Lake Sarasota Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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Activities
Anna Maria Island & Bradenton Beach Parasailing Tour
AU$156
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Bradenton: Anna Maria Island Guided Kayaking Manatee Tour
AU$79
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Siesta Key Electric Bike Sunset Tour
AU$102
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Anna Maria Island: The Island Kayak Tour
AU$93
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Mangrove Tunnel & Manatee Kayak Eco-Tour
AU$84
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Our pick of the best Lake Sarasota Hotel Deals
Kompose Boutique Hotel
965 University Pkwy Sarasota FL
The price is AU$74 per night from 30 Aug to 31 Aug
AU$74
30 Aug - 31 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Sarasota. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (5,898 reviews)
"Clean room"
Reviewed on 29 Aug 2026
Tropical Beach Resorts
6717 Sara Sea Circle Siesta Key FL
The price is AU$211 per night from 2 Sept to 3 Sept
AU$211
2 Sept - 3 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach aparthotel in Siesta Key. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (5,802 reviews)
"Super clean and spacious. Amazing location, with the private beach right behind it. Pool was brand new and peaceful. Great property!"
Reviewed on 29 Aug 2026
The Westin Sarasota
100 Marina View Drive Sarasota FL
The price is AU$260 per night from 30 Aug to 31 Aug
AU$260
30 Aug - 31 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Sarasota. Enjoy a full-service spa, 2 restaurants and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,141 reviews)
"Maybe needed as second pool and microwaves in the rooms"
Reviewed on 27 Aug 2026
Lido Beach Resort
700 Benjamin Franklin Dr Sarasota FL
The price is AU$563 per night from 20 Sept to 21 Sept
AU$563
20 Sept - 21 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach resort in Sarasota. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 outdoor pools and a private beach. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,005 reviews)
"Nice rooms right on the beautiful beach. Tiki bar, pool, everything well maintained. We had a great time."
Reviewed on 28 Aug 2026
Spark by Hilton Sarasota Siesta Key Gateway
6600 S Tamiami Trl Sarasota FL
The price is AU$143 per night from 30 Aug to 31 Aug
AU$143
30 Aug - 31 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Sarasota. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their ...
8.2/10 Very good! (2,377 reviews)
"Old / dated property. Rooms smelled musty. Convenient location."
Reviewed on 28 Aug 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Sarasota Bradenton Airport
8009 15th Street E Sarasota FL
The price is AU$166 per night from 13 Sept to 14 Sept
AU$166
13 Sept - 14 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Sarasota. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,766 reviews)
"Beautiful hotel with road side parking to watch the planes land and take off. Comfy beds and pillows."
Reviewed on 28 Aug 2026
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Our guide on where to stay in Lake Sarasota
Find the best Lake Sarasota areas for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about Lake Sarasota
Learn more about Lake Sarasota
Lido Key
Traverse a winding woodland path and spend the afternoon on this island’s secluded beaches before ending at a beachside bar to enjoy a spectacular sunset.
South Sarasota
Though South Sarasota may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Siesta Key Beach and Shell Beach.
Central Sarasota
Gardens, art galleries and theatres highlight some of the noteworthy features of Central Sarasota. Make a stop by Sarasota Opera House or Marina Jack while you're exploring the neighbourhood.
Palmer Ranch
While there might not be top attractions in Palmer Ranch, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Stoneybrook Golf & Country Club and Sarasota Square.
Downtown Sarasota
While visiting Downtown Sarasota, you might make a stop by sights like Sarasota Opera House and Regal Hollywood - Sarasota.
Lake Sarasota Travel Guide
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- Family
- Runaway Bay Resort by BBG
- Bradenton Beach Hotels
- Caravan Parks in Bradenton
- 3
- 9 Mi to Beaches
- Flamingo Royale — Beach Luxury Resort
- Welcome to Shangri
- Ramon's COASTAL ESCAPE
- The "Love shack" Bungalow
- Villa Madeira
- B&B in Casey Key
- Cortez Hotels
- Cottages in Holmes Beach
- Pelican Place at The Nautilus · Tennis & Pickleball · Steps to Beach
- Ami Escape! Direct Beach Access
- Beachfront Escape at Martinique South
- Hidden Cove #4! Beachfront Townhouse with Gulf Views and Pool Access
- Style of the Isle within walking distance to the beach
- Hotels near IMG Academy
- Hilton Hotels in Lido Key
- New tiny house available in the country on a 5 acre motocross track MX
- Renovated Tranquil 3
- Osprey Hotels
- Keyt's Key
- Brownbunnyb&B — Immaculate Private Room in Picturesque Palmetto
- Ben's Bungalow by the Beach
- Casa Del Mar Longboat Key
- Compass Hotel by Margaritaville Anna Maria Sound
- Inn at the Beach
- Lgbt Welcoming Hotels in Sarasota
- Modern Coastal Home near Siesta Key and Downtown
- Sandy Shores Villa near Sieta Key and other beaches
- Sea Club I Beach Resort
- Sea Turtle
- Seaside at Anna Maria Island Inn
- Slice of Sarasota's paradise. Sarasota Waterfront
- The Mermaid at Tiny House Siesta
- The Resort at Longboat Key Club
- The Ringling Estate in Sarasota
- The Shiny Diamond in Sarasota. 10 minutes to SIESTA BEACH
- Tropical Beach Resorts
- Sarasota Hotels
- Beach Hotels in Siesta Key
- Coastal Breeze Siesta Entire 4
- Near Siesta Key Beach
- Gertrude's Siesta
- Gertrude's Siesta
- The Upper Deck in Siesta Key
- New LISTING! The Village Breeze (2 units) 4BR/4Bath Pool
- Siesta Key Hotels
- Terra Ceia Hotels
- Beach Hotels in Venice
- Lgbt Welcoming Hotels in Venice
- Pet Friendly Hotels in Whitfield Estates
- Flights to Osprey
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- Visit Clearwater Beach
- Visit Clearwater
- Visit Fort Myers
- John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art
- Lido Beach
- Honeymoon Holiday Packages Lido Key
- Myakka River State Park
- Oscar Scherer State Park
- Visit Palm Harbor
- Visit Indian Beach Sapphire Shores
- Visit Saint Armands Key
- Sarasota Holidays
- Visit Sarasota
- Visit Seffner
- St. Armands Circle
- Visit St. Pete Beach
- Visit Bay Pines
- Visit Crescent Lake
- Visit Downtown Tampa
- Visit Ybor City
- Visit Tampa
