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Properties are selected based on real traveler reviews and popularity among guests who’ve booked a night near Merchants Pointe Shopping Center on Hotels.com. These hotels close to Merchants Pointe Shopping Center consistently deliver on quality, location and traveler experience. Last updated on October 12, 2026.

A rooftop bar with outdoor seating, a pool, and a view of the sea.

A modern hotel with a central atrium, multiple floors, and a well-lit entrance.

A modern lounge area with contemporary furniture, a large abstract painting, and a view of the kitchen and dining area.

A hotel with a rooftop pool area, outdoor seating, and a view of the surrounding cityscape.

1. Art Ovation Hotel, Autograph Collection

Downtown Sarasota, 1.9 km from Merchants Pointe Shopping Center

William

CNY1,011

CNY1,354 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

A rooftop terrace with a fire feature, seating area, and a view of the city skyline.

A modern hotel with multiple floors, large windows, and a prominent entrance.

A modern lobby with a vertical garden, comfortable seating, and a geometric light fixture.

A modern restaurant with high ceilings, large windows, and a mix of seating arrangements including tables and booths.

2. The Westin Sarasota

2.1 km from Merchants Pointe Shopping Center

Dayami

CNY1,733

CNY2,125 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

A pool area with lounge chairs and palm trees, overlooking the ocean at sunset.

A spacious dining area with a large island, white cabinetry, and a view of the ocean.

A beach with a thatched-roof structure, lounge chairs, and umbrellas.

A spacious lobby with a grand chandelier, elegant seating, and a reflective floor.

3. The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota

2.1 km from Merchants Pointe Shopping Center

Alline

CNY3,749

CNY4,671 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 11 - Nov 12

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and a fire feature.

A modern hotel lobby with a bar area, seating arrangements, and a decorative wall mural.

A multi-story hotel with a central atrium, balconies, and potted plants.

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

4. voco Sarasota by IHG

1.7 km from Merchants Pointe Shopping Center

karen

CNY1,017

CNY1,330 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

An outdoor patio area with seating, a fire pit, string lights, and a mural.

A modern dining area with a long table, black chairs, and pendant lighting.

A multi-story hotel with balconies, a rooftop terrace, and a well-lit entrance.

A bar area with a neon sign, bar stools, a sofa, and a TV screen.

5. Aloft by Marriott Sarasota

Downtown Sarasota, 1.8 km from Merchants Pointe Shopping Center

Shayne

CNY1,018

CNY1,151 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

A spacious indoor area with a high ceiling, large windows, and a central bar area.

A modern indoor pool with clear views of the city skyline, large windows, and a spacious lounge area.

A spacious indoor area with a bar, seating, and large windows offering a view of the sunset.

A modern hotel room with a large window, a flat-screen TV, a sofa, a small table, and a desk with a lamp.

6. Embassy Suites by Hilton Sarasota, FL

1.9 km from Merchants Pointe Shopping Center

Aleksandra

CNY1,037

CNY1,359 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A beach at sunset with people walking along the shore and a pier in the background.

A hotel room with two beds, a ceiling fan, a TV, and a small table with chairs.

A staircase leading to a room labeled "TASTING ROOM" with a view of the outside through a window.

A modern kitchen with white cabinetry, a wooden countertop, a microwave, a toaster, and a sink. There are two stools and a small table with a lamp.

7. THE RESERVE RETREAT

Central Sarasota, 1.7 km from Merchants Pointe Shopping Center

Dawn

CNY378

CNY616 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 13 - Oct 14

A spacious lobby with multiple seating areas, a reception desk, and a second-floor balcony.

A hotel with a covered entrance, a sign reading "Homewood Suites by Hilton," and a clear sky.

A lobby with a teal sofa, brown leather chairs, a round wooden table, and a stone pillar.

A bar area with a curved counter and four bar stools.

8. Homewood Suites by Hilton Sarasota

3.1 km from Merchants Pointe Shopping Center

Marlines

CNY735

CNY830 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

An outdoor patio area with multiple seating arrangements, including sofas and chairs, and ceiling fans.

A modern lobby with a high ceiling, concrete pillars, and a mix of indoor and outdoor greenery.

A bar area with a circular bar, multiple seating options, and a modern ceiling design.

A modern hotel lobby with a sectional sofa, a round coffee table, and a chair. There is a concrete pillar and a wall with green plants.

9. The Sarasota Modern, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

1.6 km from Merchants Pointe Shopping Center

Joann

CNY1,078

CNY1,406 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A spacious lobby with a wooden floor, two sofas, a dining area with chairs, large windows, and potted plants.

A breakfast bar with juice dispensers and a coffee machine, a plant, and a TV in the background.

A hotel entrance with a covered walkway, palm trees, and a sign reading "La Quinta Inn Suites".

A reception desk with a wooden finish, a potted plant, and a computer monitor.

10. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Sarasota Downtown

1.8 km from Merchants Pointe Shopping Center

Christine

CNY451

CNY509 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 14 - Oct 15

A hotel dining area with wooden tables and chairs, a kitchen counter with appliances, and a view of the adjacent room.

A reception area with a wooden counter, a bulletin board, and a magazine rack.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a television, and a bathroom visible through an open door.

A hotel with a distinctive blue and yellow facade, a parking lot, and surrounding greenery.

11. Americas Best Value Inn Sarasota Downtown

Central Sarasota, 2.2 km from Merchants Pointe Shopping Center

Christopher

CNY398

CNY450 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 13 - Oct 14

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

A hotel room with two beds, a kitchenette, a TV, and a desk.

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.

12. Carlisle Inn

Pinecraft, 4.4 km from Merchants Pointe Shopping Center

Amy

CNY958

CNY1,083 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 13 - Oct 14

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

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

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

13. Homewood Suites by Hilton Sarasota Lakewood Ranch

8.2 km from Merchants Pointe Shopping Center

Richelle

CNY1,132

CNY1,279 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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.

14. The St. Regis Longboat Key Resort

8.1 km from Merchants Pointe Shopping Center

James Adams

CNY5,281

CNY6,459 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 20 - Oct 21

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

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

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.

15. Home2 Suites by Hilton Lakewood Ranch

9.6 km from Merchants Pointe Shopping Center

Ricardo

CNY882

CNY996 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

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

A kitchen with dark wood cabinets, a stainless steel refrigerator, a microwave, and a granite countertop.

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

16. Coral Pointe Sarasota, an Ascend Collection Hotel

Fruitville, 8 km from Merchants Pointe Shopping Center

Juan

CNY620

CNY738 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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.

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

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

17. Kompose Boutique Hotel

4.4 km from Merchants Pointe Shopping Center

David

CNY320

CNY505 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 19 - Oct 20

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

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

18. Staybridge Suites Sarasota - Bradenton Airport by IHG

5 km from Merchants Pointe Shopping Center

Howard

CNY904

CNY1,021 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 14 - Oct 15

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 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.

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

19. SeaSpray Resort

9 km from Merchants Pointe Shopping Center

Mark

CNY1,500

CNY1,695 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

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

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

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.

20. Hampton Inn & Suites Sarasota/Lakewood Ranch

9.1 km from Merchants Pointe Shopping Center

William

CNY905

CNY1,022 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

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Compare popular hotels close to Merchants Pointe Shopping Center

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Art Ovation Hotel, Autograph Collection	9.4 Exceptional 1,003 reviews	View
The Westin Sarasota	9.2 Wonderful 1,196 reviews	View
The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota	9.2 Wonderful 1,019 reviews	View
voco Sarasota by IHG	9.0 Wonderful 1,004 reviews	View
Aloft by Marriott Sarasota	8.8 Excellent 1,006 reviews	View

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Sarasota County Visitor Information Center

8.0/10 (4 reviews)

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Sarasota Childrens Garden

If you like quiet time surrounded by flowers and greenery, hang out at Sarasota Childrens Garden in Central Sarasota. Why not take a stroll along the beaches and watch the sunset while you're here? Want to stretch your legs some more? Head to Marie Selby Botanical Gardens and Bayfront Park, both nearby.

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Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe

If you want to see a show while you're in town, try and grab some tickets at Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe in Central Sarasota. Why not take a stroll along the beaches and watch the sunset while you're here? If you enjoy the show and want to see another, Players Theatre is just a short walk away.

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Colonial Village Shopping Center

If you want to give your credit card some exercise, head out to Colonial Village Shopping Center in Park East. Why not take a stroll along the beaches and watch the sunset while you're here? Splash some more cash at Merchants Pointe Shopping Center.

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Ed Smith Stadium

9.0/10 (32 reviews)

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Payne Park Tennis Center

You could catch an event at Payne Park Tennis Center, a stadium in Central Sarasota. If you think Payne Park Tennis Center is cool, you also might like Ed Smith Stadium and Robarts Sports ARENA, both located nearby.

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Pioneer Park

10.0/10 (1 review)

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best hotels near Merchants Pointe Shopping Center?

Guests love staying at The Sarasota Modern, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel, which is a hotel near Merchants Pointe Shopping Center.
Another highly rated hotel is Aloft by Marriott Sarasota, which is a short drive away.
In fact, you'll have plenty of options to choose from with 20,532 hotels, vacation rentals, and other accommodations in the area.

How much does it cost to stay in a hotel near Merchants Pointe Shopping Center?

You can review prices on Hotels.com by entering your search criteria and sorting by price. Remember that rates vary based on where and when you plan to go.

Take a look at the lowest price per night from CNY450

What cheap hotels are close to Merchants Pointe Shopping Center?

Regency Inn & Suites is an economical hotel close to Merchants Pointe Shopping Center and offers free parking, free in-room WiFi, and an outdoor pool.
Another low-cost alternative is Golden Host Resort - Sarasota, which is a short drive away.

Can I find hotels close to Merchants Pointe Shopping Center that are fully refundable?

Yes, there are many hotels with refundable room rates, but be sure to check the cancellation deadline. Find refundable rates using the "Fully refundable" filter when you search for hotels.

Both The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota and The St. Regis Longboat Key Resort are highly rated hotels near Merchants Pointe Shopping Center that offer these rates.

What are the best romantic hotels near Merchants Pointe Shopping Center?

If you are looking for a romantic stay, voco Sarasota by IHG offers a restaurant, an outdoor pool, and a bar/lounge. It's a short 4-minute drive from Merchants Pointe Shopping Center.
Art Ovation Hotel, Autograph Collection is another great choice, and it's a short drive away.

What are the best hotels close to Merchants Pointe Shopping Center with free breakfast?

You can enjoy a free on-the-go breakfast at Embassy Suites by Hilton Sarasota, FL, which is a short 4-minute drive from Merchants Pointe Shopping Center.
Carlisle Inn is also a recommended place to stay with a free buffet breakfast, and it's located a short drive away.

Which hotels near Merchants Pointe Shopping Center have rooms with great views?

Travelers can enjoy rooms with city views at Aloft by Marriott Sarasota, which is a short 4-minute drive from Merchants Pointe Shopping Center.
Also recommended is Art Ovation Hotel, Autograph Collection, which has rooms with city views.

What are the best family hotels close to Merchants Pointe Shopping Center?

Keep the family happy with a stay at The Sarasota Modern, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel which offers free cribs, 3 outdoor pools, and a poolside restaurant. Merchants Pointe Shopping Center is a short drive away.
Another great option for your family's trip is Aloft by Marriott Sarasota.

What are the best luxury hotels near Merchants Pointe Shopping Center?

Pamper yourself with a stay at The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota, which is a short 5-minute drive from Merchants Pointe Shopping Center. This hotel features 5 restaurants including The Lido Key Tiki Bar, and offers 2 outdoor pools.
A second luxurious choice is The St. Regis Longboat Key Resort, which is a short drive away.

What are the best hotels near Merchants Pointe Shopping Center with free parking?

Drive and park with ease when you stay at DoubleTree by Hilton Sarasota Bradenton Airport, which offers free parking. You'll be a short 13-minute drive from Merchants Pointe Shopping Center.
The Resort at Longboat Key Club also has free parking and is a short drive away.

What are the best hotels near Merchants Pointe Shopping Center with a pool?

Travelers can enjoy the 3 outdoor pools at The Sarasota Modern, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel. Merchants Pointe Shopping Center is a short 4-minute drive from the hotel.
Another great choice for a hotel with a pool is Aloft by Marriott Sarasota.

What cheap motels can I book close to Merchants Pointe Shopping Center?

To stay economically near Merchants Pointe Shopping Center, you can book Lido Islander Inn, which offers parking and porches/lanais.
Another affordable motel to consider is Magnuson Hotel Bradenton.

What are the best things to see and do around my hotel near Merchants Pointe Shopping Center?

You can see top attractions like Siesta Key Beach, Lido Beach, and St. Armands Circle during your stay near Merchants Pointe Shopping Center.
Other places in the area are Mall at University Town Center, Turtle Beach, and Crescent Beach.

What are the best pet-friendly hotels close to Merchants Pointe Shopping Center?

Bring your four-legged friend to The Sarasota Modern, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel, which is a short 4-minute drive from Merchants Pointe Shopping Center.
A second pet-friendly hotel is Aloft by Marriott Sarasota.

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