Sarasota beachfront resort accepting reservations for luxury spa this week

Self-care enthusiasts in the Sarasota, Bradenton region are just a few weeks away from the opening of what is being billed as the finest spa in Southwest Florida: The St. Regis Spa at The St. Regis Longboat Key Resort .

The luxury, 18-acre St. Regis resort is on the Sarasota County side of Longboat Key, overlooking the Gulf of Mexico, and will be one of Marriott's most prestigious resorts in the state. Complete with dozens of amenities and world-class restaurants, it will open to the public in August or September.

The opening of The St. Regis Spa is expected during the last week of August, and guests should be able to make reservations beginning this week.

Waterfront restaurants, rooftop bar opening at The St. Regis Longboat Key Resort

The St. Regis Longboat Key Resort aims for first Five Star resort on Florida's Gulf Coast

St. Regis Spa Longboat Key will be available to resort guests and public

The St. Regis' 31-month construction timeline and $331 million total construction cost are just part of the reason why General Manager Winfred van Workum is setting his sights on earning a five-star designation for the Longboat Key resort , which occupies the waterfront grounds of the former Colony Beach and Tennis Resort.

Most of the restaurants and bars at The St. Regis Longboat Key Resort are open to the public, including the hotel's signature restaurant, CW Prime Steakhouse. However, the Oshen rooftop lounge is exclusively open to hotel guests.

Similarly, The St. Regis Spa will be available to both reserved resort guests and the public upon its opening in late August. The spa should begin accepting reservations this week via The St. Regis website or by calling 941-231-1000.

Everything to know before you go to The St. Regis Spa on Longboat Key

Spanning 20,000 square feet of Gulf front property, The St. Regis Spa welcomes guests with a stop at the Celebration Bar, which features beverages crafted from champagne and locally sourced ingredients.

The spa offers a wide range of signature treatments, incorporating natural ingredients and the latest skincare technology. The expansive hydrothermal area includes a Finnish sauna, a eucalyptus steam room, a snow shower, vitality waters, a cold plunge, and sensorial showers.

The Relaxation Lounge leads guests to a terrace with an infinity-edge vitality pool overlooking the Gulf of Mexico. Additionally, guests can take advantage of the state-of-the-art fitness center, equipped with Technogym equipment and salon facilities.

Services, treatments and amenities at The St. Regis Spa on Longboat Key

• Body Scrub

• Body Wrap

• Couples Massages

• Eye Treatment

• Facials

• Fitness Classes

• Fitness Counseling Services

• Foot Bath

• In-Suite Massages

• Instructions in the art of massage

• Lip Treatment

• Makeup Services

• Manicures/Pedicures

• Massages

• Men's Services

• Paraffin Hand Treatment

• Plunge Pool

• Scalp & Hair Treatment

• Separate Men & Women's Lounges

• Steam Room

• Therapy Bath

• Waxing

If you go

The St. Regis Spa at The St. Regis Longboat Key Resort is expected to open in late August at 1601 Gulf of Mexico Drive, on the Sarasota County side of Longboat Key. For more information, call  941-231-1000 or visit  marriott.com .

Samantha Gholar covers social justice for USA Today Network-Florida and lifestyle and philanthropy for the Herald-Tribune. Connect with her on X (formerly Twitter) @samanthagholar or email her at sgholar@gannett.com.

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