Desoto Lakes Travel Guide

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Desoto Lakes

Popular places to visit

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Lido Beach

4.5/5(31 reviews)

Nothing says holiday like spending a lazy day at Lido Beach, a popular beach in Sarasota. Wander the picturesque gardens or discover the area's beautiful sunsets.

Lido Beach
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St. Armands Circle

4.5/5(23 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.

St. Armands Circle
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Mall at University Town Center

4.5/5(10 reviews)

You can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Mall at University Town Center during your trip to Sarasota. Attend a sporting event or discover the beautiful sunsets in this family-friendly area.

Mall at University Town Center
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Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium

4.5/5(4 reviews)

See hungry sharks and delicate seahorses at this research aquarium that specializes in the sea life that flourishes on Florida’s central west coastline.

Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium
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Sarasota Jungle Gardens

5/5(1 review)

Chatter with a parrot, watch lemurs swing by, meet a flock of flamingos and explore a tropical oasis in this extensive botanical park.

Sarasota Jungle Gardens
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John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art

You can enjoy some culture when you stop by John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art in Sarasota. Wander the beautiful beaches or discover the area's beautiful sunsets.

John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art

Top hotels in Desoto Lakes

Golden Host Resort - Sarasota
Golden Host Resort - Sarasota
3 out of 5
4675 N Tamiami Trl, Sarasota, FL
The price is ₹7,183 per night from 3 Jun to 4 Jun
₹7,183
per night
3 Jun - 4 Jun
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Sarasota. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the pool and the bar in their reviews. ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,530 reviews)
"Definitely coming back! Had an amazing girls trip with my BFF, daughter and granddaughter."

Reviewed on 31 May 2024

Golden Host Resort - Sarasota
Kompose Boutique Hotel
Kompose Boutique Hotel
3 out of 5
965 University Pkwy, Sarasota, FL
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ₹7,261 per night from 12 Jun to 13 Jun
₹7,261
per night
12 Jun - 13 Jun
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Sarasota. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and the helpful ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (3,443 reviews)
"Good location, great value for area!!"

Reviewed on 1 Jun 2024

Kompose Boutique Hotel
Hyatt Regency Sarasota
Hyatt Regency Sarasota
4 out of 5
1000 Blvd Of The Arts, Sarasota, FL
The price is ₹13,271 per night from 9 Jun to 10 Jun
₹13,271
per night
9 Jun - 10 Jun
Stay at this eco-certified hotel in Sarasota. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a marina and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,007 reviews)
Wonderful hotel
"I enjoyed my stay at this hotel from the staff to the amenities, the pool, restaurant and the comfortable room. My only issue was the elevators. They were extremely slow and very small considering most people had luggage with them. Everything else was wonderful!"

Reviewed on 27 May 2024

Hyatt Regency Sarasota
The Westin Sarasota
The Westin Sarasota
4 out of 5
100 Marina View Drive, Sarasota, FL
The price is ₹17,444 per night from 10 Jun to 11 Jun
₹17,444
per night
10 Jun - 11 Jun
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Sarasota. Enjoy a full-service spa, 2 restaurants and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant in their ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (981 reviews)
"Very nic"

Reviewed on 30 May 2024

The Westin Sarasota
Carlisle Inn
Carlisle Inn
3.5 out of 5
3727 Bahia Vista, Sarasota, FL
The price is ₹11,355 per night from 9 Jun to 10 Jun
₹11,355
per night
9 Jun - 10 Jun
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Sarasota. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. Popular ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (1,465 reviews)
"Property was well maintained and overall clean. However, upon check in to the room, there were skid marks in the toilet bowl and a blood stain on the first hand towel we took out to use when drying hands."

Reviewed on 31 May 2024

Carlisle Inn
Sandcastle Resort at Lido Beach
Sandcastle Resort at Lido Beach
3 out of 5
1540 Ben Franklin Dr, Sarasota, FL
The price is ₹14,940 per night from 9 Jun to 10 Jun
₹14,940
per night
9 Jun - 10 Jun
Stay at this beach hotel in Sarasota. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant in their reviews. Popular ...
7/10 Good! (1,313 reviews)
"We had a great time , getting the room was last minute due to my grandmother had a stroke. Staff was pleasant we had a ocean front room the veiw was beautiful and it most certainly helped me relax"

Reviewed on 30 May 2024

Sandcastle Resort at Lido Beach
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Other neighbourhoods around Desoto Lakes

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The Meadows

The gardens and lake views are a few reasons travellers visit The Meadows. Want to see more of the surrounding area? Nathan Benderson Park and Mall at University Town Center are a few top sights nearby.

The Meadows
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North Sarasota

While North Sarasota isn't home to many top sights, Ed Smith Stadium and Sarasota Jungle Gardens are some notable places to visit nearby.

North Sarasota
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Newtown

While visiting Newtown, you might make a stop by sights like Robert L. Taylor Community Complex and Marietta Museum of Art and Whimsy.

Newtown
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Fruitville

5/5(2 area reviews)

Restaurants, beaches and shopping highlight some of the notable features of Fruitville. Make a stop by Nathan Benderson Park while you're exploring.

Fruitville
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Central Sarasota

4.5/5(21 area reviews)

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.

Central Sarasota
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Downtown Sarasota

While visiting Downtown Sarasota, you might make a stop by sights like Sarasota Opera House and Payne Park.

Downtown Sarasota

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