Siesta Key Inn
A straightforward Sarasota base with a saltwater pool and room for the whole family — pets included.
A place to stay in Sarasota
Siesta Key Inn is a hotel in Sarasota, Florida, with a heated outdoor saltwater pool that runs year-round. Parking is free on-site, pets are welcome, and the property has BBQ facilities, a terrace, and a garden. The pool area comes equipped with beach chairs, loungers, umbrellas, towels, toys, and a shallow end — practical details that matter if you're traveling with kids. The hotel is smoke-free, air-conditioned throughout, and has 24-hour security.
Who this stay suits
A no-frills Sarasota hotel that covers the basics well — free parking, a functional pool setup, and genuine pet-friendly access — without any resort-level extras.
Best for
- Families with young children
- Pet owners
- Guests who need free parking
- Beach-adjacent stays
Less suited to
- Travellers wanting on-site dining or a bar
- Those seeking a high-end or design-forward stay
The saltwater pool
The outdoor pool is heated, open all year, and built with families in mind. A shallow end, pool toys, and a dedicated supply of towels, beach chairs, loungers, and umbrellas make it a practical centrepiece rather than an afterthought.
Outdoor space and grounds
A terrace and garden give the property room to breathe beyond the pool area. BBQ facilities are available outdoors, which works well for guests who want to cook rather than eat out every night.
Rooms with balconies
The property has apartments with balconies and private bathrooms. Each room is air-conditioned and non-smoking, and pet-friendly rooms mean travelling with a dog or cat doesn't require separate arrangements.
Standout features
Inside Siesta Key Inn
Amenities at Siesta Key Inn
Most popular facilities
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Non-smoking rooms
- Free parking
- Free Wifi
- Family rooms
Great for your stay
- Parking
- Private bathroom
- Pet friendly
- Free Wifi
- BBQ facilities
- Free parking
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
Bathroom
- Private bathroom
Outdoors
- Outdoor furniture
- BBQ facilities
- Terrace
- Garden
Outdoor swimming pool Free!
- Open all year
- All ages welcome
- Heated pool
- Saltwater pool
- Shallow end
- Swimming pool toys
- Pool/Beach towels
- Beach chairs/Loungers
Spa
- Beach umbrellas
- Beach chairs/Loungers
With 25 guest ratings and a score of 4.35/5, feedback at Siesta Key Inn leans positive overall. No detailed review themes were recorded in the available data, but the rating suggests the pool, free parking, and pet-friendly setup are the main draws for the guests who stay here.
- Multiple guests unable to check in due to missing or late access codes and unreachable staff
- Front desk located at a separate property — difficult to find on arrival
- Sofa bed uncomfortable
- Toilet flusher broken/rigged; beach wagon in poor condition
- No breakfast offered despite some guests expecting it
“Exceeded our expectations, quiet and spacious apartments with everything you need and even more, 5 mins walk to the beach.”
“Front desk never answered the phone. Finding the front desk was ridiculous — it was at a completely different property.”
“We waited over 2 hours in the dark for information. The property was unreachable by phone or email and has not refunded our money.”
“The host was great and easy to get a hold of. The heated pool was a very nice surprise!! Would highly recommend.”
“Bed and bathroom had visibly been used. They claimed to have good cleaning staff... 1.5 hours had passed, it was dark and we were tired.”
Guest reviews summarised from Booking.com.
Good to know
Frequently asked
Is parking really free, and is it on-site?
Yes. The hotel has free private on-site parking. There is no additional charge and you don't need to arrange it in advance.
Are pets allowed, and is there a charge?
Siesta Key Inn is pet-friendly. The facts confirm pet-friendly rooms are available. For any specific pet fees or breed restrictions, contact the hotel directly before booking.
Is the outdoor pool open year-round?
Yes. The saltwater pool is heated and open all year. It has a shallow end, pool toys, and pool towels included, along with beach chairs and loungers around the pool area.
Is the pool suitable for children?
It is. The pool has a shallow end, swimming toys, and all ages are welcome. Beach chairs, loungers, and umbrellas are also provided.
Does the hotel have beach access?
Beach access is listed among the hotel's activities, and beach chairs and umbrellas are available for guests.
Are there BBQ facilities?
Yes. BBQ facilities are available on the property, along with outdoor furniture on the terrace and in the garden.
Is the property suitable for families?
Family rooms are available, and the pool setup — shallow end, toys, towels, loungers — is geared toward guests with children. All ages are welcome.
Is Wi-Fi free?
Free Wi-Fi is included throughout the property.
Is the hotel smoke-free?
Yes. Siesta Key Inn is a fully smoke-free property. All rooms are non-smoking.
Is there 24-hour security?
Yes. The property has 24-hour security in place.
Where exactly is Siesta Key Inn located?
The hotel is in Sarasota, Florida. For precise directions and neighbourhood detail, check the hotel's contact page or map listing, as street-level location data was not included in the information available to us.
How do guests rate the hotel?
Siesta Key Inn has a guest rating of 4.35/5 based on 25 reviews. No breakdown by category was available in the data we hold.