The Best Hotels Closest to Mote Science Education Aquarium in Sarasota for 2026

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A bar area with a beer tap labeled 'BOD LIGHT' and 'GOOSE IPA', a 'Tasty' sign, and several bottles of wine.

An outdoor seating area with a fire pit, lounge chairs, and tables, surrounded by a building with large windows and a stone facade.

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by palm trees and a multi-story building.

A conference room with a long table, chairs, a flat-screen TV, a projector screen, and patterned wallpaper.

1. Homewood Suites by Hilton Sarasota Lakewood Ranch

0.4 km from Mote Science Education Aquarium

Janine

NT$5,481

NT$6,194 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

An outdoor patio with a fire pit, seating area, and a covered section with tables and chairs.

A hotel lobby with a kitchenette area, a refrigerator stocked with beverages, and a sign indicating 'cold' and 'really cold' sections.

A modern kitchen area with wooden cabinets, a coffee machine, and a refrigerator.

A hotel entrance with a covered walkway, a sign for 'HOME 2 Suites by Hilton', and a building number '6015'.

2. Home2 Suites by Hilton Lakewood Ranch

1.4 km from Mote Science Education Aquarium

Juan

NT$4,131

NT$4,668 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 29 - Oct 30

A modern lounge area with a sofa, round tables, and chairs, featuring hanging light fixtures and a large flat-screen TV.

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by palm trees and a building with a sign.

A hotel room with a sofa, armchair, and a bed.

A modern hotel lobby with seating areas, tables, and hanging light fixtures.

3. Hampton Inn & Suites Sarasota/Lakewood Ranch

1 km from Mote Science Education Aquarium

Christopher

NT$4,379

NT$4,948 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 29 - Oct 30

A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a telephone, a chair, a sofa, a small table with a plant, and a large window offering a city view.

A hotel patio with outdoor seating, large windows, and a covered walkway.

A modern bar area with a counter, bar stools, and pendant lighting.

A modern building with the sign "HYATT PLACE" indicating a hotel.

4. Hyatt Place Sarasota Lakewood Ranch

1.2 km from Mote Science Education Aquarium

Tim

NT$4,925

NT$5,565 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 29 - Oct 30

A deck with outdoor seating overlooking a river and a fountain, surrounded by lush greenery.

A hotel room with a bed, a TV, a sofa, and a desk.

A Courtyard by Marriott hotel with a modern design, featuring a well-maintained lawn, palm trees, and a parking area.

A pool area with lounge chairs, a hot tub, and palm trees.

5. Courtyard by Marriott Sarasota at University Town Center

1.1 km from Mote Science Education Aquarium

Maryam

NT$4,104

NT$4,638 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

An outdoor seating area with a fire feature, cushioned seating, and a wooden slatted wall.

A hallway with a sign encouraging taking the stairs, a sign indicating the stairs, and a carpeted floor.

A modern hotel lobby with a bar area, seating arrangements, and a television screen.

A modern building with a glass facade, located near a body of water with palm trees in the background.

6. EVEN Hotel Sarasota-Lakewood Ranch by IHG

0.9 km from Mote Science Education Aquarium

Terence

NT$3,985

NT$4,503 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 16 - Nov 17

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and dining space.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window with curtains.

A modern living room with a sofa, chairs, a coffee table, and a dining area.

A Fairfield by Marriott hotel with a modern architectural design, featuring a prominent entrance and a landscaped driveway.

7. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Sarasota Lakewood Ranch

1.2 km from Mote Science Education Aquarium

Laurie

NT$4,637

NT$5,239 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 28 - Oct 29

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

A spacious lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and decorative wall art.

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

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

8. Carlisle Inn

Pinecraft, 7.7 km from Mote Science Education Aquarium

Rachel

NT$4,641

NT$5,244 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

An outdoor seating area with a stone fire pit and cushioned sofas.

A breakfast bar with a 'Good Morning' sign, a 'Inspired Table' sign, and various breakfast items and utensils.

A modern hotel room with a kitchenette, a bed, a desk, and a chair.

A hotel reception area with a counter, a minibar, and a refrigerator displaying 'really cold' and 'cold' signs.

9. Home2 Suites Sarasota I-75 Bee Ridge, FL

8.9 km from Mote Science Education Aquarium

James

NT$3,553

NT$4,015 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

A rock formation with a waterfall and a pool.

A modern dining area with a long table, chairs, and a view of 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 balcony with wicker furniture, a table with a vase, and a view of the sunset over the ocean.

10. The St. Regis Longboat Key Resort

16.2 km from Mote Science Education Aquarium

Austin

NT$25,568

NT$31,272 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 20 - Oct 21

A living room with a sofa, armchair, coffee table, and a potted plant.

A hotel courtyard with outdoor seating, a covered area, and a building with multiple windows.

A modern building with a two-story structure, large windows, and a covered parking area.

A bedroom with a bed, a ceiling fan, a TV, a dresser, a mirror, and a window with blinds.

11. Siesta Vibe Pool Walk To Crescent Beach

16.6 km from Mote Science Education Aquarium

NT$3,871

NT$12,636 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

An outdoor patio with wicker furniture, a grill, and lush tropical plants.

A gym with cardio machines, a rowing machine, and a bench.

A hotel room with a sofa, a bed, a desk with a lamp, a TV, and framed pictures on the wall.

A spacious dining area with multiple tables and chairs, a kitchen area with appliances, and large windows allowing natural light.

12. Coral Pointe Sarasota, an Ascend Collection Hotel

Fruitville, 4.8 km from Mote Science Education Aquarium

James

NT$3,002

NT$3,574 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

A modern lounge area with a sofa, chairs, and hanging lights.

A snack bar with a variety of snacks and drinks, a microwave, and a sign that says "eat, sip, and then some."

A modern hotel with a multi-story structure, large windows, and a parking area with handicapped accessibility.

A modern lobby with a blue sofa, red chairs, and a wooden reception desk.

13. Tru By Hilton Bradenton I-75, FL

7.1 km from Mote Science Education Aquarium

Lisa

NT$3,829

NT$4,327 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A pool area with lounge chairs, palm trees, and a building with balconies.

A dining area with a table set for six, wooden cabinets, a kitchen in the background, and a window with blinds.

A balcony with wicker furniture, a glass table, and a view of a swimming pool and palm trees.

A spacious living room with a dining area, a fireplace, and a large window.

14. Siesta Key Inn

16.8 km from Mote Science Education Aquarium

Deborah

NT$4,977

NT$6,299 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

Two children in a swimming pool with water splashing around them.

A spacious, modern living area with a herringbone wood floor, a dining area with a herringbone pattern, and a kitchen visible in the background.

A breakfast bar with a variety of food items, a coffee machine, and a large abstract painting on the wall.

A modern outdoor patio with seating, planters, and a pergola.

15. Staybridge Suites Sarasota - Bradenton Airport by IHG

6.6 km from Mote Science Education Aquarium

mohammed

NT$4,115

NT$4,650 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 19 - Oct 20

A covered outdoor area with a pool, lounge chairs, and a wooden deck.

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and palm trees, surrounded by string lights.

A bedroom with a bed, bedside tables, a desk, and a chair.

A nighttime view of a tropical resort with a water feature, palm trees, and ambient lighting.

16. Siesta Key Palms Resort

15.5 km from Mote Science Education Aquarium

Jonathan

NT$2,038

NT$3,951 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

An outdoor seating area with wicker furniture, a glass-top table, and a view of a lake and fountain.

A lobby with a blue sofa, yellow armchairs, a reception desk, and a large white pendant light.

A hotel breakfast area with a self-service station, a refrigerator with beverages, and a wall-mounted sign.

A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand, and a desk.

17. Comfort Suites Sarasota - Siesta Key

12.2 km from Mote Science Education Aquarium

Jymieka

NT$3,278

NT$3,704 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 29 - Oct 30

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 narrow concrete pathway flanked by white walls, leading to a lush green area with palm trees and a small grassy patch.

A modern kitchen with white cabinetry, a black countertop, and a framed sign on the wall.

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

18. SeaSpray Resort

16.1 km from Mote Science Education Aquarium

Rommel

NT$7,261

NT$8,205 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

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

A modern interior with a central white table, a glass display case, and a sign indicating a market area.

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

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

19. Kompose Boutique Hotel

9.7 km from Mote Science Education Aquarium

Natalia

NT$1,638

NT$2,547 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

A pool area with a waterfall feature, lounge chairs, and palm trees.

A covered patio with a brick floor, wicker furniture, and tropical plants.

A beach with white sand, clear blue water, and a few beach umbrellas.

A pathway lined with palm trees and tropical plants, leading to a building with a white facade.

20. Tropical Beach Resorts

16.8 km from Mote Science Education Aquarium

kurt

NT$4,511

NT$5,940 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 19 - Oct 20

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Compare popular hotels close to Mote Science Education Aquarium

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Homewood Suites by Hilton Sarasota Lakewood Ranch	9.8 Exceptional 930 reviews	View
Home2 Suites by Hilton Lakewood Ranch	9.6 Exceptional 657 reviews	View
Hampton Inn & Suites Sarasota/Lakewood Ranch	9.4 Exceptional 946 reviews	View
Hyatt Place Sarasota Lakewood Ranch	9.2 Wonderful 1,002 reviews	View
Courtyard by Marriott Sarasota at University Town Center	9.2 Wonderful 617 reviews	View

Top Mote Science Education Aquarium Hotel Reviews

Carlisle Inn

10/10 Excellent

"Very friendly staff, super clean room and facility. Great breakfast!"

Homewood Suites by Hilton Sarasota

10/10 Excellent

"It was only 1 ice machine and it was very far from us. Tha place was very clean."

Hampton Inn & Suites Sarasota/Lakewood Ranch

10/10 Excellent

"The hotel was very clean. The breakfast area was spotless. Everyone was pleasant and helpful. If I had one critique it would be that I didn’t care for the hotel scent"

Caretta Landing Sarasota, an Ascend Collection Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"CLEAN ROOM"

Home2 Suites by Hilton Lakewood Ranch

10/10 Excellent

"Todo muy bueno!! 100% recomendado"

Coral Pointe Sarasota, an Ascend Collection Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Tim was amazing, he upgraded me since I was a "VIP" member automatically. The breakfast was delicious and the bed and pillows as well. Had a great night sleep. Thank you!"

Comfort Inn & Suites Sarasota I75

10/10 Excellent

"One of the best hotel stays we've had. We booked a king suite and for just a few more dollars, it was exceptional. Separate bedroom & some thoughtful amenities (night light in the bathroom!!) Hudson was great at check in and we will definitely be back when in Sarasota. :) Gary & Shelley Naples, FL"

Homewood Suites by Hilton Sarasota Lakewood Ranch

10/10 Excellent

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The Mall at the University Town Center with a modern building, palm trees, and a clear sky.

Mall at University Town Center

9.0/10 (2,156 reviews)

You can search for that perfect souvenir at Mall at University Town Center during your visit to Sarasota. Attend a sporting event or discover the beautiful sunsets in this family-friendly area.

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A wooden bridge with railings, a body of water, and a modern building in the background.

Nathan Benderson Park

8.6/10 (383 reviews)

Enjoy the beautiful sunsets and explore Nathan Benderson Park, a lovely green space in Sarasota. Amble around the area's beautiful beaches or attend a sporting event.

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An aerial view of a town with a central roundabout, palm trees, and a fountain.

Main Street at Lakewood Ranch

8.8/10 (294 reviews)

You can do some window-shopping at Main Street at Lakewood Ranch during your visit to Lakewood Ranch. Amble around this family-friendly area's beautiful beaches or attend a sporting event.

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Fish Hole Miniature Golf Lakewood Ranch

You can take time to visit Fish Hole Miniature Golf Lakewood Ranch during your travels to Lakewood Ranch. Amble around the area's beautiful beaches or attend a sporting event.

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Lake Uihlein

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Lake Uihlein during your travels in Lakewood Ranch. Stroll along the beaches or visit the shops in the area.

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Legacy Golf Club

Enjoy a round of golf in Lakewood Ranch at Legacy Golf Club. Stroll along the beautiful beaches or discover the area's beautiful sunsets.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Mote Science Education Aquarium?

Mote Science Education Aquarium is located in an area of Sarasota known for its beautiful beaches. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 12 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best place to stay near Mote Science Education Aquarium?

The Resort at Longboat Key Club is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler 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 Science Education Aquarium. Other good choices within 5 miles include The Westin Sarasota and Cirque St. Armands Beachside.

How many hotels will I be able to find near Mote Science Education Aquarium?

Expedia has 12 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Mote Science Education Aquarium.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Mote Science Education Aquarium, will I receive a refund?

Yes, the majority of hotel room reservations are fully refundable provided that you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of check in. If your reservation is non-refundable, you might be able to cancel it and be given a refund within 24 hours of booking. Enter dates in and click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to review the best deals near Mote Science Education Aquarium.

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What can I see and do near Mote Science Education Aquarium?

You might spend a leisurely day outdoors at Nathan Benderson Park and Tuttle Avenue Park. Bring the family to Fish Hole Miniature Golf Lakewood Ranch, Pop's Golf Range and Batting Center, and Sarasota Fairgrounds & Robarts Arena while you're checking out the area near Mote Science Education Aquarium. Spend some time exploring the great outdoors at Lake Uihlein, Kingfisher Lake, and Middle Teal Lake.

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Our top choices for Mote Science Education Aquarium hotels

1. Homewood Suites by Hilton Sarasota Lakewood Ranch

2. Home2 Suites by Hilton Lakewood Ranch

3. Hampton Inn & Suites Sarasota/Lakewood Ranch

4. Hyatt Place Sarasota Lakewood Ranch

5. Courtyard by Marriott Sarasota at University Town Center

6. EVEN Hotel Sarasota-Lakewood Ranch by IHG

7. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Sarasota Lakewood Ranch

8. Carlisle Inn

9. Home2 Suites Sarasota I-75 Bee Ridge, FL

10. The St. Regis Longboat Key Resort

11. Siesta Vibe Pool Walk To Crescent Beach

12. Coral Pointe Sarasota, an Ascend Collection Hotel

13. Tru By Hilton Bradenton I-75, FL

14. Siesta Key Inn

15. Staybridge Suites Sarasota - Bradenton Airport by IHG

16. Siesta Key Palms Resort

17. Comfort Suites Sarasota - Siesta Key

18. SeaSpray Resort

19. Kompose Boutique Hotel

20. Tropical Beach Resorts

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Top Mote Science Education Aquarium Hotel Reviews

Carlisle Inn

Homewood Suites by Hilton Sarasota

Hampton Inn & Suites Sarasota/Lakewood Ranch

Caretta Landing Sarasota, an Ascend Collection Hotel

Home2 Suites by Hilton Lakewood Ranch

Coral Pointe Sarasota, an Ascend Collection Hotel

Comfort Inn & Suites Sarasota I75

Homewood Suites by Hilton Sarasota Lakewood Ranch

Other attractions near Mote Science Education Aquarium

Mall at University Town Center

Nathan Benderson Park

Main Street at Lakewood Ranch

Fish Hole Miniature Golf Lakewood Ranch

Lake Uihlein

Legacy Golf Club

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