The Official Visitors Guide of Sarasota County® - 2025

Where you stay in Sarasota is more than just a place to rest your head. From beachfront resorts and coastal cottages to swanky downtown digs and boutique hotels, check-in and dive in to your ideal escape.

Luxury Retreats

Get pampered at Ritz-Carlton’s full-service spa or hit the green at its 18-hole Tom Fazio-designed championship golf course. Savor a certified Black Angus steak at the Embassy Suites by Hilton before walking to one of the nearby theaters. With freshly updated rooms and award-winning tennis gardens, The Resort at Longboat Key Club is another decadent option sure to impress. Or stay just feet from the Gulf of Mexico and world-famous turtle nesting in Hyatt Siesta Key’s condo-style units. Find your zen at Sarasota Surf & Racquet Club, with stylish condominiums and private access to Siesta Beach.

Creative Spaces

For the artistic vacationer looking for a more unique experience, head to Downtown Sarasota’s Art Ovation Hotel with its popular rooftop pool and bar. Immerse yourself in the mid-century modern design and clawfoot tubs on the balcony of The Sarasota Modern. Further south, reserve a quaint villa while enjoying all the colorful murals of the Escape Resort & Marina on Casey Key. You’ll be hard-pressed to head up to your room from the vibrant and lively lobby, equipped with a bar lounge and pool table, at Aloft Sarasota. Six unique rooms, situated in three historically significant buildings (formerly the home of the Ringling family), are available for short- and long-term rental at The Reserve Retreat.

Beach Vibes

Of course, the beaches of Sarasota County are always a favorite, so if you’re looking to experience the famous beaches of Siesta Key, opt for self-sufficiency just steps away with a coastal rental at The Cottages On The Key or a tropical suite at Captiva Beach Resort. Snag a secluded seaside condo at Longboat Key’s Beach Castle Resort. Check into a quaint and quiet stay at A Beach Retreat on Casey Key, including boat docks, a heated pool and a tropical courtyard. Just feet from Siesta Key’s Crescent Beach, feel at home in the family-friendly condos at Siesta Palms by the Beach.

Happy Camping

Nestled on the barrier island of Siesta Key, Turtle Beach Campground is the only spot in the area with direct beach access from your tent or camper van. A luxury, all-ages RV resort, Sun Outdoors Sarasota has over 250 spacious sites and 150 recreational activities for family fun. Oscar Scherer State Park in Osprey offers glamping, while Myakka River State Park in Sarasota offers primitive campsites and electric hookups with a touch of wilderness amongst the Florida wetlands and flatwoods. Further south in Englewood, Myakka State Forest contains over 40 miles of trails to explore before setting up camp at one of its hike-in or paddle-in primitive campsites.

Group-Friendly Hotels

Hyatt Regency Sarasota’s 32-slip marina and upscale Boathouse add dimensions of opportunity for impressive events, as well as spacious conference rooms and event spaces. A lovely 100-room hotel located in the heart of Sarasota’s Amish community, the Carlisle Inn & Conference Center offers warm hospitality and comfort. Have your guests meet you on the elegant rooftop of The Westin for a bayfront sunset and happy hour or treat your attendees with frozen drinks under the tiki hut at Lido Beach Resort. With three flexible meeting rooms, updated A/V equipment and custom catering, plan a smooth social or business event at Even Hotel Sarasota-Lakewood Ranch.

What's NEW?

Check in to the newest island retreat, St. Regis Longboat Key Resort, to indulge in refined elegance, chef-driven dining, unparalleled service, an oceanfront spa and fitness center, pools with private cabanas, a family-friendly winding river and an exclusive saltwater lagoon complete with resident Galapagos tortoises.

Don’t let its “circus-inspired” theme lead you to think of the typical and trite clichés. When it comes to the vibe of the brand-new and chic Cirque St. Armands Beachside, picture The Great Gatsby meets Moulin Rouge—featuring dreamy design elements, upscale amenities, a stunning restaurant and convenient access to St. Armands Circle and Lido Beach.