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

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A modern outdoor lounge area with a circular fire pit surrounded by comfortable seating, a pergola overhead, and a view of the interior space.

A modern lounge area with a curved seating arrangement, a marble floor, and a decorative ceiling.

A modern hotel with a prominent "Homewood Suites" sign, multiple floors, and a well-lit entrance area with parking.

A buffet setup with various food items and a glass display case with bottles.

1. Homewood Suites by Hilton Sarasota Lakewood Ranch

0.4 km from Mote Science Education Aquarium

Janine

NT$5,198

NT$5,874 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

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

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

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a small table, and a chair.

2. Home2 Suites by Hilton Lakewood Ranch

1.4 km from Mote Science Education Aquarium

Patricia

NT$4,023

NT$4,546 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 8 - Oct 9

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

An outdoor patio with tables and chairs, large umbrellas, and a brick wall.

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

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

3. Hampton Inn & Suites Sarasota/Lakewood Ranch

1 km from Mote Science Education Aquarium

Christopher

NT$4,153

NT$4,693 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 modern bar area with a counter, bar stools, and pendant lighting.

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

A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a stainless steel sink, and a fruit display.

4. Hyatt Place Sarasota Lakewood Ranch

1.2 km from Mote Science Education Aquarium

donna

NT$4,587

NT$5,184 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 7 - Oct 8

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

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.

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

5. Courtyard by Marriott Sarasota at University Town Center

1.1 km from Mote Science Education Aquarium

Maryam

NT$4,170

NT$4,712 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 building with a glass facade, located near a body of water with palm trees in the background.

A hotel room with a sofa, a chair, a small table, and a window with a view.

6. EVEN Hotel Sarasota-Lakewood Ranch by IHG

0.9 km from Mote Science Education Aquarium

willie

NT$4,269

NT$4,824 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

A modern kitchen with white brick walls, wooden cabinets, and various appliances.

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

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

7. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Sarasota Lakewood Ranch

1.2 km from Mote Science Education Aquarium

Esther

NT$4,272

NT$4,827 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 8 - Oct 9

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

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.

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

8. Carlisle Inn

Pinecraft, 7.7 km from Mote Science Education Aquarium

Larry

NT$4,430

NT$5,006 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

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

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

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

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

Shiellha May

NT$3,109

NT$3,513 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

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

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

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

A hotel corridor with wooden paneling, large windows, and a view of a pool area.

10. Kompose Boutique Hotel

9.7 km from Mote Science Education Aquarium

Natalia

NT$1,216

NT$2,059 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 27 - Oct 28

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

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.

A conference room with tables and chairs, a flat-screen TV, a window with a view, and a framed picture on the wall.

11. Coral Pointe Sarasota, an Ascend Collection Hotel

Fruitville, 4.8 km from Mote Science Education Aquarium

Julie

NT$3,222

NT$3,820 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 7 - Oct 8

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

A modern hotel reception area with a circular desk, multiple computer monitors, and a large flat-screen TV.

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

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

12. Tru By Hilton Bradenton I-75, FL

7.1 km from Mote Science Education Aquarium

Lisa

NT$3,109

NT$3,513 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

A modern gym with treadmills, exercise balls, and weight machines.

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

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

13. Staybridge Suites Sarasota - Bradenton Airport by IHG

6.6 km from Mote Science Education Aquarium

mohammed

NT$4,046

NT$4,572 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 15 - Oct 16

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

A bar area with a wooden ceiling, bar stools, and a neon sign.

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.

14. Siesta Key Palms Resort

15.5 km from Mote Science Education Aquarium

Jonathan

NT$1,664

NT$3,500 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 28 - Oct 29

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

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

A hotel room with a grey sofa, a small round table, a bed, and three framed pictures on the wall.

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

15. Comfort Suites Sarasota - Siesta Key

12.2 km from Mote Science Education Aquarium

Jymieka

NT$3,087

NT$3,488 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 7 - Oct 8

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a flat-screen TV, and a window with a view of greenery.

A modern lobby with yellow armchairs, a coffee table, and a reception desk.

A buffet with labeled sections for omelets and cheese.

A modern hotel room with a kitchenette, a coffee maker, a microwave, and a sink.

16. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Bradenton East-Lakewood Ranch by IHG

6.9 km from Mote Science Education Aquarium

Jason

NT$3,759

NT$4,248 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

A modern kitchen area with a wooden counter, a coffee machine, and a fruit display.

An aerial view of a coastal resort with a long sandy beach, clear turquoise waters, and a mix of residential and hotel buildings.

A modern interior with a wooden dining table, blue sofa, and a TV mounted on the wall.

A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand with a lamp, and a carpeted floor.

17. Hampton Inn Sarasota - I-75 Bee Ridge

8.9 km from Mote Science Education Aquarium

Iris

NT$3,109

NT$3,513 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a microwave, a TV, and a bathroom with a mirror and sink.

A compact room with a kitchenette, a microwave, a coffee machine, and a compact refrigerator.

A pool area with thatched umbrellas, lounge chairs, and a clear blue pool.

A covered outdoor seating area with tables and chairs, a fan, and a TV.

18. Lantern Inn & Suites

Whitfield Estates, 12.4 km from Mote Science Education Aquarium

Alejandra

NT$2,406

NT$2,719 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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

A Comfort Inn & Suites with a covered outdoor area, large windows, and a parking lot.

A hotel reception area with two vending machines labeled 'Comfort Inn & Suites', a counter with a pink note, and shelves stocked with snacks and bottled water.

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

19. Comfort Inn & Suites Sarasota I75

Fruitville, 4.5 km from Mote Science Education Aquarium

Brittany

NT$3,211

NT$3,629 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

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 bedroom with a bed, two bedside tables, a ceiling fan, and windows with curtains.

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

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

20. SeaSpray Resort

16.1 km from Mote Science Education Aquarium

Michelle Suzanne

NT$7,999

NT$9,039 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 13 - Oct 14

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Property	Property class	Guest rating
Homewood Suites by Hilton Sarasota Lakewood Ranch	9.8 Exceptional 926 reviews	View
Home2 Suites by Hilton Lakewood Ranch	9.6 Exceptional 644 reviews	View
Hampton Inn & Suites Sarasota/Lakewood Ranch	9.4 Exceptional 942 reviews	View
Hyatt Place Sarasota Lakewood Ranch	9.2 Wonderful 1,001 reviews	View
Courtyard by Marriott Sarasota at University Town Center	9.2 Wonderful 613 reviews	View

Top Mote Science Education Aquarium Hotel Reviews

Kompose Boutique Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Front desk receptionist Julio was the best every single day by taking excellent care with much respect to everyone. Thanks Julio. You are as good as they may come."

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Bradenton East-Lakewood Ranch by IHG

8/10 Good

"Good one night stay with family."

Carlisle Inn

10/10 Excellent

"This is such a wondefull Hotel. Always clean, bright and the staff really helpfull at every time of the day. Very accomodating. 15 mins from each main beach in Sarasota. Breakfast buffet was really nice ."

Homewood Suites by Hilton Sarasota Lakewood Ranch

10/10 Excellent

"the staff was amazing and the food too."

Tru By Hilton Bradenton I-75, FL

10/10 Excellent

"I needed a relaxing quiet place. I needed fresh coffee and delicious breakfast. Very surprised my afternoon coffee also came with the best Lemonpoppy muffins. Three nights of comfort. Thank you"

Caretta Landing Sarasota, an Ascend Collection Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"great breakfast choices. Clean, friendly staff. Perfect location"

Staybridge Suites Sarasota - Bradenton Airport by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"very clean and modern, recently opened."

Homewood Suites by Hilton Sarasota

8/10 Good

"The room was clean and free from any odor. Check in staff was friendly. And the breakfast that’s included was a nice display ranging from scrambled eggs, carnitas, sausage, oatmeal, cereal and more. The kitchenette is perfect for quick little meals during your stay. But beware the waters on the desk are not complimentary unless your a Hilton membermy kids drank them and I was charged $5.35 overall great experience"

Hyatt Place Sarasota Lakewood Ranch

10/10 Excellent

"We had a wonderful experience at this hotel! My husband, my son, and I really enjoyed our stay. The room was very clean and comfortable, and the breakfast was complete, fresh, and delicious. We truly enjoyed our experience and would definitely stay here again. We highly recommend this hotel for families looking for a clean, comfortable, and pleasant place to stay! 😊"

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St. Armands Circle

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8.0/10 (5 reviews)

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium?

Mote Marine Laboratory & 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 27 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best place to stay near Mote Marine Laboratory & 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 Marine Laboratory & Aquarium. Other good choices within 5 miles include The Westin Sarasota and Cirque St. Armands Beachside.

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Expedia has 27 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium.

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What can I see and do near Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium?

You'll want to browse the collections at John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art, Powel Crosley Estate, and Marietta Museum of Art and Whimsy. You can check out the local talent at Sarasota Opera House, Sarasota Ballet, and Beatrice Friedman Symphony Center. Local parks like Marie Selby Botanical Gardens, Sarasota BayWalk, and Causeway Park are peaceful spots to stop and take in some fresh air.

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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. Kompose Boutique Hotel

11. Coral Pointe Sarasota, an Ascend Collection Hotel

12. Tru By Hilton Bradenton I-75, FL

13. Staybridge Suites Sarasota - Bradenton Airport by IHG

14. Siesta Key Palms Resort

15. Comfort Suites Sarasota - Siesta Key

16. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Bradenton East-Lakewood Ranch by IHG

17. Hampton Inn Sarasota - I-75 Bee Ridge

18. Lantern Inn & Suites

19. Comfort Inn & Suites Sarasota I75

20. SeaSpray Resort

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Top Mote Science Education Aquarium Hotel Reviews

Kompose Boutique Hotel

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Bradenton East-Lakewood Ranch by IHG

Carlisle Inn

Homewood Suites by Hilton Sarasota Lakewood Ranch

Tru By Hilton Bradenton I-75, FL

Caretta Landing Sarasota, an Ascend Collection Hotel

Staybridge Suites Sarasota - Bradenton Airport by IHG

Homewood Suites by Hilton Sarasota

Hyatt Place Sarasota Lakewood Ranch

Other attractions near Mote Science Education Aquarium

Quick Point Nature Reserve

St. Armands Circle

Causeway Park

Sarasota BayWalk

Harborside Golf Course at Longboat Key Club

Links on Longboat

Coolidge Park

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