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The Best Beach Hotels in Sarasota

Where to Stay for an Oceanfront Vacation in Sarasota

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Sarasota, Florida is a stunning coastal area known for its great beaches, oceanfront location, as well as its scenic ocean views. When searching for the best beach hotels in Sarasota, visitors often seek a variety of amenities and luxuries like a fun pool, easy to reach location, gym or fitness center, free parking, water sports, a restaurant, and perhaps even a kitchen inside the room. If you're a family traveling with kids, a kid-friendly atmosphere is a must, while couples seeking a romantic getaway would probably prefer a spa, hot tub, and beautiful ocean views. We've analyzed many of the oceanfront hotels near the water in Sarasota, and with so many options to choose from, finding the perfect beach resort or hotel can be overwhelming. So, we have identified the top hotels by the beach in Sarasota based on guest ratings and key criteria. From smaller beachfront hotels to luxurious resorts, these hotels offer the best accommodations for travelers looking for a top beach hotel experience. So, if you're deciding where to stay at the beach in Sarasota, we've found the perfect hotel stays on the beach for your trip. Whether you're looking for a family-friendly environment or a romantic getaway, this area has something for everyone, and the best beach hotels in Sarasota offer the ultimate in comfort and relaxation. So, let's get started!

(Prices are listed in U.S. Dollars.)

Siesta Key Palms Resort

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $186 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Hotels Near the Water
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Outdoor pool
  • Heated pool
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Located at 1800 Stickney Point Rd, Siesta Key Palms Resort has great rooms from $186 (before taxes). It offers an outdoor pool, room service, scuba diving, snorkeling, and rooms with kitchens. It has a terrific 9.00 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. Only 5.4 miles from the city center, visitors will especially love rooms with kitchenettes, golf, a game room, bowling, and free parking at this beach hotel. We always love being able to cook meals in a hotel room, and the kitchen here was a nice touch. The price of this hotel is less than average for beach hotels, which makes it a great value.

Beach Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkeling
  • Heated pool
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Room service
  • Kitchen
  • Kitchenette
  • Laundry facilities
  • Air-conditioned
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Picnic area
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Holiday Inn Sarasota-Lido Beach at the Beach

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $240 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Great Beach Location in Sarasota
  • Outdoor pool
  • Heated pool
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A great place to stay is Holiday Inn Sarasota-Lido Beach at the Beach which has nice rooms starting at $240. Offering an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a restaurant, and a fitness center, it also has a great guest rating of 7.90 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at 233 Ben Franklin Drive. This terrific hotel is also nice because it offers scuba diving, snorkeling, a bar, parking, and laundry services which travelers will enjoy. Also, it's just 3.4 miles from the city center. We love a fun pool bar, and this one is a nice spot to chill and relax by the pool.

Beach Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool bar
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkeling
  • Heated pool
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Parking
  • Laundry service
  • Kids meals
  • Laundry facilities
  • Air-conditioned
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Lido Beach Resort - Sarasota

3-star Resort with prices starting at $279 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Perfect Beach Trip Hotel in Sarasota
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Family-Friendly
  • Outdoor pool
  • Heated pool
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We found Lido Beach Resort - Sarasota to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $279. We loved that is has an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a restaurant, and a fitness center, and it also has a terrific guest rating of 8.40 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at 700 Ben Franklin Drive. You'll also find a bar, rooms with kitchenettes, laundry services, pet-friendly rooms, and a hot tub which beach-goers will love. And this relaxing hotel is just 3.3 miles from the center of town. We always love being able to prepare simple meals in a hotel room, and the kitchenette here was teriffic.

Beach Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool bar
  • Hot tub
  • Bicycle rental
  • Heated pool
  • Beach
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kitchenette
  • Laundry service
  • Kids meals
  • Table tennis
  • Laundry facilities
  • Family rooms
  • Air-conditioned
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
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Best Western Plus Siesta Key Gateway

2-star Hotel with prices starting at $138 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Great Beach Getaway Hotel
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for beach hotels.
  • Family-Friendly
  • Outdoor pool
  • Heated pool
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With terrific rooms from $138, Best Western Plus Siesta Key Gateway, at 6600 South Tamiami Trail provides an outdoor pool, a pool bar, a fitness center, a bar, and a kid-friendly buffet. Its terrific guest rating is 7.90 out of 10 from previous guests staying here. Visitors will really like this comfortable hotel which also offers breakfast, laundry services, a free breakfast, a hot tub, and a spa. It's located just 5.4 miles from the city center, too. Having a hot tub at this hotel is also a nice splurge. It's a great value, as the price is less than the average for beach hotels.

Beach Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool bar
  • Breakfast included
  • Hot tub
  • Bicycle rental
  • Heated pool
  • Beach
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Free breakfast
  • Laundry facilities
  • Family rooms
  • Air-conditioned
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
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Lido Islander Inn

Motel with prices starting at $178 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Places at the Beach in Sarasota
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
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Lido Islander Inn has a great guest rating of 7.60 out of 10, and offers parking, laundry facilities, air-conditioning, a microwave, and a refrigerator. The great rooms here start at $178 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at 528 South Polk Drive. Furthermore, it also offers picnic areas, which is nice for visitors. Just 3.1 miles from the city center, this convenient hotel is a terrific choice. We found the price of this hotel to be a great value because the price is less than average for beach hotels.

Beach Hotel Amenities
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Parking
  • Laundry facilities
  • Air-conditioned
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Picnic area
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Also, take a look at the Beach hotels in nearby destinations: Clearwater, Saint Pete Beach, Treasure Island, Siesta Key, and Bradenton Beach.

For more terrific hotel ideas in Sarasota, make sure you also see Best Family-Friendly Hotels in Sarasota, Best Pet-Friendly Hotels in Sarasota, Best Hotels for First Time Visitors in Sarasota, Best Hotels for a Weekend Getaway in Sarasota, Best Hotels for One Week in Sarasota, Best Hotels for One Night in Sarasota, Best Romantic Hotels for Couples in Sarasota, or Best Hotels for Scuba Diving in Sarasota.


How much do beach hotels and resorts cost in Sarasota?

Sarasota Average Beach Hotel Price
$204

Travelers to Sarasota, Florida will have a large number of terrific beach accommodation options with a variety of great prices. The price of beach hotels here can vary by amenities, dates, and the neighborhood. Based on thorough data from 5 beach hotels, their average price is a very reasonable $204. If you're interested in more information about hotels here, see our guide to hotel prices in Sarasota.

The average prices of our suggested beach hotels by star rating:

  • 3-star hotels: $221
  • 2-star hotels: $138


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