The Best Hotels Closest to Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium in Sarasota - 2026 Updated Prices

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

A poolside area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, palm trees, and a view of the beach.

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.

1. The Resort at Longboat Key Club

1 km from Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium

Ronald

Rp7.944.157

Rp9.976.552 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Sept - 2 Sept

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

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

A hotel room with two beds, a large mirror, a TV, and a balcony with curtains.

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

2. Cirque St. Armands Beachside

Lido Key, 2.1 km from Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium

Genea

Rp4.051.697

Rp5.278.176 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Sept - 2 Sept

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

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

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

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

3. The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota

2.9 km from Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium

Adriana

Rp8.557.219

Rp10.819.702 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Sept - 30 Sept

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

A modern lobby with a vertical garden, comfortable seating, and a geometric light fixture.

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

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

4. The Westin Sarasota

3 km from Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium

Racheal

Rp2.541.599

Rp3.311.856 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Sept - 8 Sept

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

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

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

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

5. Embassy Suites by Hilton Sarasota, FL

3.1 km from Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium

Andrea

Rp2.451.896

Rp3.266.047 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Sept - 9 Sept

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

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

A two-story building with a staircase and a balcony.

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

6. Lido Islander Inn

Lido Key, 2.2 km from Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium

Daniel

Rp2.957.562

Rp3.342.031 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Sept - 9 Sept

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

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

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.

7. Lido Beach Resort

Lido Key, 2.5 km from Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium

Michele

Rp5.608.681

Rp7.137.533 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

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

A long dining table set with multiple candles, vases, and floral arrangements.

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.

8. Art Ovation Hotel, Autograph Collection

Downtown Sarasota, 3.2 km from Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium

Arta

Rp2.388.555

Rp3.258.874 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

A rock formation with a waterfall and a pool.

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.

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

9. The St. Regis Longboat Key Resort

4.1 km from Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium

William

Rp13.252.057

Rp16.274.376 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Sept - 9 Sept

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and a fire feature.

A multi-story hotel with a central atrium, balconies, and potted plants.

A spacious lobby with a bar area, seating, and a reception desk.

A poolside area with lounge chairs, a sofa, and a pool.

10. voco Sarasota by IHG

3.2 km from Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium

Robert

Rp2.317.783

Rp3.096.806 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

An outdoor patio area with seating, a fire pit, string lights, and a mural.

A bar area with a neon sign, bar stools, a sofa, and a TV screen.

A modern dining area with a long table, black chairs, and pendant lighting.

A modern interior with a bar area, seating, and artwork.

11. Aloft by Marriott Sarasota

Downtown Sarasota, 3.6 km from Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium

sofia

Rp2.247.011

Rp2.539.123 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Sept - 3 Sept

An outdoor patio area with multiple seating arrangements, including sofas and chairs, and ceiling fans.

A modern hotel lobby with a sectional sofa, a round coffee table, and a chair. There is a concrete pillar and a wall with green plants.

A modern lobby with a high ceiling, concrete pillars, and a mix of indoor and outdoor greenery.

A bar area with a circular bar, multiple seating options, and a modern ceiling design.

12. The Sarasota Modern, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

3.3 km from Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium

jackie

Rp2.391.209

Rp3.197.469 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Sept - 7 Sept

A bar with wooden decor, shelves of bottles, and a hanging light fixture.

A poolside lounge with a covered seating area, a pool, and a building with multiple balconies in the background.

A reception desk with a beach mural, wooden flooring, and blue and orange decor.

A restaurant with wooden furniture and stone walls.

13. Golden Host Resort - Sarasota

5.1 km from Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium

Beatriz

Rp1.271.949

Rp1.437.304 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Sept - 2 Sept

A spacious indoor area with wooden tables and chairs, large windows, and hanging plants.

Two lounge chairs with striped cushions, a wooden bench, and a decorative metal plant structure.

A hotel corridor with wooden paneling, large windows, and a view of a pool area.

A swimming pool with lounge chairs, palm trees, and a building with large windows.

14. Kompose Boutique Hotel

6.1 km from Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium

Barry

Rp695.972

Rp1.166.317 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Sept - 2 Sept

A beach at sunset with people walking along the shore and a pier in the background.

A hotel room with two beds, a ceiling fan, a TV, and a small table with chairs.

A staircase leading to a room labeled "TASTING ROOM" with a view of the outside through a window.

A modern kitchen with white cabinetry, a wooden countertop, a microwave, a toaster, and a sink. There are two stools and a small table with a lamp.

15. THE RESERVE RETREAT

Central Sarasota, 3.6 km from Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium

Thiago l

Rp1.705.428

Rp2.426.962 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Sept - 2 Sept

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

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.

16. SeaSpray Resort

7.3 km from Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium

Isabel

Rp3.646.527

Rp4.120.576 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Sept - 3 Sept

Two people sitting on a boat in the ocean at sunset.

A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a central island with bar stools, and a large pendant light.

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a painting on the wall.

A modern lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a fireplace.

17. Hyatt Place Sarasota/Bradenton Airport

5.9 km from Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium

Rose

Rp1.864.842

Rp2.107.271 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Sept - 2 Sept

A stone pathway leading through a tropical garden with palm trees and a signboard.

A modern living room with a large flat-screen TV, a sofa, and a dining area with a table and chairs.

An aerial view of a uniquely shaped swimming pool surrounded by palm trees and lounge chairs.

An outdoor patio with wicker furniture and a thatched roof.

18. Tropical Breeze Resort

6.4 km from Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium

James

Rp1.905.748

Rp2.411.915 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Sept - 8 Sept

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

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

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

A spacious kitchen with a central island, built-in appliances, and a large window providing a view of the outdoors.

19. Carlisle Inn

8.3 km from Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium

William

Rp2.395.278

Rp2.706.498 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Sept - 24 Sept

A breakfast bar with a chalkboard sign that reads "HAPPY BREAKFAST STARTS HERE" and a variety of food and drink options.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window with a view of greenery.

A gym with treadmills, stationary bikes, and weight benches.

A modern kitchen with a white door, wooden cabinets, a built-in dishwasher, and a microwave.

20. Hampton Inn & Suites Sarasota/Bradenton-Airport, FL

6.1 km from Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium

Veronica

Rp1.714.452

Rp1.937.330 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

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Compare popular hotels close to Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium

Property	Property class	Guest rating
The Westin Sarasota	9.2 Wonderful 1,150 reviews	View
The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota	9.2 Wonderful 1,018 reviews	View
Lido Beach Resort	9.2 Wonderful 1,014 reviews	View
Embassy Suites by Hilton Sarasota, FL	8.8 Excellent 1,745 reviews	View
Cirque St. Armands Beachside	8.8 Excellent 1,009 reviews	View

Top Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium Hotel Reviews

The Westin Sarasota

8/10 Good

"This hotel has a great location. The staff is so nice they care you and go through all the details that makes you feel like home. The only thing was the breakfast that we found the bread wasn't fresh, the eggs tasted like boxed frozen food . The service was nice but too slow and meals were cold. I would recommend this hotel but please pay attention to the breakfast service! and thr service was too slow"

THE RESERVE RETREAT

10/10 Excellent

"Very cozy. Not much privacy in the sense that you feel like anyone in the building can hear sounds you make in the room at night but otherwise it was a lovely quaint little place."

Cirque St. Armands Beachside

10/10 Excellent

"This hotel is beautiful, clean, across the beach. Excellent. 100 % recommended"

Art Ovation Hotel, Autograph Collection

10/10 Excellent

"⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️"

Aloft by Marriott Sarasota

10/10 Excellent

"Clean room nice staff"

The Resort at Longboat Key Club

10/10 Excellent

"Children crying was annoying but everything else was something a cut above and will never forget"

The Sarasota Modern, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

8/10 Good

"The location is great for downtown Sarasota activities and the staff were lovely. The valet was attentive and present (although the text messaging system they use was not functional when I tried it), the front desk staff was pleasant, and I had a great time talking to the bartenders at both the pool bar and at Wink Wink Food & Drink. The pool area was pleasant and quiet. Very comfy poolside loungers and was pretty well maintained. My dinner was stellar-- Ahi Tuna Nachos for the win! Plus creative and delicious cocktails. Many thanks for taking great care of me. Unfortunately, I will say that I was a bit disappointed in my 2nd floor room. For a hotel that bills itself as luxury and boutique, my room could have used more than a little upkeep. The sofa was badly water-stained and needed a deep clean. There were obvious paint repair marks on the walls/doors and scuffs on the floors. I found some mold in the shower and the grout was less than pristine. One of the lamps was slightly damaged and the light in the bathroom wasn't great (not enough ceiling cans and the mirror light was insufficient/cold ). Similarly, I noticed that the lobby floor could use maintenance or replacement, as it's showing obvious wear. All in all, I would stay here again, but if I wanted a truly luxury room, I might consider other properties. The pool bar and restaurant are really fun and I'd definitely patronize them again."

The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota

10/10 Excellent

"I had an excellent experience from the moment I arrived at the hotel. The staff were incredibly polite, friendly, and welcoming. I immediately felt comfortable and at home. Thank you for making my stay such a warm and pleasant experience!"

Casa Limonada Boutique Motel

10/10 Excellent

"Beautiful property exactly as described in the most amazing location. Would definitely stay here again."

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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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A bridge over water with a city skyline in the background.

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, take a look at the 29 hotels and other accommodation options 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 traveller 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 Lido Beach Resort and Cirque St. Armands Beachside.

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

Expedia has 29 hotels and other accommodation options 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! You'll find that most hotel room reservations are fully refundable if cancelled prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of check in. If your reservation is non-refundable, you may still be able to cancel and get a refund within 24 hours of booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to view the best deals available near Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium.

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, Sarasota Ballet and Beatrice Friedman Symphony Center. Local parks like Marie Selby Botanical Gardens, Sarasota BayWalk and South Lido Park are peaceful spots to stop and take in some fresh air.

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Our top choices for Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium hotels

1. The Resort at Longboat Key Club

2. Cirque St. Armands Beachside

3. The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota

4. The Westin Sarasota

5. Embassy Suites by Hilton Sarasota, FL

6. Lido Islander Inn

7. Lido Beach Resort

8. Art Ovation Hotel, Autograph Collection

9. The St. Regis Longboat Key Resort

10. voco Sarasota by IHG

11. Aloft by Marriott Sarasota

12. The Sarasota Modern, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

13. Golden Host Resort - Sarasota

14. Kompose Boutique Hotel

15. THE RESERVE RETREAT

16. SeaSpray Resort

17. Hyatt Place Sarasota/Bradenton Airport

18. Tropical Breeze Resort

19. Carlisle Inn

20. Hampton Inn & Suites Sarasota/Bradenton-Airport, FL

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Top Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium Hotel Reviews

The Westin Sarasota

THE RESERVE RETREAT

Cirque St. Armands Beachside

Art Ovation Hotel, Autograph Collection

Aloft by Marriott Sarasota

The Resort at Longboat Key Club

The Sarasota Modern, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota

Casa Limonada Boutique Motel

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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