Desoto Lakes Travel Guide
Sarasota
Visit Desoto Lakes
Things to do
Mangrove Tunnel & Manatee Kayak Eco-Tour
฿1,938
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Sarasota Guided Mangrove Tunnel Kayak Tour
฿1,938
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Bradenton: Anna Maria Island Guided Kayaking Manatee Tour
฿1,807
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Sarasota - Clear Kayak LED Night Glass Bottom Tour
฿2,135
per adult
78% of travellers recommend
Anna Maria Island & Bradenton Beach Parasailing Tour
฿3,581
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Anna Maria Island: The Island Kayak Tour
฿2,135
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Top hotels in Desoto Lakes
Kompose Boutique Hotel
965 University Pkwy Sarasota FL
The price is ฿1,540 per night from 28 Jun to 29 Jun
฿1,540
฿2,456 total
28 Jun - 29 Jun
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Sarasota. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (5,564 reviews)
"I had called the lobby numerous times due to someone jumping and running all over the room above me at 12:50am and again at 3:30am and when I was checking out of the hotel this morning, the representative behind the desk stated “you are the one that had the complaint”. No sorry you were not able ..."
Reviewed on 25 Jun 2026
Compass Hotel by Margaritaville Anna Maria Sound
12324 Manatee Avenue West Bradenton FL
The price is ฿5,659 per night from 2 Jul to 3 Jul
฿5,659
฿7,339 total
2 Jul - 3 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Bradenton. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (2,276 reviews)
"Liked the free breakfast"
Reviewed on 25 Jun 2026
Golden Host Resort - Sarasota
4675 N Tamiami Trl Sarasota FL
The price is ฿2,477 per night from 28 Jun to 29 Jun
฿2,477
฿2,800 total
28 Jun - 29 Jun
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Sarasota. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (2,569 reviews)
"The resort is very laid back, and everyone seems to enjoy themselves. It looks like they have been renovating the last few years-and the improvements are very nice. Its an older hotel-but the retro feel is very nice. I am looking forward to staying again."
Reviewed on 25 Jun 2026
Tropical Beach Resorts
6717 Sara Sea Circle Siesta Key FL
The price is ฿5,076 per night from 29 Jun to 30 Jun
฿5,076
฿6,603 total
29 Jun - 30 Jun
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach aparthotel in Siesta Key. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (5,599 reviews)
"We had a wonderful time and everything was great. Only complaint I had was the bed was a bit too hard for my liking. Yes, that was my first world problem of the trip. Big pool was cooled in June when we were there which was awesome after coming in from the beach and warm gulf water. Staff is great ..."
Reviewed on 25 Jun 2026
Spark by Hilton Sarasota Siesta Key Gateway
6600 S Tamiami Trl Sarasota FL
The price is ฿4,243 per night from 30 Jun to 1 Jul
฿4,243
฿4,795 total
30 Jun - 1 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Sarasota. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their ...
8.4/10 Very good! (2,178 reviews)
"The Hotel was excellent. How ever the breakfast we thought was going to be scrambled eggs and sausages like it showed on the website info. But otherwise it was great 👍"
Reviewed on 26 Jun 2026
The St. Regis Longboat Key Resort
1601 Gulf Of Mexico Drive Longboat Key FL
The price is ฿31,325 per night from 6 Jul to 7 Jul
฿31,325
฿37,848 total
6 Jul - 7 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Longboat Key. Enjoy a full-service spa, 3 restaurants and a private beach. Popular attractions St. Armands Circle and Lido Beach ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (80 reviews)
"This hotel was one of the best kept, best employees and services of any national or international hotels we have stayed in over the past 10 years. Everything was FIRST CLASS."
Reviewed on 18 Jun 2026
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Where to stay in Desoto Lakes
Find the best Desoto Lakes areas for the activities you enjoy most.
Lido Key
Traverse a winding woodland path and spend the afternoon on this island’s secluded beaches before ending at a beachside bar to enjoy a spectacular sunset.
South Sarasota
While visiting South Sarasota, you might make a stop by sights like The Landings and Coconuts Family Entertainment Center.
Central Sarasota
Gardens, art galleries and theatres highlight some of the noteworthy features of Central Sarasota. Make a stop by Sarasota Opera House or Marina Jack while you're exploring the neighbourhood.
Downtown Sarasota
While visiting Downtown Sarasota, you might make a stop by sights like Sarasota Opera House and Florida Studio Theatre.
Palmer Ranch
While there might not be top attractions in Palmer Ranch, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Stoneybrook Golf & Country Club and Turtle Beach.
