Sarasota, Florida hotel rooms at the La Quinta Inn & Suites

"we've done a lot of wildlife experiences around the world from grizzlies in alaska, to the migration in serengeti and birds in colombia but the swimming with manatees in florida is amongst our favorite for the magical experience it turned out to be. we had a lot of luck going our way with a cold front in the gulf of MEXICO that sent all the manatees into the rivers and springs, and also the right time of the year. A week earlier and we wouldn't have seen much. A week later and we wouldn't have seen much. Every 2 days before we wouldn't have had quite the experience. As it happens, the confluence of events of weather, location, low crowds created some magic and we were able to swim with 20-30 manatees in calm warm conditions without too many people around. the manatees are peaceful, gentle giants that don't have the biological capability to be aggressive. they came over and swam by us and under us and turned over for belly rubs. There were big adults and moms with calves and the whole range of manatees. Never did we imagine that we would see that many, leave alone come so close to them. We spent more than 2 hours in the water with them making lifetime memories. I doubt if we can replicate this religious experience. Definitely go with Swim With Manatees and don't go to crytal river but go to homosasa river where few boats ply and tyou aren't surrounded by 100 people while you try to spot a manatee. This was truly a magnificent once in a lifetime experience."

"Grest"

"Nice place, very helpful, friendly staff. Not a restaurant that they say"

"Was a great stay, loved the pool and the breakfast was decent! I’d stay again! "

"Too many stairs and no elevators:( my daughter has MS and I have a bad back we had to leave:(we didn't get the rooms ee asked for. They made us pay for the night we stayed and my daughter barely made it up and down the stairs. Beds were so hard:( the boat view was nice and the hut restaurant/bar but that was all. "

"This property was a little taste of an island paradise. It had so many beautiful plants, trees, fountains, paths that there was a surprise around every corner. The pool area was beautiful and the tiki bar a fun place for locals and guests. The room also had a mini kitchen if you are staying several days and want to do some cooking. We had a private little outdoor sitting area. We highly recommend. It’s also just before the bridge to Siesta Key. A local recommended Turtle Beach. We saw a beautiful sunset. "

"Spotless throughout!"

"My husband and I had a lovely weekend at Hibiscus Suites. The staff was friendly and the location was convenient, but it’s on a very busy street. It appears they have done renovations, however, it was apparent that they cut corners on the bathroom and there was very little cold water, for some reason, in the shower so we took hot showers. These things were pretty minor, though, considering the price we paid and the proximity to everything Siesta Key. We would stay again"

"The hotel is the best one, I have ever stayed in ever! The staff were friendly and accommodating in every way! The room was large, clean, well appointed! I especially loved the sofa! When we ever stay in Sarasota, your hotel will be contacted . I can’t say enough good things bout our stay. Than you."