6717 SaraSea Circle, Siesta Key, FL 34242, United States | (937) 315-4602
Apartment-style accommodations near the beach
Units have full kitchens with granite countertops and stainless steel appliances
Two outdoor swimming pools surrouned by sun loungers
Nicely landscaped grounds with tropical gardens and tiki-style dining area
On-site laundry facilities and vending machines
Most rooms have a nice view of tropical gardens
Within walking distance of several restaurants
Freebies include Wi-Fi, parking, and beach yoga
Coffee, pink lemonade, and a DVD library in the lobby
Pet-friendly
No on-site restaurant or gym
Not directly on the beach
Some rooms have bland views
Tropical Sun Resort is a mid-range 18-unit property that's part of the three-resorts-in-one Tropical Beach Resorts. Tropical Sun offers modern, clean Designer Efficiency units, compact Studios, and Specialty Rooms; all have full kitchens and outdoor seating areas. Guests can use two heated pools with lounge chairs, and all of the outdoor dining and grilling areas throughout the tropically landscaped grounds. Less expensive than most nearby hotels, the property is not located directly on the beach, but is just a short walk away. Restaurants and bars are also within close walking distance.
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Scene
Poolside lounging and tropical style
Tropical Sun Resort is part of three resorts on one property called Tropical Beach Resorts. Modern buildings with siding in coral, light blue, and yellow are set within nicely landscaped grounds with tropical plants and colorful flowers. Seashells cover the public walkways, which lead to cozy benches, picnic areas, and a tiki-style hut with table for group dining. There are places to grill food throughout the property, and guests can swim and lounge on blue and coral chairs at two different pools shaded by palm trees. The pools aren't enormous, and can get crowded. Indoors, the lobby is homey and provides free coffee, lemonade, and an expansive DVD library for guests' enjoyment.
Location
A stroll from the beach, walking distance from eats and bike rentals
The hotel is located a couple of minutes' walk from Siesta Key Beach. Guests can stock up on groceries at Crescent Beach Grocery, located a couple of minutes' walk away in the vicinity of several restaurants, including Captain Curt's and City Pizza. Olaf's ice cream is a 10-minute drive away, but worth the trip. Guests can explore the island by bicycle -- rentals are available at Siesta Sports Rentals, just a minute walk away. For culture, guests can drive about 25 minutes to reach Asolo Repertory Theatre and Ringling Museum of Art. The Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport is about a half-hour drive away.
Rooms
Apartment-style units with homey appeal and modern kitchens
Tropical Sun offers Designer Efficiency units with a little extra space, compact Studios, and Specialty Rooms with an open floor plan and whirlpool tub. Decor feels fresh and Floridian, with touches of wicker and rattan, pale tones of green and peach, and tile floors. All units have full kitchens with modern appliances, flat-screen TVs, and outdoor seating areas. Sealy pillow-topped beds with fluffy white duvets, DVD players, and iPod docking stations add to the overall home-like vibe. Most units overlook the tropical grounds - none are beachfront -- and all have free Wi-Fi. Bathrooms have tile floors and shower/tub combos -- some with spacious whirlpool tubs. All units are keyless entry, and have safes and energy-efficient recessed lighting. Unfortunately, none of the rooms have a private outdoor space.
Features
Two pools, tiki-style outdoor dining, and beach yoga
Guests at the Tropical Sun have access to two pools with lounge chairs, and outdoor shuffle board courts shaded by palm trees. Lovely walkways wind through the property to grilling stations, including a tiki-style hut with a table for group dining. The resort offers access to a private swatch of Siesta Key Beach with free lounge chair use. Coin-operated laundry facilities are a nice touch. There are vending machines on the property, coffee and lemonade in the lobby, and a selection of DVDs for guests to borrow. Beach yoga is held twice weekly.
