The Ringling Beach House, Siesta Key

The Ringling Beach House - A Spanish-style boutique hotel with two pools and beach access

Located in a 1920s Spanish-style building flanked by palm trees and lion sculptures, The Ringling Beach House offers 12 air-conditioned apartments on Siesta Key's main road. This 3-star Siesta Key hotel features two outdoor pool areas with tiled sundecks, lounge chairs, and shaded tables. Each apartment includes a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher, oven, stovetop, and microwave, plus a flat-screen TV with cable channels. The sea-inspired rooms showcase bedspreads, lamps, pillows, and coastal artwork, complemented by leather, dark wood, or patterned furnishings. Bathrooms come with shower/tub combinations, hairdryers, and toiletries. The property provides beach chairs and towels for guests, with the beach located just a 1-minute walk away. The Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall, Sarasota Opera, and Marie Selby Botanical Gardens are situated within a 15-minute drive.

Pros

Historic 1920s Spanish architecture with distinctive lion sculptures

Complimentary beach equipment including chairs and towels

Two separate pool areas with barbecue facilities

Walking distance to Siesta Key Village shops and restaurants

Cons

8-mile distance to Marie Selby Botanical Gardens

Minimum stay requirements vary by season