Sarasota Small Luxury Hotels
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Here’s a quick list of the best hotels in Sarasota
Discover Sarasota through its small luxury hotels, where intimate service, curated design, and waterfront or downtown locations put you steps from the Ringling Museum, St. Armands Circle, and the white sand of Lido and Siesta Key. For the best experience, book directly to secure upgraded rooms or suites with balconies, ask about in-house spa treatments and curated local excursions, and visit in shoulder seasons for quieter beaches and better rates.
Best Small Luxury Hotels in Sarasota
Hyatt Residence Club Sarasota
Resort at Longboat Key Club
Resort at Longboat Key Club offers a beachfront escape with five on-site restaurants, a full-service spa, and a gulf-front pool with a hot tub, and is conveniently located just 6 miles from Central Sarasota and within 8 miles of Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport. - Five on-site restaurants - Full-service spa - Gulf-front pool with hot tub - 6 miles to Central Sarasota - Within 8 miles of Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport
Carlisle Inn Sarasota
Located in Sarasota, 3.9 km from Sarasota, Carlisle Inn Sarasota offers rooms with free WiFi and features an outdoor swimming pool, a fitness centre, a shared lounge, a 24-hour front desk and an on-site ATM for guest convenience. - Free WiFi in rooms - Outdoor swimming pool - Fitness centre - 24-hour front desk and ATM - Shared lounge
Downtown Sarasota Hotels with Balcony
Hotel Indigo - Sarasota
Hotel Indigo - Sarasota offers a convenient complimentary shuttle to and from Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport, just 3.7 miles away, and features an on-site restaurant plus spacious guest rooms equipped with flat-screen TVs and free Wi-Fi. - Complimentary airport shuttle - On-site restaurant - Spacious rooms - Flat-screen TV in rooms - Free Wi-Fi
The Ritz-Carlton
Located on Sarasota Bay in the city center, The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota offers air-conditioned, spacious guestrooms with marble-trimmed bathrooms, private balconies overlooking the bay or city, and work desks, plus access to an outdoor pool and a nearby private beach; the on-site Ritz-Carlton Spa & Salon features dry and wet saunas, a hot tub, relaxation lounges and an extensive menu of body treatments, facials and massages. Guests can enjoy the exclusive Members Beach Club on Lido Key—just 3 miles away—with a private beach, gulf-front heated pool and hot tub, as well as access to an offsite Ritz-Carlton Members Golf Club with a Tom Fazio-designed course. Dining is available on property at Jack Dusty, Ridley’s Porch, The Lido Key Tiki Bar and The Golf Club Grille, and the hotel is approximately 4 miles from Sarasota/Bradenton International Airport. - Prime bayfront location with private beach access - Spacious rooms with balconies and marble bathrooms - Full-service spa with saunas, hot tub and relaxation lounges - Members Beach Club on Lido Key with heated gulf-front pool - On-site dining options and close to Sarasota/Bradenton Airport (4 miles)
Art Ovation Hotel
Art Ovation Hotel, Autograph Collection, sits in the heart of Downtown Sarasota and blends a boutique hotel experience with a rotating program of quarterly curated exhibitions, performances and special guest appearances; it’s about 5 km from the John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art and 6 km from Sarasota Bradenton Airport. Guest rooms include a 50-inch flat-screen TV with Netflix and Hulu, an in-room tablet, small refrigerator, Nespresso machine, private bathroom with bath or shower and free toiletries, and complimentary WiFi. On-site amenities include a year‑round outdoor pool, fitness centre, Perspective Rooftop Pool Bar with private cabanas and bay/city views, and Overture Restaurant and Gallery Lounge offering American fare; guests can also borrow complimentary bicycles or use the hotel shuttle (within 4.8 km) to Downtown Sarasota, St. Armand’s Circle and Lido Beach, with nearby activities such as golfing and cycling. - Central Downtown Sarasota location - Regular curated art exhibitions and performances - Rooftop pool/bar with bay and city views - Complimentary bikes and local shuttle service - In-room tech (tablet, 50" TV with streaming) and free WiFi
Sarasota Hotels with Private Balcony
Embassy Suites By Hilton Sarasota
