By Linda Reynolds, Broker, Reynolds Realty Gulf Coast (License #BK3021695) · Updated November 2026
Quick answer: Riviera Dunes is a gated waterfront community on the Manatee River in Palmetto, Florida (ZIP 34221), just across the river from downtown Bradenton. It is built around Riviera Dunes Marina, a protected deep-water harbor, and offers mid-rise condos in the Laguna and Bel Mare buildings, townhomes and single-family homes. Residents have a pool, a fitness center, tennis and pickleball courts, and walking paths, and boat slips are sold separately.
If you love the water and want to be close to everything, Riviera Dunes is hard to beat. You can walk to the marina, have dinner at a waterfront restaurant, and be in downtown Bradenton or downtown Palmetto in minutes. Watch the tour above, then read on for what you need to know. For the bigger picture, see my Palmetto, FL area guide.
Riviera Dunes at a glance
- Location: Palmetto, FL 34221, on the Manatee River off Haben Boulevard near US-41 and US-301
- Type: gated waterfront and marina community
- Homes: mid-rise condos (Laguna and Bel Mare), townhomes and single-family homes
- Marina: protected deep-water harbor with floating docks, fuel dock and pump-out; slips sold separately
- Amenities: pool, fitness center, clubhouse, tennis and pickleball courts, walking paths
- Fees: master association fee (about $1,200 a quarter in recent listings) plus condo or sub-association fees
- CDD: none, per recent listings
- Recent condo prices: roughly $300,000 to over $1 million
Where is Riviera Dunes?
Riviera Dunes sits on the Palmetto side of the Manatee River, off Haben Boulevard between US-41 and US-301, directly across the water from downtown Bradenton. From here you’re close to:
- Downtown Palmetto and the Palmetto riverfront
- Downtown Bradenton and the Bradenton Riverwalk
- I-75 (Exit 224) and I-275 toward Tampa and St. Petersburg
- Tampa Bay and the Gulf by boat
- Anna Maria Island and the Gulf beaches
Riviera Dunes Marina and boat slips
The marina is the heart of the community. Riviera Dunes Marina is a protected deep-water basin with floating docks, a fuel dock, pump-out service, shore power and water, and slip owners have their own amenities, including heated pools, restrooms and laundry. There’s also a waterfront restaurant right by the docks.
Boat slips are sold separately from the homes, and you don’t need to live in Riviera Dunes to buy one. Recent slip listings have ranged from about $70,000 to over $280,000, depending on size and location. One thing to know: the bridges between the marina and Tampa Bay are low, so Riviera Dunes is best for powerboats. If you have a sailboat, look at Regatta Pointe or the Bradenton Yacht Club instead.
Condos, townhomes and homes
Most homes in Riviera Dunes are in mid-rise condo buildings. The Laguna at Riviera Dunes buildings have many two-bedroom, two-bath units of about 1,750 square feet, along with larger three-bedroom and penthouse units, and Bel Mare offers larger luxury condos with marina and river views. There are also townhomes and a smaller number of single-family homes on quiet, landscaped streets.
Recent listings have ranged from roughly $300,000 for a two-bedroom Laguna condo to over $1 million for the largest condos. Floor, view, end-unit position, parking and whether a slip is included all make a big difference in price.
Amenities
- Guard-gated entry
- Resort-style pool
- Fitness center and clubhouse
- Tennis and pickleball courts
- Walking paths around ponds and gardens, plus a dog walking area
- Waterfront restaurant by the marina
HOA fees, condo rules and flood insurance
Owners pay a Riviera Dunes master association fee, about $1,200 a quarter in recent listings, plus a condo or sub-association fee that varies a lot by building. Condo fees often cover building insurance, maintenance, water, sewer and trash. Slip owners pay a separate marina fee, and recent listings show no CDD. Many buildings require buyer approval, so ask for the documents early. My guide to HOAs, CDDs and 55+ communities can help you compare costs.
Florida’s condo safety and reserve rules make building inspections, reserve studies and special assessments important questions for every condo buyer. As a waterfront community, many homes are in a flood zone, so check the flood zone and get an insurance quote early. My guides to flood zones and flood insurance and Florida homeowners insurance explain what to ask.
Buying or selling in Riviera Dunes
Every building in Riviera Dunes has its own fees, rules and reserve picture, so comparing condos takes more than comparing prices. I’ll help you gather the right documents early and price your home or make a smart offer based on recent sales. Comparing other waterfront communities nearby? See Sanctuary Cove, River Bay and Bay Colony, or read Moving to Palmetto, FL: 10 Top Relocation Questions Answered.
Thinking about buying or selling in Riviera Dunes? Get a free estimate at GulfCoastValues.com, or call or text me at 941-737-6562. I’d love to help.
Riviera Dunes questions people ask
Where is Riviera Dunes in Palmetto, FL?
Riviera Dunes is on the Manatee River in Palmetto, Florida (ZIP 34221), off Haben Boulevard near US-41 and US-301. It sits just across the river from downtown Bradenton, about 4 miles west of I-75.
Can I keep a sailboat at Riviera Dunes?
Most sailboats can’t clear the bridges between the marina and Tampa Bay, so Riviera Dunes is best for powerboats. Sailors usually look at Regatta Pointe or the Bradenton Yacht Club instead.
Do I have to live in Riviera Dunes to buy a boat slip?
No. Slips at Riviera Dunes Marina are sold separately, and you don’t need to own a home or condo in the community to buy one. Slip owners pay their own marina association fees.
What types of homes are in Riviera Dunes?
Riviera Dunes has mid-rise condos in the Laguna and Bel Mare buildings, townhomes and single-family homes, many with views of the marina or the Manatee River.
What are the HOA fees in Riviera Dunes?
Owners pay a Riviera Dunes master association fee, about $1,200 a quarter in recent listings, plus a condo or sub-association fee that varies by building. Slip owners pay a separate marina fee. Recent listings show no CDD. Ask for the current budget and any special assessments.
Is Riviera Dunes gated?
Yes. The community has a guard-gated entry, and many condo buildings also require a key or code for lobby access.
Explore More Palmetto Neighborhoods
Start with my Palmetto, FL area guide, or compare nearby communities:
Waterfront and Island Communities
- Snead Island – island living next to Emerson Point Preserve
- Amberwynd – gated Snead Island enclave of custom homes
- Heritage Bay – private Snead Island community of Key West–style homes
- Bay Colony – deep-water canal homes on Terra Ceia Bay
- River Bay – waterfront townhomes near Snead Island
- Sanctuary Cove – gated boating community with a private marina
Golf Communities
- Terra Ceia Golf and Country Club – condos, villas and homes on Terra Ceia Bay
- Fairways at Imperial Lakewoods – golf-course homes with no CDD
Artisan Lakes
- Esplanade at Artisan Lakes – gated lifestyle community with lawn care included
- Eave’s Bend at Artisan Lakes – newer homes with resort-style amenities
- Edgestone at Artisan Lakes – newer townhomes with their own pool
North and East Palmetto
- Northwood Park – pond-view homes, low HOA and no CDD
- Fosters Creek – early-2000s homes off 70th Street East
- Fresh Meadows – pool, tennis and playground near Virgil Mills Elementary
- Thousand Oaks – established lake community off Erie Road
- Sheffield Glenn – 2013-era homes near Buffalo Creek Park
- Arbor Creek – 80-foot homesites and low annual dues
- Crystal Lakes – fishing lakes, low HOA and no CDD off Buffalo Road
- Parkside – pond lots and a neighborhood park
- Deer Run – larger lots with no mandatory HOA
- Oak View – homes and townhomes near US-301
- Oak Trail – gated, maintenance-free villas near US-19 and I-275
- Palms of Manasota – quiet 55+ community of homes and lakefront villas
- Sugar Mill Lakes – lakes, tennis courts and playgrounds
- Cypress Pond Estates – small community with lawn care included
- Silverstone North – newer D.R. Horton homes with a pool and clubhouse
- Mandarin Grove – new-construction D.R. Horton homes
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