The Ritz-Carlton Sarasota

Sarasota/Bradenton, Sarasota

Star rating

Bay View Pool
Deluxe Resort View 2 Queen Guest Room
Deluxe Guest Room Bathroom
Jack Dusty Restaurant and Bar
Marina View Queen
Marina View King
Marina View Guest Room
Ridley's Porch
Ridley's Porch
Bay View Suite Balcony
The Beach Club
Lido Key Tiki Bar
One Bedroom Resort View Suite
One Bedroom Resort View Suite
One Bedroom Resort View Suite
One Bedroom Suite Sofabed
Club Lounge
Club Lounge
Jack Dusty Lounge
Ritz-Carlton Suite
Ritz-Carlton Suite
Suite Half Bathroom
Kemp's Market
Ritz-Carlton Golf Club
Bay View Suite
Bay View Suite
Sunset Terrace at the Beach Club
Sarasota Suite
The Golf Club Grille Bar
The Club Lounge
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Bay View Pool
Deluxe Resort View 2 Queen Guest Room
Deluxe Guest Room Bathroom
Jack Dusty Restaurant and Bar
Marina View Queen
Marina View King
Marina View Guest Room
Ridley's Porch
Ridley's Porch
Bay View Suite Balcony
The Beach Club
Lido Key Tiki Bar
One Bedroom Resort View Suite
One Bedroom Resort View Suite
One Bedroom Resort View Suite
One Bedroom Suite Sofabed
Club Lounge
Club Lounge
Jack Dusty Lounge
Ritz-Carlton Suite
Ritz-Carlton Suite
Suite Half Bathroom
Kemp's Market
Ritz-Carlton Golf Club
Bay View Suite
Bay View Suite
Sunset Terrace at the Beach Club
Sarasota Suite
The Golf Club Grille Bar
The Club Lounge

The hotel

The VIP vibe at The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota comes from indulgences like its bay-side location, its palm-dappled pool, and its celeb-worthy dining venues. Overlooking Sarasota Bay, you can watch the water as you laze by the chic outdoor pool and whirlpool, and as you tuck into coastal cuisine, cocktails, and craft beers at Jack Dusty. Venture across the John Ringling Causeway to Lido Key, where you'll find the hotels beach club, in the form of a tiki bar, alongside seaside-styled Ridley’s Porch restaurant, right on the soft sands (you may even get to enjoy it from your private balcony, as some have marina views). The luminary luxuries continue back at the hotel with opulent spa treatments - in a newly renovated spa might we add - and access to the exclusive Ritz-Carlton Golf Club.

Amenities

  • Bicycle Rental
  • Golf
  • Kayaking
  • Tennis
  • Bar
  • Fitness Centre/Gym
  • Hot tub
  • Internet Access
  • Laundry Service
  • Restaurant
  • Room Service
  • Safety Deposit Box

Where is it

Downtown Sarasota, on Florida's Gulf Coast, with sugar-sand beaches and Spanish architecture.

Hotel information

267 rooms and suites. All with private balcony, air conditioning, WiFi access, mini bar*, flat-screen TV, coffee/tea making facilities, hair dryer, Asprey bathroom amenities, bathrobes, safe, and iron and ironing board.

Deluxe rooms offer views of the resort or downtown, with 1 king-size bed or 2 queen-size beds, sleeping maximum 4 people.

Marina View Rooms with either 1 king-size bed or 2 queen-size beds, sleeping maximum 4 people.

One Bedroom Suites feature a separate living room with sofa bed, and bedroom with 1 king-size bed, sleeping maximum 4 people.

Bay View Suites feature a separate living room with sofa bed, and bedroom with 1 king-size bed, sleeping maximum 4 people.

Club Level Rooms and Suites include access to the Ritz-Carlton Club Lounge which offers continous culinary and beverage offerings throughout the day including complimentary breakfast, snacks, cocktail hours, and evening hors d'oeuvres and desserts. There is also a dedicated Club Level concierge team, and guests receive access to exclusive activities and entertainment. 

The Sarasota Suite offers views of Sarasota city and bay with a spacious living room with sofa bed, dining area, and bedroom with 1 king-size bed, sleeping maximum 3 people. The Sarasota Suite also includes club level benefits.

The Ritz-Carlton Suite is on a higher level, offering views of the marina, with a spacious living room, dining area, walk-in closet, and bedroom with 1 king-size bed, sleeping maximum 3 people. The Ritz-Carlton Suite also includes club level benefits.

Valet parking $45, plus tax per night (payable locally, subject to change) .A complimentary shuttle runs hourly between the resort and the beach club.

Jack Dusty (seafood and local dishes, craft microbrews and cocktails, open for all day dining). Ridley's Porch (located at The Beach Club on Lido Key; locally inspired dishes). The Lido Key Tiki Bar (open-air beach bar). The Gulf Club Grille (located at Riz-Carlton Golf Club, offering seasonal menu and full bar with golf course views). Coffee Corner (serving hot and cold drinks and light bites to go). Kemp's Market (located at The Beach Club on Lido Key, offering grab-and-go options).

Outdoor heated pool and whirlpool. Ritz-Carlton Beach Club on Lido Key with zero-entry pool, as well as beach activities including kayaking* and paddle boarding*. Poolside cabanas*. 18-hole championship golf course (16 miles away). 24-hour fitness centre. Spa*. Tennis courts. 

WiFi included in the resort fee. 24-hour room service*. Gift shop/Convenience store. Laundry service*. 

Resort fee: $65 per room, per night, plus tax (payable locally, subject to change).

Resort fee includes: - WiFi and enhanced Internet speed at the hotel, The Beach Club and The Golf Club - One fitness class daily - Two-hour bicycle rental at the hotel - Umbrellas and chairs at The Beach Club - Use of masks, fins, and body boards at The Beach Club - Access to driving range and golf practice area - Use of kayaks, paddleboards and life vests at the hotel - Use of fishing poles at the hotel. Resort fee, tax and inclusions are subject to change - please see hotel check-in for current inclusions available to you upon arrival.

*Denotes local charge.

Please note: all guests must be 21 or older to book a room.

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Traveller rating

  • Excellent (2001)
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  • Poor (135)
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Jul 22, 2025 bob s

The front desk staff was amazing. Zack was very helpful with dinner recs and even got us a room upgrade 10/10. From front desk to door or restaurant everything met our expectation.
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Jul 21, 2025 bradterr Herndon, Virginia

Really outstanding service. I was a repeat customer so they comped my drinks at the pool. The private beach is fantastic. Food was also excellent and the rooms were well appointed. Highly recommend. Ben in the club lounge was amazing.
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Enjoyable Business Family Experience in Sarasota

Jul 20, 2025 Nathan F Alameda, California

Before coming to the hotel, I read some of the reviews on TripAdvisor, and was expecting a different experience. I’m pleased to share that we’ve had a wonderful 7 day stay. The rooms are comfortable, our double queen room has a balcony, spacious marble bathroom, and is well appointed. The bed linens and towels are just nice, good quality - soft… Read more
Before coming to the hotel, I read some of the reviews on TripAdvisor, and was expecting a different experience. I’m pleased to share that we’ve had a wonderful 7 day stay. The rooms are comfortable, our double queen room has a balcony, spacious marble bathroom, and is well appointed. The bed linens and towels are just nice, good quality - soft crisp sheets, heavy soft towels. There is a fray on the carpet, and the furniture isn’t pristine - but it’s totally fine, and all in reasonably good shape. Housekeeping has come daily, and we’ve been offered turn down service as well (we didn’t have to request it). We appreciate the refreshing of towels, bottled water (complimentary), and chocolates on the bed. The food at Jack Dusty has been good, service has been generous - and prices are high, but not out of line with the area. The fried whole snapper is wonderful. We ate at Rufa, the outdoor patio small plates venue and had almost everything on the menu. 8 of 10 items were fantastic and none were bad. Pool area and staff are wonderful. The Beach Club is lovely. And the service is also great - if a little too practiced. We enjoyed getting chairs on the beach one day and by the pool another. We ate in the restaurant and by the pool - all good experiences. So thank you Ritz Carlton Sarasota team. We had great interactions with Ari (Rufa); Nila Peter and Chloe (Pool); Nicole, Lyle, Dina (Jack Dusty), Zack (front desk), Jim (bell) and many more. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Overpriced and horrible. A Hampton inn is cleaner and can service their guests better than this.

Jul 19, 2025 Trail39623278653 Sag Harbor, New York

it is a run down hotel. A/C doesn’t work. The physical plant is very bad. It so obvious they did a very superficial refresh with never really addressing the structural flaws in a very old and not well maintained hotel. Then go to service - failure of housekeeping to clean the room or show up at 5pm and then an hour later to do turn down… Read more
it is a run down hotel. A/C doesn’t work. The physical plant is very bad. It so obvious they did a very superficial refresh with never really addressing the structural flaws in a very old and not well maintained hotel. Then go to service - failure of housekeeping to clean the room or show up at 5pm and then an hour later to do turn down service. Put a do not disturb sign on the door - three times they ring the bell to the suite, like there is no sign there. I three decades, i have never seen a hotel do that. Restaurant is painfully slow Our travel agent passed on the complaints to the manager, she was referred to someone that had only worked there a few weeks, then the manager wanted to speak with me and never called. This hotel needs to be closed down, probably knocked down and a new one rebuilt. Read less
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Jul 15, 2025 clarissan2013 Los Angeles, California

we spent 3 wonderful nights at the Ritz Carlton recently. We enjoyed breakfast every morning at the restaurant, comfortable rooms and great service. this hotel pampers you and makes you feel like you are home. the best part is the short bus ride to their ocean club which was amazing! it really made you feel like you're on vacation and we were sad… Read more
we spent 3 wonderful nights at the Ritz Carlton recently. We enjoyed breakfast every morning at the restaurant, comfortable rooms and great service. this hotel pampers you and makes you feel like you are home. the best part is the short bus ride to their ocean club which was amazing! it really made you feel like you're on vacation and we were sad to leave...the service here is unsurpassed. ..I can't wait to return!!! Read less