The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota

The hotel is in a perfect position and the sunset from our balcony was truly amazing. All staff were super helpful. The hotel was spotless. The beach club is a lovelt touch and the food and service there was fabulous. Spacious, quiet room and super comfy bed.

Everything about this place is great-the staff, the beach club, the club level lounge, the hotel pool, the convenient shuttle to beach club and shopping district, the restaurant choices, housekeeping. But please, please get some new furniture for the rooms. I sat on a couch in my room and my bum nearly hit the floor. The furniture is ancient and unappealing and most of all, uncomfortable. For a high end hotel, you need to do this, especially for the prices you charge.

This is a nice luxurious option. A little confusion abt the room before we got there but the service and staff were consistently strong. Didn’t make it to the Beach club so that was a miss. Also a great location generally. A lot of local options. Very solid choice overall. Would consider returning if on the west coast of Florida.

The beach club staff (Laurel and Luke) have been exceptional. They greet us every morning with a smile and are so accommodating as we choose our spot to ‘hang out’ beachside everyday. We are grateful for their politeness and authentic friendliness.

We discovered the Ritz-Carlton Beach Club and Residences during a Thanksgiving holiday vacation at the Ritz-Carlton Sarasota hotel years ago. We had an amazing experience and always wanted to come back and stay on Lido beach! We were fortunate to be able to find the perfect unit to rent and we’re wrapping up our second month at the Ritz-Carlton Beach Residences, and so grateful we had such a positive experience! From the moment we arrived, we didn’t want to leave! Our experience has been amazing. The unit we rented (308) is beautiful and so nicely appointed. We originally planned to dine out often, but with the amazing kitchen, living, grill/firepit area, and so many local options for produce, meat, seafood, and specialties, we ended up cooking at home more than we expected—it’s been a fun adventure exploring and trying new things! Our overall experience has been just as incredible. During a summer visit to confirm this was "the" one, I was warmly greeted by the front desk team and met Ellyne, the assistant manager. Her enthusiasm for the property and her role in on-site activities was contagious, she "sold" me on staying here and she kept in close touch with us leading up to our stay. Throughout our entire visit, communication was flawless, and the management and concierge team made us feel like part of the community from day one. Special thanks to Ivana, Rodolfo, Ellyne, and the concierge team—Chryss, Keenan, Alp, Carlos, and Peter—for their amazing service. Dining at Ridley’s Porch was a highlight, with stunning views, sunsets, and exceptional service from the valet team (Fico, David, Thomas), Chef Eddy, Sous Chef Austin and bartenders (Cyrene, Michelle, Yonney). The French and Spanish wine dinners were outstanding, and happy hour was a favorite, with delicious food and drinks. A special thank you to Juan Cordoba, Director of Beach Club Operations, you run an impressive organization - everyone was wonderful. Also, a special thanks for arranging a last-minute food order for our Super Bowl boat ride—it was perfect! At the Ritz-Carlton Beach Club, Demar’s leadership stood out. He and his team—Mike, Luke, AJ, Tyler, Keefer, Grace, Evan, and Gabriela—went above and beyond to ensure we had the perfect beach spot daily. The service was exceptional, and we loved the beach’s peaceful atmosphere, perfect for long walks and shell collecting. The food and drink options were great, and service from Jessie, Cesar, Raul, Eric, Eduardo, Kira, Leah, Tash, Piero, Alian, Patricia, and Adriana made everything seamless. We’ve had an unforgettable time here and hope to return next year! Thank you to everyone at the Ritz-Carlton Beach Residences for making this experience so special.