Southside Village Travel Guide
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Top hotels in Southside Village

Golden Host Resort - Sarasota
Property was a step back in time. Old Florida, before all the glitz. Beautiful gronds around the large pool. The oldest tiki bar in Fl did not disappoint. Will stay again.
Reviewed on 1 May 2026

Compass Hotel by Margaritaville Anna Maria Sound
We LOVE compass margaritaville! The staff is amazing and so helpful. its so convenient having a bar and restaurant in the hotel!
Reviewed on 1 May 2026

Kompose Boutique Hotel
Very nice place-room layout was kind of weird with a slider that only covered the shower or the toilet, sink was in the main sleeping area. Were told housekeeping would only come if requested, we just requested fresh towels and they did not bring exchange them, we had to go ask for clean towels. ...
Reviewed on 1 May 2026

Spark by Hilton Sarasota Siesta Key Gateway
Clean hotel, great customer service. Easy check in process. I did see little roaches in my room. Other than that very clean.
Reviewed on 1 May 2026

Tropical Beach Resorts
BEWARE! The pictures you see of the beach are not what you get. We were there for four days and two of them, the seaweed was a foot high, hot and smelly and went into the water so you couldn’t just step over it. I told the front desk, they said I was the first person to mention it (I find that VERY ...
Reviewed on 30 Apr 2026

Lido Beach Resort
Beautiful Maids. Clean Rooms
Reviewed on 30 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Southside Village

Arlington Park
Though Arlington Park may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Marie Selby Botanical Gardens and Marina Jack.

Downtown Sarasota
While visiting Downtown Sarasota, you might make a stop by sights like Sarasota Opera House and Regal Hollywood - Sarasota.

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.

Southgate
While there might not be top attractions in Southgate, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Siesta Key Beach and Lido Beach.

Bird Key
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Bird Key and surrounding area, you can visit Lido Beach and South Lido Park.

South Sarasota
While visiting South Sarasota, you might make a stop by sights like The Landings and Coconuts Family Entertainment Center.
