| casual 1- and 2-bedroom condo units are also available. basic rooms, suites and studios offer cable tv and coffeemakers. there's also a coin-operated laundry. check-in time: 4:00 pmcheck-out time: 10:00 am. additional perks include a heated outdoor pool with a hot tub, an outdoor patio with free wi-fi, and a courtyard with bbqs. a 2-minute walk from the beach, this down-to-earth hotel is a 4-minute walk from siesta key's shops and restaurants. some have kitchenettes, and upgraded rooms add whirlpool tubs. the hotel offers free continental breakfast and parking
Tampa International Airport 1 hr 19
Lido Key (24 min)
This barrier island connected to the mainland via a causeway features beaches, a park & nightlife. Lido Key Beach (25 min)
Sandy beach featuring a concession stand, gift shop & picnic tables, plus a swimming pool. Ca' d'Zan (28 min)
Once home to the Ringlings, this circa-1924 mansion draws inspiration from the palazzos of Venice. Siesta Beach (8 min) Siesta Key Beach (5 min)
Fine white quartz sand that stays cool plus a playground, tennis courts & year-round lifeguards. Sarasota Beach (6 min)
Expanse of white sand known for beach bars & clear waters, with swimming, kayaking & surf breaks. Turtle Beach (13 min)
Beach, turtles, sea turtles, and camping Sarasota Bay (27 min)
Named an estuary of national significance, this subtropical, coastal lagoon is popular for kayaking. Saint Armands Key (23 min)
Connected to the mainland by a causeway, this Sarasota Bay island offers a large roundabout & park. Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium (25 min)
Aquarium with a stingray touch tank & shark tank plus manatees in the nearby mammal center. The John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art (25 min)
State art museum founded by the circus magnate with 31 galleries in a pink Renaissance-style palace. Sarasota Jungle Gardens (23 min)
Historic attraction featuring more than 150 animals & shows in a tropical setting. Crescent Beach (7 min)
Quaint, crescent-shaped beach known for its fine white sand & picturesque sunset views. Marie Selby Botanical Gardens' Historic Spanish Point campus (16 min)
Outdoor complex combining a prehistoric site, 19th-century buildings & extensive gardens. Marie Selby Botanical Gardens Downtown Sarasota campus (17 min)
Showcase for thousands of tropical plants, plus a conservatory & garden museum, in a historic space. | 
