AM island after participating in the Disney marathon in Orlando, looking for a place to relax & recharge our aching legs. We were not disappointed. We opted for a Kings cottage which is slightly larger & has kitchen etc. Well kitted out, nice shower & just a hop to the pool. Small complex with a real friendly feel. Use of towels to take to the pool or beach & other 'beachware' (floats, chairs etc). Staff were very helpful organising a surprise for my husband for when we arrived. Location good within walking distance to shops on Bridge St & short car ride up the island to Anna Maria & Publix. Would definitely recommend !

Spent two nights here with my husband it was wonderful bed was very comfortable pool was very relaxing beach is right across the street we will defiantly stay here the next time we come to Anna Maria Island

Queens Gate is on Bradenton Beach, on the south end of Anna Maria Island which restricts its buildings to 3 stories high, so no chain motels/hotels, just quaint private owned motels, cottages, & some condos! Its got the "old Florida" feel! I was introduced to AMI by my life long friend Janis, who is a Tampa native, about 25 yrs ago When i visited from Pittsburgh. Over the yrs I've stayed @ several places & found Queens Gate quickly became my favorite place to stay! There are efficiency rooms, "cottage" rooms...a double rm w full kitchen, & a 2 bedrm house that I've stayed in multiple times & where I stayed this time. It has a screened in porch & deck w the courtyard that (great for children to play safely...or in my case..the dogs some room to roam) houses the new Gazebo, simple but beautiful landscaping, laundry facilities, & the heated pool! Lots of recent updates! Kathy, the manager is very down to earth & has done a great job for 5 yrs! I live in S GA now & still Love to come here, especially off season! Its not some fancy highrise & its across the street from the beach, but they own the empty lot there, so no blocked view while sitting on the rockers on the deck areas in front of the efficiency rms & easy access to the beach. Its also pet friendly for a SMALL fee. Its a very clean & pleasantly decorated w a soothing beach theme! Another relaxing week w my hubby & our 2 dogs @ Queensgate...& Ill definitely b back bc I always feel @ home here!! Merry Christmas!

We visited AMI for our 12th time in 10 yrs. in late November 2012. The weather was PERFECT. Not a drop of rain in the week we were there & 80 every day & cool evenings. Everything was even more slow placed than usual. If was really different to see all the Christmas decorations @ Queen's Gate plus warm temps. The place was immaculately clean & they continue to do so many updates, every time we go. The Mgr. Kathy was her normal sweet, accommadating self, helping out in every way. Being treated so special is half of the great experience we get when we stay @ Queen's Gate. We could stay at a fanicer place, with a rude/ unaccommadting staff, but why would we ? As long as KATHY is the Mgr. @ Queen's Gate we will continue to stay there. Thank you so much Kathy, everything you do, means so much to Kevin & I.