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Compare wedding hotels in Sarasota
Same order as the list above: ranked by event space, with a tilt toward hotels that list wedding services, a reception hall, or banquet space. Space and amenity details come from each hotel's own records. A dash means the hotel's data doesn't list that detail, not that it's unavailable.
| # | Hotel | Event space | Guest rooms | Wedding services | Reception hall | Banquet space | Guest rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota | 19,800 sq ft | 266 | (1,019) | |||
| 2 | Art Ovation Hotel, Autograph Collection | 5,676 sq ft | 162 | (1,000) | |||
| 3 | The Westin Sarasota | 5,500 sq ft | 255 | (1,187) | |||
| 4 | Sandcastle Resort at Lido Beach | 2,065 sq ft | 176 | (4) | |||
| 5 | Hilton Garden Inn Sarasota - Bradenton Airport | 1,848 sq ft | 115 | (1,000) | |||
| 6 | DoubleTree by Hilton Sarasota Bradenton Airport | 1,700 sq ft | 135 | (1,789) | |||
| 7 | Tropical Breeze Resort | 1,500 sq ft | 68 | (1,026) | |||
| 8 | Carlisle Inn | 4,830 sq ft | 98 | – | – | – | (2,487) |
| 9 | Golden Host Resort - Sarasota | 4,500 sq ft | 80 | – | – | – | (2,683) |
| 10 | Aloft by Marriott Sarasota | 3,500 sq ft | 139 | – | – | – | (1,000) |
| 11 | Cirque St. Armands Beachside | 1,920 sq ft | 135 | – | – | – | (1,001) |
| 12 | EVEN Hotel Sarasota-Lakewood Ranch by IHG | 1,364 sq ft | 128 | – | – | – | (1,001) |
| 13 | Homewood Suites by Hilton Sarasota | 1,025 sq ft | 100 | – | – | – | (1,000) |
| 14 | Homewood Suites by Hilton Sarasota Lakewood Ranch | 1,026 sq ft | 133 | – | – | – | (927) |
| 15 | The Sarasota Modern, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel | 704 sq ft | 89 | – | – | – | (580) |
| 16 | Courtyard by Marriott Sarasota Bradenton Airport | 572 sq ft | 81 | – | – | – | (767) |
| 17 | voco Sarasota by IHG | 509 sq ft | 95 | – | – | – | (1,002) |
| 18 | SpringHill Suites by Marriott Sarasota Bradenton | 100 sq ft | 84 | – | – | – | (1,000) |
| 19 | Sleep Inn Sarasota North | 950 sq ft | 81 | – | – | – | (1,001) |
| 20 | The Capri at Siesta | 1 sq ft | 10 | – | – | – | (836) |
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Frequently asked questions
How does billing work when you book a room block for your wedding guests?
Engine offers consolidated invoicing, so you can manage payments in one place rather than tracking individual bookings. You have multiple payment options, and there's no membership fee to use the platform. This makes it straightforward to handle lodging for out-of-town guests without added administrative costs.
How far in advance should you reserve hotel rooms for a wedding in Sarasota?
For a destination wedding or a large guest list, it's a good idea to reserve your room block six to nine months ahead, especially during Sarasota's busy winter and spring seasons. Booking early gives your guests more time to plan and helps ensure availability at your preferred hotel. If you're planning a smaller or off-season celebration, three to six months is often sufficient.
What's the process for booking a block of rooms for out-of-town wedding guests?
If you need nine or more guest rooms, Engine Groups handles the room-block booking for you. For eight rooms or fewer, you can book directly through Engine's self-serve platform. Either way, you can search, compare, and reserve accommodations that work for your guests and your budget.
What amenities can wedding guests expect at these hotels?
Amenities vary by property, but many of the hotels on this list offer complimentary wifi, on-site parking, airport shuttles, and on-site dining. Some also provide fitness centers, pools, and concierge services. It's worth reviewing each hotel's details to see what will make your guests' stay most comfortable.
What makes a hotel in Sarasota a good fit for hosting a wedding?
A good wedding hotel offers ample reception and banquet space, on-site guest rooms for your party and out-of-town visitors, and convenient getting-ready areas (which vary by property). The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota, for example, has 29 event spaces and a largest single space of about 20,000 square feet that can accommodate up to 3,810 people, while Art Ovation Hotel offers 24 event spaces with its largest at about 5,700 square feet. The hotel's event space can be booked through Engine Spaces, Engine's marketplace of hotel meeting and event spaces, or arranged with the hotel directly.
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