Hilton Longboat Key Beachfront Resort

My bride and I worked with Jessica at the Hilton and she was amazing! She was very easy to work with, gave us great ideas, and her vendor list was 5 stars! She even helped coordinate the day of the wedding which really but my bride at ease. We got married on the beach and had a reception under a tent on the property (go for the tent if you can afford it). David and his wait staff for the reception was outstanding. Service and food quality was impeccable! Don't hesitate on this location they book up fast!!

My original ceremony/reception site closed unexpectedly on 3 months before the wedding. I was devastated but was happy to find the Hilton, who had the same date and time available. It ended up being extremely good luck !

The Hilton provided a beautiful wedding ceremony and reception site---at a relatively reasonable price. The hotel itself is very clean and well-maintained while still maintaining a casual, beach-y feel---awesome beach bar, pool and steps away from the beach. Since the wedding was being heavily attended by out of town guests, I was very happy to have a lovely hotel for them to stay at. They also provided me with my own reservation booking codes so my guests could book online and get the room block discounts.

The staff are all extremely helpful and Jessica, whom I worked closely with, was bubbly and delightful. She's completely on top of things and while she isn't a wedding coordinator (catering manager) she was really helpful in getting things squared away before the big day. The front desk was wonderful with loading all of my wedding stuff into my room for me, they also kept boxes and other decor for me which made set-up easy as can be (I didn't have a wedding coordinator so I was doing this all myself).

The ceremony site and reception site were both right next to each other which made set-up a breeze. They worked with me on the menu we wanted --- we ended up having bbq and a pasta station. WOW! What a delicious spread! The open bar was also wonderful and well attended :)

They were also very good about providing my 92-yr-old grandfather with a plate of food before the entire buffet was laid out (he has a specific time he needs to eat) and the groom had some dietary needs that they were more than willing to help with.

In the end, I think it was an enormous stroke of good luck that I had to switch my venue to the Hilton --- there isn't a doubt in my mind that the wedding turned out a million times better than it could have been. If I had to do it all over again I would still pick the exact same wonderful location !

We had a great time at the Hilton LBK! The location is just gorgeous and we really enjoyed working with the staff. We had a gorgeous Sunday beach wedding and tented reception with about 55 people. Jessica and Jen were great with responsiveness and they worked together with us to get us what we wanted. We couldn't have asked for a more beautiful wedding.

I love the Hilton and everyone who was a part of our special day. We definitely plan on returning for our one year anniversary!

I strongly recommend the Hilton Longboat Key! From the time we went to just check out the venue, to the food tasting, to the actual event and all the emails in between, Jessica made me feel welcome, invited, and cared for. She helped keep me calm, relaxed, and pointed me in the right direction when needed. The rest of the staff was courteous and professional. My family and friends loved the venue and some are even planning trips back there next year!

From day one, I felt like I was in good hands with the Hilton. Catering Manager Jessica Stevens and her partner Jen made us feel completely at ease (or as much as possible at least, when you're planning your first wedding!)

On one occasion, I called the office with some last minute details I was fussing about. I was told "I don't want YOU to be worrying about this stuff. Write a list, send it to me, and we'll take care of everything." And they did!

We felt like the entire staff- from the front desk staff to the bussers, truly cared about us and our event, and they all did an outstanding job for us. So many thoughtful little details were taken care of, and it allowed us to relax and enjoy our ceremony and reception.

The food was delicious, beautifully presented, and the waitstaff courteous & professional. Our bartender was fantastic- he was friendly, kept our guests happy, and even ran downstairs to the main bar to get a certain liquor my new husband requested.

The reception room was beautiful, and you simply couldn't ask for a prettier ceremony site than the Hilton's white sand beach.

I'm happy to recommend the Hilton Longboat Key. We were delighted!

The catering manager, Natalie Main was FANTASTIC. I booked and organized my wedding from the Northeast and she was always accessible, helpful, friendly and beyond competent. Venue is great, reception room overlooks the water and cocktail hour on the surrounding deck is really nice. Reception staff was fantastic. The food was fantastic - we got a ton of compliments. I highly recommend them!

This Hilton is small, intimate, and an absolutely gorgeous setting. They have a fantastic sandy space next to the restaurant where we set up a tent and had a beach reception -- even with the lighting restrictions of turtle season. We worked with Natalie and Lauren in our planning, and they were both exceptionally helpful and responsive. Event staff were phenomenal - they dealt with heavy rain and many other would-be mishaps and none of our guests knew the difference. The food was even better than we expected, we had tons of compliments, and we would certainly recommend the Hilton!

We had so many complements on the location. It was really beautiful and elegant! It was a little pricey, but it was great for an intimate wedding. All of our guests had a blast! Go for the Antigua room if you can get it.

I planned my wedding from out of state. The Hilton was wonderful! The catering manager went on maternity leave in the middle of the planning process and Lauren Thompson stepped in and was a total pleasure to work with. My friends and family are still talking about the food, it was awesome.

C
We held our ceremony on the beach of the Hilton & the reception was inside the Antigua room.
Although the day of the wedding was absolutely perfect, all the planning leading up to it was anything but smooth. The catering manager, whom we dealt with throughout the planning process was new & difficult to work with. It took many back & forth emails and phone calls to get an answer to most of our questions.
If we were to give the Hilton a grade based strictly on the day of our wedding, they would have got an A. The atmosphere was beautiful, the food was delicious and the staff was great (especially Shawn). Our guests thought everything was perfect and had a great time. But based on our total experience, their grade was dropped to a C.

Food was cold, not enough food for buffet. There was no bartender, my guest had to serve themselves. At that price point I was expecting more service.

The Hilton at Longboat Key is a wonderful venue! The view from the rooms and the beach is awesome! The wedding team at the Hilton are true professionals and they have a special "can do" approach to helping their brides with planning their special day!

Absolutely beautiful location to get married on the beach on Longboat Key! The hotel is gorgeous and everyone at the hotel is fantastic to work with!!

Wonderful location for beachfront weddings with a reception hall or cabana for after wedding celebration

We are so lucky to have this gem, on the sun coast, for the most breathtaking weddings every bride dreams about for this very important day of her life. Choose this perfect location, in paradise for memorable experience of a lifetime.

The Hilton on Longboat Key is an absolutely beautiful location for a beach wedding and a lovely reception. I so love officiating weddings there! My couples and their families have been very happy with the caring and professional service they have received. I highly recommend the Hilton as a very special wedding venue.

Beautiful property. If you are looking for that perfect beach style atmosphere for your special event. This is it! I love working at this venue and with their helpful staff.
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A great choice for a beach wedding! Jessica & her Staff are great to be with and help us to keep everything flowing as planned. We always love events there!

This is such a great place to get married! I have done so many recpetions at the Longboat Key Hilton and it's always a treat. Having a party in the Antigua Room is like being in a tree house that looks over the Gulf Of Mexico. There are very few venues that can match the view and location.

'Great beach front location! It's so easy to have the wedding ceremony and reception at the same gorgeous spot. If you'd like to take a peak at a lovely sunset video at the Hilton on Longboat Key, please see my short sample videos at: http://www.beautifulvideos.blip.tv/
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Jessica at the Hilton Resort on Longboat Key is always fabulous to work with. She is so helpful to brides and vendors planning ceremonies and reception on there site. Natalie is great with follow through and getting back to you with any information you need. I can highly recommend her services as well as the Hiltons fabulous spot right on the sunny beach at Longboat Key! Becki Creighton, Flowers by Fudgie (Sarasota, Fl)

Natalie and her staff are absolutely incredible!

Their setups and planning are always on the mark. The Hilton’s food and service are first-class. All of this and located on Longboat Key, engulfed in a beautiful beach setting!

True paradise!

For brides looking for a fabulous location to have their wedding ceremony and reception all on the beach, look no further! The Hilton Resort not only has a superior staff but is an oasis in paradise with breathtaking views of the Gulf of Mexico and a mouth watering menu to please any guest. The Hilton is one of our most preferred and recommended locations!