The near-perfect warm climate, beautiful blue sky and azure waters of the Gulf of Mexico lure visitors from around the world to Sarasota, FL every year. Our area’s accommodation options offer and array of possibilities, from luxurious to simple and economical. Whether you plan on staying only a few days, a few weeks, seasonally or year-round, Sarasota has rentals available to fit your lifestyle and budget. Below you will find six places to stay on your next trip to Sarasota Florida.
Luxury Resort Hotel
- Ritz Carlton – Downtown Sarasota, FL
The luxurious Ritz-Carlton Sarasota offers the ultimate in pampering its customers. Concierge service is 24 hours and at your beck and call. Spa treatment is available as well as all the outstanding services provided by the Ritz including a shuttle should you desire to head for their Beach Club on Lido Key.
Beach Front Condominium
Many of the beach resort condominiums on Siesta Key, Longboat Key, Lido Key offer luxury rentals for short term or long term periods. Some of these condos even have docking for boats or yachts. If the beachfront is calling you and the sands of famous Siesta Key are your dream, there are a multitude of options.
Downtown Sarasota Condo
For those who prefer a more urban atmosphere, downtown Sarasota is a beautiful city on the bay with a wide array of cultural venues, restaurants, shopping and entertainment. Condos in downtown Sarasota can be rented on a seasonally or on a year-round basis. There are even a few buildings that offer shorter term rentals.
Mainland Luxury Home
Many vacationers to Sarasota choose renting a mainland house for the winter months. Sarasota offers such as golfing, water activities, the beach are easily available from a centrally located home. Many of these resort homes are in gated communities with swimming pools and tennis courts or community facilities close by. Downtown Sarasota’s cultural venues and the Sarasota Bayfront are quickly available too.
Bed and Breakfast
Situated on Palm Avenue in downtown Sarasota, you’ll find La Palm Royale Bed and Breakfast. The downtown bayfront district is within walking distance from this 1924 historical home. Visit art galleries on Palm Avenue, Marina Jack’s, Island Park as well as a variety of fine shopping boutiques. Attend the theater, opera or visit the famous Burns Court Cinema. Sarasota’s beaches are a short 5 minute drive. Dozens of great restaurants are only are short walk away.
Boutique Hotel
Downtown Sarasota’s boutique Indigo Hotel is the new “hot” spot for visitors. Located on the corner of the Tamiami Trail at Boulevard of the Arts, the Indigo opened its doors in 2006 and is now one of the most requested hotels. The Hotel Indigo “is unique and designed to reflect the local culture, character and geography of the surrounding area.”
The Hotel Indigo features wonderful guestrooms with “oversized beds, plush bedding with throw pillows, hard-surface flooring with area rugs, signature murals, and spa-inspired showers.”
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Sarasota, FL Real Estate for Sale
Many visitors fall in love with Sarasota and decide to purchase a vacation property for investment. Owners often rent out their properties for part of the year and use it for their own personal vacation home as well. If you are interested in exploring what is available for sale, visit our Sarasota FL real estate website where you can view all of the MLS listings currently available.
John Allen – Allen Real Estate Services, Inc.
7131 Curtiss Avenue
Sarasota, FL 34231
(941) 544-6467
For more information on downtown Sarasota Hotels, contact:
Ritz-Carlton Sarasota
1111 Ritz-Carlton Drive
Sarasota, Florida 34236
Phone: 941-309-2000
La Palm Royale
624 South Palm Avenue
Sarasota, Florida 34236
Phone: 866-800-3921
Hotel Indigo
1223 Boulevard of the Arts
Sarasota, Florida 34236
Phone: 941-487-3800