10 TOP Family Resorts in Siesta Key ✔️ with a Summery Vibe

If you are traveling to Siesta Key and looking for the best family-friendly resorts, you have come to the right place. I have spent hours searching and comparing hotels, so I curated this list with the best family resorts in Siesta Key, ordered from the most to least expensive.

Siesta Key is super popular amongst families, and these family-friendly accommodations tend to sell fast! If you want to secure your favorite, book your hotel room in advance!

NOTE: I had to include a few options with ratings lower than 8.5, something I never do unless there aren’t many options in the area, which is the case (I will let you know which ones!). But don’t sweat it! All the accommodations are incredible, with family-friendly amenities, and you will enjoy your holiday to the max!

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Quick Picks for Your Stay

If you want to book right away, here you have the best 3 Siesta Key family resorts:

• Best luxury hotel – The Residences Siesta Beach
• Top hotel with a private beach – Tropical Beach Resorts
• Best hotel for big families – Siesta Key Beachside Villas

1. The Residences Siesta Beach – villas for the entire family

Wow! How incredible is this beachfront hotel with a private beach area in Crescent Beach?! It’s a 5-minute car drive to Little Sarasota Bay and has easy access to Siesta Key’s famous sandy beaches from the resort.

At the hotel, you can dive into family-friendly pools with slides and splash zones, relax by the fire pits in the garden surrounded by palm trees, and use the outdoor grilling amenities. Stay in spacious family villas with flat-screen TVs, free Wi-Fi, and views of Florida’s Gulf Coast! All the Siesta Key beachside villas are spacious and can host from 6 to 8 guests, making them perfect for family vacations.

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2. Turtle Beach Resort – a resort with a unique style

This gorgeous barrier Island resort is located only a 15-minute car drive away from Siesta Key Village. The white sand beach is only a short walk away, where you can engage in kid-friendly activities and beachside fun for all ages with your family. You can also experience on-site water sports rentals!

The resort comes with a heated pool, and you can make use of the grocery delivery service, which comes in handy when you are staying in a cottage with a private kitchen! All the cottages in this hotel come with a private patio, a cozy hammock, and a relaxing hot tub. The biggest room hosts 4 guests. This property is rated lower than I’d usually recommend, but I added it because there weren’t many family-friendly options.

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3. Siesta Key Palms Resort – enjoy heated swimming pools

This fabulous resort comes with a garden, a barbecue area, and two outdoor pools, one of them designed specifically for kids. Explore family suites with kitchen facilities and dining areas. All the rooms in this resort feature a unique and cozy style that will make you feel at home. The biggest rooms can host up to 4 guests.

Crescent Beach is a 15-minute walk away, and here, you can delight in beachfront activities for all ages. I highly recommend using the complimentary bike rental service to explore the area. If you’d rather walk, you’ll find many restaurants and shops within walking distance. If you want to learn more about the different areas in Siesta Key before you go, check out this article!

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4. The Sea Spray Resort – cozy by the beach

What a cute little boutique resort located only a 5-minute from Siesta Key Beach. The hotel gives complimentary beach chairs to relish in beachside picnics and barbecues. The resort location is perfect for all of those who love to spend time playing beach sports or practicing water sports. If you prefer, you can stay in the hotel and use the outdoor swimming pool.

All the rooms have a unique and homey feel that will make you feel at home! The biggest rooms have up to two bedrooms, and they all come with a kitchen, which makes them perfect to enjoy in-room dining with the entire family!

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5.  Tropical Breeze Resort – great for families of 10

This modern resort is steps away from Siesta Key Village, and the beach has everything you need for a cozy family vacation. The resort features 2 outdoor pools and a barbecue area to have a lovely lunch break between your swimming sessions. There is also table tennis and bikes at the disposal of all guests.

If you have kids, enjoy convenience with babysitting services, and head out for a dinner break with your partner. All the suites look simple yet elegant, and all of them have a private kitchen, which is great in case you want to cook for the family during your stay. Although this hotel is rated lower than I’d usually recommend, I added it due to the lack of family hotel options in the area.

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6. Tropical Beach Resorts – offers private beach access

What an incredible resort in Sarasota, in the Siesta Key area! Enjoy the private beach area for guests, and spend quality time with your family, swimming in the ocean, playing volleyball, or making sand castles under the warm sun! The resort comes with a lovely garden surrounded by palm trees where you can find a fenced swimming pool.

You can attend organized family excursions and tours and connect with nature on guided beach walks. This resort features a wide range of rooms for all tastes and sizes. Rooms like the Conclare Two Bedroom Suite can host up to 5 guests and come with a private patio.

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7. Siesta Heron Suites & Villas – discover Little Sarasota Bay

This hotel is located in Little Sarasota Bay and comes with the most amazing views of the bay. All guests have access to paddle boards and kayaks, so the close distance to the water is a big plus. If you rather discover the area by bike, you can use the complimentary rental services. The outdoor pool is big and will freshen you up on hot summer days.

If you have a big family, or if you are traveling with another family, the 3-bedroom house can host up to 10 guests. It comes with a spacious living room, a kitchen, and a porch to admire the view while enjoying breakfast! Note that this property is rated lower than I’d usually recommend, but there aren’t many family hotels in the area.

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8.  Siesta Key Beachside Villas – colorful and fun style

Wow! I love how colorful the facades of this hotel’s villas are – it really adds up to the beach vibe! The hotel is located steps away from Siesta Key Village, which is full of cute stores, restaurants, and supermarkets. Get one of the complimentary bikes from the hotel, and explore the area with your family before stopping for a bite or a refreshing swim!

The hotel has a nice terrace with a swimming pool and some beach chairs so you can relax by the pool. If you wish, you can use the BBQ and grill some veggies and burgers and have a real summer experience! The studios and suites are modern and look clean and fresh, the biggest hosts 6 guests.

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9. Siesta Key Beach Resort and Suites – for a convenient stay

If you are looking for a family-friendly resort near Sarasota Beach and Siesta Key Village, this one is a great option. The resort is simple but has all the amenities you need for a comfortable stay. The hotel comes with an outdoor swimming pool and a complimentary bicycle rental service.

The 2 bedroom suite can host up to 8 guests and comes with 2 bedrooms and a separate living room. The kitchenette has a microwave, a fridge, and kitchenware. Please note that though this property is rated lower than I’d usually recommend, there aren’t many family accommodation options in the area.

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10. Bianco Sands Resort – summery vibe

I love how summery this resort looks! The furniture and decorations have a nice turquoise, green, and salmon theme color that resembles the ocean and the stunning coral reefs. It comes with spacious rooms and suites, and the living rooms come with a flat-screen TV with cable channels and a fully equipped kitchen.

There is a heated swimming pool on-site to refresh on the hotel’s grounds, and the beach is only a few minutes away. The property is in Stickney Point, and Siesta Key Village is a short car drive away. Please note that although the property is rated lower than I’d usually recommend, I added it to the list due to the lack of family hotel options in the area.

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🛎️ Best luxury hotel:	The Residences Siesta Beach
👪 Top hotel for big families:	Siesta Key Beachside Villas
🌊 Top hotel with a pool:	Siesta Key Palm Beach
🏖️ Hotel with views:	Siesta Heron Suites and Villas

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Conclusion

Those were the best family resorts in Siesta Key! Now you have 10 incredible options for your next trip to the beautiful Siesta Key so you can have the best time with your family relaxing by the beach! I added a few options with lower ratings since there aren’t a lot of options in the area, but still, those are great options, too!

All the hotels mentioned are amazing, and I’d be more than happy to stay in any of them, but my top 2 hotels were:

• The Residences Siesta Beach – the private beach is an amazing plus for me, and the location is great!
• The Sea Spray Resort – is a super cute boutique resort with amazing reviews near the beach.

There aren’t a lot of options for families in Siesta Key, and they tend to get booked super fast, so if you want to stay in any of these resorts, it is vital that you book in advance!

Which of these Siesta Key resorts was your favorite? Let me know in the comments, and if you have any questions, I am here to help!

Until the next family adventure,

Daniela

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