The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota – A Favorite for Families in Sarasota
About the Hotel
Rooms with Private Balconies
The hotel offers 276 suites and guest rooms with private balconies overlooking the marina or resort. Rooms include a flat-screen TV with streaming capabilities, minibar, tea and coffee maker, and marble-trimmed bathrooms with double sinks. Club Level rooms provide access to The Club Lounge with five daily food and beverage services.
Waterfront Dining Options
Ridley's Porch at The Beach Club serves locally inspired dishes with views of the Sarasota coastline. Jack Dusty features seafood with marina views, craft microbrews, and cocktails. The Lido Key Tiki Bar offers tropical drinks. The Golf Club Grille provides seasonal menus with golf course views. Kemp's Market offers grab-and-go options for the beach.
Golf and Beach Access
Guests have exclusive access to The Ritz-Carlton Golf Club with an 18-hole Tom Fazio-designed championship course, private lessons, and two lighted tennis courts. The Beach Club on Lido Key provides white-sand beach access. The resort features two heated pools and a spa offering marine-based treatments.
Downtown Sarasota Location
The hotel is located in downtown Sarasota, 10 km from Sarasota Bradenton International Airport. It is 0.5 km from Palm Avenue Shops and Bayfront, 1 km from Sarasota Farmers Market and Bayfront Park, and 3 km from Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium. St. Armands Circle shopping and dining is nearby.
Club Lounge and Services
The Club Lounge provides breakfast, lunch, snacks, hors d'oeuvres, desserts, and cordials throughout the day. The concierge team arranges business meetings and family adventures. The hotel offers 60,000 square feet of event space, pet-friendly accommodations, and is accessible with features including elevators, roll-in showers, and TTY/TTD compatibility.
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Facilities
General
- No smoking on site
- Free Wi-Fi
- Parking
- Safe deposit box
- 24-hour reception
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Express check-in/ -out
- Pets allowed
- Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
- 24-hour security
- Luggage storage
- Locker room
- Allergy-free rooms
- Lift
- ATM/Cash machine
- Hairdresser
- Coffee shop
- Smoke detectors
- Electric vehicle charging station
- Fire extinguishers
- Key card access
- Key access
Sports & Fitness
- Fitness centre
- Diving
- Snorkelling
- Hiking
- Cycling
- Tennis court
- Billiard tables
- Table tennis
- Yoga class
- Sports trainer
- Fishing
Services
- Free shuttle service
- Valet parking
- Room service
- Housekeeping
- Car hire
- Laundry
- Dry cleaning
- Welcome drink
- Happy hour
Dining
- In-room breakfast
- Restaurant
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Special diet menus
Business
- Business centre
- Meeting/ Banquet facilities
- Fax/Photocopying
Children
- Cots
- Board games
- Children's menu
- Children's play area
- Game room
Spa & Leisure
- Heated swimming pool
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Beach access
- Beach umbrellas
- Sun loungers
- Live entertainment
- Spa & wellness centre
- Sauna
- Steam room
- Jacuzzi
- Pedicure
- Manicure
- Body scrub
- Facial
- Treatment room
- Back massage
- Full body massage
- Pool with view
Room features
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Mini-bar
- Sitting area
- Terrace
- Garden furniture
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Media
- Flat-screen TV
Room decor
- Carpeted floor