The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota
Sarasota · United States
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Character and identity
Set in Sarasota's cultural district with views over the bay, this recently renovated Ritz-Carlton anchors a city that flies under the radar despite the Ringling campus and Marie Selby Botanical Gardens nearby. The look is coastal and calming, with beachy guest rooms, balconies, and a layout built around three off-site assets: a private Beach Club on Lido Key, a Tom Fazio 18-hole golf course on a certified Audubon sanctuary, and the spa. Dining centres on Jack Dusty, a casual-leaning signature restaurant known for creative cocktails and Gulf seafood, with Ridley's Porch handling waterfront dinners.
Who's it for
Best for:
Couples and golfers who want a polished base for exploring Sarasota's arts scene and Gulf coast without the hassle of beach-club crowds. Cocktail drinkers and design-minded travellers who appreciate the loosened, less-stuffy Ritz register will feel at home, as will anyone wanting a pool day at a genuinely quiet stretch of sand.
Should look elsewhere:
Guests who expect to walk straight from lobby to ocean will find the layout frustrating: the beach, the golf, and the main shopping circle all require the complimentary shuttle. Those seeking a buzzy urban scene or multiple on-property restaurants may also want to look further afield.
Bottom line
The defining feature here is access, not address: a private Beach Club on Lido Key, a Fazio golf course, and St. Armands Circle are all a shuttle ride away, with the hotel itself acting as a calm bayfront base. Book if you want Sarasota's culture and coast packaged together, and consider the eighth-floor Club Level for lounge access and pressing service.
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What this place offers
- Bar
- Golf
- Gym
- Meeting rooms
- Outdoor pool
- Pet friendly
- Restaurants
- Spa
- Tennis
- Wi-Fi
