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Top-rated hotels in Sarasota
A shortlist of Sarasota's best-supported stays, ordered by guest score weighted by review volume. Every property is rated 4-star or 5-star, and the selection suits couples, families and business travellers who want to book on live availability rather than a quoted rate.
Staying in Sarasota
Sarasota sits on Florida's Gulf coast, and this page gathers 46 places to stay there, each with its own page built from the booking supplier's record. All of them are classed 4-star or 5-star, 2 of them at the top class, and 20 carry a guest score from verified stays. The list opens on the best supported of those scores.
The hotels are spread across the area rather than concentrated in one quarter. Addresses stretch from Midnight Pass Road on Siesta Key and Point Of Rocks Road through Benjamin Franklin Dr and Crescent Street near Lido Beach, to North Palm Avenue, Marina View Drive, Boulevard Of The Arts and Ritz Carlton Dr downtown and on the bayfront, with one property out at 15Th Street E near the airport. Couples tend to favour the beach-side and bayfront addresses, families the larger resorts and beachside stays, and business travellers the downtown group near the arts boulevard and marina.
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 beach stays
These addresses put you on or by the water: Point of Rocks and Siesta Palms By the Beach on Midnight Pass Road and Point Of Rocks Road, Lido Beach Resort and Cirque St. Armands Beachside on Benjamin Franklin Dr, the One Ocean pair on Crescent Street, and Bay Tree Beach Side on Midnight Pass Rd. Scores run from 4.2 to 4.8.
Point of Rocks · Lido Beach Resort · Siesta Palms By the Beach · One Ocean B 1103 · One Ocean A 1101 · Cirque St. Armands Beachside
For the highest scores
Tropical Fruit Garden on Groveland Ave leads at 4.9 from 22 reviews, with Point of Rocks at 4.8 from 377. Siesta Palms By the Beach posts 4.7 and One Ocean B 1103, Lido Beach Resort and Modern & Fresh Less than 3 miles to the Beach all sit at 4.5 on large review counts.
Tropical Fruit Garden · Point of Rocks · Siesta Palms By the Beach · One Ocean B 1103 · Lido Beach Resort · Modern & Fresh Less than 3 miles to the Beach
For downtown and bayfront
The Ritz Carlton Sarasota on Ritz Carlton Dr is the 5-star pick here at 4.5. Art Ovation Hotel Autograph Collection on North Palm Avenue and The Westin Sarasota on Marina View Drive follow at 4.5 and 4.4, with Hyatt Regency Sarasota and The Sarasota Modern a Tribute Portfolio Hotel on Boulevard Of The Arts close behind.
The Ritz Carlton Sarasota · Art Ovation Hotel Autograph Collection · The Westin Sarasota · Hyatt Regency Sarasota · The Sarasota Modern a Tribute Portfolio Hotel
For an airport stopover
DoubleTree by Hilton Sarasota Bradenton Airport on 15Th Street E is the only listed property with the airport in its address, at 4.1 from 1,422 reviews. It suits an early flight or a late arrival rather than a beach holiday.
Questions, answered
Which hotel has the best guest score?
Tropical Fruit Garden on Groveland Ave scores 4.9, but from only 22 reviews. Point of Rocks on Midnight Pass Road follows at 4.8 from 377 reviews, and Siesta Palms By the Beach at 4.7 from 49.
Which is the only 5-star hotel on the list?
The Ritz Carlton Sarasota on Ritz Carlton Dr is one of the 2 five-star properties in the supplier's records for Sarasota, and it holds a guest score of 4.5 from 2,291 reviews.
Which hotel has the most reviews?
One Ocean B 1103 on Crescent Street, with 3,829 verified reviews and a score of 4.6. Lido Beach Resort on Benjamin Franklin Dr is next at 3,690 reviews and 4.5.
Are there hotels near the airport?
DoubleTree by Hilton Sarasota Bradenton Airport on 15Th Street E is the only listed property with the airport in its address. It is 4-star with a score of 4.1 from 1,422 reviews.
Do any hotels sit on the beach?
Several addresses are beach-side: Midnight Pass Road and Point Of Rocks Road on Siesta Key, Benjamin Franklin Dr and Crescent Street near Lido Beach. Point of Rocks scores 4.8 and Lido Beach Resort 4.5.
Who is this shortlist for?
Travellers who want a 4-star or 5-star stay in Sarasota and prefer to judge by verified guest scores rather than quoted rates. Couples, families and business visitors are all covered by the beach, downtown and airport addresses listed.