Beachfront hotels in Sarasota

Hey! I love staying in a nice beachfront hotel - being able to go straight from your room down to the ocean is a priceless feeling. To help save some time when booking your next vacation I've put together this list of beachfront hotels and resorts in Sarasota. I hope you will like it!

• 1 Hyatt Residence Club Sarasota, Siesta Key Beach Sarasota, United States

  

  Resort. Situated in Sarasota, 2.6 km from Siesta Key Public Beach, Hyatt Residence Club Sarasota, Siesta Key Beach boasts a hot tub and a private beach area. Siesta Key is 3. 6 km from the property. Free private parking is available on site. All units are air conditioned and feature a seating and dining area. There is also a kitchen, fitted with a dishwasher. Hyatt Siesta Key Beach features free WiFi. Accommodations features a spa bath. Hyatt Siesta Key Beach, A Hyatt Residence Club Sarasota also includes a fitness centre, barbecue facilities and a game area with shuffleboard and ping pong. Sarasota is 10 km from Hyatt Residence Club Sarasota, Siesta Key Beach, while John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art is 15 km away. The nearest airport is Sarasota Bradenton Airport, 16 km from the property. Show full description Guest review score 9.3, rooms from around $649.

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• 2 Lido Beach Resort - Sarasota Sarasota, United States

  

  Resort. This beachfront Lido Beach Resort is on Lido Key and has 91 m of private beach. This resort provides free shuttle services to St. Armands Circle and rooms include free WiFi. A microwave, refrigerator and coffee machine are standard in every guest room at the Resort Lido Beach. Most rooms provide a fully equipped kitchenette, and some suites have a beach view. Two beachfront pools are available; 1 family pool and 1 adults-only pool. The Lido Beach Resort also has 3 hot tubs, a fitness centre, and the Beachside Tiki Bar. Central Sarasota and Sarasota Jungle Gardens are less than 9 km from the resort. The Mote Marine Laboratory is 3.3 km from Lido Beach Resort Sarasota. Show full description Guest review score 8.3, rooms from around $389.

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• 3 Sandcastle Resort at Lido Beach Sarasota, United States

  

  Resort. Situated on Lido Beach in Sarasota, Florida, this colorful hotel offers 2 outdoor pools and 600 feet of private beach. Each room is equipped with free Wi-Fi and cable TV. A refrigerator and coffee maker are provided in the guest rooms at Sandcastle Resort at Lido Beach. Gourmet dining is offered at the Candlelight Restaurant and Lounge, specializing in steaks and seafood. The Poolside Bar serves cocktails and snacks while breakfast and lunch are available at the casual Sandcastle Coffee Shop. Sandcastle Resort at Lido Beach boasts a volleyball court, and table tennis. The Mote Marine Aquarium is a 10-minute drive from Sandcastle Resort at Lido Beach. The Sarasota Jungle Gardens are 6 miles from the property. Show full description Guest review score 6.1, rooms from around $136.

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• 4 The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota Sarasota, United States

  

  Hotel. Stay in the heart of Sarasota. Located on the bay in central Sarasota, the resort offers a spa center and access to a nearby private beach and outdoor pool. All rooms feature private balconies. All rooms at the The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota are spacious and air-conditioned. They come equipped with a marble-trimmed bathroom and private balcony overlooking the bay or city. Each guestroom also has a work desk. Guests have access to the exclusive Members Beach Club located just 3 miles from the hotel on the white sandy beaches of Lido Key. It features a private beach, a gulf-front heated swimming pool and a hot tub. Guests will also have access to the offsite Ritz-Carlton Members Golf Club, featuring a Tom Fazio-designed golf course. Also available to guests is The Ritz-Carlton Spa & Salon featuring a dry and wet sauna, hot tub, and relaxation lounges. to ensure the ultimate experience. Guests can choose from an extensive menu of body treatments, facials, massages and beauty services. The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota features an array of in-house dining options. Restaurants include Jack Dusty, Ridley’s Porch, The Lido Key Tiki Bar, and The Golf Club Grille. The hotel is just 4 miles from the Sarasota/Bradenton International Airport. Show full description Guest review score 8.3, rooms from around $459.

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• 5 Resort at Longboat Key Club Sarasota, United States

  

  Resort. Resort at Longboat Key Club features 5 on-site restaurants, full-service spa, and gulf-front pool with a hot tub. Guests will be 6 miles from Central Sarasota and within 8 miles of Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport. A flat-screen cable TV is included in every Resort at Longboat Key Club guest room. Suites feature a fully-equipped kitchen, washer, and tumble dryer for added convenience. Access to free property-wide Wi-Fi, fitness centre, and tennis courts is provided to all guests at this Florida Resort at Longboat Key Club. Massage services are available as well. Fresh steaks and seafood is featured at Latitudes for breakfast, lunch, and dinner with views of the Gulf of Mexico. Spike ‘n Tees serves lighter fare. The John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art is 15 minutes’ drive from the resort. Guests will also be 5 miles from Marie Selby Botanical Gardens. This is a beachfront hotel. Show full description Guest review score 8.7, rooms from around $499.

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• 6 Holiday Inn Sarasota-Lido Beach at the Beach, an IHG Hotel Sarasota, United States

  

  Resort. This Florida hotel is across the street from Lido Beach and 2 minutes' walk from Saint Armands Circle. Guests can enjoy an on-site restaurant and a tiki bar throughout their stay. Free WiFi access and a flat-screen TV are included in all rooms at Holiday Inn Sarasota-Lido Beach at the Beach. A desk and seating area are also provided. Sand Dollar Rooftop Restaurant serves breakfast and dinner and has ocean views. Kokonuts Lounge and Tiki Bar offers casual poolside cocktails. The large outdoor pool at the Sarasota-Lido Beach Holiday Inn overlooks the ocean. There is also a modern fitness centre on site. The hotel’s front desk is staffed 24 hours a day. Guests will be 3.2 km from Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium and 9.6 km from the John and Mable Ringling Museum. Sarasota city centre is 6.4 km away. Show full description Guest review score 7.8, rooms from around $224.

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• 7 Casa Limonada Boutique Motel Sarasota, United States

  

  Motel. Situated in Sarasota, 200 metres from Lido Beach, Casa Limonada Boutique Motel features accommodation with free bikes, free private parking, a garden and a terrace. This 2-star motel features free WiFi and barbecue facilities. The property is non-smoking and is set 600 metres from South Lido Beach. At the motel rooms are fitted with air conditioning, a wardrobe, a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom, bed linen, towels and a balcony with a garden view. All rooms come with a coffee machine, while certain rooms come with a kitchen with an oven, a dishwasher and a stovetop. The rooms will provide guests with a fridge. Longboat Key Beach is 2.9 km from Casa Limonada Boutique Motel, while John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art is 10 km from the property. The nearest airport is Sarasota Bradenton International Airport, 11 km from the accommodation. Show full description Guest review score 9.5

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• 8 Condo with Pool Access Less Than 4 Miles to Siesta Key Beach Sarasota, United States

  

  Apartment. Featuring sea views, Condo with Pool Access Less Than 4 Miles to Siesta Key Beach offers accommodation with a patio, around 16 km from John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art. This beachfront property offers access to a balcony and free WiFi. The apartment includes 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms with free toiletries, a living room and a kitchen with a fridge. Towels and bed linen are featured in the apartment. The John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art is 16 km from Condo with Pool Access Less Than 4 Miles to Siesta Key Beach, while Sarasota Opera is 11 km away. The nearest airport is Sarasota Bradenton International Airport, 16 km from the accommodation. Show full description Guest review score 8.4

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• 9 Lido Key Hideout with Patio and Yard and Walk to Beach! Sarasota, United States

  

  Apartment. Set in Sarasota, 500 metres from Lido Beach and 1.1 km from South Lido Beach, Lido Key Hideout with Patio and Yard and Walk to Beach! offers air-conditioned accommodation with a patio and free WiFi. This apartment is 10 km from The John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art and less than 1 km from St Armands Circle. The apartment also features a well-equipped kitchen with a fridge, an oven and a microwave, as well as free toiletries. Longboat Key Beach is 2.4 km from the apartment, while John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art is 10 km from the property. The nearest airport is Sarasota Bradenton International Airport, 11 km from Lido Key Hideout with Patio and Yard and Walk to Beach!. Show full description Guest review score 7.3

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• 10 Modern Sarasota Home with Private Pool and Grill! Sarasota, United States

  

  Holiday home. Featuring a spa bath, Modern Sarasota Home with Private Pool and Grill! is set in Sarasota. This beachfront property offers access to a patio and free WiFi. The holiday home features a terrace, 3 bedrooms, a living room and a well-equipped kitchen with a fridge and an oven. Towels and bed linen are featured in the holiday home. John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art is 4.5 km from the holiday home, while The John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art is 4.5 km away. The nearest airport is Sarasota Bradenton International Airport, 2 km from Modern Sarasota Home with Private Pool and Grill!. Show full description Guest review score 7.0

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