Courtyard By Marriott Sarasota At University Town Center – Family Hotel in Desoto Lakes | From 174$/Night

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About the Hotel

8305 Tourist Center Drive, Desoto Lakes, Florida, United States, 34201

“The location is fantastic with endless dining and shopping options nearby!”view full review

Rooms & Suites

Courtyard By Marriott Sarasota At University Town Center offers 136 smoke-free studio suites. Each suite includes a mini fridge, microwave, wet-bar, and a smart TV with streaming capabilities. Rooms feature free Wi-Fi, air conditioning, and a work desk. Some rooms have a sofa bed and ergonomic chairs. Bathrooms include free toiletries and a hairdryer.

Dining Options

The Bistro Restaurant & Bar serves breakfast with Starbucks(R) coffee, healthy morning options, and evening dining with a full bar. Meals are available to go. The bar offers specialty cocktails and dinner choices. Outdoor seating includes a fire pit terrace.

Leisure & Recreation

The hotel has a heated outdoor pool, whirlpool, and a fitness center. Guests can relax on the lakeside patio with a fire pit. Nathan Benderson Park, with rowing facilities and kayak rentals, is 2 miles away.

Location & Access

The hotel is 15 km from Sarasota Bradenton International Airport. It is steps from the Mall at University Town Center and 2 km from Main Street at Lakewood Ranch. Nearby attractions include Circus Sarasota (0.5 km) and Detwiler's Farm Market (4.5 km).

Services & Amenities

The hotel provides a 24-hour business center, free Wi-Fi, and laundry services. Meeting spaces cover 1,100 square feet. Accessible features include roll-in showers, TTY/TTD compatibility, and mobility-friendly rooms. Pets are welcome, and self-parking is complimentary.

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Choose from a variety of room types

Choose from a wide variety of rooms designed for families, including double rooms, family suites, and rooms with breakfast included

King Room

Max:

3 persons

390 sq. feet

Bed options:

1 King-size bed

Heating

Air conditioning

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King Room Sofa Bed

Max:

4 persons

390 sq. feet

Bed options:

1 King-size bed

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Queen Room Two Queen Beds Sofa Bed

Max:

6 persons

390 sq. feet

Bed options:

1 King-size bed

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Tips on navigating the city

Access a full list of transport options to make getting around with your family easy

City Centre

Desoto Lakes 5.9 mi

Airports

Sarasota Bradenton International (SRQ) 7.8 mi

St. Pete-Clearwater International (PIE) 48.7 mi

Train

Vanderipe Railroad Station 5.0 mi

Bus

Bus stop2000 ft

Facilities

Each family-friendly hotel provides top-notch amenities for an unforgettable stay with your loved ones

Spacious and Comfortable Room

“I was thrilled to find that our room was ginormous, featuring two queen beds perfectly spaced for bouncing around. The fridge came in handy for storing snacks, and the microwave was great for warming up meals. It made our stay incredibly comfortable!” view full review

Delicious Dining Options

“I loved that the hotel offered three square hot meals a day at a low cost during our stay. It was incredibly convenient and satisfying to have great food readily available. The bistro was a nice touch, especially with some local craft beers!” view full review

24-Hour Fitness Center

“The gym being open 24 hours was a huge plus for me. I was able to fit in workouts at my convenience, which is something I highly value while traveling. It kept me energized throughout my stay!” view full review

Clean and Functional Bathrooms

“I appreciated the cleanliness and functionality of the bathroom in our room. It was well-maintained, and showering felt refreshing after a long day. Little details like that really made a difference in our overall experience!” view full review

General

No smoking on site
Wi-Fi
Free parking
Safe deposit box
24-hour reception
Express check-in/ -out
Pets allowed
Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
Wheelchair access
Luggage storage
Allergy-free rooms
Lift
Coffee shop
Fireplace
Smoke detectors
Fire extinguishers
Key card access
Key access

Sports & Fitness

Fitness centre
Golf course

Services

Laundry
Dry cleaning
Shops/Commercial services
Welcome drink

Dining

Restaurant
Snack bar
Bar/ Lounge area

Business

Business centre
Meeting/ Banquet facilities
Fax/Photocopying

Children

Cots

Facilities for people with disabilities

Toilet for disabled
Bathroom for disabled

Spa & Leisure

Heated swimming pool
Outdoor swimming pool
Leisure/ TV room
Jacuzzi

Room features

Air conditioning
Heating
Sitting area
Garden furniture
Tea and coffee facilities
Ironing facilities

Bathroom

Free toiletries

Media

Flat-screen TV
AM/FM alarm clock

Room decor

Carpeted floor

Location

8305 Tourist Center Drive, Desoto Lakes, Florida, United States, 34201

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8305 Tourist Center Drive, Desoto Lakes, Florida, United States, 34201

City landmarks

Mall

The Mall at University Town Center

3200 ft

Park

Nathan Benderson Park

1.4 mi

Landmark

University Park

1.1 mi

Landmark

Circus Sarasota

3100 ft

Landmark

University Park Country Club

1.5 mi

Landmark

Lakewood Ranch Cinema

1.4 mi

Mall

Main Street At Lakewood Ranch

1.3 mi

Landmark

Founder's 50 Monument

1.4 mi

Landmark

Fish Hole Miniature Golf Lakewood Ranch

1.4 mi

Landmark

Longwood Park

1.5 mi

Landmark

Jumpin Fun Sports

2.1 mi

Landmark

Surfit Usa

2.0 mi

Park

Conservatory Park

2.2 mi

Golf Course

Legacy Golf Club

2.5 mi

Church

Lakewood Ranch Baptist Church

2.5 mi

Golf Course

The River Club Golf Course

2.6 mi

Landmark

The River Club

2.7 mi

Landmark

University of Sarasota

2.8 mi

Landmark

Escape Reality

2.9 mi

Market

Detwiler's Farm Market

2.9 mi

Landmark

Parkway 8 Cinema

2.9 mi

Church

Church of Hope

2.9 mi

Landmark

Preserve Golf Club

3.0 mi

Landmark

Sarasota Letter Carrier Assoc

3.0 mi

Landmark

Saint Barbara Hellenic Cultural

3.0 mi

Golf Course

Rolling Green Golf Club

3.7 mi

Landmark

Bobby Jones Golf Complex

3.8 mi

Nearby

Mall

The Mall at University Town Center

2600 ft

140 University Town Center Dr

Circus Sarasota

3100 ft

Restaurants

Pei Wei Asian Diner

800 ft

8511 Cooper Creek Blvd

Wendy's

500 ft

8220 Tourist Center Road

Anna's Deli

800 ft

8207 Tourist Center Dr

Moe's Southwest Grill

600 ft

8192 Tourist Center Dr

Jersey Mike's Subs

700 ft

8210 Tourist Center Dr

Chipotle Mexican Grill

1700 ft

97 N Cattlemen Rd

Mandarin Express

2100 ft

140 University Town Center Dr

Blaze Pizza

2300 ft

215 N Cattlemen Rd

Family-focused reviews and ratings

Read feedback from other families who have stayed to ensure you make the right choice.

John

United States, August 2024

8.0/10

Quick overnight stay-great location for a short trip. Room was clean but could use some minor improvements.

Rooms

7.0

Room was clean but the shower needed a more thorough cleaning (leftover hair).

Service

9.0

Check-in staff were friendly.

Location

10.0

Extremely great location for 1 night, lots of restaurants nearby and easy highway access.

Dining

8.0

Many nearby restaurants. We did not eat in the hotel.

Facilities

5.0

N/A - didn't use many facilities.

Earl

United States, July 2024

9.0/10

Great location, friendly staff, clean rooms. The courtyard area was a highlight-a relaxing spot with a lovely view.

Rooms

10.0

Super clean and seemed recently remodeled. Very comfortable & large.

Service

10.0

Front desk staff were very friendly and professional, and went above and beyond with our early check-in request.

Location

10.0

Excellent location across from a mall and a short drive to the beach. Right off 75 and near tons of retail shops

Dining

5.0

The bistro and bar looked nice, though we didn't eat there this time.

Facilities

8.0

Nice courtyard area overlooking a small lake and fountain. Pool area felt a bit separate from the hotel but wasn't a major issue.

Robert

United States, June 2024

10.0/10

This place is amazing! From the beautiful courtyard to the helpful staff, everything was perfect. The location is unbeatable!

Rooms

10.0

My room was very comfortable & large with nice bathroom and comfortable bed

Service

10.0

Staff were excellent; they were very accommodating and friendly.

Location

10.0

The location was just perfect, large shopping mall less than five minute drive away, lots of options for food, from Wendy's to upscale dining.

Dining

5.0

Plenty of restaurant options nearby. Didn't try the bistro.

Facilities

10.0

Beautiful lakeside courtyard, fire pit, pool, and gym; even has a fire pit with LARGE screen tv outside for true relaxation

Peter

United States, May 2024

10.0/10

My family and I had a wonderful time! The staff were incredibly friendly and helpful, going above and beyond to assist us with finding a great restaurant. The hotel itself was spotless, and the beds were unbelievably comfy. My kids felt welcomed, which is always a plus. We'll definitely be back!

Rooms

10.0

The room was impeccably clean, cozy, and had super comfy beds. We loved the shower stall!

Service

10.0

The staff were super friendly and helpful, from check-in to recommendations for dinner. They even handled a couple of minor issues we had immediately and efficiently.

Location

9.0

Easy to get in and out of the hotel. Convenient location for our needs.

Dining

10.0

We found a great restaurant nearby thanks to staff recommendations. Hotel food was also very delicious.

Facilities

5.0

N/A - Didn't use many facilities.

Rob

United States, February 2024

6.0/10