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Courtyard by Marriott Sarasota at University Town Center

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Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Hot tub
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
The current price is $143
$127 nightly
$143 total
Total with taxes and fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2

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8305 Tourist Center Dr, Sarasota, FL, 34201
  • Place, Mall at University Town Center
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, University Park Country Club
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Nathan Benderson Park
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Airport, Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.)
    ‪16 min drive‬

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Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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A hotel room with a gray sofa, a bed, a desk, and a TV.

Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Hearing Accessible (Roll-in Shower)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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A hotel room with a gray sofa, a bed, a desk, and a TV.

Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Hearing Accessible (Mobility Accessible with Bathtub)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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A hotel room with a gray sofa, a bed, a desk, and a TV.

Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Mobility Accessible, Bathtub

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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A hotel room with a gray sofa, a bed, a desk, and a TV.

Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Hearing Accessible

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a desk, and a TV.

Room, Multiple Beds

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a desk, and a TV.

Room, Multiple Beds, Hearing Accessible (Roll-in Shower)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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A hotel room with a bed, a wooden wardrobe, a television, and two wall-mounted lamps.

Suite, 1 Bedroom

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About the neighborhood

Sarasota

In the heart of Sarasota, Courtyard by Marriott Sarasota at University Town Center is within a 5-minute drive of Mall at University Town Center and Mote Science Education Aquarium. .This hotel is 6.7 mi (10.8 km) from John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art and 7.6 mi (12.2 km) from Ringling College of Art and Design.

What's nearby

  • Mall at University Town Center - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • University Park Country Club - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Nathan Benderson Park - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • PopStroke - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Main Street at Lakewood Ranch - 3 min drive - 1.5 miles

Getting around

  • Sarasota-Bradenton Intl. Airport (SRQ) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Cheesecake Factory - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Yard House Sarasota - UTC - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Courtyard by Marriott Sarasota at University Town Center

Courtyard by Marriott Sarasota at University Town Center offers 132 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. 49-inch Smart televisions come with premium cable channels and Netflix. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and complimentary toiletries.

This Sarasota hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs, as well as phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Hypo-allergenic bedding and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

An outdoor pool and a hot tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a 24-hour fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 132 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and Smart televisions. Your pillowtop bed comes with premium bedding. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.
Be sure to enjoy recreational amenities, including an outdoor pool, a hot tub, and a 24-hour fitness center. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, a television in a common area, and a banquet hall.
Enjoy American cuisine at The Bistro, a bistro which features a bar/lounge, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available daily from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, limo/town car service, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. Planning an event in Sarasota? This hotel has 988 square feet (92 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and meeting rooms. Free self parking is available onsite.
Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 6:30 AM and 9:30 AM.
The Bistro - This bistro specializes in American cuisine and serves breakfast, dinner, and light fare. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Open daily.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Street parking available
  • Limo/town car service
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: USD 8 to 18 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • The Bistro

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Hot tub
  • Outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Free rollaway/extra bed
  • In-room crib
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • 24-hour business center
  • 988 square feet of conference space
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Firepit
  • Free pool cabanas
  • In a nature reserve
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar in bathtub
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Height-adjustable showerhead
  • Lever door handles
  • Low-height door lock
  • Low-height electrical outlets in bathroom
  • Low-height view port in door
  • Transfer shower
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 4 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • Renovated entire property - July 2022
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib
  • Free rollaway/extra bed
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 49-inch smart TV with premium cable channels
  • Netflix

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Mobile key entry
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 75.00 per accommodation, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
2 total pets
Pets cannot be left unattended
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

  • American Express
  • Diners Club
  • Discover
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 8 to 18 per person
  • Pet fee: USD 75.00 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector

We should mention

Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
A car is not required for transportation to and from this property
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Courtyard Sarasota University Park Lakewood Ranch Area
Courtyard University Lakewood Ranch Hotel Sarasota Park Area
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Courtyard Sarasota University Park Lakewood Ranch Area Hotel
Hotel Courtyard Sarasota University Park / Lakewood Ranch Area
Courtyard University Park Lakewood Ranch Area Hotel
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Courtyard Sarasota University Park / Lakewood Ranch Area
Courtyard by Marriott Sarasota at University Town Center Hotel

Courtyard by Marriott Sarasota at University Town Center Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 428 out of 618 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 129 out of 618 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 37 out of 618 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 11 out of 618 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 13 out of 618 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

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Excellent strategic location, friendly staff, impeccable cleanliness and excellent quality sleep. And beautiful beaches around it.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Should include free breakfast for all guest.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The staff were very hospitable and everything was clean.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The room was very nice and clean. It felt very comfortable and relaxing.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is beautiful, well located, and the staff are very friendly and helpful. I really enjoyed my stay and highly recommend it to anyone visiting Tampa who wants a great hotel without spending too much money. Excellent value for the price!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed one night qith kids. Manager gave us free breakfast. Great location next to the mall and restaurants. Pillows could be better but overall pur stay was great
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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was a nice place to stay...
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Beautiful Hotel and staff was great
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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8/10 Good

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Staff were nice.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Staff, amenities, the cleanliness, the location is very central.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

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Clean & good breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great location, super friendly staff, nice little bistro and clean room
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Room was clean and spotless; customer service was great!!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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This is a great Marriott property. It’s close to restaurants. Breakfast was great and the lady that worked breakfast was absolutely wonderful. Always love staying at Marriott hotels. Highly recommend this one.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great hotel
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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Great property and great location! Very clean and comfy beds!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Hotel great location

Nice hotel walking distance to shopping , restaurants etc . A great area to visit .
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Everyone was so very friendly!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Great bar and food 👌, close to the mall and other good places and only 30 minutes from siesta key beach which is a nice beach.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Great location
Stayed 1 night in May 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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Loved my room and the staff were completely accomadating.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very friendly and helpful. Great location.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was a reliable and convenient stay for our family to watch our son’s game.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is perfectly located near all of the necessary dining and shopping options. The rooms have decent place and are comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful place to stay. Bed was on its last run sags quite a bit.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025