| straightforward rooms with modern decor feature tiled floors, coffeemakers, cable tv and free wi-fi. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. a 4-minute drive from the beach, this unfussy hotel with a spanish-tiled roof is also a 5-mile drive from the marie selby botanical gardens and 10. studios have microwaves, minifridges and sitting areas; 1- and 2-bedroom suites add kitchens. 7 miles from the sarasota-bradenton airport. complimentary amenities include parking, and continental breakfast served in the dining area. the hotel also offers an outdoor heated pool and bbq grills
Tampa International Airport 1 hr 14
Sarasota Bay (23 min)
Named an estuary of national significance, this subtropical, coastal lagoon is popular for kayaking. Sarasota Jungle Gardens (20 min)
Historic attraction featuring more than 150 animals & shows in a tropical setting. Marie Selby Botanical Gardens Downtown Sarasota campus (13 min)
Showcase for thousands of tropical plants, plus a conservatory & garden museum, in a historic space. Siesta Key Beach (5 min)
Fine white quartz sand that stays cool plus a playground, tennis courts & year-round lifeguards. Sarasota Beach (8 min)
Expanse of white sand known for beach bars & clear waters, with swimming, kayaking & surf breaks. The John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art (21 min)
State art museum founded by the circus magnate with 31 galleries in a pink Renaissance-style palace. Crescent Beach (4 min)
Quaint, crescent-shaped beach known for its fine white sand & picturesque sunset views. Lido Key Beach (21 min)
Sandy beach featuring a concession stand, gift shop & picnic tables, plus a swimming pool. Siesta Beach (6 min) Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium (21 min)
Aquarium with a stingray touch tank & shark tank plus manatees in the nearby mammal center. Marie Selby Botanical Gardens' Historic Spanish Point campus (9 min)
Outdoor complex combining a prehistoric site, 19th-century buildings & extensive gardens. Turtle Beach (8 min)
Beach, turtles, sea turtles, and camping Saint Armands Key (20 min)
Connected to the mainland by a causeway, this Sarasota Bay island offers a large roundabout & park. Ca' d'Zan (24 min)
Once home to the Ringlings, this circa-1924 mansion draws inspiration from the palazzos of Venice. Lido Key (20 min)
This barrier island connected to the mainland via a causeway features beaches, a park & nightlife. | 
