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An outdoor patio with wicker furniture, a grill, and lush tropical plants.

A small, enclosed shower area with a bench, a towel rack, and a shower curtain.

A kitchen with dark wood cabinets, a stainless steel refrigerator, a microwave, and a granite countertop.

A spacious dining area with multiple tables and chairs, a kitchen area with appliances, and large windows allowing natural light.

1. Coral Pointe Sarasota, an Ascend Collection Hotel

Fruitville

P5,820

P6,929 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A hot tub surrounded by palm trees and a wooden pergola.

Two lounge chairs with striped cushions, a wooden bench, and a decorative metal plant structure.

A spacious indoor area with wooden tables and chairs, large windows, and hanging plants.

A modern interior with a central white table, a glass display case, and a sign indicating a market area.

2. Kompose Boutique Hotel

Sarasota

P2,830

P4,547 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 13 - Oct 14

A hotel pool area with lounge chairs and a covered seating area.

A spacious kitchen with a central island, built-in appliances, and a large window providing a view of the outdoors.

A hotel with a central entrance, multiple floors, and a landscaped front yard with palm trees.

A spacious lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and decorative wall art.

3. Carlisle Inn

Pinecraft

P8,996

P10,165 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

A rooftop terrace with a fire feature, seating area, and a view of the city skyline.

A modern hotel with multiple floors, large windows, and a prominent entrance.

A modern hotel room with a large balcony, a dining area, and a view of the cityscape.

A rooftop bar with seating and a bar area, overlooking a cityscape at dusk.

4. The Westin Sarasota

Central Sarasota

P16,271

P19,948 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

An indoor swimming pool with clear lane markings, a tiled wall, and a seating area with a colorful mosaic pattern.

A circular fire pit surrounded by a wooden pergola with cushioned seating and colorful pillows.

A spacious lobby with multiple seating areas, a large window with colorful panels, and a modern interior design.

A multi-level atrium with a central seating area, glass railings, and a large black door.

5. DoubleTree by Hilton Sarasota Bradenton Airport

Sarasota

P7,155

P8,086 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 13 - Oct 14

An outdoor patio with a fire pit, seating area, and a covered section with tables and chairs.

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a small table, and a chair.

A hotel entrance with a covered walkway, a sign for 'HOME 2 Suites by Hilton', and a building number '6015'.

A hotel room with a blue sofa, a brown ottoman, a red and black patterned rug, a desk with a lamp, and a dining area with a table and chairs.

6. Home2 Suites by Hilton Lakewood Ranch

Bradenton

P8,277

P9,353 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

A modern outdoor lounge area with a circular fire pit surrounded by comfortable seating, a pergola overhead, and a view of the interior space.

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by palm trees and a multi-story building.

A modern hotel with a prominent "Homewood Suites" sign, multiple floors, and a well-lit entrance area with parking.

A modern lounge area with a curved seating arrangement, a marble floor, and a decorative ceiling.

7. Homewood Suites by Hilton Sarasota Lakewood Ranch

Sarasota

P10,626

P12,008 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a desk, and a bathroom.

A bathroom with a granite countertop, a sink, a mirror, and a shower visible in the reflection.

A hotel lobby with multiple seating areas, a bar, and large windows.

A hotel room with a sofa, a bed, a desk, and a TV.

8. Comfort Inn & Suites Sarasota I75

Fruitville

P6,728

P7,603 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 27 - Oct 28

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4 stars

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Family-friendly hotels with pools in Sarasota

A spacious indoor area with wooden tables and chairs, large windows, and hanging plants.

Two lounge chairs with striped cushions, a wooden bench, and a decorative metal plant structure.

A hotel corridor with wooden paneling, large windows, and a view of a pool area.

A modern interior with a central white table, a glass display case, and a sign indicating a market area.

Kompose Boutique Hotel

Sarasota

P2,830

P4,547 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 13 - Oct 14

A spacious lobby with a seating area, a reception desk, and a large window providing natural light.

A spacious living area with a high ceiling, a sofa set, a coffee table, and a dining area with chairs.

Room

A modern kitchen with a breakfast bar, black cabinets, and a window.

Caretta Landing Sarasota, an Ascend Collection Hotel

Fruitville

P5,478

P6,542 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A hotel pool area with lounge chairs and a covered seating area.

A spacious kitchen with a central island, built-in appliances, and a large window providing a view of the outdoors.

A hotel with a central entrance, multiple floors, and a landscaped front yard with palm trees.

A spacious lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and decorative wall art.

Carlisle Inn

Pinecraft

P8,996

P10,165 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

A circular fire pit surrounded by a wooden pergola with cushioned seating and colorful pillows.

A spacious lobby with multiple seating areas, a large window with colorful panels, and a modern interior design.

A multi-level atrium with a central seating area, glass railings, and a large black door.

A multi-level atrium with glass railings and a central skylight.

DoubleTree by Hilton Sarasota Bradenton Airport

Sarasota

P7,155

P8,086 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 13 - Oct 14

A breakfast bar with a chalkboard sign that reads "HAPPY BREAKFAST STARTS HERE" and a variety of food and drink options.

A snack display with various chips and mints.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window with a view of greenery.

A gym with treadmills, stationary bikes, and weight benches.

Hampton Inn & Suites Sarasota/Bradenton-Airport, FL

Sarasota

P6,130

P6,927 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 15 - Oct 16

A bar with wooden decor, shelves of bottles, and a hanging light fixture.

An outdoor seating area with a covered structure, a statue, and a well-lit pathway.

A reception desk with a beach mural, wooden flooring, and blue and orange decor.

A restaurant with wooden furniture and stone walls.

Golden Host Resort - Sarasota

North Trail

P4,665

P5,272 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a desk, and a bathroom.

A hotel reception area with two vending machines labeled 'Comfort Inn & Suites', a counter with a pink note, and shelves stocked with snacks and bottled water.

A hotel lobby with multiple seating areas, a bar, and large windows.

A hotel room with a sofa, a bed, a desk, and a TV.

Comfort Inn & Suites Sarasota I75

Fruitville

P6,728

P7,603 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 27 - Oct 28

A covered outdoor area with a pool, lounge chairs, and a wooden deck.

A bedroom with a bed, bedside tables, a desk, and a chair.

A nighttime view of a tropical resort with a water feature, palm trees, and ambient lighting.

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and palm trees, surrounded by string lights.

Siesta Key Palms Resort

Sarasota

P3,951

P7,660 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A rooftop bar with outdoor seating, a pool, and a view of the sea.

A modern lounge area with contemporary furniture, a large abstract painting, and a view of the kitchen and dining area.

A modern hotel with a central atrium, multiple floors, and a well-lit entrance.

A long dining table set with multiple candles, vases, and floral arrangements.

Art Ovation Hotel, Autograph Collection

Central Sarasota

P9,486

P12,707 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

A coastal cityscape with a wide beach, beachfront hotels, and a clear view of the ocean.

A bedroom with a bed, bedside tables, a wardrobe, and a window with blinds.

A room with a wooden cabinet, a TV on the wall, and a wooden floor.

A room with a blue patterned wall, a wooden floor, a blue sofa, a wooden bench, and a bed with a white headboard.

Azul at Siesta Key Inn

South Village

P6,534

P7,383 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

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Family-friendly hotels with free breakfast in Sarasota

A spacious indoor area with wooden tables and chairs, large windows, and hanging plants.

Two lounge chairs with striped cushions, a wooden bench, and a decorative metal plant structure.

A hotel corridor with wooden paneling, large windows, and a view of a pool area.

A modern interior with a central white table, a glass display case, and a sign indicating a market area.

Kompose Boutique Hotel

Sarasota

P2,830

P4,547 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 13 - Oct 14

A spacious lobby with a seating area, a reception desk, and a large window providing natural light.

A spacious living area with a high ceiling, a sofa set, a coffee table, and a dining area with chairs.

Room

A modern kitchen with a breakfast bar, black cabinets, and a window.

Caretta Landing Sarasota, an Ascend Collection Hotel

Fruitville

P5,478

P6,542 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A circular fire pit surrounded by a wooden pergola with cushioned seating and colorful pillows.

A spacious lobby with multiple seating areas, a large window with colorful panels, and a modern interior design.

A multi-level atrium with a central seating area, glass railings, and a large black door.

A multi-level atrium with glass railings and a central skylight.

DoubleTree by Hilton Sarasota Bradenton Airport

Sarasota

P7,155

P8,086 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 13 - Oct 14

A hotel pool area with lounge chairs and a covered seating area.

A spacious kitchen with a central island, built-in appliances, and a large window providing a view of the outdoors.

A hotel with a central entrance, multiple floors, and a landscaped front yard with palm trees.

A spacious lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and decorative wall art.

Carlisle Inn

Pinecraft

P8,996

P10,165 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

A breakfast bar with a chalkboard sign that reads "HAPPY BREAKFAST STARTS HERE" and a variety of food and drink options.

A snack display with various chips and mints.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window with a view of greenery.

A gym with treadmills, stationary bikes, and weight benches.

Hampton Inn & Suites Sarasota/Bradenton-Airport, FL

Sarasota

P6,130

P6,927 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 15 - Oct 16

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a desk, and a bathroom.

A hotel reception area with two vending machines labeled 'Comfort Inn & Suites', a counter with a pink note, and shelves stocked with snacks and bottled water.

A hotel lobby with multiple seating areas, a bar, and large windows.

A hotel room with a sofa, a bed, a desk, and a TV.

Comfort Inn & Suites Sarasota I75

Fruitville

P6,728

P7,603 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 27 - Oct 28

A rooftop bar with outdoor seating, a pool, and a view of the sea.

A modern lounge area with contemporary furniture, a large abstract painting, and a view of the kitchen and dining area.

A modern hotel with a central atrium, multiple floors, and a well-lit entrance.

A long dining table set with multiple candles, vases, and floral arrangements.

Art Ovation Hotel, Autograph Collection

Central Sarasota

P9,486

P12,707 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

A multi-story hotel with a modern design, featuring balconies, a covered entrance, and lush landscaping.

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, a refrigerator with beverages, and a microwave.

A hotel reception area with a wooden reception desk, a large abstract mural, and a seating area with a view of greenery outside.

An outdoor patio with a fire feature, seating, and a bar area.

Spark by Hilton Sarasota Siesta Key Gateway

Sarasota

P5,981

P6,758 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 13 - Oct 14

An outdoor patio area with seating, a fire pit, string lights, and a mural.

A multi-story hotel with balconies, a rooftop terrace, and a well-lit entrance.

A bar area with a neon sign, bar stools, a sofa, and a TV screen.

A modern interior with a bar area, seating, and artwork.

Aloft by Marriott Sarasota

Central Sarasota

P9,558

P10,801 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

An outdoor seating area with wicker furniture, a glass-top table, and a view of a lake and fountain.

A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand, and a desk.

A lobby with a blue sofa, yellow armchairs, a reception desk, and a large white pendant light.

A hotel room with a grey sofa, a small round table, a bed, and three framed pictures on the wall.

Comfort Suites Sarasota - Siesta Key

Sarasota

P6,354

P7,180 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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Find out more about Sarasota

Family friendly things to do in Sarasota

Sarasota, Florida is a paradise of family-friendly activities that cater to all ages. Start your day at the Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium, where kids can marvel at the interactive exhibits and get up close with manatees and sharks. Then, head to the Ringling Museum of Art, where the stunning gardens and circus museum offer a glimpse into the colorful history of the circus, sure to entertain both adults and children alike. For outdoor fun, the Siesta Key Beach is not just a gorgeous spot for sunbathing; its soft, white sands are perfect for building sandcastles, while the gentle waves invite a splash or two. Don't miss the Sarasota Jungle Gardens, where kids can feed flamingos and see exotic wildlife up close, making for an educational and fun outing. Finally, the Marie Selby Botanical Gardens offers serene walking paths that families can explore together, with beautiful tropical plants to inspire curiosity. The best area to stay while enjoying these attractions is Siesta Key, where family-friendly hotels often feature spacious suites, pools, and easy beach access. Here, you can unwind after a day of exploration, enjoying the casual beach vibe and local dining options that cater to all tastes, ensuring every family member feels pampered and satisfied.

Find the best family friendly hotels in Sarasota

For families visiting Sarasota, Florida, these top hotels offer a welcoming place with amenities tailored for a fun and comfortable stay. Each hotel provides essential family-friendly amenities to ensure everyone enjoys their vacation.Carlisle Inn

Why it's great for a family-friendly adventure: With an impressive review rating of 9.8, the Carlisle Inn is an exceptional choice for families seeking comfort and convenience. This hotel offers connecting rooms and a kitchenette, allowing families to feel at home while enjoying their vacation. The daily housekeeping ensures that families have more time to relax and explore Sarasota together.
Other amenities: Guests can indulge in a complimentary buffet breakfast each morning, while the outdoor pool beckons for family fun under the sun. Additional amenities include free self-parking, a fitness center, and a terrace to enjoy some downtime. The hotel also features air conditioning to keep everyone comfortable, and a variety of shopping options onsite to cater to all family needs.
Neighborhood: Pinecraft
Nearby attractions: Marie Selby Botanical Gardens - 2.98 miles, Ed Smith Stadium - 3.24 miles

Ameniti Bay, BW Signature Collection

Why it's great for a family-friendly adventure: With a solid review rating of 9.4, Ameniti Bay is a fantastic choice for families seeking a comfortable and affordable stay. This hotel offers family-friendly amenities such as connecting rooms, cribs, and a kitchenette, making it easy for families to settle in and enjoy their time together. The outdoor pool is accessible and perfect for splashing around.
Other amenities: Guests can enjoy a complimentary buffet breakfast each morning and take advantage of additional amenities like a fitness center, self-parking, and a terrace for relaxation. The hotel also provides air conditioning and a variety of room options, including cozy sofa beds, ensuring that every family member is catered for during their stay. With its focus on comfort and convenience, Ameniti Bay is sure to please families visiting Sarasota.
Neighborhood: Fruitville
Nearby attractions: Nathan Benderson Park - 2.11 miles, Big Cat Habitat and Gulf Coast Sanctuary - 2.2 miles, Celery Fields - 2.43 miles

Kompose Boutique Hotel

Why it's great for a family-friendly adventure: Perfect for family travelers, the Kompose Boutique Hotel is an inviting retreat that boasts a high guest review rating of 8.8. Amenities such as a kitchenette for meal prep, a cribs for infants, and a family-friendly pool area make it a practical choice for families looking to unwind and enjoy their time together.
Other amenities: Additional features include a heated outdoor pool, a snack bar for quick bites, and a complimentary breakfast for children, ensuring guests have all they need for a pleasant stay. The hotel also offers a terrace for relaxation, express check-in for convenience, and a fitness center for some family fun. With accessible facilities, it caters to the needs of all travelers, making it a great choice in Sarasota.
Nearby attractions: Sarasota Classic Car Museum - 0.57 miles, Asolo Theatre for the Performing Arts - 0.68 miles

Embassy Suites by Hilton Sarasota, FL

Why it's great for a family-friendly adventure: Ideal for family getaways, the Embassy Suites by Hilton Sarasota boasts a strong guest review rating of 8.8 and offers spacious rooms with connecting rooms and kitchen facilities for families. Guests can start their day with a complimentary breakfast and enjoy the accessible outdoor pool, perfect for cooling off after exploring the local attractions.
Other amenities: Additional amenities include a fitness center, self-parking options, and express check-in for a smooth arrival experience. Families will appreciate the convenience of refrigerators in each room, along with the nearby beaches. The hotel also features a concierge service to assist in planning family activities, ensuring a memorable stay for everyone involved.
Neighborhood: Central Sarasota
Nearby attractions: Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall - 0.67 miles, Sarasota Opera House - 0.31 miles, Marina Jack - 0.55 miles

Top Sarasota Hotel Reviews

Hyatt Place Sarasota/Bradenton Airport

Hyatt Place Sarasota/Bradenton Airport

10/10 Excellent

"Todo de maravilla"

Hibiscus Suites - Gateway to Siesta Key

Hibiscus Suites - Gateway to Siesta Key

10/10 Excellent

"We had an amazing weekend. This is our favorite spot in Sarasota."

Spark by Hilton Sarasota Siesta Key Gateway

Spark by Hilton Sarasota Siesta Key Gateway

10/10 Excellent

"Very nice hotel. Staff was very friendly and helpful. Rooms were very comfortable. Highly recommend."

Lido Beach Resort

Lido Beach Resort

10/10 Excellent

"Great place- wonderful staff"

Ramada by Wyndham Sarasota Waterfront

Ramada by Wyndham Sarasota Waterfront

10/10 Excellent

"Nice bar right on the water and a restaurant and a beautiful outdoor pool right on the water"

Frequently asked questions

What's Sarasota like for family-friendly vacations?

The destination of Sarasota is a great choice if you've been thinking about a vacation with your kids. The beaches, entertainment, and museums are just some of the things that make this the perfect spot for family trips. Arrange a flight into Sarasota-Bradenton Intl. Airport (SRQ), which is the closest airport, or St. Petersburg, FL (SPG-Albert Whitted), which is located 30.3 mi (48.7 km) from the city center.

What's the best hotel when traveling with kids to Sarasota?

Hyatt Place Sarasota/Bradenton Airport is a hotel with an outdoor pool and a restaurant, and it's a top choice on Expedia for families. Other choices to stay with the kids include The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota and Art Ovation Hotel, Autograph Collection.

How many family-friendly hotels are there in Sarasota?

Expedia has 16 hotels in Sarasota that are rated for being family-friendly.

When's the best time to book a family-friendly vacation in Sarasota?

The hottest months are usually August and July with an average temp of 83°F, while the coldest months are January and February with an average of 66°F. The rainiest months in Sarasota are August, July, September, and June, with each month seeing an average of 8 inches of rainfall.

What's there to see and do with your family in Sarasota?

While you and your family are staying in Sarasota, you might want to visit some family-friendly attractions such as Sarasota Opera House, Marina Jack, and Ed Smith Stadium. Make sure you have plenty of time to take in activities in the area like Lido Beach and Siesta Key Beach.

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