Visitors Guide Source 2026 - The Official 2026 Visitors Guide of Sarasota County®
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FIVE STARS TO UNDER THE STARS
From modern-luxe resorts and cool boutique hotels to homey beachfront condos, campgrounds and more, Sarasota has accommodations for every kind of traveler to lay their head.
Luxury Retreats
Gulf Coast lifestyle meets cosmopolitan living at The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota for both romantic getaways and family holidays. With freshly updated rooms and award-winning tennis gardens, The Resort at Longboat Key Club is another decadent option sure to impress. Find your zen at Sarasota Surf & Racquet Club, with stylish condominiums and private access to Siesta Beach. Check in to the newest island retreat, St. Regis Longboat Key Resort, to indulge in refined elegance, exquisite dining, an oceanfront fitness center, pools with private cabanas, a family-friendly winding river and an exclusive saltwater lagoon complete with resident stingrays and Galapagos tortoises.
Creative Spaces
For the artistic vacationer looking for a unique experience, head to Art Ovation Hotel with its popular rooftop pool bar, a piano lounge and rotating exhibitions in the lobby. Immerse yourself in mid-century modern suites with clawfoot balcony tubs and a retro-themed restaurant at The Sarasota Modern. 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.
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 chic, new Cirque St. Armands Beachside—picture The Great Gatsby meets Moulin Rouge—featuring dreamy design elements from the foyer to the guest rooms and its stunning restaurant.
Coastal Cozy
If you’re looking to experience the famous beaches of Siesta Key, opt for self-sufficiency just steps away with your vacation home rental at The Cottages On The Key, or check into a studio suite at Captiva Beach Resort, replete with a tropical courtyard for socializing or taking an afternoon “siesta” to the sound of waves. Enjoy a quaint and quiet stay at Escape Coastal Resort & Marina, offering boat slip rentals, poolside firepits and direct access to Casey Key beaches. Bring the boogie board and tennis racket to the family-friendly seaside condos of Sarasota Surf & Racquet Club, nestled on the sands of Crescent Beach. At Veranda Beach Club, enjoy the simple pleasures of Florida sunbathing on chaise lounges under cool cabanas, or take bicycles to explore the island of Longboat Key.
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. Luxury, all-ages RV resort, Sun Outdoors Sarasota, has over 250 spacious sites and endless recreational activities for family fun. Timberline Glamping offers a glamorous twist on camping within Oscar Scherer State Park—set on raised wooden platforms in spacious safari-style tents, while Myakka River State Park lodging ranges from primitive hammock camping to full-facility hookups and rustic log cabins with a touch of Florida history and wilderness.
Group-Friendly Hotels
From morning waffles to evening brainstorms, Embassy Suites Sarasota is built for big group gatherings, with spacious suites and flexible meeting rooms offering epic bayfront views. For a lovely hotel located in the heart of Sarasota’s Amish community, the Carlisle Inn & Conference Center offers warm hospitality and comfort for large group stays. Have your crew come together on the elegant rooftop of The Westin Sarasota for a sunset reunion in walkable downtown, or meet up under the giant poolside tiki hut of Lido Beach Resort, where condo-style suites and private balconies await.
New Hotel Happenings
Opening in 2027, The Wellmar, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel will bring modern luxury with local soul to Downtown Wellen Park— complete with a rooftop bar and restaurant and sweeping views of Grand Lake below.
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