Find Sarasota motels from $65

Because you’ll save on your room price, you can enjoy more of what Sarasota has to offer. Top sights include St. Armands Circle and Lido Beach.

At many motels, you’re likely to find an outdoor pool and a free parking spot. When you stay at a motel property, you’ll often have access to your room from an outside corridor overlooking the parking lot. The word “motel” was coined in 1925 in San Luis Obispo, California by the owner of the Milestone Mo-Tel.

Here are some of our customers’ top motels in the larger area. Lido Islander Inn: Stay within a 5-minute drive of Lido Beach and St. Armands Circle. Enjoy access to the laundry facilities, and freebies including WiFi and parking. Siesta Key Beach Resort and Suites: Free WiFi and parking are available during your stay, along with room amenities like a microwave. Central Sarasota is 4.8 mi (7.8 km) away. Motel 6 Bradenton, FL: Enjoy access to the snack bar/deli, and freebies including WiFi and parking. Located 11.3 mi (18.2 km) from the heart of Sarasota. Tahitian Beach Resort: Central Sarasota is 33.6 mi (54.1 km) away. 2 outdoor pools, free parking, and laundry facilities are available during your stay. Motel 6 Venice, FL: 17.2 mi (27.7 km) from the heart of Sarasota. Enjoy access to the snack bar/deli, and freebies including WiFi and parking.

Expedia has 6 economical motels in Sarasota.

Take time to check out the area’s entertainment choices and enjoy its picturesque gardens while you’re sightseeing. People who’ve visited Sarasota love the museums and beaches. Must-see local attractions include St. Armands Circle and Lido Beach. These are some of the parks and outdoorsy places: Marie Selby Botanical Gardens, Sarasota Jungle Gardens, and Nathan Benderson Park. You’ll find these family-friendly attractions: Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium, Coconuts Family Entertainment Center, and Evie’s Golf Center.

Weather can make or break a roadtrip, so here’s some data about year-round temperatures in Sarasota to help you plan yours: The hottest months are usually August and July with an average temp of 83°F, while the coldest months are January and February with an average of 66°F. The rainiest months in Sarasota are August, July, September, and June, with each month seeing an average of 8 inches of rainfall.

We’ve gathered some information about getting around Sarasota to help you navigate your stay: Fly into Sarasota-Bradenton Intl. Airport (SRQ), which is located 3.8 mi (6.1 km) from the city center. You can also search for flights into St. Petersburg, FL (SPG-Albert Whitted), which is 30.3 mi (48.7 km) away. If you’d like to explore around the area, consider renting a car to take in more sights.