We have created a list with the best beachfront hotels near Sarasota, USA. Hotels with wonderful private beach, sea views and public beach. Hope you enjoy it. We think it might be the best of its kind around. Tip: Set your dates to see room prices!
A list by Emmy Cruz & Sofia Hernandez. Updated March 2024.
Resort.Elegant. Superb breakfast. Situated in Sarasota, 2.6 km from Siesta Key Public Beach, The Residences on Siesta Key Beach by Hyatt Vacation Club boasts a hot tub and a private beach area. Siesta Key is 3.6 km from the property. Hyatt Siesta Key Beach features free WiFi. Hyatt Siesta Key Beach, A Hyatt Residence Club Sarasota also includes a fitness centre, barbecue facilities and a game area with shuffleboard and ping pong. Free private parking is available on site. All units are air conditioned and feature a seating and dining area. There is also a kitchen, fitted with a dishwasher. Accommodations features a spa bath. Sarasota is 10 km from The Residences on Siesta Key Beach by Hyatt Vacation Club, while John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art is 15 km away. The nearest airport is Sarasota Bradenton Airport, 16 km from the property.Show full description
A gorgeous resort with superb facilities and beautiful rooms with gulf and village views. I really like the beachfront location and wonderfully appointed grounds with several pools and barbecue facilities. WOW!
Resort.Close to beach front. Charming. This beachfront property offers an outdoor pool and free Wi-Fi access. The City of Bradenton Beach is located 1 km away from the resort. Bradenton Beach Marina is 4 minutes’ drive from the property. Anna Maria Island Historical Society is 13 minutes’ drive from Bungalow Beach Resort. A flat-screen cable TV is featured in each room. A refrigerator and coffee maker are also provided in addition to a private en suite bathroom. The Bungalow Resort offers free parking for guests’ convenience. Air conditioning and heating are also included on site. Palma Sola Botanical Park is 13.6 km away.Show full description
In my judgment, this could be one of the most charming and romantic resorts on the Florida Gulf Coast! It also has nicely designed bungalows with great attention to detail and great outdoor areas, including a well-kept pool.
Resort.Rooftop bar. This beachfront Lido Beach Resort is on Lido Key and has 91 m of private beach. This resort provides free shuttle services to St. A microwave, refrigerator and coffee machine are standard in every guest room at the Resort Lido Beach. Most rooms provide a fully equipped kitchenette, and some suites have a beach view. Armands Circle and rooms include free WiFi. Two beachfront pools are available; 1 family pool and 1 adults-only pool. The Lido Beach Resort also has 3 hot tubs, a fitness centre, and the Beachside Tiki Bar. Central Sarasota and Sarasota Jungle Gardens are less than 9 km from the resort. The Mote Marine Laboratory is 3.3 km from Lido Beach Resort Sarasota.Show full description
An excellent choice if you want to relax on the stunning sandy beach and take in the scenery. This hotel also has a beautiful territory with two big outdoor pools and a Tiki bar with yummy cocktails and excellent service.
Resort.Beach front location. Lively. Set in Nokomis, a few steps from Nokomis Beach, Suntan Terrace offers accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a shared lounge. With free WiFi, this 3-star resort has a terrace and a private beach area. Some units at the property feature a balcony with a sea view. North Jetty Beach is 700 metres from the resort, while The John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art is 34 km from the property. The resort will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms with a wardrobe, a coffee machine, a fridge, a microwave, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV, a patio and a private bathroom with a shower. Certain rooms also offer a kitchen with a dishwasher and an oven. At Suntan Terrace the rooms are equipped with bed linen and towels. The accommodation offers a barbecue. The area is popular for fishing, and bike hire is available at Suntan Terrace. The nearest airport is Sarasota Bradenton International Airport, 42 km from Suntan Terrace.Show full description
Beach front location. Great location.Opened February 2021. Located in Holmes Beach, 200 metres from Bradenton Beach, Cedar Cove Resort & Cottages provides accommodation with free bikes, free private parking, a garden and a terrace. With free WiFi, this 4-star hotel offers a range of water sports facilities and a concierge service. The property is non-smoking and is set 600 metres from Holmes Beach. Each room comes with a private bathroom with a hairdryer, while certain rooms include a balcony and others also offer sea views. Guest rooms are equipped with air conditioning, a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a fridge, a coffee machine, a shower, free toiletries and a wardrobe. At the hotel all rooms are fitted with bed linen and towels. Cedar Cove Resort & Cottages offers a barbecue. Guests at the accommodation will be able to enjoy activities in and around Holmes Beach, like cycling. Anna Maria Island is 2.1 km from Cedar Cove Resort & Cottages, while The John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art is 24 km away. The nearest airport is Sarasota Bradenton International Airport, 21 km from the hotel.Show full description
Resort.Trendy. Great interior design. Centrally located in St. Pete Beach, Florida, this family-owned hotel faces the Gulf of Mexico and offers guests warm sun and white, sandy beaches within walking distance of entertainment, shopping, and sightseeing opportunities. Free WiFi, a fully equipped kitchen, and a 32-inch cable TV are included in all spacious rooms at the Plaza Beach Hotel. Plaza Beach features a daily complimentary social hour with beer and wine. A private balcony is featured in select rooms. Guests can also enjoy the on-site heated outdoor swimming pool, and play a game of shuffleboard or mini-golf. Room service from Chick-Fil-A can be arranged. Nearby, Treasure Bay Golf and Tennis is 5 miles away, and guests will also be within 7 miles of Boyd Hill Nature Park.Show full description
Luxury Hotel.Highly elegant. Located on the bay in central Sarasota, the resort offers a spa center and access to a nearby private beach and outdoor pool. All rooms feature private balconies. Guests have access to the exclusive Ritz-Carlton Beach Club located just 3 miles from the hotel on the white sandy beaches of Lido Key. It features a private beach, comfortable lounge chairs, a gulf-front zero-entry heated swimming pool, hot tub and elevated Ladies and Gentlemen's changing facilities. All rooms at the The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota are spacious and air-conditioned. They come equipped with a marble-trimmed bathroom and private balcony overlooking the bay or city. Each guestroom also has a work desk. Free shuttle service is provided to and from the Beach Club for resort guests. Guests will also have access to The Ritz-Carlton Golf Club, an award-winning, Tom Fazio designed par-72 golf course. Also available to guests is the newly renovated Ritz-Carlton Spa, harnessing the power of its lush Floridian surrounds to offer a revitalizing escape. Discover the soothing ways marine ingredients can remineralize the skin or how lavender crystals can encourage inner tranquility. Locally sourced ingredients, innovative techniques, and luxurious treatment rooms facilitate the restoration of mind and body. Guest can choose from an extensive menu of body treatments, facials, massages and beauty services. The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota features an array of in-house dining options. Restaurants include Jack Dusty, Ridley’s Porch, The Lido Key Tiki Bar, and The Golf Club Grille. The hotel is just 4 miles from the Sarasota/Bradenton International Airport.Show full description
Based on my research this is the most ELEGANT beachfront hotel in Sarasota.
Resort.Great restaurant. This Siesta Key resort is 5 minutes' walk from the beach and 10.8 km to Central Sarasota and St. Armand's Circle shopping centre. Guests can lounge in the outdoor heated pool and use complimentary beach chairs and towels. A kitchenette and housekeeping services are provided in all rooms at Tropical Beach Resorts. Free Wi-Fi, a flat-screen TV with a DVD player, and an iPod docking station are also provided. Guests can play shuffleboard or volleyball and take scheduled yoga classes during their stay. Tropical Beach Resorts on Siesta Key features barbecue facilities as well. Convenience stores are 2 minutes' walk away. The property is 140 metres Miguel's French restaurant. Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport is 18.4 km away.Show full description
Charming hotel sets in the best location you can imagine, just a short walk down the path to the most beautiful beach. Lovely outdoor pool. Spotlessly clean large rooms with kitchenette.
Beach front location. Historic. This Bradenton Beach resort is less than 15 miles from Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport. Guests of Silver Surf Gulf Beach Resort will enjoy private beach access, water sports activities, and a daily continental breakfast. Guests can stay connected with free Wi-Fi and then relax with a beach massage. An outdoor pool and scooter and bicycle rentals are also offered. All accommodations feature a microwave, small refrigerator, and tea and coffee-making facilities. A seating area with a sofa bed is included as well. Guest will be 9 miles from Robinson Preserve and less than 13 miles from the Mote Marine Laboratory Aquarium. Ringling Museum is 14 miles away.Show full description
Resort.Relaxing atmosphere. Popular among couples. This Siesta Key, Florida hotel is located just steps away from the white sand Siesta Key Beach. The Capri at Siesta features a heated outdoor pool and villas with a fully-equipped kitchen. Beach chairs and cabanas are available to rent and parking is free. Each air-conditioned villa at The Capri is furnished with a flat-screen cable TV, dining area and free Wi-Fi. The kitchen includes a microwave, refrigerator, stove and dishwasher. A sofa bed is located in the living area. Guests of Capri at Siesta can relax in the courtyard garden and use the barbecue equipment. Downtown Siesta Key is 3 miles from The Capri at Siesta and offers a variety of shopping and dining options. Selby Botanical Gardens and Stoneybrook Golf Club are both 12 minutes' drive from the hotel.Show full description
Resort.Beautiful. Great value. Resort at Longboat Key Club features 5 on-site restaurants, full-service spa, and gulf-front pool with a hot tub. Guests will be 6 miles from Central Sarasota and within 8 miles of Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport. A flat-screen cable TV is included in every Resort at Longboat Key Club guest room. Suites feature a fully-equipped kitchen, washer, and tumble dryer for added convenience. Access to free property-wide Wi-Fi, fitness centre, and tennis courts is provided to all guests at this Florida Resort at Longboat Key Club. Massage services are available as well. Fresh steaks and seafood is featured at Latitudes for breakfast, lunch, and dinner with views of the Gulf of Mexico. Spike ‘n Tees serves lighter fare. The John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art is 15 minutes’ drive from the resort. Guests will also be 5 miles from Marie Selby Botanical Gardens.Show full description
Delightful property. Great bar. Situated in Longboat Key, Zota Beach Resort features accommodation with private balconies. The property houses a private beach area, as well as an outdoor swimming pool. Zota Beach Resort provides guestrooms equipped with a flat-screen TV, private bathroom, and a desk. Select accommodation have a sea, pool, or resort view. The restaurant, Viento Kitchen + Bar, serves Caribbean, local, and Mediterranean cuisine. The property boasts 2,750 square feet of event space as well as an on-site business centre. Zota Beach Resort also includes a fitness centre. Staff are happy to provide information at the 24-hour front desk. Mote Marine Laboratory is 10 km from the accommodation, while the shops of St. Armands Circle are 17.6 km away. The nearest airport is Sarasota Bradenton International Airport, 9 km from Zota Beach Resort.Show full description
Hip. Cosy rooms. Located across the street from the white sands of St. Pete Beach, Inn on the Beach places guests in the heart of the historic Pass-a-Grille neighborhood. Rooms at the Inn on the Beach feature the convenience of either a full kitchen or kitchenette. Boca Ciega Bay Aquatic Preserve is 4.2 km from Inn on the Beach, while St Pete Beach Theatre is 6 km from the property. Shopping on 8th Avenue is a 6 minutes' walk from the property. A flat-screen TV and dining area are provided in each room. A private bathroom is also offered. Some rooms feature a balcony with panoramic views of the Gulf of Mexico. BBQ facilities are available for guests to enjoy. The nearest airport is St Petersburg-Clearwater Airport, 25 km from the property.Show full description
I would describe this as the coolest, most well designed and stylish beachfront hotel in Sarasota. It also has very cosy rooms! Soooo nice!
Rooftop bar. Located on a private beach, this hotel features a heated outdoor pool overlooking the Gulf of Mexico. Every studio at this Madeira Beach property offers a balcony. The spacious, warm-colored studios at Barefoot Beach Hotel have ocean or pool views and free WiFi. Barefoot Beach offers guests free delivery and pickup for scooter rentals. There is a flat-screen cable TV and sofa bed along with a microwave, fridge and coffee maker. Guests can also enjoy a casual meal at the barbecue area. This hotel is 5 minutes' walk from John’s Pass entertainment and historic area. Tampa International Airport is a 36 minutes' drive away. Renovation work on the exterior of one building will be preformed through November 30, 2023. Please call for more information.Show full description
Apartment hotel.Lovely interior design.Opened January 2021. Well located in the centre of Sarasota, El Tropicale provides air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi and free private parking. There is a private entrance at the aparthotel for the convenience of those who stay. Featuring family rooms, this property also provides guests with a sun terrace. Each unit has a patio, a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher, a dining area and a seating area with a flat-screen TV, while the private bathroom includes a walk-in shower and a hair dryer. At the aparthotel, all units are soundproof. At the aparthotel, every unit includes bed linen and towels. Guests can take advantage of the warm weather with the property's barbecue facilities. With an outdoor fireplace and a picnic area, this aparthotel offers ample opportunities to relax. The John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art is 7.2 km from the aparthotel, while Sarasota Opera is 1.4 km away. The nearest airport is Sarasota Bradenton International Airport, 7 km from El Tropicale.Show full description
Apartment hotel.Relaxing atmosphere. Located in Nokomis, Florida, this apartment offers free Wi-Fi access. Guests can relax on the beach at this beachfront property or by the pool. Located either beach-front or bay-side, all apartments feature a fully equipped kitchen, cable TV, and separate seating area. Select rooms at this Casey Key Beach Retreat include a DVD player. At A Beach Retreat on Casey Key, guests can enjoy using barbecue facilities and boat docks. Laundry facilities are provided for guests’ convenience. Fishing is possible on site. Venice Jetty is located 2 minutes’ drive from the apartment. Historic downtown Venice is 6.5 km away.Show full description
I think this place could be the most RELAXING apartment hotel in Sarasota.
Apartment hotel.Comfortable beds. Popular among families. Set in Bradenton Beach and only a few steps from Bradenton Beach, Anna Maria Island Inn offers accommodation with sea views, free WiFi and free private parking. There is a private entrance at the aparthotel for the convenience of those who stay. The aparthotel has a picnic area and a year-round outdoor pool. Holmes Beach is 1.4 km from Anna Maria Island Inn, while Cortez Beach is 1.6 km from the property. Boasting family rooms, this property also provides guests with a sun terrace. All units come with air conditioning, a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a microwave, a coffee machine, a shower, a hair dryer and a wardrobe. The units include a private bathroom with free toiletries, while some rooms also offer a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher. At the aparthotel, units are fitted with bed linen and towels. Guests can take advantage of the warm weather with the property's barbecue facilities. The nearest airport is Sarasota Bradenton International Airport, 20 km from the accommodation.Show full description
Resort.Cool. Great value. Offering an outdoor pool and a private beach area, this family-friendly Bradenton Beach resort is 11 minutes’ walk from Bradenton Beach Marina. Free WiFi is provided. A dining area and cable TV are featured in all studios at this Bradenton Beach Queens Gate Resort. A furnished patio and pool or garden view are included in select studios. Select apartments are located 6 km from the property. An on-site launderette is available to all guests throughout their stay at Queens Gate Resort. Free parking is provided as well. Bridge Street, Oma Pizza and Italian Restaurant are within 4 minutes’ walk of the main property. Coastal Watersports offers jet skis and paddleboards for hire 3 km away.Show full description
Charming. Great bar. The Reserve Retreat is located in Sarasota, FL.. Among the various facilities is a shared lounge and outdoor courtyard. Guests can make use of a bar. Each room has a microwave. At the hotel you will find a restaurant serving American cuisine. Cycling is among the activities that guests can enjoy near The Reserve Retreat. A business centre and a fax machine and photocopier are available on site. John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art is 3.9 km from the accommodation. The nearest airport is Sarasota Bradenton International Airport, 6 km from The Reserve Retreat.Show full description
The most charming, cosy and historic beachfront hotel in Sarasota. It also has an amazing hotel bar. WOW!
Great location. Facing the beachfront in Englewood, Manasota Key Resort features a private beach area. Featuring an outdoor swimming pool, this 3-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with a private bathroom. Some rooms have a balcony with sea views. The units at the hotel come with a seating area and a TV. All units will provide guests with a microwave. Siesta Key is 50 km from Manasota Key Resort, while Punta Gorda is 44 km away. The nearest airport is Charlotte County Airport, 50 km from the accommodation.Show full description
This small hotel has a great location in Englewood.
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