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.

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

A hotel with a bike parking area, outdoor seating, and lush landscaping.

A modern hotel room with a seating area, a minibar, a coffee machine, and a large wall clock.

1. Homewood Suites by Hilton Sarasota Lakewood Ranch

0.4 km from Mote Science Education Aquarium

Janine

₩225,688

₩255,027 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 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

Juan

₩170,117

₩192,232 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

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

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

3. Hampton Inn & Suites Sarasota/Lakewood Ranch

1 km from Mote Science Education Aquarium

Christopher

₩180,324

₩203,766 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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

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

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

4. Hyatt Place Sarasota Lakewood Ranch

1.2 km from Mote Science Education Aquarium

Tim

₩202,806

₩229,171 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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 bar area with a counter, three bar stools, a coffee machine, and a menu board.

5. Courtyard by Marriott Sarasota at University Town Center

1.1 km from Mote Science Education Aquarium

Victoria

₩168,983

₩190,950 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 gym with rowing machines and a stationary bike, large windows with a view of the outdoors.

6. EVEN Hotel Sarasota-Lakewood Ranch by IHG

0.9 km from Mote Science Education Aquarium

Terence

₩164,113

₩185,447 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 16 - Nov 17

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

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

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

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

7. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Sarasota Lakewood Ranch

1.2 km from Mote Science Education Aquarium

Laurie

₩190,931

₩215,753 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

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

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

8. Carlisle Inn

Pinecraft, 7.7 km from Mote Science Education Aquarium

Rachel

₩191,065

₩215,904 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 20 - Oct 21

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 entrance with a red and yellow sign, palm trees, and a parking lot.

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

8.9 km from Mote Science Education Aquarium

James

₩146,301

₩165,320 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

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.

10. Coral Pointe Sarasota, an Ascend Collection Hotel

Fruitville, 4.8 km from Mote Science Education Aquarium

Patrick

₩123,618

₩147,160 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

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

A gated pool area with a white fence, a clear sky, and a building with multiple windows in the background.

11. Siesta Vibe Pool Walk To Crescent Beach

16.6 km from Mote Science Education Aquarium

₩159,403

₩520,360 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 20 - Oct 21

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

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

12. Tru By Hilton Bradenton I-75, FL

7.1 km from Mote Science Education Aquarium

Lisa

₩157,642

₩178,135 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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 gym with treadmills, exercise balls, and weight machines.

13. Staybridge Suites Sarasota - Bradenton Airport by IHG

6.6 km from Mote Science Education Aquarium

mohammed

₩173,453

₩196,001 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A hotel room with a desk, two beds, a mirror, and a blue accent wall.

14. Christian Retreat Conference Center

16.2 km from Mote Science Education Aquarium

Stephanie

₩130,890

₩147,915 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 20 - Oct 21

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

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

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

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

15. Comfort Suites Sarasota - Siesta Key

12.2 km from Mote Science Education Aquarium

Jymieka

₩134,959

₩152,503 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 29 - Oct 30

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

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

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.

16. Kompose Boutique Hotel

9.7 km from Mote Science Education Aquarium

Natalia

₩67,442

₩104,856 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 28 - Oct 29

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 buffet with labeled sections for omelets and cheese.

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

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

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

6.9 km from Mote Science Education Aquarium

Kris

₩162,779

₩183,941 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

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

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

18. SeaSpray Resort

16.1 km from Mote Science Education Aquarium

Rommel

₩299,005

₩337,885 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

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

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

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

A reception area with a white reception desk, a wooden accent wall, a blue sign, and a patterned carpet.

19. Hampton Inn Sarasota - I-75 Bee Ridge

8.9 km from Mote Science Education Aquarium

Jacqueline

₩134,959

₩152,504 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

A spacious lobby with a seating area, a reception desk, and a large window providing natural light.

A spacious living area with a high ceiling, a sofa set, a coffee table, and a dining area with chairs.

A multi-story hotel with a prominent sign for 'Carette Landing Sarasota Hotel.'

20. Caretta Landing Sarasota, an Ascend Collection Hotel

Fruitville, 4.8 km from Mote Science Education Aquarium

Daniel

₩111,116

₩133,034 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

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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 659 reviews	View
Hampton Inn & Suites Sarasota/Lakewood Ranch	9.4 Exceptional 947 reviews	View
Hyatt Place Sarasota Lakewood Ranch	9.2 Wonderful 1,005 reviews	View
Courtyard by Marriott Sarasota at University Town Center	9.2 Wonderful 618 reviews	View

Top Mote Science Education Aquarium Hotel Reviews

Comfort Inn & Suites Sarasota I75

10/10 Excellent

"Everybody's friendly the place is clean and they would give you towels or whatever you want whenever you want"

Homewood Suites by Hilton Sarasota

10/10 Excellent

"My bed was so comfortable. Not too soft, not too hard...just right. Also different kinds of pillows to choose from or enjoy all three. The room was large & had a bedroom area, TV sofa section, kitchen & eating bar. Bathroom was nice too. Plus a balcony!! All for a reasonable price in expensive Sarasota."

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

10/10 Excellent

"A very nice holiday Inn. Clean and offers breakfast Family was pleased"

Coral Pointe Sarasota, an Ascend Collection Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Rooms looked new and extremely clean."

Courtyard by Marriott Sarasota at University Town Center

10/10 Excellent

"The room was very clean and spacious and the staff especially Juan at the front desk was very helpful and accommodating."

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. Coral Pointe Sarasota, an Ascend Collection Hotel

11. Siesta Vibe Pool Walk To Crescent Beach

12. Tru By Hilton Bradenton I-75, FL

13. Staybridge Suites Sarasota - Bradenton Airport by IHG

14. Christian Retreat Conference Center

15. Comfort Suites Sarasota - Siesta Key

16. Kompose Boutique Hotel

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

18. SeaSpray Resort

19. Hampton Inn Sarasota - I-75 Bee Ridge

20. Caretta Landing Sarasota, an Ascend Collection Hotel

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Top Mote Science Education Aquarium Hotel Reviews

Comfort Inn & Suites Sarasota I75

Homewood Suites by Hilton Sarasota

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

Coral Pointe Sarasota, an Ascend Collection Hotel

Courtyard by Marriott Sarasota at University Town Center

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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