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Paradise on the Sarasota Bay, Close to Gulf Beaches, Heated Pool, Restaurant

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Waterfront Hotel Location
Lobby Entrance
Exterior
Property grounds
Your building. Parking right in front under the shady palm trees

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
1 bathroomSleeps 332.5 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Sarasota, FL
  • Place, University of South Florida Sarasota
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, St. Armands Circle
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Place, Lido Beach
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Airport, Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.)
    ‪6 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

0 bedrooms (sleeps 3)

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchenette
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Paradise on the Sarasota Bay, Close to Gulf Beaches, Heated Pool, Restaurant

Located right on the Sarasota Bay, our cozy studio apartment is at the Ramada by Wyndham Sarasota Waterfront hotel. (the hotel is waterfront, the apartment is not). Centrally-located on the Tamiami Trail (US-41) near downtown Sarasota and Sarasota Bradenton International Airport (SRQ), we're close (about a 15 minute drive) to beautiful white sand beaches that fade into the crystal emerald and blue waters of the Gulf of Mexico - Siesta Key, Lido Key, Longboat Key, and Anna Maria Island. Just 10 minutes to St Armands Circle. You'll also be able to easily access a variety of water sports like kayaking, boating, fishing, and more. While here, you can enjoy the Sarasota Bay waterfront, and beautiful sunsets that compliment the tropical landscaping, enjoying the great amenities like the outdoor tiki bar and restaurant with live music, fire pit, huge heated outdoor pool with poolside food and beverage service, towel service and new fitness center. The Laundry room is always available, and Marina & Boat rentals also are available on site. Tons of Free parking, even for boats, trailers and campers. Enjoy the 24/7 complimentary coffee and water in the lobby, and complimentary champagne on Friday and Saturday. The business center and lobby lounge area with a TV are also available for use. For just $10, ($5 under 18) you can purchase an all you can eat, full hot breakfast in the brand new beautiful hotel breakfast room. There is also a Cragers right next store that has great breakfast and lunch and will give guests 10% off. There are also many great restaurants, bars and anything you may need very close by all along the Tamiami Trail. The studio apartment has free wifi, thermostat controlled AC & heat, a king bed, double reclining loveseat, pub table and stools, basic stocked kitchenette with a stovetop, upright fridge with separate freezer, cool water running small sink, keurig coffee maker, microwave oven, blender, air fryer/toaster oven, waffle maker, glasses, mugs and 43" HD Streaming Smart TV with a huge selection of cable TV channels. There is an ice maker and drink vending steps from the condo. Sorry, no pets, and smoking of any kind is strictly prohibited.

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 3:30 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 3–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock

Frequently asked questions

Does Paradise on the Sarasota Bay, Close to Gulf Beaches, Heated Pool, Restaurant have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.

How much does it cost to stay at Paradise on the Sarasota Bay, Close to Gulf Beaches, Heated Pool, Restaurant?

As of 4 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Paradise on the Sarasota Bay, Close to Gulf Beaches, Heated Pool, Restaurant on 3 May 2026 start from AU$115, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Paradise on the Sarasota Bay, Close to Gulf Beaches, Heated Pool, Restaurant pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Paradise on the Sarasota Bay, Close to Gulf Beaches, Heated Pool, Restaurant?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Paradise on the Sarasota Bay, Close to Gulf Beaches, Heated Pool, Restaurant?

Check-in begins at 3:30 PM.

What time is check-out at Paradise on the Sarasota Bay, Close to Gulf Beaches, Heated Pool, Restaurant?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Paradise on the Sarasota Bay, Close to Gulf Beaches, Heated Pool, Restaurant located?

Located in Whitfield Estates, this apartment building is within 3 miles (5 km) of University of South Florida Sarasota, Powel Crosley Estate and New College of Florida. Sarasota International Convention Center and Asolo Theatre for the Performing Arts are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 13 out of 28 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 28 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 28 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 28 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 28 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

7.0/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

8.8/10

Location

8.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Ginger M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Decent place for a decent price!

Decent place for a decent price!
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Zack F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic stay! The condo was clean, comfortable, and exactly as advertised. Great location, easy check-in, and a very responsive host. We loved our time here and would definitely book again. Highly recommend!The bed was comfortable! It had everything we needed for our week stay. The girls at the front desk were very friendly during check-in, even gave us a glass of champagne. The pool and tiki area was a nice feature. Sitting down by the docks at night watching the sunset was very relaxing. We even got to see some manatees. Can’t wait to return!
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Paul

Liked: Communication
Nice heated pool and tiki bar
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic stay, perfect location

Great relaxing stay in an well equipped comfortable unit. Will come again!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Van T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Unit was exceptionally clean on arrival. Everything went so smooth. I didn’t need to contact the owner. Check-in and check out went extremely smoothly, check out. I just left and notified the owner. Caution, this is on a second floor with no elevator. If you can’t handle stairs, it’ll be challenging.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dean C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great cozy spot

Great little place, clean, cozy, very comfortable. Tiki bar on property was great also, with friendly staff.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tandi S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Loved the tiki nar

The tiki bar at this establishment. I have always loved krag was able to stay there and enjoy the tiki bar in the pool
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lee Anne C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Not a waterfront unitI missed that and it's on meHost is Very responsive Check in- Really easyCheck out- easiest I've experienced and at 11a vs earlierWaterfront open air bar and grill with great foodAmazing central location
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

christine n.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great efficiency, convenient location

The efficiency has everything you would need and more. I would stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Sylvia C.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

9/10

Very clean and adequate place for our short stay! Bed was very comfortable!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

angelo p.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
Disliked: Location
the bathroom sink splashes water everywhere. the TV doesn’t have any local stations and no ability to add any additional streaming services it’s a very basic apartment.
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Feb 2026
sorry but none of this is true. there are local chanels and streaming services available in the room, the channel guide shows that. the water pressure is very strong (thats a good thing). so if the sink faucet is all the way open, yes it may splash some. learn how to operate a faucet? Anyway, thanks for staying!
Verified

8/10 Good

Gudbjorg M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

We enjoyed our stay.

We enjoyed our stay. The pool area was amazing, nice to relax at the marina. The Tikibar was good, delicious food.The property was a little crowded, but we had all what we needed, except we would have more towels, one pr day. The bed was very comfortable.Our host, Jeff, is a super host, all the way from our first communication.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Candy M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great for a short stay

The facility was clean. We enjoyed the coffee every morning in the lobby and would take it out to sit by the marina for a relaxing start to our day
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marsha H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Short atay

Lots of amenities and courtesy upon checkin. Host was very responsive.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Holly R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great time

We had a great stay. Everyone at the hotel and restuarant were very friendley and helpful. Room was much more then we expected. Thank you!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Katie P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cute Well Stocked Room

Check in and check out was so easy! The owner was very personable and easy to communicate with! The on site restaurant and tiki bar was so fun! Great location in getting around to several places! The room was well stocked with everything we could have needed!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Edwin H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely getaway

The place was fine but according to the description we were expecting to see the water from our room. Was disappointed because we could not see any water from where we were, but other than that it was great.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Feb 2025
Thanks Edwin, you’re welcome anytime! (actually the description says the complex is waterfront but the unit is not, and it doesn’t claim a water view)
Verified

8/10 Good

Althea C.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Bathroom

Bathroom could have been cleaner.
Stayed 10 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Dave C.

Liked: Check-in, communication
Disliked: Location, listing accuracy

Sarasota Bay

Outside area at Tiki bar and dock were very nice. The makeshift kitchen of camping equipment left something to be desired. The waterproof mattress pad and lack of top blankets definitely didn’t meet our expectations. The room could have used an upgrade.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Mar 2024
hmm. well, you can see by all the reviews that you’re the only one to ever mention these issues. and if you had let me know your concerns I would have addressed them right away. But I never did received any communication from you about it. anyway, safe travels!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Randy M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Ramada Inn & Tarpon Tiki Bar

The bartenders & restaurant servers at the Tarpon Tiki Bar were excellent. Food was delicious. The only issue is we only had two days of 28 with a heated pool. When evening temperatures dipped to 47 degrees the water was awlful. Many people complained to the hotel staff but there was no rush to fix it. Our room was most enjoyable.
Stayed 28 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Laura P.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Sarasota stay

Very fun lively tiki bar & nice pool. They kitchen in room was very makeshift. No water supply to sink so had a 5 gallon container under sink. No hot water. I had to wash dishes in the bathroom. You couldn’t have the burner & toaster going together or you popped the breaker. Nice for the price
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anthony B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Emergency

Individuals at the front desk were welcoming and shared important information. Excellent outside lighting and camera coverage. Stay was quiet and comfortable. The decor made the space feel warm and relaxing. Consider listing within the space or electronically which amenities are inclusive and check-out guidelines. This information was not clear to me, therefore to avoid hidden fees I did not consume items in the space.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Dec 2023
Anything in the room and fridge is complimentary and you are welcome to it, so sorry you didn’t know that.
Verified

8/10 Good

Scott K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Cozy

The room was cozy. Listing could have provided details on snacks and items in fridge … didn’t know if they were included/complimentary or if I’d be charged if consumed so didn’t eat any of the items. Check in was good and staff friendly. Restaurant on site was busy with live music Friday and Saturday. We were NOT happy with their service on Saturday night as they “lost?” our order as several others who arrived long after we did received their food. We sat there for over an hour waiting and finally walked out.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Jan 2024
Any snacks, drinks and supplies is alway complimentary! Sorry, you didn’t know
Verified

8/10 Good

Julio

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Communication
Bad comunication withe the front desk to resolve the mistic created with the management
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

James F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Pleasant room with appreciated extras.

Room very nice with many extra touches. We appreciated the provided snacks & beverages. Plenty of towels in the bathroom, every small appliance that you might need in the efficiency kitchen. Beware of the spray from the bathroom sink, hard to avoid soaking the counter. Selected this property partly due to it's proximity to the Sarasota airport, but be aware that flights start about 6AM, will wake you up, & are continuous. SRQ is not the sleepy airport that it was a few years ago. Parking area a bit seedy. Party atmosphere at pool & bar. Would not be a good choice for a family with young kids. Overall we enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

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