The Ritz-Carlton Sarasota, SarasotaThe Ritz-Carlton Sarasota in Sarasota, United States has a corrected score of 3.7 ± 0.2 (solid evidence, 3 of 4 platforms), ranked 15 of 55 hotels we score in Sarasota. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 3.8 before correction: Booking.com 3.6, Tripadvisor 4.1, Google 3.8. Rooms from about $660 a night (cached, not a live quote).The Ritz-Carlton Sarasota is a luxury resort situated on Sarasota Bay in central Florida. It serves travellers seeking leisure activities such as golf on a Tom Fazio course or visits to the onsite spa and two outdoor pools. The property includes four restaurants and bars focused on local seafood. Guest rooms feature marble bathrooms and private balconies. While the hotel provides access to a private beach club, the resort itself is not located directly on the beachfront and requires travel to reach the sand. The hotel operates with mandatory eco-rules and opt-in cleaning services.What stands out

Onsite championship golf course

Full-service spa facilities

Multiple dining and bar options

Private beach club access

Watch out for

Not a beachfront location

Shuttle required for beach access

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