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 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.
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.
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.
Ed Smith Stadium
Catch an event at Ed Smith Stadium during your trip to Sarasota. Stroll along the beautiful beaches or discover the area's beautiful sunsets.
Top hotels in Desoto Lakes
Kompose Boutique Hotel
Overall, excellent experience the hallways on the floor is the lighting is so cool and modern. In the room is spacious, modern, very nice looking. I had an excellent experience.
Reviewed on 18 Dec 2025
Tropical Beach Resorts
Updated, clean room. They thought of Everything one could possibly need. Amazing new tropical pool. Very friendly Staff. Close to the beach and great eating options within walking distance!
Reviewed on 16 Dec 2025
Compass Hotel by Margaritaville Anna Maria Sound
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Reviewed on 19 Dec 2025
Carlisle Inn
This was our second stay at the Carlisle Inn - always extremely clean, classy and the employees go out of their way to make for a pleasant stay.
Reviewed on 17 Dec 2025
Captiva Beach Resort
Very nicely updated room that was clean and spacious with everything needed in the kitchen and bathroom. Very quiet, relaxing, safe neighborhood just steps from a beautiful white sand beach. It's a down low retro Florida vibe that recharges you. The Frog Hop is a free trolley that takes you around ...
Reviewed on 15 Dec 2025
Hibiscus Suites - Gateway to Siesta Key
Enjoyed the 1-night business stay. Suite had great space and amenities within were a great find. Site fit my business travel and plan to return.
Reviewed on 20 Dec 2025
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 Ed Smith Stadium and Marie Selby Botanical Gardens.
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.
