The Lakes Travel Guide
Sarasota
Visit The Lakes
Things to do
Lido Key: Self-Guided Paddleboard Rental
฿1,429
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Anna Maria Island - Clear Kayak LED Night Glass Bottom Tour
฿2,170
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Anna Maria Island: The Island Kayak Tour
฿2,170
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Siesta Key, FL - Clear Kayak LED Night Glass Bottom Tour
฿2,170
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
Mangrove Tunnel & Manatee Kayak Eco-Tour
฿1,970
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Anna Maria Island & Bradenton Beach Parasailing Tour
฿3,639
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Top hotels in The Lakes
Kompose Boutique Hotel
965 University Pkwy Sarasota FL
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿1,694 per night from 26 Oct to 27 Oct
฿1,694
฿2,634 total
26 Oct - 27 Oct
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 ...
Compass Hotel by Margaritaville Anna Maria Sound
12324 Manatee Avenue West Bradenton FL
The price is ฿4,813 per night from 16 Nov to 17 Nov
฿4,813
฿6,383 total
16 Nov - 17 Nov
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 ...
Tropical Beach Resorts
6717 Sara Sea Circle Siesta Key FL
The price is ฿4,665 per night from 19 Oct to 20 Oct
฿4,665
฿6,143 total
19 Oct - 20 Oct
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! (5,980 reviews)
"Location! Location! Perfect for a peaceful getaway. The new pool is gorgeous. The stove and oven needed some instructions how to use took us a bit to figure out. The outside grill was a perfect touch. We will be back. Wonderful time. Great place to go explore point of rocks!"
Reviewed on 17 Oct 2026
Siesta Key Beach Resort and Suites
5311 Ocean Blvd Siesta Key FL
The price is ฿4,889 per night from 16 Nov to 17 Nov
฿4,889
฿7,375 total
16 Nov - 17 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this resort in Siesta Key. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free bicycles on-site and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,184 reviews)
"I had a three night stay at this hotel on Siesta Key. Great location, and I walked every where safely alone. Very friendly staff! My comments on the room. - the mattress needs to be replaced in room 102 - a threshold at the door would be nice to keep any critters from crawling into the room. - the ..."
Reviewed on 15 Oct 2026
The Westin Sarasota
100 Marina View Drive Sarasota FL
The price is ฿8,657 per night from 29 Oct to 30 Oct
฿8,657
฿10,613 total
29 Oct - 30 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Sarasota. Enjoy a full-service spa, 2 restaurants and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,198 reviews)
"We had a great stay at this hotel. It was in a convenient location, and we really enjoyed the amenities. The shuttle service was especially helpful and made it easy to get to many places around the city. We’d happily stay here again!"
Reviewed on 17 Oct 2026
Cottages at Siesta Key Inn
1105 Point of Rocks Rd Siesta Key FL
The price is ฿3,945 per night from 19 Oct to 20 Oct
฿3,945
฿4,993 total
19 Oct - 20 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Siesta Key. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Siesta Key Beach and Lido Beach are located ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (287 reviews)
"The room was cute but small, no closet, no mirror"
Reviewed on 16 Oct 2026
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Where to stay in The Lakes
Find the best The 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
Though South Sarasota may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Siesta Key Beach and The Landings.
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 Regal Hollywood - Sarasota.
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.
