The Best Family-Friendly Hotels in Sarasota

Where to Stay for a Family Vacation with Kids in Sarasota

Sarasota, Florida Sarasota, Florida

Are you looking for the most family-friendly hotel in Sarasota? We've analyzed all of the best kid-friendly hotels in Sarasota to find the absolute best based on guest ratings, cost, family-friendly amenities, nearby activities, location and more. Below, you'll find our picks for the top family places to stay. These hotels are even great for larger families, a family of 5, or a family of 4, too. When traveling with children, you'll probably be looking for kid-friendly amenities such as swimming pools, kitchens, extra space, games, and other family-oriented activities. Many of these family hotels and resorts in Sarasota offer these great features. If you're wondering where to stay with kids, all of these hotels are recommended for families with children. So, let's get started planning your next family-friendly getaway to Sarasota, Florida with one of these terrific hotels.

There's a huge number of hands on activities for kids and families in the area. Many families enjoy a visit to Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium. There are also botanical gardens, science museums, and outdoor adventure centers. Animal lovers will appreciate a visit to Big Cat Habitat and Gulf Coast Sanctuary. The city also has many performing arts and entertainment options for kids. And make sure you check out the museum dedicated to the Ringling Brothers Circus.

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

The Ritz-Carlton Sarasota

5-star Hotel with prices starting at $544 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Great Hotel for Children
  • Outdoor pool
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool

Located at 1111 Ritz Carlton Drive, The Ritz-Carlton Sarasota has great rooms from $544 (before taxes). It offers an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and scuba diving. It has a terrific 8.00 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. Only 1.1 miles from the city center, families will especially love snorkeling, a bar, parking, hiking, and child care at this family-friendly hotel. That hot tub is terrific after a long day of sightseeing.

Family-Friendly Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Laundry facilities
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Snorkeling
  • Parking
  • Pool table
  • Tennis


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The Inn on Siesta Key

Inn with prices starting at $318 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Terrific for a Family Vacation to Sarasota
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Outdoor pool
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool

A great place to stay is The Inn on Siesta Key which has nice rooms starting at $318. Offering an outdoor pool, scuba diving, snorkeling, hiking, and rooms with kitchens, it also has a great guest rating of 9.80 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at 515 Beach Road. This kid-friendly hotel is also nice because it offers golf, a child pool, free parking, horse riding, and laundry facilities which families with kids will enjoy. Also, it's just 4.9 miles from the city center. The kitchen in the room is great, because you can cook your own meals to save time and money.

Family-Friendly Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Kitchen
  • Laundry facilities
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Refrigerator
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Snorkeling
  • Child pool
  • Tennis
  • Microwave


Voco Sarasota By IHG

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $115 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Kid-Friendly Hotel in Sarasota
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • Outdoor pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Family rooms
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Heated pool

We found Voco Sarasota By IHG to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $115. We loved that is has an outdoor pool, an outdoor pool, room service, room service, and a restaurant, and it also has a terrific guest rating of 8.20 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at 1223 Boulevard Of The Arts. You'll also find a restaurant, a fitness center, a fitness center, a bar, and a bar which visitors with kids will love. And this family hotel is just 1 miles from the center of town. The restaurant serves delicious food, too. It's a great value, too, because it's less than the average price for family-friendly hotels.

Family-Friendly Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Laundry service
  • Laundry service
  • Family rooms
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Heated pool
  • Refrigerator
  • Refrigerator
  • Family-Friendly
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Room service
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Restaurant
  • Parking
  • Parking


Tropical Beach Resorts - Sarasota

3-star Resort with prices starting at $188 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Top Family-Friendly Hotel
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for family-friendly hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Outdoor pool
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool

With terrific rooms from $188, Tropical Beach Resorts - Sarasota, at 6717 Sara Sea Circle provides an outdoor pool, snorkeling, rooms with kitchens, rooms with kitchenettes, and golf. Its terrific guest rating is 9.00 out of 10 from previous guests staying here. Travelers will really like this fun hotel which also offers free parking, laundry facilities, bicycle rental, family rooms, and a heated pool. It's located just 6.1 miles from the city center, too. It's always nice to have a kitchenette to cook some basic meals or have an easy breakfast. It's a great value, as the price is less than the average for family-friendly hotels.

Family-Friendly Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Kitchen
  • Kitchenette
  • Laundry facilities
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Refrigerator
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Snorkeling
  • Microwave


Hyatt Place Sarasota Bradenton Airport

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $104 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Terrific Place to Stay with Kids in Sarasota
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Outdoor pool
  • Family rooms

Hyatt Place Sarasota Bradenton Airport has a great guest rating of 8.60 out of 10, and offers an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and a bar. The great rooms here start at $104 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at 950 University Parkway. Furthermore, it also offers laundry services, pet-friendly rooms, a hot tub, free parking, and laundry facilities, which is nice for families. Just 3.4 miles from the city center, this relaxing hotel is a terrific choice. Make sure to set aside some time for swimming in the pool, too. We found the price of this hotel to be a great value because the price is less than average for family-friendly hotels.

Family-Friendly Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Laundry service
  • Laundry facilities
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Refrigerator
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Room service
  • Restaurant


Even Hotel Sarasota-Lakewood Ranch By IHG

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $94 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Recommended for Families
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • Outdoor pool
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool

The great guest rating of Even Hotel Sarasota-Lakewood Ranch By IHG is 7.90 out of 10. This place has an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and a bar. Prices for the terrific rooms are from $94, and it's located at 6231 Lake Osprey Drive. We also love the laundry services, golf, pet-friendly rooms, a hot tub, and free parking which are great for families with kids. And since it's just 6.3 miles from the center of the town, the location is great, too. It's always nice having a heated pool to relax in. The price of this hotel is less than average for family-friendly hotels, which makes it a great value.

Family-Friendly Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Laundry service
  • Laundry facilities
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Refrigerator
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Microwave


Spark by Hilton Sarasota Siesta Key Gateway

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $119 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Great Hotel for Family Fun
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • Outdoor pool
  • Heated pool

A cool place is Spark by Hilton Sarasota Siesta Key Gateway because it has great rooms that start at $119. It has an outdoor pool, a pool bar, a bar, laundry services, and pet-friendly rooms, it also earned a great guest rating of 7.70 out of 10 from people who have stayed here before. It's found at 6600 South Tamiami Trail. Only 5.4 miles from the city center, visitors with kids will especially love a hot tub, a spa, free parking, evening entertainment, and laundry facilities at this family-friendly hotel. The pool bar here is a fun spot to relax while you unwind on your trip. It's also less than the average price for family-friendly hotels, so it's a great value.

Family-Friendly Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Laundry service
  • Laundry facilities
  • Bicycle rental
  • Heated pool
  • Refrigerator
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Microwave


Also, you might be interested in the nearby family-friendly hotels in Tampa and Sarasota.

For more terrific hotel ideas in Sarasota, make sure you also see 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, or Best Business Hotels in Sarasota.


How much do family-friendly hotels cost in Sarasota?

Sarasota Average Family-Friendly Hotel Price
$212

Travelers to Sarasota, Florida will have a large number of terrific family-friendly accommodation options with a variety of great prices. The price of family-friendly hotels here can vary by amenities, dates, and the neighborhood. Based on thorough data from 7 family-friendly hotels, their average price is a very reasonable $212. If you're interested in more information about hotels here, see our guide to hotel prices in Sarasota.

The average prices of our suggested family-friendly hotels by star rating:

  • 5-star hotels: $544
  • 3-star hotels: $156


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