This is not the old friendly Siesta Key Inn. as a long time guest I can honestly say I am extremely…read moredisappointed in the direction they have chosen. A once friendly resort has turned downwards. First the ownership will no longer communicate directly with future guests and has retained a new management company, without notifying long term guests. And of course new policies are in place. Once your security deposit is given you are out of luck if you need to make a change. In other words your $$$ are gone. Last year they owned two properties and they sold the one closer to the beach. It's also worth noting the area has changed dramatically. Beach access yes, but good luck trying to find a spot to sit. The hotels have claimed the beach front and you will need to walk quite a distance to find a spot. Also the width of the beach has deteriorated due to the reduction of the sandbar. With all these changes it's time to find a friendlier location. And the response from the Owners during these changes will be crickets. Shame on you Koch family!

My wife and I were celebrating our anniversary and picked Siesta Key Inn to enjoy ourselves and the…read morefamily run inn was very nice and the people are very friendly and had everything we needed,we loved it and will be coming back again.

Amazing property with great location. Close to great restaurant (Ophelia's) and on the water. Would…read moredefinitely recommend and will be back!

From the owner: Siesta Key vacation rental and 3 Beaches without a car! Turtle Beach a 5 minute walk and famous…read moreSiesta Beach a 15 minute free Trolley ride. Midnight Pass Beach a 15 minute Kayak or Boat ride - only accessible by water. Watch wildlife from the patio - Pelicans, Ospreys & other birds, occasionally Manatees & Dolphins. Apartments for rent nightly, weekly, monthly.

This is gonna be a long one. Its based on expense vs value. This is the second time we stayed at…read moreCasa Ohana on Siesta Key. It was great !! Our family of 10 had a tremendous experience at this rental. You are in the heart of the Village and quick walk to the beach. You have your own pool, full kitchen, elevator, family room, and a covered porch by the pool for gathering. The unit was spotless and if there is an issue, they respond immediately. Now for the expense vs value. Is the unit expensive, yes it is. But the value you get outweighs the expense. Most people reading reviews, like us are not rich. The cost when you compare renting 4 hotel rooms in this great location makes more sense. Add to that you have a full kitchen, gas grill, and washer dryer and the value starts to greatly exceed the expense. As Grand Parents having everyone together on vacation takes the value of this property off the charts. Add to that the two people we had contact with at this company, Tim and Ken were absolutely great. They could have not been more accommodating and genuinely concerned that we had a top notch experience. The value you get from this rental is way more than worth it. I would Highly recommend to anyone wanting to bond with their family on a vacation. I forgot to mention we are from Buffalo NY, and the weather here didn't suck !!!

Walked up with a group of five during dinner time and got a table right away on the outdoor deck…read more The menu looked great and I couldn't decide what to get. All the food we got was amazing. Everything tasted fresh and looked like it was ready to have its picture taken. Great vibe and service here.

My family have been coming to the Island House since the 60's. This year, my 2 year old daughter…read morecame with us, which makes her a 4th generation family member to have experienced Siesta Key and the Island House in 60+ years now. We had a fantastic time. Nothing much has changed about the place and I mean that in a good way. Hopefully she'll pass on the tradition and bring her children here someday. We only live 3 hours away in Gainesville, so Sarasota is always a car ride away, but every time we have to leave Siesta Key and the Island House, it always seems to take a while for us to stop missing the experience and the overall joy we feel when we stay there. No other beach or place in Florida seems to create that sort of feeling for us. Can't wait until our stay next year! Hopefully the pool table will be back! ;)

COCKROACHES We had…read morestayed here in 2022 with no issues, we loved the place! But when we came back in 2023, apparently under new management, on our second night we found 5 cockroaches starting at about 10 pm. We killed three, and they just kept coming. Jill, the property manager, was not at all concerned, and said they were palmetto bugs, and that those are not cockroaches. Surprise, they absolutely ARE a type of roach. She also claimed they come in through doors from outside as you open them, but we did not open any outside facing doors between finding the first roach and leaving for the night. They were located mostly in the bathrooms and under the dishwasher, pretty clearly coming from drains and water lines. Jill kept doubling down on this just being a thing in Florida, and there's nothing to be done about it, but we have stayed in probably 50 different places in Florida over 30 years and NEVER had a problem, let alone one this bad. The front desk attendant in the morning was very helpful in getting us moved to a new villa, and made us feel heard and like this is a problem worth being upset about. Unfortunately, in the new villa, we had the exact same problem. About 8 pm, there were two roaches in the shower trying to get out from the glass door, so I firmly believe this is an issue across the entire resort. To top it all off, there were termite droppings in both units as well. That wouldn't have affected our day-to-day experience as much, but just goes to show the lack of care taken with this new management. Jill, do better.

Terri and Dale greeted us when we arrived and were wonderful hosts from the start. Terri even…read morecarried my bag upstairs to our room. The location is easy walking distance to restaurants and shops. Room 9 was spacious and comfortable. It was an upgrade from the queen room we booked, which was very nice. I uploaded several photos, as the website didn't capture how large and eclectic it was. We would definitely return to this adorable, funky hotel.

We loved staying here and the location can't be beat. You're easily walkable to all the fun…read morerestaurants, bars, Happy Hours, and cute little shops in downtown Sarasota. You're also a short drive to the beaches. The innkeeper and everyone working there couldn't be more welcoming and helpful. The hotel itself is older and has the feel of a New England Bed & Breakfast (without the breakfast part). It also has an eclectic mix of antique, Art Deco and modern all meshed in. Our king room was very spacious with a large sitting area, kitchenette, dressing room & small bath. The TV was very undersized for the space & as a result we never turned it on. Outside they have their own parking lot. We absolutely would stay here again. The convenience is perfect.

The 18 story tall Westin Sarasota has breathtaking views of Sarasota Bay with 255 beautifully…read moreappointed guest rooms & suites. It's located in Sarasota's arts district, in close proximity of the city's best theater, arts, beaches and 10 minutes from the airport. The location was great were able to walk to restaurants, theaters, the farmers market, and parks. There is a full-service restaurant, spa, and a spectacular rooftop incorporating a large pool, ample deck space, lounge area with fire features, a bar and food services with views of Sarasota Bay that many say has the best sunsets in all of Florida. We stayed at the Westin in Sarasota for three nights. We valeted our car and tried to check in at 2:30. Maria at the front desk told us it would be a few minutes and we can sit in the lobby and wait. We opted to wear a bracelet and go up to the pretty rooftop. An hour later, we waited on the check in line again and were told that our room would not be ready until 4 o'clock. At 3:40 we received a text that our room was ready. Our Suite #1804 was impressive. We had a balcony overlooking the marina & city, a sitting area, a wet bar and a spacious bathroom. Our room was equipped with two large screen televisions, a Keurig at the wet bar, a king size signature heavenly bed, floor to ceiling windows with panoramic views, a safe, a desk, magnifying mirror ... The gym had cardio & strength training machines as well as free weights. Headphones, towels and water were provided. The 19th floor rooftop pool had lots of seating and a full bar restaurant. Our delicious complementary breakfast buffet was served in the lobby restaurant. We enjoyed a drink on the rooftop one evening and watch the sunset. The beautiful spa on 3 had availability for facials, manicures & massages. Shuttle service could take us to Lido Beach, Saint Armands Key, the airport or downtown.

Valet is the only way here to park your car and it's $50 a night. Picking up your car from Valet…read moretakes way too long. If you're in a hurry to get somewhere make sure you have an hour to wait to get your car. It's ridiculous!!!

I have never been to Siesta Key and I was simply passing through on a weeks trip headed south home…read moreand Thought Siesta Key would be a great spot to lay low for the night. Wow was I Lucky! Siesta Key and Siesta Sands On The Beach Hit all the marks for me. Great Beach, excellent clean Motel, & great Food & cocktails nearby. A Very short walk away from the Motel. The Motel is Literally On the beach & a short walk to the village where all the action is. I enjoyed a Clean spotless room with excellent hospitality. Easy check in & check out. It was a beautiful stay. The softest Beach sand I ever walked on. White powder! For that you have to come visit. For all future Siesta Key visits , Siesta Sands on the Beach will be my home base. It's was that great! Check them out!

I just might be opening a can of worms by making this post. You will get everything and more by…read morestaying here. Leslie and Bobby manage the property and are experts. Max and I were warmly welcomed. Usually, I am all words when it comes to reviews, but this one has me star struck. I'll leave it at that.