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Aloft Sarasota

3.5 star property
Hotel with an outdoor pool, a quick walk to Marie Selby Botanical Gardens

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Terrace/patio
Outdoor pool, open 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM, pool umbrellas
Daily cooked-to-order breakfast for a fee
Exterior
Lobby
Aloft Sarasota offers vibrant energy and practical amenities: an outdoor pool for relaxation and a stylish rooftop bar. Travelers love the helpful staff, convenient dry cleaning, bike rentals for exploring, and the prime location near Marie Selby Botanical Gardens.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Parking available
  • Gym
  • Pool

Room options

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, City View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(19 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Pool View

7.8 out of 10
Good
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Room, 1 King Bed, Poolside (View)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Mobility Accessible, Roll-In Shower)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Room, 1 King Bed (Hearing Accessible)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Hearing Accessible)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

aloft, Room, 1 King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(50 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

aloft, Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(15 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, City View (Hearing Accessible)

Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, City View (Hearing Accessible)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, City View

Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, City View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, City View (Hearing Accessible)

Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, City View (Hearing Accessible)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Central Sarasota, a neighborhood in Sarasota with good shopping, is home to Aloft Sarasota. The area's natural beauty can be seen at St. Armands Circle and Lido Beach, while Marie Selby Botanical Gardens and Sarasota Jungle Gardens are popular area attractions. Don't miss out on a visit to Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium.
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Map
1401 Ringling Boulevard, Sarasota, FL, 34236

What's nearby

  • Marina Jack - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Marie Selby Botanical Gardens - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Sarasota Memorial Hospital - 2 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • St. Armands Circle - 6 min drive - 3.4 miles
  • Lido Beach - 8 min drive - 4.0 miles

Getting around

  • Sarasota-Bradenton Intl. Airport (SRQ) - 8 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Cask and Ale - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Pastry Art - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Smokin' Joe's Sarasota - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪State Street Eating House + Cocktails - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Gator Club - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Aloft Sarasota

Hotel near Marie Selby Botanical Gardens
Located close to Sarasota Memorial Hospital and Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium, Aloft Sarasota provides a poolside bar, a grocery/convenience store, and a terrace. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as laundry facilities and a bar.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • An outdoor pool along with pool umbrellas
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), valet parking (surcharge), and a bike on site
  • Multilingual staff, an elevator, and a banquet hall
  • Luggage storage, a TV in the lobby, and a 24-hour front desk
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff and location
Room features
All 139 rooms boast comforts such as premium bedding and air conditioning, in addition to perks like free WiFi and safes. Guest reviews highly rate the clean rooms at the property.
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • TVs with premium channels
  • Refrigerators, free infant beds, and coffee/tea makers

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Valet parking on site (USD 24 per night; includes in/out privileges)

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast available for a fee 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM on weekends; USD 10 to 50 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Re:Fuel

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Bicycles
  • Outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Grocery/convenience store
  • In-room crib
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • 2 meeting rooms
  • 2,395 square feet of conference space
  • Business center

Outdoors

  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Assistive listening devices in meeting rooms
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator (36 inch wide door)
  • Height-adjustable showerhead
  • Lever door handles
  • Low-height electrical outlets in bathroom
  • Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicles
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (30 inches high)

More

  • 10 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
  • Built in 2016
  • Double-glazed windows
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • Rooftop garden
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Pay movies
  • TV with premium channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets stay free
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total (up to 40 lbs per pet)
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 17 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 10 to 50 per person
  • Valet parking fee: USD 24 per night (in/out privileges)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash

We should mention

Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
A car is not required for transportation to and from this property
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Aloft Sarasota Hotel
Aloft Sarasota
Aloft Sarasota Hotel
Aloft Sarasota Sarasota
Aloft Sarasota Hotel Sarasota
Aloft Sarasota a Marriott Hotel

Frequently asked questions

Does Aloft Sarasota have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool access is from 8:00 AM–10:00 PM.

Is Aloft Sarasota pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 40 lbs per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Aloft Sarasota?

Valet parking is available for USD 24 per night.

What time is check-in at Aloft Sarasota?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Aloft Sarasota?

Check-out is at noon.

Where is Aloft Sarasota located?

Located in Central Sarasota, this hotel is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Marie Selby Botanical Gardens and within 3 mi (5 km) of Sarasota Memorial Hospital and Sarasota Jungle Gardens. St. Armands Circle and Lido Beach are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Aloft Sarasota Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 574 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 233 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 113 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 49 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 33 out of 1002 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Gregory

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel / staff and great location
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

david

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable,clean,nice location
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marjorie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing property and dog friendly
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Esmeiro

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All the staff was so welcoming and nice.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rut

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Food was very good! Rooms are pretty and very clean
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and contemporary property. Nice rooms. Great lobby bar and courteous staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Italo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place and zone
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome stay again
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jose

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent personnel.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nilton

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Modern, sparklingly clean and very quiet
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and convenient to local shops and restaurants. Rooms were comfortable and spacious. Took advantage of a well-equipped gym also. Staff was attentive and courteous.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Francisco J

Liked: Staff & service
Very nice piece 100 recommend
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel - rooms are a little small but are white-glove clean and have all the amenities you need. Such a beautiful area, too!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice area. We walked to Whole Foods, a nice park, great thai place, super french restaurant and a cool bookstore. Early check-in, late (noon) checkout. Nice rooftop pool, free icecream.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place and friendly staff!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was supposed to be no hidden fees yet when we arrived there was 25 dollar per night valet parking ( street parking was limited ) also we was charged 50 dollars for " incidentals"
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Josue

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Over all amazing
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great stay in the heart of downtown

Amazing stay in the heart of downtown. We have stayed here multiple times and it’s been great every time.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diley

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bjorn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alex

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really good!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Taylor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place is awesome!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pedro F. Diez

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yosmel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ok
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

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