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General Questions/Answers
Find answers to your questions about Compass Anna Maria Sound.
Where is Anna Maria Sound?
Anna Maria Sound is located in Manatee County on Florida’s Gulf Coast. This area comprises three different cities: Bradenton Beach, Holmes Beach and Anna Maria Island. Compass Hotel is located at the entrance to Anna Maria Island–a private, 220-acre island escape steeped in history, but Bradenton Beach and Holmes Beach are just a short drive away.
How should I get to Anna Maria Island?
Anna Maria Island is easily accessible by car or plane. Drive down through Bradenton and park for free at Compass Hotel. The closest airport to Compass is Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport (SRQ), just 15 miles away. Other nearby airports include St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport (PIE) 40 miles away and Tampa International Airport (TPA) 50 miles away.
I’m a boater, can I dock and grab a bite to eat at the hotel or the restaurant?
For boating guests looking to stop by and enjoy a meal at Compass Bar & Chill or Floridays Woodfire Grill & Bar, Compass Anna Maria Sound offers a limited number of hourly slips on a first come basis. If you are looking to dock your boat nightly please contact Safe Harbor Pier 77 for nightly rates and availability via phone: 941-761-4200.
If I tow my boat and want to stay at the hotel, is there room for overnight parking for my trailer?
Boat Trailer Parking is available at the hotel on a limited basis. All boat trailers must be unhitched from your vehicle and utilize one parking space. The nearest public boat launch Kingfish, is located one mile west of the hotel for your convenience.
What time is breakfast?
Breakfast hours are:
- Monday – Friday: 6:30 AM – 9:30 AM
- Saturday & Sunday: 7:00 AM – 10:00 AM
What is included in the resort fee?
Our resort fees include the following:
- 2 Bottles of water upon arrival
- Fresh daily pool towels
- Daily parking
- 24/7 Fitness Center
- WiFi
- Welcome Cabana with Coffee, flavored water, and afternoon snacks
Are there Fishing Charters at the Compass?
We do not operate our own charter but our Preferred Partner Anna Maria Boat Company is located in the Marina right next door.
Pet Friendly Questions/Answers
We love pets! Find answers to your pet-related questions as you prepare to visit Compass Anna Maria Sound.
Compass Hotel at Anna Maria Sound welcomes well-mannered pets 40 lbs. or less. Guests staying with their pets will be charged a $100 pet fee with an additional $25per night maximum of two pets per room.
Further room type and location restrictions may apply. Only 10% of our rooms are allocated for pets therefore, arriving guest MUST call the hotel before checking in to inquire about availability and reserve a pet room. If guests arrive to check in and have not reserved a pet room there might not be any rooms available and their pets won’t be able to stay with us.
Arriving guests must present their pet at check in, review and sign our pet policy and will receive their furry friend gift with toys and treats and a tag to be placed on their leash identifying they are registered with the hotel.
Please note that pets are not allowed at the pool or in the restaurant per city ordinance. Guests will be responsible for any property damage inadvertently caused by their pets.
Certified ADA service dogs that provide assistance to individuals with disabilities are welcome at the hotel and are not subject to the policies and restrictions described above.
Please note that emotional support dogs are not considered service dogs under the ADA. They may be trained for a specific owner, but they are not trained for specific tasks or duties to aid a person with a disability, and this is the main difference between ESAs and service dogs.
Is Compass Anna Maria Sound a pet-friendly hotel? What is the pet policy?
Yes, we are happy to welcome pets! We allow a maximum of 2 pets per room with a maximum weight limit of 75lbs (dogs and cats only). At check-in you will be charged a one-time $100.00 fee with an additional nightly fee of $25.00 for each following day. Fur friends are required to be on a leash while in public areas. There is also a large grassy area perfect for walks right alongside the marina.