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The Best Hotels for a Weekend Getaway in Sarasota

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Are you deciding where to to stay for a weekend in Sarasota, Florida? We've analyzed all of the hotels based on key criteria and have found the best options for a 3-day or 2-day trip. Whether you're with your family or on a romantic getaway, we've got the perfect weekend hotel in Sarasota for you. These selected hotels offer affordable rates with top-notch amenities, comfortable and relaxing rooms, and prime locations for sightseeing and exploring for a perfect long weekend trip. From museums to scenic walks and outdoor adventures, there's plenty of things to do in Sarasota over a weekend retreat. And when you're ready to refuel, these hotels are located near some of the best restaurants in the area. So why wait? Book your weekend getaway in Sarasota at one of these top hotels and get ready to experience all that the area has to offer.

(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 Terrific Hotel for a Long Weekend in Sarasota
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Family-Friendly
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pets allowed
  • Spa
  • Heated pool
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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, visitors will especially love snorkeling, a bar, parking, hiking, and child care at this convenient hotel. That hot tub is terrific after a long day of sightseeing.

Weekend Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Snorkeling
  • Parking
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Spa
  • Horse riding
  • Airport shuttle
  • Family-Friendly
  • Golf
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Game room
  • Table tennis
  • Fishing
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Tennis
  • Coffee shop
  • Breakfast in the room
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The Westin Sarasota

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $203 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Great Stay for a Weekend Escape
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pets allowed
  • Spa
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A great place to stay is The Westin Sarasota which has nice rooms starting at $203. Offering an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and scuba diving, it also has a great guest rating of 8.50 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at 1 N Tamiami Trl. This fun hotel is also nice because it offers snorkeling, a bar, parking, laundry services, and golf which weekend visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 1 miles from the city center. Having the delicious restaurant in the hotel is an added bonus.

Weekend Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Snorkeling
  • Parking
  • Pets allowed
  • Spa
  • Bicycle rental
  • Golf
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Fishing
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Carlisle Inn Sarasota

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $160 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Nice Option for a Weekend Retreat
  • 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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We found Carlisle Inn Sarasota to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $160. We loved that is has an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and snorkeling, and it also has a terrific guest rating of 9.60 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at 3727 Bahia Vista Street. You'll also find a kid-friendly buffet, breakfast, hiking, rooms with kitchens, and rooms with kitchenettes which weekend travelers will love. And this comfortable hotel is just 2.4 miles from the center of town. Having a kitchen means that you'll be able to cook, which is very convenient when you're on the road. It's a great value, too, because it's less than the average price for weekend trip hotels.

Weekend Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Snorkeling
  • Breakfast included
  • Kitchen
  • Free breakfast
  • Hot tub
  • Golf
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Hiking
  • Kitchenette
  • Laundry service
  • Game room
  • Free parking
  • Fishing
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Coffee shop
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
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Art Ovation Hotel Autograph Collection

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $180 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect Hotel for a 3-day trip in Sarasota
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pets allowed
  • Heated pool
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With terrific rooms from $180, Art Ovation Hotel Autograph Collection, at 1255 North Palm Avenue provides an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a restaurant, and a fitness center. Its terrific guest rating is 9.10 out of 10 from previous guests staying here. Travelers will really like this relaxing hotel which also offers a bar, laundry services, golf, pet-friendly rooms, and city views. It's located just 0.9 miles from the city center, too. Don't forget to spend some time at the terrific pool bar where you can unwind and relax. It's a great value, as the price is less than the average for weekend trip hotels.

Weekend Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Pets allowed
  • Bicycle rental
  • Airport shuttle
  • Golf
More Great Amenities
  • Pool bar
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Free parking
  • Heated pool
  • Coffee shop
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room
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Hyatt Regency - Sarasota

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $190 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Great Stay for a Weekend Trip to Sarasota
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pets allowed
  • Heated pool
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Hyatt Regency - Sarasota has a great guest rating of 8.10 out of 10, and offers an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and scuba diving. The great rooms here start at $190 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at 1000 Blvd Of The Arts. Furthermore, it also offers a bar, parking, child care, laundry services, and golf, which is nice for visitors. Just 1.1 miles from the city center, this terrific hotel is a terrific choice. Make sure to set aside some time for swimming in the pool, too.

Weekend Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Parking
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Child pool
  • Bicycle rental
  • Airport shuttle
  • Golf
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Fishing
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Refrigerator
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Siesta Key Palms Resort

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $186 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Great Hotel for the Ultimate 3 Days in Sarasota
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Beach
  • Outdoor pool
  • Heated pool
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The great guest rating of Siesta Key Palms Resort is 9.00 out of 10. This place has an outdoor pool, room service, scuba diving, snorkeling, and rooms with kitchens. Prices for the terrific rooms are from $186, and it's located at 1800 Stickney Point Rd. We also love the rooms with kitchenettes, golf, a game room, bowling, and free parking which are great for weekend visitors. And since it's just 5.4 miles from the center of the town, the location is great, too. We find the kitchenette here to be a great way to get a good breakfast and save time and money.

Weekend Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Snorkeling
  • Kitchen
  • Horse riding
  • Beach
  • Golf
More Great Amenities
  • Kitchenette
  • Game room
  • Free parking
  • Fishing
  • Heated pool
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
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Lido Beach Resort - Sarasota

3-star Resort with prices starting at $279 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for 2 Days in Sarasota
  • Beach
  • Family-Friendly
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pets allowed
  • Spa
  • Heated pool
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A cool place is Lido Beach Resort - Sarasota because it has great rooms that start at $279. It has an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a restaurant, and a fitness center, it also earned a great guest rating of 8.40 out of 10 from people who have stayed here before. It's found at 700 Ben Franklin Drive. Only 3.3 miles from the city center, weekend travelers will especially love a bar, rooms with kitchenettes, laundry services, pet-friendly rooms, and a hot tub at this fun hotel. You'll love relaxing in the heated pool after a busy day exploring.

Weekend Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Spa
  • Bicycle rental
  • Beach
  • Family-Friendly
  • Golf
More Great Amenities
  • Pool bar
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kitchenette
  • Laundry service
  • Free parking
  • Table tennis
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Coffee shop
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room
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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 Weekend Getaway Hotel
  • Beach
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pets allowed
  • Heated pool
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Holiday Inn Sarasota-Lido Beach at the Beach offers an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a restaurant, and a fitness center which we really like. The terrific rooms here start at $240 (before taxes). It's located at 233 Ben Franklin Drive and has earned a guest rating of 7.90/10. This comfortable 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. Nothing says relaxation like having room service delivered.

Weekend Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Snorkeling
  • Parking
  • Pets allowed
  • Beach
  • Golf
More Great Amenities
  • Pool bar
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Fishing
  • Heated pool
  • Breakfast in the room
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Courtyard Sarasota University Park/Lakewood Ranch Area

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $150 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Terrific Hotel for a Long Weekend in Sarasota
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pets allowed
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Located at 8305 Tourist Center Drive, Courtyard Sarasota University Park/Lakewood Ranch Area has great rooms from $150 (before taxes). It offers an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and a bar. It has a terrific 8.60 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. You'll also find rooms with kitchenettes, laundry services, golf, pet-friendly rooms, and a hot tub which visitors will love. And this relaxing hotel is just 5.8 miles from the center of town. It's a great value, as the price is less than the average for weekend trip hotels.

Weekend Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Golf
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kitchenette
  • Laundry service
  • Free parking
  • Fishing
  • Family rooms
  • Coffee shop
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
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Hyatt Place Sarasota Bradenton

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $128 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Great Stay for a Weekend Escape
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • Family-Friendly
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pets allowed
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A great place to stay is Hyatt Place Sarasota Bradenton which has nice rooms starting at $128. Offering an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and a bar, it also has a great guest rating of 8.40 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at 950 University Parkway. Weekend visitors will really like this terrific hotel which also offers breakfast, laundry services, a free breakfast, pet-friendly rooms, and a hot tub. It's located just 3.4 miles from the city center, too. We found the price of this hotel to be a great value because the price is less than average for weekend trip hotels.

Weekend Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Breakfast included
  • Free breakfast
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family-Friendly
  • Golf
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Free parking
  • Fishing
  • Family rooms
  • Coffee shop
  • Refrigerator
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Also, take a look at the Weekend Trip hotels in nearby destinations: Tampa, Clearwater, Fort Myers, and Saint Pete Beach.

For more terrific hotel ideas in Sarasota, make sure you also see Best Family-Friendly Hotels in Sarasota, Best Beach Hotels in Sarasota, Best Pet-Friendly Hotels in Sarasota, Best Hotels for First Time Visitors 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 hotels for a weekend visit cost in Sarasota?

Sarasota Average Weekend Trip Hotel Price
$184

Travelers to Sarasota, Florida will have a large number of terrific weekend trip accommodation options with a variety of great prices. The price of weekend trip hotels here can vary by amenities, dates, and the neighborhood. Based on thorough data from 20 weekend trip hotels, their average price is a very reasonable $184. If you're interested in more information about hotels here, see our guide to hotel prices in Sarasota.

The average prices of our suggested weekend trip hotels by star rating:

  • 5-star hotels: $495
  • 4-star hotels: $191
  • 3-star hotels: $164


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