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A rooftop bar with outdoor seating, a pool, and a view of the sea.

A long dining table set with multiple candles, vases, and floral arrangements.

A hotel with a rooftop pool area, outdoor seating, and a view of the surrounding cityscape.

A modern lounge area with contemporary furniture, a large abstract painting, and a view of the kitchen and dining area.

1. Art Ovation Hotel, Autograph Collection

Downtown Sarasota, 1.9 km from Merchants Pointe Shopping Center

Arta

SAR 627

SAR 827 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A rooftop terrace with a fire feature, seating area, and a view of the city skyline.

A modern lobby with a vertical garden, comfortable seating, and a geometric light fixture.

A modern lobby with a vertical garden, seating area, and a bar.

A modern restaurant with high ceilings, large windows, and a mix of seating arrangements including tables and booths.

2. The Westin Sarasota

2.1 km from Merchants Pointe Shopping Center

THANG

SAR 763

SAR 955 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

A pool area with lounge chairs and palm trees, overlooking the ocean at sunset.

A beach with a thatched-roof structure, lounge chairs, and umbrellas.

A resort with a pool, palm trees, and a view of the ocean.

A spacious lobby with a grand chandelier, elegant seating, and a reflective floor.

3. The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota

2.1 km from Merchants Pointe Shopping Center

Glenn

SAR 2,103

SAR 2,621 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and a fire feature.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window with curtains.

A spacious lobby with a bar area, seating, and a reception desk.

A multi-story hotel with a central atrium, balconies, and potted plants.

4. voco Sarasota by IHG

1.7 km from Merchants Pointe Shopping Center

Francisco

SAR 571

SAR 746 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

An outdoor patio area with seating, a fire pit, string lights, and a mural.

A modern interior with a bar area, seating, and artwork.

A multi-story hotel with balconies, a rooftop terrace, and a well-lit entrance.

A bar area with a neon sign, bar stools, a sofa, and a TV screen.

5. Aloft by Marriott Sarasota

Downtown Sarasota, 1.8 km from Merchants Pointe Shopping Center

Tim

SAR 571

SAR 646 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A spacious indoor area with a high ceiling, large windows, and a central bar area.

A spacious indoor area with a bar, seating, and large windows offering a view of the sunset.

A modern hotel room with a large window, a flat-screen TV, a sofa, a small table, and a desk with a lamp.

A modern indoor pool with clear views of the city skyline, large windows, and a spacious lounge area.

6. Embassy Suites by Hilton Sarasota, FL

1.9 km from Merchants Pointe Shopping Center

Andrea

SAR 596

SAR 779 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

A beach at sunset with people walking along the shore and a pier in the background.

A modern kitchen with white cabinetry, a wooden countertop, a microwave, a toaster, and a sink. There are two stools and a small table with a lamp.

A hotel room with two beds, a ceiling fan, a TV, and a small table with chairs.

A rustic building with a large barn-like structure and a dining area with outdoor seating.

7. THE RESERVE RETREAT

Central Sarasota, 1.7 km from Merchants Pointe Shopping Center

Elena

SAR 240

SAR 378 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Nov - 4 Nov

A spacious lobby with multiple seating areas, a reception desk, and a second-floor balcony.

A hotel with a covered entrance, a sign reading "Homewood Suites by Hilton," and a clear sky.

A lobby with a teal sofa, brown leather chairs, a round wooden table, and a stone pillar.

An outdoor patio area with a pergola, seating, and a grill.

8. Homewood Suites by Hilton Sarasota

3.1 km from Merchants Pointe Shopping Center

Andrew

SAR 397

SAR 449 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

An outdoor patio area with multiple seating arrangements, including sofas and chairs, and ceiling fans.

A pool area with lounge chairs, a bar, and a building with a modern design.

A modern lobby with a high ceiling, concrete pillars, and a mix of indoor and outdoor greenery.

A modern hotel lobby with a sectional sofa, a round coffee table, and a chair. There is a concrete pillar and a wall with green plants.

9. The Sarasota Modern, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

1.6 km from Merchants Pointe Shopping Center

Darcy

SAR 571

SAR 750 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A spacious lobby with a wooden floor, two sofas, a dining area with chairs, large windows, and potted plants.

A hotel entrance with a covered walkway, palm trees, and a sign reading "La Quinta Inn Suites".

A breakfast bar with juice dispensers and a coffee machine, a plant, and a TV in the background.

A reception desk with a wooden finish, a potted plant, and a computer monitor.

10. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Sarasota Downtown

1.8 km from Merchants Pointe Shopping Center

Doris

SAR 281

SAR 317 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Oct - 7 Oct

A hotel dining area with wooden tables and chairs, a kitchen counter with appliances, and a view of the adjacent room.

A hotel with a distinctive blue and yellow facade, a parking lot, and surrounding greenery.

A reception area with a wooden counter, a bulletin board, and a magazine rack.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a television, and a bathroom visible through an open door.

11. Americas Best Value Inn Sarasota Downtown

Central Sarasota, 2.2 km from Merchants Pointe Shopping Center

Juan carlos

SAR 255

SAR 289 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 Oct

A hotel pool area with lounge chairs and a covered seating area.

A hotel with a central entrance, multiple floors, and a landscaped front yard with palm trees.

A spacious lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and decorative wall art.

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

12. Carlisle Inn

Pinecraft, 4.4 km from Merchants Pointe Shopping Center

Darrel

SAR 538

SAR 608 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Oct - 8 Oct

A modern outdoor lounge area with a circular fire pit surrounded by comfortable seating, a pergola overhead, and a view of the interior space.

A modern hotel with a prominent "Homewood Suites" sign, multiple floors, and a well-lit entrance area with parking.

A buffet setup with various food items and a glass display case with bottles.

A modern lounge area with a curved seating arrangement, a marble floor, and a decorative ceiling.

13. Homewood Suites by Hilton Sarasota Lakewood Ranch

8.2 km from Merchants Pointe Shopping Center

Janine

SAR 613

SAR 692 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

An outdoor seating area with a stone fire pit and cushioned sofas.

A breakfast bar with a 'Good Morning' sign, a 'Inspired Table' sign, and various breakfast items and utensils.

A hotel reception area with a counter, a minibar, and a refrigerator displaying 'really cold' and 'cold' signs.

A modern hotel room with a kitchenette, a bed, a desk, and a chair.

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

10.1 km from Merchants Pointe Shopping Center

Shiellha May

SAR 366

SAR 414 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A living room with a sofa, armchair, coffee table, and a potted plant.

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

A modern building with a two-story structure, large windows, and a covered parking area.

A hotel courtyard with outdoor seating, a covered area, and a building with multiple windows.

15. Siesta Vibe Pool Walk To Crescent Beach

10.9 km from Merchants Pointe Shopping Center

SAR 449

SAR 1,464 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 Oct

An outdoor patio with wicker furniture, a grill, and lush tropical plants.

A hotel room with a sofa, a bed, a desk with a lamp, a TV, and framed pictures on the wall.

A conference room with tables and chairs, a flat-screen TV, a window with a view, and a framed picture on the wall.

A spacious dining area with multiple tables and chairs, a kitchen area with appliances, and large windows allowing natural light.

16. Coral Pointe Sarasota, an Ascend Collection Hotel

Fruitville, 8 km from Merchants Pointe Shopping Center

Carlos

SAR 380

SAR 450 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A modern lounge area with a sofa, round tables, and chairs, featuring hanging light fixtures and a large flat-screen TV.

A modern hotel lobby with seating areas, tables, and hanging light fixtures.

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.

17. Hampton Inn & Suites Sarasota/Lakewood Ranch

9.1 km from Merchants Pointe Shopping Center

Christopher

SAR 490

SAR 553 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Oct - 30 Oct

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

Two lounge chairs with striped cushions, a wooden bench, and a decorative metal plant structure.

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

A modern interior with a central white table, a glass display case, and a sign indicating a market area.

18. Kompose Boutique Hotel

4.4 km from Merchants Pointe Shopping Center

Natalia

SAR 126

SAR 223 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Oct - 14 Oct

A covered outdoor area with a pool, lounge chairs, and a wooden deck.

A nighttime view of a tropical resort with a water feature, palm trees, and ambient lighting.

A bar area with a wooden ceiling, bar stools, and a neon sign.

A bedroom with a bed, bedside tables, a desk, and a chair.

19. Siesta Key Palms Resort

9.9 km from Merchants Pointe Shopping Center

Jonathan

SAR 196

SAR 413 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

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

A modern living room with a flat-screen TV, a round coffee table, and a sofa.

A modern kitchen with white cabinetry, a black countertop, and a framed sign on the wall.

20. SeaSpray Resort

9 km from Merchants Pointe Shopping Center

Rafe

SAR 791

SAR 894 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

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Compare popular hotels close to Merchants Pointe Shopping Center

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Art Ovation Hotel, Autograph Collection	9.4 Exceptional 1,000 reviews	View
The Westin Sarasota	9.2 Wonderful 1,189 reviews	View
The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota	9.2 Wonderful 1,019 reviews	View
voco Sarasota by IHG	9.0 Wonderful 1,002 reviews	View
Aloft by Marriott Sarasota	8.8 Excellent 1,002 reviews	View

Top Merchants Pointe Shopping Center Hotel Reviews

The Westin Sarasota

10/10 Excellent

"Very convenient location. Great view."

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Sarasota Downtown

10/10 Excellent

"We had a wonderful experience at La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Sarasota Downtown! From the moment we arrived, John at the front desk was friendly, welcoming, and incredibly helpful. He truly made us feel at home and was always there with a smile whenever we needed anything. Ingrid, who takes care of the daily breakfast area, is absolutely wonderful! She keeps everything clean, organized, and well stocked, and you can tell she genuinely cares about the guests. Starting the morning with a nice breakfast and Ingrid’s friendly personality made our stay even more enjoyable. The excellent service from people like John and Ingrid really makes a difference. They are both a great asset to the hotel and helped make our stay feel extra special. We would definitely stay here again and highly recommend it!"

Downtown Home! Spacious Backyard, King Size Bed, Fully Equipped Near Beaches

10/10 Excellent

"Nice quiet neighborhood and close to beaches."

Private Heated Pool Home Near Downtown & Legacy Trail

10/10 Excellent

"The home was clean, the location was perfect. The fully fenced back yard was perfect for our dogs. The pool was nice and relaxing."

Bungalow w/ Heated Pool by Downtown & Beaches

10/10 Excellent

"This house was better than expected. It was cozy, clean and had a well stocked kitchen. The backyard was very private and we enjoyed the pool very much. It was also close to beaches, restaurants and shopping, including a Publix. The owners responded quickly when we had questions. I would highly recommend this property to other vacationers."

4 Bed pool House by Bay! Lido & Siesta Key Beaches very close

10/10 Excellent

"Great vacation! House was located in North Sarasota close to beaches, airport and shopping. House was clean and well maintained. Resident duck living in Palm was a welcomed attraction. Pool is screened and well maintained. Laundry room was very convenient. Nice quiet neighborhood. Plenty to do in the area. Elicia was very accommodating and checked in to see if we needed anything. I would definitely rent this house again. 5 stars!!!"

The Sarasota Modern, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

8/10 Good

"Great stay, loved all amenities."

Beautiful 4BR/2bath With HEATED POOL, Near Siesta Key & Lido Key Beach VR2400237

10/10 Excellent

"This was an amazing stay for me and my family, if we come back to the area will definitely book with them again"

Paradise Living in Uptown Sarasota

10/10 Excellent

"We enjoyed this location. It’s so central to everything and we will be back. The property is amazing."

Other attractions near Merchants Pointe Shopping Center

Sarasota County Visitor Information Center

8.0/10 (4 reviews)

Sarasota County Visitor Information Center is just one of the places to see in Sarasota, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Stroll along the beautiful beaches or attend a sporting event in the area.

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Sarasota Childrens Garden

Enjoy the beautiful sunsets and explore Sarasota Childrens Garden, a lovely green space in Sarasota. Experience the area's fascinating museums or attend a sporting event.

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Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe

You can enjoy a show at Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe during your stay in Sarasota. Wander the beautiful beaches or discover the area's beautiful sunsets.

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Colonial Village Shopping Center

You can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Colonial Village Shopping Center during your visit to Sarasota. Amble around the area's beautiful beaches or attend a sporting event.

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Regal Hollywood - Sarasota

You can take time to visit Regal Hollywood - Sarasota during your travels to Sarasota. Experience the area's art scene and festivals.

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Ed Smith Stadium

9.0/10 (32 reviews)

Catch an event at Ed Smith Stadium during your trip to Sarasota. Stroll along the beautiful beaches or discover the area's beautiful sunsets.

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Payne Park Tennis Center

Catch an event at Payne Park Tennis Center during your trip to Sarasota. Wander the gardens and marina in the area.

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Pioneer Park

10.0/10 (1 review)

Pioneer Park is just one of the places to see in Sarasota, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? 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 Merchants Pointe Shopping Center?

Merchants Pointe Shopping Center 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 90 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

Where is the best place to stay close to Merchants Pointe Shopping Center?

The Sarasota Modern, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers 3 outdoor pools and 2 bars. It's located just a short 1 mi (1.6 km) from Merchants Pointe Shopping Center. Other good choices within a few miles include Kompose Boutique Hotel and The Westin Sarasota.

How many hotels can I expect to find near Merchants Pointe Shopping Center?

Expedia has 90 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Merchants Pointe Shopping Center.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Merchants Pointe Shopping Center, will I receive a refund?

Yes, the majority of hotel reservations are fully refundable provided that you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of the scheduled arrival. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, it might still be possible to cancel it and be given a refund within 24 hours of booking. Enter dates in and click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to review the best options available near Merchants Pointe Shopping Center.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Merchants Pointe Shopping Center?

To find more details about changing or cancelling your stay near Merchants Pointe Shopping Center, head over to our customer service page.

What can I see and do near Merchants Pointe Shopping Center?

Study the collections at John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art, Powel Crosley Estate, or Marietta Museum of Art and Whimsy. You can check out the local talent at Sarasota Opera House, Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe, and Players Theatre. Get outside and spend some time strolling around Marie Selby Botanical Gardens, Payne Park, and Bayfront Park.

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Our top choices for Merchants Pointe Shopping Center hotels

1. Art Ovation Hotel, Autograph Collection

2. The Westin Sarasota

3. The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota

4. voco Sarasota by IHG

5. Aloft by Marriott Sarasota

6. Embassy Suites by Hilton Sarasota, FL

7. THE RESERVE RETREAT

8. Homewood Suites by Hilton Sarasota

9. The Sarasota Modern, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

10. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Sarasota Downtown

11. Americas Best Value Inn Sarasota Downtown

12. Carlisle Inn

13. Homewood Suites by Hilton Sarasota Lakewood Ranch

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

15. Siesta Vibe Pool Walk To Crescent Beach

16. Coral Pointe Sarasota, an Ascend Collection Hotel

17. Hampton Inn & Suites Sarasota/Lakewood Ranch

18. Kompose Boutique Hotel

19. Siesta Key Palms Resort

20. SeaSpray Resort

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Top Merchants Pointe Shopping Center Hotel Reviews

The Westin Sarasota

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Sarasota Downtown

Downtown Home! Spacious Backyard, King Size Bed, Fully Equipped Near Beaches

Private Heated Pool Home Near Downtown & Legacy Trail

Bungalow w/ Heated Pool by Downtown & Beaches

4 Bed pool House by Bay! Lido & Siesta Key Beaches very close

The Sarasota Modern, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

Beautiful 4BR/2bath With HEATED POOL, Near Siesta Key & Lido Key Beach VR2400237

Paradise Living in Uptown Sarasota

Other attractions near Merchants Pointe Shopping Center

Sarasota County Visitor Information Center

Sarasota Childrens Garden

Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe

Colonial Village Shopping Center

Regal Hollywood - Sarasota

Ed Smith Stadium

Payne Park Tennis Center

Pioneer Park

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