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 $495 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Great Hotel for Children
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Outdoor pool
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool

Located at 1111 Ritz-Carlton Drive, The Ritz-Carlton - Sarasota has great rooms from $495 (before taxes). It offers an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and scuba diving. It has a terrific 8.50 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
  • Kids meals
  • Laundry facilities
  • Fishing
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Snorkeling
  • Parking
  • Pool table
  • Table tennis
  • Tennis


Lido Beach Resort - Sarasota

3-star Resort with prices starting at $279 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Terrific for a Family Vacation to Sarasota
  • Beach
  • Outdoor pool
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool

A great place to stay is Lido Beach Resort - Sarasota which has nice rooms starting at $279. Offering an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a restaurant, and a fitness center, it also has a great guest rating of 8.40 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at 700 Ben Franklin Drive. This kid-friendly hotel is also nice because it offers a bar, rooms with kitchenettes, laundry services, pet-friendly rooms, and a hot tub which families with kids will enjoy. Also, it's just 3.3 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.

Family-Friendly Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Kitchenette
  • Laundry service
  • Kids meals
  • Laundry facilities
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Refrigerator
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Table tennis
  • Microwave
  • Beach


Hyatt Place Sarasota Bradenton

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $128 (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
  • Family rooms

We found Hyatt Place Sarasota Bradenton to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $128. We loved that is has an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and a bar, and it also has a terrific guest rating of 8.40 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at 950 University Parkway. You'll also find breakfast, laundry services, a free breakfast, pet-friendly rooms, and a hot tub which visitors with kids will love. And this family hotel is just 3.4 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
  • Breakfast included
  • Laundry service
  • Free breakfast
  • Laundry facilities
  • Bicycle rental
  • Fishing
  • Family rooms
  • Refrigerator
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Room service
  • Restaurant


EVEN Hotels Sarasota-Lakewood Ranch

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $155 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Top Family-Friendly Hotel
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • Outdoor pool
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool

With terrific rooms from $155, EVEN Hotels Sarasota-Lakewood Ranch, at 6231 Lake Osprey Drive provides an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and a bar. Its terrific guest rating is 8.10 out of 10 from previous guests staying here. Travelers will really like this fun hotel which also offers laundry services, golf, pet-friendly rooms, a hot tub, and free parking. It's located just 6.2 miles from the city center, too. The pool here was very nice, relaxing, and fun. It's a great value, as the price is less than the average for family-friendly hotels.

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


The Hotel Indigo - Sarasota

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $173 (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.
  • Pool
  • Family rooms

The Hotel Indigo - Sarasota has a great guest rating of 8.60 out of 10, and offers a pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and a bar. The great rooms here start at $173 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at 1223 Boulevard Of The Arts. Furthermore, it also offers parking, laundry services, pet-friendly rooms, a hot tub, and fishing, which is nice for families. Just 1 miles from the city center, this relaxing hotel is a terrific choice. You'll enjoy relaxing while having room service delivered. 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
  • Laundry service
  • Fishing
  • Family rooms
  • Refrigerator
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Pool
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Parking


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

For more terrific hotel ideas in Sarasota, make sure you also see Best Beach 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 family-friendly hotels cost in Sarasota?

Sarasota Average Family-Friendly Hotel Price
$246

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 5 family-friendly hotels, their average price is a very reasonable $246. 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: $495
  • 3-star hotels: $184


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