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Top-rated hotels in Sarasota
A shortlist of the top-rated hotels in Sarasota, ranked by guest score and star class from verified stays. It is for couples, families and business travellers deciding where to base a short break on Florida's Gulf Coast.
Staying in Sarasota
Sarasota sits on Florida's Gulf Coast, and this shortlist gathers the stays the booking supplier classes four or five star, ordered by guest score weighted by how many stays stand behind it. Two of the 15 hotels here are five star, and 20 places across the site carry a guest score from verified stays.
The addresses spread the list across the area: Midnight Pass Road and Point Of Rocks Road put several hotels near the beach, while Crescent Street and Benjamin Franklin Dr sit by Lido Beach and St. Armands. Downtown and the bayfront are covered by North Palm Avenue, Boulevard Of The Arts and Marina View Drive, and one hotel stands by the airport on 15Th Street E. Couples short on time gravitate to the beach and downtown addresses; families often prefer the quieter beachside spots; the airport hotel suits an early flight.
The shortlist
Ranked by guest rating, then number of reviews.
Point of Rocks
6910 Midnight Pass Road Unit B
Why stay hereA 4-star address on Midnight Pass Road with a guest rating of 4.8 across 377 reviews, Point of Rocks is for travellers who want a quiet, well-regarded base near the water. Its location puts you on the island stretch of Sarasota rather than in the downtown grid, so it suits couples and small groups who plan their days around the beach and the Gulf. A compact property with a strong record of guest satisfaction.
See Point of RocksOne Ocean B 1103
1103 Crescent Street
Why stay hereWith 3829 reviews and a 4.6 rating, One Ocean B 1103 is one of the most reviewed 4-star stays in the shortlist, and its Crescent Street address places it in the island cluster of properties. It fits guests who prefer a low-key residential setting to a large resort and who value a consistent, well-tested standard of comfort. Good for longer stays where a settled base matters more than on-site facilities.
See One Ocean B 1103Lido Beach Resort
700 Benjamin Franklin Dr
Why stay hereLido Beach Resort is a 4-star property at 700 Benjamin Franklin Dr, on Lido Key, and carries a 4.5 rating from 3690 reviews. Pick it if you want a recognised, established name close to the beach and the St. Armands side of the keys, with a large body of guest feedback behind it. It suits families and couples who like a resort-scale stay rather than a small independent rental.
See Lido Beach ResortModern & Fresh Less than 3 miles to the Beach
Sarasota
Why stay hereModern & Fresh Less than 3 miles to the Beach is a 4-star stay within 3 miles of the beach, listed in Sarasota itself, and holds a 4.5 rating from 3689 reviews. It is the choice for guests who want a contemporary, straightforward base and the flexibility of a city address, with the beach a short drive rather than a walk. Best for travellers splitting their time between town and the sand.
See Modern & Fresh Less than 3 miles to the BeachThe Ritz Carlton Sarasota
1111 Ritz Carlton Dr
Why stay hereAs the only 5-star hotel on the list, The Ritz Carlton Sarasota at 1111 Ritz Carlton Dr is for guests who want the highest class of stay, backed by a 4.5 rating from 2291 reviews. It suits travellers marking an occasion, or those who simply prefer a full-service property and its standard of service over a small independent. Choose it when the property itself is part of the trip.
See The Ritz Carlton SarasotaArt Ovation Hotel Autograph Collection
1255 North Palm Avenue
Why stay hereArt Ovation Hotel Autograph Collection occupies 1255 North Palm Avenue, in the downtown core, and is a 4-star property rated 4.5 from 1447 reviews. Its downtown address makes it the practical pick for guests who want to be in the middle of Sarasota's arts and dining district and walk out of the door into it. It suits culture-minded visitors and couples who prefer a city base to the keys.
See Art Ovation Hotel Autograph CollectionThe Westin Sarasota
100 Marina View Drive
Why stay hereThe Westin Sarasota sits at 100 Marina View Drive, a 4-star hotel with a 4.4 rating from 2460 reviews. The address on the marina side of downtown makes it a sensible fit for guests who want the waterfront and the city centre within easy reach of each other. It suits business travellers and couples looking for a familiar, well-run brand in a downtown setting.
See The Westin SarasotaSiesta Palms By the Beach
1017 Point Of Rocks Road
Why stay hereSiesta Palms By the Beach is a small 4-star property at 1017 Point Of Rocks Road, and its 4.7 rating comes from just 49 reviews, so expectations rest on a modest but very positive guest record. It suits travellers who prefer a quiet, low-key stay near Siesta Key's Point of Rocks over a large resort. Pick it for a relaxed beach-centred trip where a small property is an advantage.
See Siesta Palms By the BeachOne Ocean A 1101
1101 Crescent Street
Why stay hereA 4-star address on Crescent Street, One Ocean A 1101 earns a 4.4 out of 5 from 314 guest reviews. Travellers who weigh a strong, consistent guest score over extras will find it a straightforward pick among Sarasota's top-rated stays. Its 4-star class puts it in the upper bracket of the city's accommodation, and the volume of reviews gives a clear picture of what to expect. Best suited to guests who want a well-regarded base in Sarasota without any further detail needed to make up their minds.
See One Ocean A 1101Tropical Fruit Garden
4001 Groveland Ave
Why stay hereTropical Fruit Garden on Groveland Ave has a 4.9 rating, the highest on this list, from 22 reviews, and is a 4-star property. Its name and inland address point to a garden setting rather than a coastal one, so it suits guests who want a green, quiet base and do not mind being away from the beach strip. Best for travellers who value a small, highly rated stay over scale.
See Tropical Fruit GardenHyatt Regency Sarasota
Boulevard Of The Arts 1000
Why stay hereHyatt Regency Sarasota is a 4-star hotel at 1000 Boulevard Of The Arts, rated 4.2 from 2058 reviews. The Boulevard of the Arts address puts it in the downtown cultural quarter, which makes it a good fit for guests attending events or spending their days in the city centre. Choose it for a large, full-service property with a long track record of guest feedback.
See Hyatt Regency SarasotaCirque St. Armands Beachside
233 Ben Franklin Dr
Why stay hereCirque St. Armands Beachside is a 4-star hotel at 233 Ben Franklin Dr, with a 4.2 rating from 1347 reviews. Its St. Armands position is the draw: it suits guests who want to be near the key's beach and its shopping and dining circle rather than downtown. A reasonable match for couples and families who plan to spend their time on Lido Key.
See Cirque St. Armands BeachsideDoubleTree by Hilton Sarasota Bradenton Airport
8009 15Th Street E
Why stay hereDoubleTree by Hilton Sarasota Bradenton Airport at 8009 15Th Street E is a 4-star property rated 4.1 from 1422 reviews. The airport-side address makes it the practical option for early departures, late arrivals or a single night before moving on, and it suits travellers who want a recognised brand close to the terminal. Best for transit stays rather than a beach holiday.
See DoubleTree by Hilton Sarasota Bradenton AirportThe Sarasota Modern a Tribute Portfolio Hotel
1290 Boulevard Of The Arts
Why stay hereThe Sarasota Modern a Tribute Portfolio Hotel is a 4-star property at 1290 Boulevard Of The Arts, holding a 4.1 rating from 587 reviews. Its downtown position suits guests who want a design-led stay within reach of the city's cultural district and waterfront. Pick it if you prefer a smaller, characterful hotel to a large resort and plan to spend your days in town.
See The Sarasota Modern a Tribute Portfolio HotelBay Tree Beach Side
8630 Midnight Pass Rd
Why stay hereBay Tree Beach Side is a 4-star property at 8630 Midnight Pass Rd with a 4.2 rating from 30 reviews, a small guest record that points to a quiet, low-volume stay. The Midnight Pass Road address places it on the island stretch south of Siesta Key, which suits guests who want to be near the beach and away from the busiest areas. Good for a peaceful, self-directed break.
See Bay Tree Beach Side
How to choose
For the beach
Point of Rocks, Siesta Palms By the Beach and Bay Tree Beach Side all sit on beach-side roads, and Siesta Palms pairs that with a 4.7 score. Lido Beach Resort and Cirque St. Armands Beachside put you on Benjamin Franklin Dr, with scores of 4.5 and 4.2.
Point of Rocks · Siesta Palms By the Beach · Bay Tree Beach Side · Lido Beach Resort · Cirque St. Armands Beachside
For downtown
Art Ovation Hotel Autograph Collection on North Palm Avenue scores 4.5, the highest of the downtown group. Hyatt Regency Sarasota on Boulevard Of The Arts and The Sarasota Modern on the same boulevard follow, with The Westin Sarasota on Marina View Drive at 4.4.
Art Ovation Hotel Autograph Collection · Hyatt Regency Sarasota · The Sarasota Modern a Tribute Portfolio Hotel · The Westin Sarasota
Top guest scores
Tropical Fruit Garden leads the whole list at 4.9 from 22 reviews, and Point of Rocks follows at 4.8 from 377. Siesta Palms By the Beach reaches 4.7 and One Ocean B 1103 4.6 across 3829 reviews, the largest review base in this shortlist.
Tropical Fruit Garden · Point of Rocks · Siesta Palms By the Beach · One Ocean B 1103
Five star
The Ritz Carlton Sarasota is one of only 2 five-star properties in Sarasota on this site, on Ritz Carlton Dr, and it holds a 4.5 guest score from 2291 verified stays.
Questions, answered
Which hotel here has the highest guest score?
Tropical Fruit Garden, at 4.9 from 22 reviews, though that is a small review base. Point of Rocks follows at 4.8 from 377 reviews, and Siesta Palms By the Beach reaches 4.7 from 49, so those two rest on far more stays.
Which of these hotels is closest to the centre?
Art Ovation Hotel Autograph Collection on North Palm Avenue and Hyatt Regency Sarasota on Boulevard Of The Arts sit in the downtown and bayfront group, alongside The Sarasota Modern on the same boulevard and The Westin Sarasota on Marina View Drive.
Which hotels suit families?
The beach-side addresses are the easiest with children: Lido Beach Resort and Cirque St. Armands Beachside on Benjamin Franklin Dr, and Siesta Palms By the Beach, Point of Rocks and Bay Tree Beach Side further south along the beach roads.
Are any of these hotels five star?
The Ritz Carlton Sarasota is one of only 2 five-star properties listed in Sarasota on this site. It holds a 4.5 guest score from 2291 verified stays and stands on Ritz Carlton Dr.
Which hotel is best for a short break?
For a short stay, One Ocean B 1103 has a 4.6 score from 3829 reviews, the largest review base here, and sits on Crescent Street. Art Ovation Hotel Autograph Collection, at 4.5 from 1447 reviews, puts you downtown on North Palm Avenue.
Which hotel is near the airport?
DoubleTree by Hilton Sarasota Bradenton Airport on 15Th Street E is the only hotel in this shortlist with an airport address. It is 4-star with a 4.1 guest score from 1422 verified stays.
Which hotels have the most reviews behind their score?
One Ocean B 1103 leads with 3829 reviews at 4.6, followed by Lido Beach Resort at 3690 reviews and a 4.5 score, then Modern & Fresh Less than 3 miles to the Beach with 3689 reviews at 4.5.