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Goods beach restaurants. Easy to get around, clean and well kept. We ate all but 3 meals in the house so we could "visit" since none of us live close to the others. It was too cool to swim at the beach bur we had Frisbees. kites and chairs. It was very pleasant watching sunsets. It seems to be a clean, quiet, community of nice houses. This is our third time there. On a rainy day we went bowling on a nice day played put-put. When heat in pool finally fixed, kids spent a lot of time there.

This is one of the hidden spots that I found on booking.com. I was not sure about it when I first booked it but once we arrived and checked in, I knew we would be coming back every chance we get. The downtown area is great and was an easy walk from the hotel. We did not want a massive resort and were very happy with the Bali Hai. I have already recommended it to several people from Atlanta.

I have been several times to escape a week or two of Missouri winters. I love this beach. There is nothing I don't love. The sand is white and soft, the Gulf is beautiful, and warm enough to romp or swim in. The long shore line is perfect for walks. There is a beach cafe with great food, showers, restroom, and changing station. Publix supermarket is a short walk away, and has a wide variety of food. The free trolley takes you anywhere on the island. I cannot think of one thing that would make it more perfect.

Great location, walking distance to many restaurants. Make use of the free trolleys. The Feast, Ugly Grouper, Sign of the Mermaid and Sandbar for dinners, Ginny's and Jane E's Cafe is essential visit for breakfast.

Terrible No-see-ums. Sunset very nice. Crowded. Roads flood during heavy rain. Our hotel, Hayleys at Anna Maria Inn, was extremely disappointing. Ridiculously overpriced for what we got. Approximately 1,000' from the beach. We paid $378 for a small room with a microscopic bathroom (the shower was tiny, less than 36" x 36") and the sink next to the bed. Furniture is old and well used. Fridge was not turned-on when we arrived (useless) and there are no beverage amenities such as free water, which is the least you would expect for $378/night. This would be a $60/night room anywhere else. Beware, this is a tourist trap and damaging to the Anna Maria Island brand. We will not return.

Holmes Beach is near all. The sand and the water are beautiful. You feel like you are in another country. There is a free trolley. Many small stores to stop by and look or buy something, like delicious icecream or jewelry. It is a lovely place.