The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota
The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota is a modern coastal hotel on Florida's Gulf side, with sea views and marina-facing rooms across a range of guest rooms and club-level suites.
The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota is a hotel destination wedding venue in Sarasota, United States, hosting 880 at dinner and 1,200 standing, where a wedding for 80 guests costs about US$50,000 (our estimate). Best months: January, February, March, November.
About The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota
The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota is a modern coastal hotel on Florida's Gulf side, with sea views and marina-facing rooms across a range of guest rooms and club-level suites.
Its meeting and banquet spaces seat up to 880 guests for a formal dinner and hold as many as 1,200 standing, making it workable for both intimate gatherings and large multi-day celebrations.
In-house catering, on-site parking and declared wedding services keep planning under one roof, and the property sits roughly 12 minutes from Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) by our estimate.
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Capacity
- Seated dinner
- 880 guests
- Standing reception
- 1,200 guests
Staying over
- Rooms
- 276 rooms
- Room types
- 32 listed
The ceremony
- Outdoor ceremony
- Yes
Money
- A wedding for 80 guests
- About US$50,000, rooms extraAisle estimate
- Price
- US$200 to US$350 per headAisle estimate
House rules
- Pets
- Yes
- Children
- Yes
Getting there
- Nearest airport
- SRQ, 12 min by carAisle estimate
- Parking
- Yes
- Guest transport
- Yes
The spaces
- Event spaces
- Banquet room
- Reception indoors
- Yes
- Reception outdoors
- Yes
- Space for dancing
- Yes
- Setting
- Coastal, modern, elegant
The place
- Swimming pool
- Yes
- Sea view
- Yes
- Gardens
- Yes
Services
- Coordinator on the day
- Yes
Food and drink
- In-house catering
- Yes
- Bar on site
- Yes
Venue highlights
- Seated dining capacity for up to 880 guests, or 1,200 standing
- Meeting and banquet event space with in-house catering
- Coastal setting with sea and marina views; most rooms include a balcony
- Club-level rooms and one-bedroom suites, with several accommodating up to 4 guests
Costs and booking details
- Getting there
- SRQ · about 12 min by carAisle estimate
Guests fly into SRQ.
- Weather window
- January – March
The months the weather is kindest, with November mild too. Weather does not indicate whether a date is available.
- Direct line
- (941) 309-2000
Answered by the venue in local hours.
Questions about the venue
How many guests can the venue seat for a wedding dinner?+
Up to 880 guests can be seated for dining, and the spaces hold up to 1,200 standing.
Which airport should our guests fly into?+
Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) is the nearest airport, an estimated 12 minutes from the hotel.
Is catering provided by the hotel?+
Yes, catering is handled in-house at the property.
Are accessible rooms available for our guests?+
Yes. The hotel offers mobility and hearing accessible rooms and suites, including options with roll-in showers and adapted tubs.
What is the likely cost per guest?+
We estimate around 200 to 400 USD per head. For confirmed pricing, contact the hotel at +1 941-309-2000.
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Sources and booking notes
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Sources for individual venue facts
Seated dinner: 880 guests
“| The Ritz-Carlton Ballroom | 80.0x150.0x15.0 | 12000.0 | 1150 | 800 144 | 1200 | 880 |”
Read the source for seated dinnerStanding reception: 1,200 guests
“| The Ritz-Carlton Ballroom | 80.0x150.0x15.0 | 12000.0 | 1150 | 800 144 | 1200 | 880 |”
Read the source for standing receptionRooms: 276 rooms
“Our Sarasota resort is near the beach and offers exclusive access to The Beach Club on Lido Key, an onsite spa, championship golf, 276 spacious suites and guest rooms, and 60,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor event space at this Gulf Coast destination.”
Read the source for roomsRoom types: 32 listed
“Deluxe Queen Room with Two Queen Beds with Roll-In Shower and Balcony - Mobility and Hearing Accessible”
Read the source for room typesOutdoor ceremony: Yes
“The beachfront event lawn, located directly behind The Ritz-Carlton Beach Club and steps from the beach, offers an elevated open-air pergola, lushly landscaped surroundings, and spectacular views of the Gulf.”
Read the source for outdoor ceremonyIn-house catering: Yes
“Executive Banquet Chef and South India native Baskaran Jeyachandren carefully crafts customized menus by refining traditional recipes and blending them with contemporary gastronomic techniques.”
Read the source for in-house cateringBar on site: Yes
“The relaxing Golf Club Grille offers a seasonal menu and full bar with golf views.”
Read the source for bar on sitePets: Yes
“The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota welcomes up to two (2) dogs (max of 30 lbs each) per room.”
Read the source for petsChildren: Yes
“Surprises are in store for both children and adults as the resort decks the halls, ensuring each moment is merry and bright.”
Read the source for childrenParking: Yes
“What about guest parking? The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota offers only valet parking and you may choose to host the parking fee for your guests.”
Read the source for parkingGuest transport: Yes
“The hotel’s complimentary shuttle will bring you to the Beach Club (three miles), the golf course (16 miles) or shopping/dining hub St. Armands Circle (2.4 miles).”
Read the source for guest transportEvent spaces: Banquet room
“Meeting/banquet facilities”
Read the source for event spacesReception indoors: Yes
“Dance your first dance with crashing waves as the background music at our oceanfront private Beach Club; a traditional Indian bayfront wedding amid palm trees and fragrant gardens; or a seated dinner under the soft glow cast by our sparkling chandeliers in our Grand Ballroom.”
Read the source for reception indoorsReception outdoors: Yes
“The rooftop Sunset Terrace provides a stunning setting for catered parties and events, accommodating up to 300 people.”
Read the source for reception outdoorsSpace for dancing: Yes
“Exchange vows against a backdrop of turquoise waves and white-sand beaches, or dance the night away in a sleekly sophisticated ballroom.”
Read the source for space for dancingSetting: Coastal, modern, elegant
“Beachfront”
Read the source for settingSwimming pool: Yes
“Bask in the Florida sunshine on your private balcony or at one of our two heated pools.”
Read the source for swimming poolSea view: Yes
“This 4,100 square feet open-air patio commands panoramic views of the beach, the Gulf, sunsets and starlit nights, all providing a memorable backdrop for your most special occasions.”
Read the source for sea viewGardens: Yes
“Dance your first dance with crashing waves as the background music at our oceanfront private Beach Club; a traditional Indian bayfront wedding amid palm trees and fragrant gardens; or a seated dinner under the soft glow cast by our sparkling chandeliers in our Grand Ballroom.”
Read the source for gardensCoordinator on the day: Yes
“Personal wedding specialists create seamless, bespoke celebrations”
Read the source for coordinator on the day