The Reserve Retreat

Cozy and charming place, authentic, with historic feel. Good affordable stay, with soul. The only downside is the internet if you need it for work, kinda slow and unreliable, so pack some mobile data if you need to be working. The rest of the stuff is as promoted.

My wife and I had a wonderful stay at the Reserve Retreat. The accommodations were charming and full of quaint, old-school character, creating a cozy and relaxing atmosphere. The on-site café was a standout—delicious food, great coffee, and caring staff. I would highly recommend, and will definitely stay again.

From the moment we arrived at The Reserve Retreat Boutique Hotel in Sarasota, we were charmed by its quaint, old-school elegance and genuine hospitality. This hidden gem combines timeless charm with comfortable, thoughtful touches that made our stay truly memorable. The accommodations felt like a beautiful step back in time—our room had classic details that created a cozy, welcoming atmosphere. Everything was spotless and comfortable, with just the right balance of antique flair. It’s rare to find a place that feels both nostalgic and refreshingly serene, but The Reserve Retreat delivers exactly that. One of the highlights of our stay was breakfast at the on-site café. The food was delicious, fresh, with an attentive staff. I would highly recommend for your stay in Sarasota.

Prime location, the room leaves a lot to be desired. You can hear everything through the windows, there is no vent in the bathroom so the floors in the room were wet after the shower from the heat. The staircase leading up the room is extremely steep, the only light switch for it is at the bottom of the stairs. So if you come back late you can use your cell phone light to go up the stairs so the hallway light does shine in the bedroom. It's a very cute resort, the owner was nice via text. The room very subpar, we paid for two nights left after one night.

We booked this location for our 4 year anniversary. What drew us was the quaint building/outdoor architecture and dog friendly-ness! This was a slightly last minute, week of, booking, but the owners shared all the important information. We utilized this location for Selby Botanical Gardens Christmas Lights (highly recommend that as well). We were unable to utilize The Reserve Retreat onsite coffee shop or restaurant due to previous plans but thought having these dining options were a great idea! They looked busy for dinner. The Charles Ringling room was spacious, clean and even smelled clean when entering. We enjoyed the complimentary bottle of wine after the light show. Showers were hot! Beds and pillows were CLOUDS! Very comfortable. Need a comfy bed when away from home! I love the history behind the building as well. I was unaware of the Ringling brothers and their influence within Sarasota. We would like to come back and check out the Ringling Museum. In the morning we went to St. Armand Circle - very dog friendly areas - and will be headed back up to Tampa. All in all, very hospitable, dog friendly and would stay here again forsure!