The Ritz-Carlton Sarasota

Getting Around

Valet parking $45, plus tax per night (payable locally, subject to change) .A complimentary shuttle runs hourly between the resort and the beach club.

Dining

Jack Dusty (seafood and local dishes, craft microbrews and cocktails, open for all day dining). Ridley's Porch (located at The Beach Club on Lido Key; locally inspired dishes). The Lido Key Tiki Bar (open-air beach bar). The Gulf Club Grille (located at Riz-Carlton Golf Club, offering seasonal menu and full bar with golf course views). Coffee Corner (serving hot and cold drinks and light bites to go). Kemp's Market (located at The Beach Club on Lido Key, offering grab-and-go options).

Fun and Games

Outdoor heated pool and whirlpool. Ritz-Carlton Beach Club on Lido Key with zero-entry pool, as well as beach activities including kayaking* and paddle boarding*. Poolside cabanas*. 18-hole championship golf course (16 miles away). 24-hour fitness centre. Spa*. Tennis courts.

Handy Stuff

WiFi included in the resort fee. 24-hour room service*. Gift shop/Convenience store. Laundry service*.

Resort Fees

Resort fee: $60 per room, per night, plus tax (payable locally, subject to change).

Resort Fees Information

Resort fee includes: - WiFi and enhanced Internet speed at the hotel, The Beach Club and The Golf Club - One fitness class daily - Two-hour bicycle rental at the hotel - Umbrellas and chairs at The Beach Club - Use of masks, fins, and body boards at The Beach Club - Access to driving range and golf practice area - Use of kayaks, paddleboards and life vests at the hotel - Use of fishing poles at the hotel. Resort fee, tax and inclusions are subject to change - please see hotel check-in for current inclusions available to you upon arrival.

Additional Information

*Denotes local charge.

Please note: all guests must be 21 or older to book a room.

TripAdvisor traveller rating

Rating summary

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Traveller rating

Excellent (1977)
Very good (513)
Average (261)
Poor (128)
Terrible (105)

Nice getaway!

Jul 21, 2024 Sightsee15366966035

Nice place. Pricey yes, but well worth it. The beach club is by far the best. Ethan hooked us up with chairs umbrella, ice waters and anything we needed. He was super friendly and attentive. Go get there it was an easy shuttle. The food and drinks were pricey, but overall very good food. Great place.

This hotel is Garbage ! Beware!!!!!!

Jul 17, 2024 Lisa B

The hotel ac doesn't work, the staff sends engineers to fix ac system and they are clueless , everytime you shower smells like rotten eggs . This is a over priced dump and dont fall for their marketIng scam . Those beautiful pictures you see on the site is at their beach club 6 miles away not on their premises

A Ritz in name only

Jul 15, 2024 627MichelleM Elgin, South Carolina

Because of hurricane Beryl our group of couple friends had to pivot with a few days notice from the Ritz in Grand Cayman to the Ritz in Sarasota. We had great expectations for Grand Cayman and truly expected something similar in Sarasota. What a disappointment! We get that it was a holiday weekend and half of Florida seems to have descended in… Read more

Because of hurricane Beryl our group of couple friends had to pivot with a few days notice from the Ritz in Grand Cayman to the Ritz in Sarasota. We had great expectations for Grand Cayman and truly expected something similar in Sarasota. What a disappointment! We get that it was a holiday weekend and half of Florida seems to have descended in Sarasota, but the hotel seemed completely unprepared. From the point of check in when the system was down to overloaded elevators that weren’t working for parts of our weeklong stay to too small pools overrun with people, this was not a great experience. Our room 933 (AVOID AVOID AVOID), had an AC system that wasn’t working, but managed to soak the surrounding carpet with condensation, as well as a completely lopsided mattress. I called to ask for a new mattress the first day (a big ask on a holiday weekend, but this is a Ritz) and was told it would be taken care of, but it never was. I will admit I didn’t make a second request since I could tell from early on the hotel staff was not prepared to give the level of service expected at this type of hotel. Housekeeping was sporadic at best, some days 2 towels and no washcloths, some days 3 and 1, some days 3 and 3. Turndown happened the first two days then never again. Bags not replaced for the ice bucket. As I mentioned previously, the pools were overcrowded, but the staff at the Beach club (and the shuttle drivers) were great! Shout out to Natasha at the Beach Club. She was awesome! Food at drinks were delivered in timely fashion. Now at the Ritz pool the opposite was true. Service was spotty and poor. You had to practically accost attendants to get a drink or food and then would be subject to long waits for both. My husband did speak to management on the last day and we received a small credit, but I can safely say, we will not stay at this hotel ever again (and we are in Sarasota a few times a year) and it definitely will give us pause to book at other Ritz properties in the future. Read less

The Staff 5 Star Facility 1 Star!

Jul 15, 2024 Navigator29060521048

The staff and service is a 10! The hotel is extremely clean. The facilities including hotel rooms and public spaces need a total gut renovation…. The pool umbrellas are broken….the carpets are threadbare….it is sad the owner’s do not want to gut renovation the property…Staff 5 star Facility 1 star.

We went for a romantic getaway, yet felt as if we were on a bad spring break trip!! Skip this overrated hotel!!!

Jul 6, 2024 619LizH Jacksonville, Florida

As world travelers, my husband and I have a taste for luxury, and know the most reputable hotels with the best reputations. The Ritz Carlton is a well known brand that we have always loved and had the best experiences in all areas of the property..from the rooms to the service. This is our 10th trip at this location in Sarasota, and what a HUGE… Read more

As world travelers, my husband and I have a taste for luxury, and know the most reputable hotels with the best reputations. The Ritz Carlton is a well known brand that we have always loved and had the best experiences in all areas of the property..from the rooms to the service. This is our 10th trip at this location in Sarasota, and what a HUGE disappointment !!! From the moment we checked in when the rude front desk person said our reservation didn't show that we requested a room away from the elevator and challenged me because he said it wasn't in his notes, to the bad food and service in the one restaurant, to the old and tired quality of the room. This is definitely NOT the experience we expect and have always received from Ritz Carlton properties. We realized it was July 4th weekend, but having a DJ blasting music from both levels and a tiny pool overcrowded with people, to having to wait at leasts 30 minutes for a server to acknowledge that we were even seated, made for a terrible birthday trip for my husband. It was a 10 hour car ride because of a flat tire, so by the time we arrived, we expected a lovely and relaxing experience. We got just the opposite and said to each other that we will never return to this property. I can't believe that this is the way RC wants to present itself, but we left knowing that this will be our last time there. Come on Ritz Carlton, someone needs to take notice and make the changes you so desperately need here. Read less

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