The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota
Coastal luxury with a nod to old Florida grandeur. Grand public spaces, serious service culture, and a genuine split-personality between urban convenience and beach resort.
The Beach Club shuttle runs hourly from 9AM — grab the first one to secure a good beach daybed or pool cabana, especially in peak season
Why It Matters
One of the few luxury downtown Florida hotels that packages a private Gulf-front beach club, a Tom Fazio championship golf course, and a fully renovated spa under one resort fee. The Jack Dusty restaurant has become a local institution in its own right.
The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota sits on the bay in downtown Sarasota, doing something most hotels can't pull off: it genuinely works as both a city-center hotel and a full resort. Opened in 2001, it has 276 rooms, a 20,000-square-foot spa freshly overhauled in 2024, and exclusive access to a private Beach Club three miles away on Lido Key. The hotel styles itself around circus magnate John Ringling's aesthetic — fine artwork, marble hallways softened with Oriental rugs, and Gulf Coast marine hues throughout.
Where You'll Stay
8 room types available
Bay View Suite
Entry suite with a separate living area and private balcony facing Sarasota Bay. Great sunset views. A meaningful step up in space from standard rooms with proper separation between the bedroom and living area.
KingClub Level King – Marina View
Marina-view king room with access to the Ritz-Carlton Club Lounge. Club access means five food and beverage presentations daily (7AM–10PM), dedicated concierge, dedicated outdoor space, and no separate restaurant bills for casual eating and drinking throughout the day.
KingKing Guest Room – Marina View
Entry-level king room with marina views over the Sarasota waterfront. Marine-hued coastal decor, pillowtop mattress, marble-trimmed bathroom, private balcony. Smart TV, in-room honor bar, work desk.
KingKing Guest Room – Resort View
King room overlooking the resort grounds. Same coastal design package as other standard rooms — private balcony, marble bath, pillowtop mattress, smart TV.
King
Pure Wellness Room – King
Wellness-focused king guest room with enhanced air purification and wellness amenities. Same coastal design language as standard rooms with added health-focused touches.
KingQueen/Queen Guest Room – Marina View
Two-queen room with marina views. Good for families or friends traveling together. Private balcony, marble bath, pillowtop mattresses.
Two Queens
Ritz-Carlton Suite
The top accommodation in the hotel. Situated alongside Sarasota Bay with panoramic views of the bay and marina through expansive windows and private balconies. A generous living area and a butler pantry make it genuinely usable for hosting. Marble-trimmed bathroom.
KingSarasota Suite
City and bay views from two full balconies. In addition to the king bedroom, there's a separate parlor with a dining area and spacious seating area — useful for small gatherings or just having room to breathe.
KingThe Property
Eat & Drink
7 venues on property
Restaurant
Spa & Wellness
Treatment Menu
On Property
How you'll actually spend your days.
Private Gulf of Mexico beach, zero-entry heated outdoor pool, hot tub, comfortable lounge chairs, and elevated changing facilities on the white sands of Lido Key, three miles from the hotel. Free hourly shuttle starting at 9AM daily.
Fishing poles, bicycles, and gaming consoles available for guest use. Part of the resort amenity package.
Group fitness and yoga classes at the 24-hour Wellness Center. Peloton bikes, Fitness on Demand system, personal training available. Movement studio for Pilates and yoga.
18-hole, par-72 course at The Ritz-Carlton Golf Club in Lakewood Ranch, 13 miles from the hotel. 7,417 yards designed by Tom Fazio. Driving range, putting green, equipment rental, golf school, and lessons available. The Golf Club Grille is on-site. Tee times available Tuesday–Sunday 7:30AM–5PM.
Kayaks and paddleboards available for guest use from the marina. Covered by the daily resort fee.
Private pool cabanas available at both the main resort Bayview Pool and at the Beach Club on Lido Key. Also beach daybeds at the Beach Club. Reservable in advance via the resort's activity booking system.
Family-oriented activities in partnership with Mote Marine Laboratory. Marine-themed experiences and beach games for children.
One lighted tennis court on property at the main hotel. Two additional lighted courts at The Ritz-Carlton Golf Club. Racket rentals available.
Amenities & Practical Info
The details that matter for planning.
On-site business center with computer and copy/fax services. Covered by the resort fee.
Complimentary in-room and property-wide Wi-Fi for all guests. Marriott Bonvoy members who book direct receive complimentary access automatically.
60,000 sq ft of indoor and outdoor event space. Includes a 12,000 sq ft grand ballroom (capacity up to 1,200 for receptions), John Ringling Boardroom (seats 12), healing garden, and multiple breakout rooms.
State-of-the-art gym attached to the spa. Treadmills, ellipticals, stair climbers, recumbent and upright bikes, Peloton bikes, TechnoGym strength circuit, mirrored free-weight area. Open 24 hours to resort guests and members only.
In-room dining available from a specially curated menu. Also orderable via the resort's mobile ordering system.
Exclusive Club Lounge with five daily food and beverage presentations (hot buffet, snacks, hors d'oeuvres, dessert, cocktails). Dedicated outdoor space and concierge. Open daily 7AM–10PM. Requires upgraded room booking — not included with standard Marriott Bonvoy Elite status.
Electric vehicle charging available through valet. $5 initiation fee plus consumption charges.
Valet only. $55 overnight with in/out privileges; $30 daytime. EV charging available at $5 initiation plus consumption.
Heated outdoor pool at the main hotel with Sarasota Bay views. Food and beverage service from lounge chairs. Open daily 6AM–11PM.
On-site luxury lifestyle boutique with men's, women's, and children's apparel, accessories, designer fashion, branded items, and gifts.
On-site marina with dock access for kayaks, paddleboards, and sunset charter arrangements.
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