Desoto Lakes Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
Lido Beach
Nothing says holiday like spending a lazy day at Lido Beach, a popular beach in Sarasota. Wander the picturesque gardens or discover the area's beautiful sunsets.
St. Armands Circle
You can find the perfect gifts to bring home at St. Armands Circle during your trip to Sarasota. Stroll along the seaside or discover the area's beautiful sunsets.
Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium
Take the family to visit the sea animals who live in Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium during your holiday to Sarasota. Stroll along the beautiful beaches or discover the area's beautiful sunsets.
Mall at University Town Center
You can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Mall at University Town Center during your trip to Sarasota. Attend a sporting event or discover the beautiful sunsets in this family-friendly area.
Nathan Benderson Park
Enjoy the beautiful sunsets and explore Nathan Benderson Park, a lovely green space in Sarasota. Amble around the area's beautiful beaches or attend a sporting event.
John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art
You can spend time exploring the galleries in John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art in Sarasota. Wander the beautiful beaches or discover the area's beautiful sunsets.
Top hotels in Desoto Lakes
Kompose Boutique Hotel
What a great experience. The rooms are ultra clean. The staff is excellent and the breakfast was excellent. Would stay there many more times.
Reviewed on 2 Apr 2026
Golden Host Resort - Sarasota
This hotel was listed as 3 star…IT’S NOT! This is similar to a Super 8. It should have 1 Star!
Reviewed on 1 Apr 2026
Compass Hotel by Margaritaville Anna Maria Sound
We usually stay at resorts so we are used to more space in the room and the property, but this property is kept in excellent condition, the staff are friendly and are actually happy. My family had a great time, Thank You!
Reviewed on 2 Apr 2026
Tropical Beach Resorts
Great place to stay with my husband and kids. We got married on the beach during our stay and it was absolutely perfect And the staff were excellent Bill was a great help! I definitely recommend this place my kids want to move there and LOVED the pool!
Reviewed on 2 Apr 2026
Azul Resort Siesta Key
Property was new and beautiful and very clean. Location was close to the beach, probably a 8 minute walk. They need to work on supplies, towels were not adequate for the number of guests, they were not delivered daily. We ran out of toilet paper and tissues and the body wash dispenser was empty. ...
Reviewed on 2 Apr 2026
Tropical Breeze Resort
Amazing location! Great accomadations.
Reviewed on 2 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Desoto Lakes
The Meadows
The gardens and lake views are a few reasons travellers visit The Meadows. Want to see more of the surrounding area? Nathan Benderson Park and Mall at University Town Center are a few top sights nearby.
North Sarasota
While North Sarasota isn't home to many top sights, Ed Smith Stadium and Sarasota Jungle Gardens are some notable places to visit nearby.
Pinecraft
While there might not be top attractions in Pinecraft, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Bobby Jones Golf Complex and Ed Smith Stadium.
Fruitville
Restaurants, beaches and shopping highlight some of the notable features of Fruitville. Make a stop by Nathan Benderson Park while you're exploring.
Downtown Sarasota
While visiting Downtown Sarasota, you might make a stop by sights like Sarasota Opera House and Regal Hollywood - Sarasota.
Central Sarasota
Gardens, art galleries and theatres highlight some of the noteworthy features of Central Sarasota. Make a stop by Sarasota Opera House or Marina Jack while you're exploring the neighbourhood.
