| coin-operated laundry facilities are available. off i-75 and a 9-minute walk from a commercial plaza with fast food restaurants, this informal hotel is 3 miles from the big cat habitat gulf coast sanctuary and 10 miles from lido key beach. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. suites add sofabeds. amenities include an outdoor pool and a gym, in addition to a convenience store and a picnic area. a hot breakfast buffet is offered, as is parking. the bright, casual rooms have microwaves, minifridges and coffeemakers, as well as flat-screen tvs and wi-fi
Tampa International Airport 1 hr
Sarasota Jungle Gardens (19 min)
Historic attraction featuring more than 150 animals & shows in a tropical setting. Saint Armands Key (20 min)
Connected to the mainland by a causeway, this Sarasota Bay island offers a large roundabout & park. Sarasota Bay (24 min)
Named an estuary of national significance, this subtropical, coastal lagoon is popular for kayaking. Ca' d'Zan (23 min)
Once home to the Ringlings, this circa-1924 mansion draws inspiration from the palazzos of Venice. Lido Key Beach (22 min)
Sandy beach featuring a concession stand, gift shop & picnic tables, plus a swimming pool. The John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art (20 min)
State art museum founded by the circus magnate with 31 galleries in a pink Renaissance-style palace. Marie Selby Botanical Gardens Downtown Sarasota campus (15 min)
Showcase for thousands of tropical plants, plus a conservatory & garden museum, in a historic space. Tibbals Learning Center at The Ringling (21 min)
Ringling Circus archives, with historical documents, costume drawings & art (by appointment). Nathan Benderson Park (7 min)
600-acre park on a lake with rowing facilities, including a boathouse & regatta center. Siesta Beach (22 min) Bayfront Park (15 min)
Waterfront green space with a promenade, playground, tiki bar & dramatic views of the bay & city. Big Cat Habitat Gulf Coast Sanctuary (8 min)
Animal sanctuary home to big cats & other wild species offering animal encounters & seasonal hours. Siesta Key Beach (21 min)
Fine white quartz sand that stays cool plus a playground, tennis courts & year-round lifeguards. Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium (22 min)
Aquarium with a stingray touch tank & shark tank plus manatees in the nearby mammal center. Lido Key (21 min)
This barrier island connected to the mainland via a causeway features beaches, a park & nightlife. | 
