Hotels near Siesta Key beach

Cany anyone recommend a hotel (Late Apr into Early May)that is clean and close to the Siesta Key beach?

Reason is will have no car to get around.

Is it necessary to have a car or are taxis or

public transportation readily available and reasonable?

We will be flying into Sarasota/Bradenton airport/

Also, do hotels have free shuttles from the airport

to their hotels?

Thank you!

Hotels near Siesta Key beach

Wellllll...., you dont need a car if you stay in the village. But there are No chain hotels on siesta key like Hampton Inn or Hyatt so there are no free airport transportation/shuttles. (that I know of)

The only public transportation I%26#39;ve seen is the bus.

So, if I were you I would take cab from the airport to your vacation rental. I would also use VRBO.com %26amp; look for ';village location'; descriptions.

Or stay at Siesta Beach Resort (it is a renovated best western) But in a great location!! Beach directly across a small street %26amp; in the village.

Or use Siesta4rent.com for 1week or longer rentals.

Hope this helps!!

Hotels near Siesta Key beach

How long will you be staying? Some places have a minimum rental period. Budget per night/ number of bedrooms??

Definitely get a car if you%26#39;re going to be staying awhile.

There are taxis at SRQ airport just outside the doors. No free shuttles.

There are places on Crescent Beach such as Tropical Shores Resort or the Capri Inn.

If you supply more info, I can give you more lodging options.

www.siestakeychamber.com

www.sarasotafl.org

~SRQgirl

Check out the SaraSea. Also, Palm Bay rents condos for 3 days and up and will have good prices when you are going. Another reasonable condo is Bay Oaks, which is across the street from the beach.

Alamo has a special for cars at $10/day from Thurs. to Monday. Definitely rent a car if you are old enough.

Summer

SaraSea is owned by the same people that own Tropical Shores and Tropical Sun.

Their website includes all 3 motels.

www.tropical shores.com

~SRQgirl