The Best Hotels Closest to Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium in Sarasota for 2026

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A rooftop terrace with a fire feature, seating area, and a view of the city skyline.

A modern lobby with a vertical garden, seating area, and a bar.

A modern hotel with multiple floors, large windows, and a prominent entrance.

A modern restaurant with high ceilings, large windows, and a mix of seating arrangements including tables and booths.

1. The Westin Sarasota

3 km from Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium

Racheal

￥22,066

￥28,753 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 14 - Sep 15

A pool area with lounge chairs and palm trees, overlooking the ocean at sunset.

A resort with a pool, palm trees, and a view of the ocean.

A spacious dining area with a large island, white cabinetry, and a view of the ocean.

A beach with a thatched-roof structure, lounge chairs, and umbrellas.

2. The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota

2.9 km from Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium

Adriana

￥82,128

￥102,789 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

A pool area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, a palm tree, and a view of the ocean.

A balcony with white chairs and a table, overlooking a beach with palm trees and a clear sky.

A coastal hotel with multiple buildings, a beach with sun loungers, and clear blue waters.

A bar area with wooden furniture and hanging lights, overlooking a pool and beach area.

3. Lido Beach Resort

Lido Key, 2.5 km from Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium

Faris

￥48,694

￥61,967 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

A spacious indoor area with a high ceiling, large windows, and a central bar area.

A spacious indoor area with a bar, seating, and large windows offering a view of the sunset.

A table with a bottle of wine, two glasses of wine, a bowl of butter, and slices of bread on a wooden board.

A modern hotel room with a large window, a flat-screen TV, a sofa, a small table, and a desk with a lamp.

4. Embassy Suites by Hilton Sarasota, FL

3.1 km from Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium

Andrea

￥21,287

￥28,354 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a view of the ocean.

A restaurant with round tables and chairs, large windows, and a view of palm trees.

A modern hotel lobby with a curved orange sofa, green walls, and a large chandelier.

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by palm trees and a clear blue sky.

5. Cirque St. Armands Beachside

Lido Key, 2.1 km from Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium

Christina

￥35,177

￥45,825 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 14 - Sep 15

A beach with people relaxing and sunbathing, a path leading to the water, and a clear sky.

A parking lot with a clear sky, surrounded by lush greenery and palm trees.

A hotel room with a bed, a chair, a table, and a wall mural of palm trees and a beach.

An outdoor seating area with tables and chairs, surrounded by various plants and trees.

6. Lido Islander Inn

Lido Key, 2.2 km from Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium

Daniel

￥23,741

￥26,827 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 14 - Sep 15

A coastal resort with beachfront properties, a sandy beach, and a marina.

A modern outdoor bar area with a pool, lounge chairs, and a view of the ocean at sunset.

A dining area with tables set for service, large windows offering views of palm trees and the beach, and a ceiling with wooden beams and recessed lighting.

A rooftop bar with outdoor seating, a fire feature, and a view of the ocean and palm trees.

7. The Resort at Longboat Key Club

1 km from Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium

Ronald

￥67,435

￥84,881 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 14 - Sep 15

A hotel pool area with lounge chairs and a covered seating area.

A hotel room with two beds, a kitchenette, a TV, and a desk.

A spacious lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and decorative wall art.

A hotel with a central entrance, multiple floors, and a landscaped front yard with palm trees.

8. Carlisle Inn

8.3 km from Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium

Carlos

￥19,571

￥22,115 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 14 - Sep 15

A modern outdoor lounge area with a circular fire pit surrounded by comfortable seating, a pergola overhead, and a view of the interior space.

A modern lounge area with a curved seating arrangement, a marble floor, and a decorative ceiling.

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by palm trees and a multi-story building.

A modern hotel with a prominent "Homewood Suites" sign, multiple floors, and a well-lit entrance area with parking.

9. Homewood Suites by Hilton Sarasota Lakewood Ranch

13.1 km from Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium

Janine

￥20,028

￥22,631 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

A rock formation with a waterfall and a pool.

A modern dining area with a long table, chairs, and a view of the ocean.

A balcony with wicker furniture, a table with a vase, and a view of the sunset over the ocean.

An aerial view of a resort with multiple buildings, a long pier extending into turquoise waters, and a beach with rows of umbrellas.

10. The St. Regis Longboat Key Resort

4.1 km from Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium

William

￥115,054

￥141,294 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 14 - Sep 15

An outdoor seating area with a stone fire pit and cushioned sofas.

A modern hotel room with a kitchenette, a bed, a desk, and a chair.

A hotel entrance with a red and yellow sign, palm trees, and a parking lot.

A hotel reception area with a counter, a minibar, and a refrigerator displaying 'really cold' and 'cold' signs.

11. Home2 Suites Sarasota I-75 Bee Ridge, FL

13.9 km from Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium

HARSH

￥15,241

￥17,223 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

An outdoor patio with wicker furniture, a grill, and lush tropical plants.

A modern lobby with seating areas, a fireplace, and a television.

A gym with cardio machines, a rowing machine, and a bench.

A kitchen with dark wood cabinets, a stainless steel refrigerator, a microwave, and a granite countertop.

12. Coral Pointe Sarasota, an Ascend Collection Hotel

Fruitville, 12.6 km from Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium

Julie

￥15,853

￥18,773 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A modern lounge area with a sofa, round tables, and chairs, featuring hanging light fixtures and a large flat-screen TV.

A hotel room with a sofa, armchair, and a bed.

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by palm trees and a building with a sign.

An outdoor patio with tables and chairs, large umbrellas, and a brick wall.

13. Hampton Inn & Suites Sarasota/Lakewood Ranch

13.9 km from Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium

Christopher

￥17,006

￥19,217 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

An aerial view of a beach with white sand, clear turquoise water, and several umbrellas.

A nighttime view of a swimming pool surrounded by palm trees and a brick pathway.

A residential area with a paved walkway, a house with a visible number '8' on the door, and a garden with various plants and a palm tree.

A hotel with a pool, palm trees, and a sign reading "Twin Palms."

14. Twin Palms at Siesta

10.5 km from Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium

Alfredo

￥23,549

￥26,611 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 17 - Sep 18

A pool area with lounge chairs, palm trees, and a building with balconies.

A balcony with wicker furniture, a glass table, and a view of a swimming pool and palm trees.

A dining area with a table set for six, wooden cabinets, a kitchen in the background, and a window with blinds.

A bedroom with a bed, two nightstands, a ceiling fan, and a window with blinds.

15. Siesta Key Inn

10.5 km from Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium

Mary Ellen

￥13,567

￥17,172 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 14 - Sep 15

A modern living room with a flat-screen TV on a wooden cabinet, a grey sofa with patterned cushions, and a large window with sheer curtains.

A narrow concrete pathway flanked by white walls, leading to a lush green area with palm trees and a small grassy patch.

A bedroom with a bed, two bedside tables, a ceiling fan, and windows with curtains.

A modern living room with a flat-screen TV, a round coffee table, and a sofa.

16. SeaSpray Resort

7.3 km from Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium

Michelle Suzanne

￥32,014

￥36,176 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 14 - Sep 15

Two children in a swimming pool with water splashing around them.

A breakfast bar with a variety of food items, a coffee machine, and a large abstract painting on the wall.

A modern gym with treadmills, exercise balls, and weight machines.

A spacious, modern living area with a herringbone wood floor, a dining area with a herringbone pattern, and a kitchen visible in the background.

17. Staybridge Suites Sarasota - Bradenton Airport by IHG

8.7 km from Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium

Michael

￥16,897

￥19,094 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 16 - Sep 17

A modern kitchen with white cabinetry, stainless steel appliances, and a central island with bar stools.

A modern living room with a beige sofa, a coffee table, and a chandelier. There is a kitchen area in the background with a dining table and chairs.

A spacious living area with a dining table, white chairs, a chandelier, and a large window overlooking a pool.

An aerial view of a beach with white sand, clear turquoise water, and a grassy area with paths.

18. Siesta Key Island Rentals

7.1 km from Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium

Jason

￥15,705

￥49,879 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 14 - Sep 15

A covered outdoor area with a pool, lounge chairs, and a wooden deck.

A bedroom with a bed, bedside tables, a desk, and a chair.

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and palm trees, surrounded by string lights.

A nighttime view of a tropical resort with a water feature, palm trees, and ambient lighting.

19. Siesta Key Palms Resort

9.8 km from Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium

Ernie

￥8,794

￥17,748 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 14 - Sep 15

A rooftop bar with outdoor seating, a pool, and a view of the sea.

A modern lounge area with contemporary furniture, a large abstract painting, and a view of the kitchen and dining area.

A hotel with a rooftop pool area, outdoor seating, and a view of the surrounding cityscape.

A modern hotel with a central atrium, multiple floors, and a well-lit entrance.

20. Art Ovation Hotel, Autograph Collection

Downtown Sarasota, 3.2 km from Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium

Arta

￥20,737

￥28,293 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

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Compare popular hotels close to Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium

Property	Star rating	Guest rating
The Westin Sarasota	9.2 Wonderful 1,153 reviews	View
The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota	9.2 Wonderful 1,019 reviews	View
Lido Beach Resort	9.2 Wonderful 1,003 reviews	View
Embassy Suites by Hilton Sarasota, FL	8.8 Excellent 1,749 reviews	View
Cirque St. Armands Beachside	8.8 Excellent 1,003 reviews	View

Top Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium Hotel Reviews

Art Ovation Hotel, Autograph Collection

10/10 Excellent

"Access to hotel was easy and close to restaurants and walkable also. Will stay definitely stay here again."

Embassy Suites by Hilton Sarasota, FL

10/10 Excellent

"100% recomendado, excelente experiencia."

Lido Islander Inn

8/10 Good

"The property was selected due to its location which is excellent, the place otherwise is average and no pool is a killer. For the money on a holiday weekend I’d say it was acceptable"

The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota

8/10 Good

"The staff is polite and helpful. The hotel and beach club are beautiful but need a bit of maintenance.... New paint, new carpet, updated showers, better quality shampoo, conditioner, etc ...."

Vacation delight! Cozy condo just steps from the beach and St. Armands circle.

10/10 Excellent

"The place was nice and comfortable. It was clean when we got there and had everything we needed to enjoy our stay. The owner was very responsive when we reached out. The walk to St. Armand’s circle is fantastic and I would definitely stay here again."

The Resort at Longboat Key Club

8/10 Good

"Very nice upscale place. Just a little pricey."

Luxe Oasis | Private Pool, In St Armands Circle, Near Lido Key Beach

10/10 Excellent

"Our hosts were incredible. They made us feel so comfortable and special. We would definitely rent their properties again. One of the best places we have stayed at."

Lido Beach Walk! One block to beach!

10/10 Excellent

"Our hidden gem in Lido!! We thoroughly enjoyed ourselves! Ideal location, a short walk to the beach, and/or shopping or dining."

Modern Villa steps away from the white sandy beach on upscale Lido Key, Sarasota

10/10 Excellent

"We traveled for a mini vacation with our kids from Maryland and we had a great time. We flew down so the fact that the rental had a beach closet was a win-win because we had no way to pack all of those items! The condo was upgraded and had a lot of great features and we also had a great amount of space! Parking was amazing too, because it was literally right beside the front door of the condo which made it so nice for loading and unloading! We would definitely stay here again!"

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A white heron standing on a tree branch with Spanish moss.

Quick Point Nature Reserve

8.4/10 (43 reviews)

Enjoy the beautiful sunsets and explore Quick Point Nature Reserve, a lovely green space in Longboat Key. While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.

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A statue in a plaza with palm trees, a building with a red-tiled roof, and a white building with a green awning.

St. Armands Circle

9.4/10 (5,556 reviews)

Consider this area as a circular outdoor mall. Like any mall, you can shop, dine, browse or just people-watch. Unlike most malls, this one never closes to walkers.

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Causeway Park

8.0/10 (5 reviews)

Causeway Park is just one of the places to see in Sarasota, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Wander the beautiful beaches or discover the area's beautiful sunsets.

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Sarasota BayWalk

Enjoy the beautiful sunsets and explore Sarasota BayWalk, a lovely green space in Sarasota. While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.

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Harborside Golf Course at Longboat Key Club

9.0/10 (40 reviews)

Enjoy a round of golf in Longboat Key at Harborside Golf Course at Longboat Key Club. Wander the beautiful beaches or discover the area's beautiful sunsets.

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Links on Longboat

8.6/10 (62 reviews)

Enjoy a round of golf in Longboat Key at Links on Longboat. Wander the beautiful beaches or discover the area's beautiful sunsets.

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Coolidge Park

6.0/10 (1 review)

Enjoy the beautiful sunsets and explore Coolidge Park, a lovely green space in Sarasota. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium?

Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium is located in an area of Sarasota known for its beautiful beaches. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 29 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best place to stay near Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium?

The Resort at Longboat Key Club is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this resort offers a marina and a full-service spa. It's located just a short 0.6 mi (1 km) from Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium. Other good choices within 5 miles include The Westin Sarasota and Lido Beach Resort.

How many hotels will I be able to find near Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium?

Expedia has 29 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium, will I receive a refund?

Yes, the majority of hotel room reservations are fully refundable provided that you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of check in. If your reservation is non-refundable, you might be able to cancel it and be given a refund within 24 hours of booking. Enter dates in and click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to review the best deals near Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium.

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What can I see and do near Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium?

You'll want to browse the collections at John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art, Powel Crosley Estate, and Marietta Museum of Art and Whimsy. You can check out the local talent at Sarasota Opera House, Beatrice Friedman Symphony Center, and Municipal Auditorium. Local parks like Marie Selby Botanical Gardens, Sarasota BayWalk, and Causeway Park are peaceful spots to stop and take in some fresh air.

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1. The Westin Sarasota

2. The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota

3. Lido Beach Resort

4. Embassy Suites by Hilton Sarasota, FL

5. Cirque St. Armands Beachside

6. Lido Islander Inn

7. The Resort at Longboat Key Club

8. Carlisle Inn

9. Homewood Suites by Hilton Sarasota Lakewood Ranch

10. The St. Regis Longboat Key Resort

11. Home2 Suites Sarasota I-75 Bee Ridge, FL

12. Coral Pointe Sarasota, an Ascend Collection Hotel

13. Hampton Inn & Suites Sarasota/Lakewood Ranch

14. Twin Palms at Siesta

15. Siesta Key Inn

16. SeaSpray Resort

17. Staybridge Suites Sarasota - Bradenton Airport by IHG

18. Siesta Key Island Rentals

19. Siesta Key Palms Resort

20. Art Ovation Hotel, Autograph Collection

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Top Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium Hotel Reviews

Art Ovation Hotel, Autograph Collection

Embassy Suites by Hilton Sarasota, FL

Lido Islander Inn

The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota

Vacation delight! Cozy condo just steps from the beach and St. Armands circle.

The Resort at Longboat Key Club

Luxe Oasis | Private Pool, In St Armands Circle, Near Lido Key Beach

Lido Beach Walk! One block to beach!

Modern Villa steps away from the white sandy beach on upscale Lido Key, Sarasota

Other attractions near Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium

Quick Point Nature Reserve

St. Armands Circle

Causeway Park

Sarasota BayWalk

Harborside Golf Course at Longboat Key Club

Links on Longboat

Coolidge Park

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