Sarasota is a beach town in southwestern Florida on the Gulf of Mexico, 40 miles south of Tampa. Sarasota offers plenty of activities. The Mote Aquarium offers the chance to get close to stingrays and sharks. Other Sarasota attractions include the Sarasota Classic Car Museum, the Asolo Theater, the Sarasota Jungle Gardens, the Ringling Museum of Art and the boutique shops of ST. Armand's circle. There are several pet-friendly hotels in Sarasota.
Located directly on the beach, the Turtle Beach Resort offers 10 cottages with full kitchens, Internet access, laundry rooms and a hot tubs. There are studio, one-bedroom and two-bedroom cottages. All cottages are pet-friendly. The hotel offers a swimming pool, barbecue areas and bicycles, kayaks and canoes for guest use.
Turtle Beach Resort Hotel
9049 Midnight Pass Rd.
Sarasota, FL 34242
941-349-4554
turtlebeachresort.com
Situated near the Sarasota Bradenton International Airport, the 3-story Residence Inn Sarasota Bradenton offers an outdoor swimming pool, meeting rooms, a barbecue area and a business center. Each of the 78 guest rooms comes equipped with Internet access, sofa bed and a full kitchen; suites have two bedrooms and fireplaces. Pets are welcome in guest rooms for a fee. All rooms are nonsmoking.
Residence Inn Sarasota Bradenton
1040 University Parkway
Sarasota, FL 34234
941-358-1468
marriott.com
The pet-friendly Coquina on the Beach Resort offers nonsmoking guest rooms and suites with full kitchens, sitting areas and dining areas. Hotel amenities include an outdoor swimming pool, complimentary newspapers and laundry facilities. Located on its own private beach, the Coquina on the Beach offers private cabanas and barbecue areas. Packages are available at the resort throughout the year.
Coquina on the Beach Resort
1008 Ben Franklin Dr.
Sarasota, FL 34236
941-388-2141
coquinaonthebeach.com
