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The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota
1111 Ritz Carlton Dr, Sarasota, FL 34236
Lowest upcoming
$414
13 Jul 2026
Highest upcoming
$3,069
16 Apr 2027
Median nightly
$630
across 365 upcoming days
Cheapest week
21 to 27 Jul
27% below annual median
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Cheapest week ahead: 21–27 Jul 2026
at $461/night
(27% below median)
Review
Forbes ★★★☆☆ Recommended
Character and identity
Set in Sarasota's cultural district with views over the bay, this recently renovated Ritz-Carlton anchors a city that flies under the radar despite the Ringling campus and Marie Selby Botanical Gardens nearby. The look is coastal and calming, with beachy guest rooms, balconies, and a layout built around three off-site assets: a private Beach Club on Lido Key, a Tom Fazio 18-hole golf course on a certified Audubon sanctuary, and the spa. Dining centres on Jack Dusty, a casual-leaning signature restaurant known for creative cocktails and Gulf seafood, with Ridley's Porch handling waterfront dinners.
Who's it for
Best for:
Couples and golfers who want a polished base for exploring Sarasota's arts scene and Gulf coast without the hassle of beach-club crowds. Cocktail drinkers and design-minded travellers who appreciate the loosened, less-stuffy Ritz register will feel at home, as will anyone wanting a pool day at a genuinely quiet stretch of sand.
Should look elsewhere:
Guests who expect to walk straight from lobby to ocean will find the layout frustrating: the beach, the golf, and the main shopping circle all require the complimentary shuttle. Those seeking a buzzy urban scene or multiple on-property restaurants may also want to look further afield.
Bottom line
The defining feature here is access, not address: a private Beach Club on Lido Key, a Fazio golf course, and St. Armands Circle are all a shuttle ride away, with the hotel itself acting as a calm bayfront base. Book if you want Sarasota's culture and coast packaged together, and consider the eighth-floor Club Level for lounge access and pressing service.
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Location
1111 Ritz Carlton Dr, Sarasota, FL 34236
Sarasota, United States · 27.3376° N, 82.5491° W
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Amenities
Bar
Golf
Gym
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Outdoor pool
Pet friendly
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Spa
Tennis
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