Best Hotels Near
IMG Academy

IMG Academy in Bradenton, FL is the gold standard of youth sports facilities. Located on Florida's Gulf Coast, the campus includes world-class fields, training facilities, and — depending on the event — on-campus lodging options. The Bradenton/Sarasota area offers beautiful beaches and excellent dining as a bonus.

For complete venue intel — parking, food, fields, and gate fees — check out our full IMG Academy venue guide.

1. IMG Academy On-Campus Lodging

• Distance from venue: On campus
• Price range: $100–$200/night (varies by event)
• Breakfast: Campus dining hall available
• Pool: Yes — campus pool
• Laundry: Available
• Team blocks: Built for teams
• Parent tip: Can't beat the proximity. Dormitory-style for athletes, hotel-style for parents. Availability depends on the event — book early.

2. Courtyard by Marriott Bradenton/Sarasota/Riverfront

• Distance from venue: 8 miles from IMG
• Price range: $140–$240/night
• Breakfast: Bistro restaurant
• Pool: Yes — outdoor pool on the Manatee River
• Laundry: Guest laundry
• Team blocks: Yes
• Parent tip: Beautiful riverfront location in downtown Bradenton. Near restaurants and the Riverwalk. Great for a family dinner after games.

3. Hampton Inn & Suites Lakewood Ranch

• Distance from venue: 10 miles from IMG
• Price range: $140–$220/night
• Breakfast: Free hot breakfast
• Pool: Yes — outdoor pool
• Laundry: Guest laundry
• Team blocks: Yes
• Parent tip: Lakewood Ranch is a beautiful planned community with excellent shopping and dining. A bit further but the area quality is high.

4. Holiday Inn Express Bradenton West

• Distance from venue: 6 miles from IMG
• Price range: $120–$180/night
• Breakfast: Free Express Start breakfast
• Pool: Yes — outdoor pool
• Laundry: Guest laundry
• Team blocks: Yes
• Parent tip: Closest chain hotel to IMG outside of campus. Solid value with free breakfast and pool.

5. Sleep Inn & Suites Lakewood Ranch

• Distance from venue: 12 miles from IMG
• Price range: $90–$140/night
• Breakfast: Free breakfast
• Pool: Yes — outdoor pool
• Laundry: Guest laundry
• Team blocks: Yes — budget team option
• Parent tip: Budget option in a nice area. The Lakewood Ranch location means you're near good restaurants even at budget hotel prices.

Tips for Booking

• Check if on-campus lodging is available for your event. IMG has dormitory-style rooms for athletes and standard hotel rooms for families.
• The Bradenton/Lakewood Ranch corridor has the best hotel options within 15 minutes of campus.
• Sarasota is 20 minutes south with premium beach hotels — great if you're combining tournament + family vacation.
• Anna Maria Island is 30 minutes west for beach house rentals. Beautiful but adds commute time to early games.