| check-in time: 4:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. all accommodations are decorated with beach-themed art and accents. beach chairs and towels are complimentary. wi-fi is free. suites, plus cottages including 1 with a private heated pool and patio come with full kitchens. standard hotel-style rooms have microwaves, minifridges and coffeemakers. there are 2 heated pools, including 1 with a waterfall, plus hot tubs. other amenities include sundecks, plus courtyards with barbecues on the lushly landscaped grounds. this relaxed resort with cottages is an 11-minute drive from boating at siesta key marina and 6 miles from the marie selby botanical garden
Tampa International Airport 1 hr 21
Saint Armands Key (23 min)
Connected to the mainland by a causeway, this Sarasota Bay island offers a large roundabout & park. Sarasota Beach (13 min)
Expanse of white sand known for beach bars & clear waters, with swimming, kayaking & surf breaks. Sarasota Jungle Gardens (23 min)
Historic attraction featuring more than 150 animals & shows in a tropical setting. Lido Key (24 min)
This barrier island connected to the mainland via a causeway features beaches, a park & nightlife. Crescent Beach (9 min)
Quaint, crescent-shaped beach known for its fine white sand & picturesque sunset views. Siesta Key Beach (5 min)
Fine white quartz sand that stays cool plus a playground, tennis courts & year-round lifeguards. Siesta Beach (5 min) Lido Key Beach (25 min)
Sandy beach featuring a concession stand, gift shop & picnic tables, plus a swimming pool. Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium (25 min)
Aquarium with a stingray touch tank & shark tank plus manatees in the nearby mammal center. Sarasota Bay (26 min)
Named an estuary of national significance, this subtropical, coastal lagoon is popular for kayaking. Ca' d'Zan (27 min)
Once home to the Ringlings, this circa-1924 mansion draws inspiration from the palazzos of Venice. Turtle Beach (15 min)
Beach, turtles, sea turtles, and camping 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. Bayfront Park (17 min)
Waterfront green space with a promenade, playground, tiki bar & dramatic views of the bay & city. Marie Selby Botanical Gardens Downtown Sarasota campus (17 min)
Showcase for thousands of tropical plants, plus a conservatory & garden museum, in a historic space. | 
