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The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota

Sarasota, Florida, United States · Virtuoso · 2026 benefits

The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota

Where the ocean meets the marina, The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota is the only option that allows guests to delight in all facets of the destination. With resort amenities that span the charming city, guests can unlock indulgent resort experiences that seem to be uniquely tailored just for them, sparking guests to return to experience the coastal grace from the beach to the city and beyond. The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota offers 276 guest rooms overlooking Sarasota Bay, a marina and the city skyline. The hotel offers the best of both worlds – a city hotel in a relaxed resort destination - 11 acres in the heart of downtown Sarasota, steps from art galleries, boutiques and restaurants. Guests have…

Where the ocean meets the marina, The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota is the only option that allows guests to delight in all facets of the destination. With resort amenities that span the charming city, guests can unlock indulgent experiences uniquely tailored just for them, spurring them to return to take in the coastal grace from the beach to the city and beyond. Guests have exclusive access to The Beach Club on the white sands of Lido Key Beach; The Ritz-Carlton Golf Club, an award winning Tom Fazio-designed 18-hole course that is virtually untouched by any residential or commercial land; and The Ritz-Carlton Spa, a sanctuary of wellness.

What you get booking it through us (2026 benefits)

  • Upgrade on arrival, subject to availability
  • Daily Full breakfast for up to two guests per bedroom, served in the restaurant and via in-room dining
  • $100 USD Resort or Hotel credit to be utilized during stay (not combinable, not valid on room rate, no cash value if not redeemed in full)
  • Early Check- In / Late Check -Out, subject to availability

These are the Virtuoso benefits on file for this property, on top of the hotel's own best flexible rate — not a discount and not a package. How the benefit stack compares to booking direct.

Current offers

  • Extra Credit Offer — through 2026-09-30 · Stay 3 nights or longer and receive an additional one-time $250 resort credit
  • Suite and Club Resort Credit Offer — through 2026-09-30 · Stay 3 nights or longer and receive a DAILY $200 Resort Credit for Club and Suite bookings

In the know

Be sure to use your included bicycle or shuttle to visit the oldest tiki bar on Lido Key: The Beach Club. –Trish Mercer Columbus, Georgia

The property, in facts

The facts, as the supplier files them
Where1111 Ritz-Carlton Drive, Sarasota, Florida, United States
CategoryBeach Resort
Property typeHotel or Resort
BrandRitz-Carlton
Hotel groupLuxury Group at Marriott International
Rooms276
Room types11
Nearest airportSarasota-Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) · 4 miles
Advisor programmeVirtuoso
StyleCasual
Known forBeach, Golf, Local Immersion

Rooms and suites

  • Deluxe View Suite — Upgrade: Bay View Suite
  • Bay View Suite — Sweeping views of Sarasota Bay No upgrade available
  • Club Deluxe View Suite — Upgrade: Club Level Bay View Suite
  • Club Bay View Suite — Sweeping views of Sarasota Bay Upgrade: The Sarasota Suite
  • The Sarasota Suite — Views of the marina Upgrade: The Ritz-Carlton Suite
  • The Ritz-Carlton Suite — Sweeping views of Sarasota Bay Upgrade: No upgrade available, this is the most premium room

In the room

Air Conditioning · Balcony/Lanai/Terrace · Bathrobe · Coffee/Tea Maker · Complimentary Newspaper · Hair Dryer · Internet Access · Iron/Ironing Board · Kitchenette · Microwave · Mini Bar · Non-Smoking · Refrigerator · Safe · Sitting Area · Slippers · Turn Down Service · Voicemail

What advisors say

87% of the 23 Virtuoso advisors who have filed a review of this property recommend it. Those reviews are collected by Virtuoso from advisors who have stayed, not by us and not from the public.

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