Siesta Key Beach Resort and Suites

5311 Ocean Blvd, Sarasota, FL 34242, Sarasota, United States

2-star hotel

Guest rating: 4.2 / 5

Overview

Siesta Key Beach Resort and Suites is a 2-star, down-to-earth property on Siesta Key in Sarasota, located at 5311 Ocean Blvd. It’s positioned for a beach-first stay, about a 2-minute walk to the shore and roughly a 4-minute walk to Siesta Key shops and restaurants. The hotel holds a public rating of 4.2/5 from 877 reviews.

Rooms & Units

Accommodations include basic rooms, studios, suites, and casual 1- and 2-bedroom condo units. Standard in-room features include cable TV and coffeemakers, while select units add kitchenettes and upgraded rooms add whirlpool tubs. Guest feedback also points to some rooms being compact, with occasional maintenance quirks (such as door-lock issues) that staff address.

Amenities & On-site Services

The property offers free continental breakfast and free parking. Recreation centers on a heated outdoor pool with a hot tub, plus an outdoor patio with free Wi‑Fi and a courtyard with BBQs. Practical extras include a coin-operated laundry.

Location & Nearby Highlights

The hotel is walkable to Siesta Key’s dining and live-music scene and is close to major Sarasota attractions. Nearby points of interest include Siesta Beach (about 1.4–1.5 km), Crescent Beach (about 3.1 km), Turtle Beach (about 7.7 km), and Lido Key/Lido Key Beach (about 4.4 km). For museums and gardens, it’s within reach of Marie Selby Botanical Gardens (about 6.5 km), Sarasota Art Museum (about 6.7 km), Mote Marine Laboratory (about 6.8 km), Sarasota Jungle Gardens (about 10.5 km), and The Ringling/Ca’ d’Zan (about 12.0–12.2 km).

Best for

This property is best for travelers who want an easy beach-and-village stay: it’s a short walk to the beach and also close to Siesta Key shops and restaurants. It also suits value-focused Florida Gulf Coast trips thanks to free continental breakfast, free parking, and practical facilities like laundry and BBQ grills. Guests frequently highlight the welcoming staff and the convenient, beach-centric location.

Travel tips

Plan to do a lot on foot: the beach is about a 2-minute walk away, and Siesta Key dining and shops are also within a short walk. For broader Sarasota sightseeing, attractions like Marie Selby Botanical Gardens, Mote Marine Laboratory, and The Ringling are several kilometers away, so having a car can help (parking is free). If daily room refresh is important to you, note that at least some guests have reported housekeeping timing/service limitations.

What guests say

Reviews commonly emphasize the friendly, helpful staff and a welcoming overall atmosphere, with multiple guests calling out management and team members positively. The location is repeatedly praised for being close to the beach and within walking distance of dining and entertainment. Cleanliness is a recurring positive note, and guests also mention enjoying the pool area and beach-oriented convenience. Reported downsides include occasional maintenance/service issues such as hot water problems, delayed room cleaning, and small-room comfort/AC performance in some cases, though staff responsiveness is also noted when issues arise.

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