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Located along the Gulf Coast of Florida and south of Sarasota, Venice, Florida is a lesser-known vacation destination perfect for beach lovers. Venice Beach is a short walk from the city’s downtown area and a beautiful place to swim and sunbathe. On a trip to Venice, you can also enjoy boating, fishing, golfing, and admiring the architecture and features that resemble those of Venice, Italy, that gave this city its name.
As you explore this area, consider staying at one of these top-rated Venice hotels for your vacation.
Island Breeze Inn - Inns on the Island
Inns on the Island is made up of two hotels: Island Sun Inn and Island Breeze Inn. Island Breeze Inn offers a heated pool and has different room configurations to choose from. You’ll be just minutes from everything in Venice when you stay in one of these spacious rooms. It gives you an old-world Florida vibe in a hotel that dates back to 1950 and is centrally located on the island. You can reach downtown and the beach either by car or on foot. Alternatively, Island Sun Inn is a family-friendly option on the historic island of Venice and has a courtyard.
The Inn at the Beach
For a beachside hotel on Florida’s Gulf Coast, consider The Inn at the Beach for your next tropical vacation. At this hotel, you’ll have a comfortable room and convenient amenities while being just across from the sandy beach and sparkling ocean water. Inn at the Beach has 49 rooms and a boutique hotel atmosphere. It has a heated pool with a whirlpool spa, continental breakfast served daily, Wi-Fi, and complimentary coffee and snacks in the lobby. The hotel also makes beach chairs and umbrellas available for guests to use.
Hotel Venezia
With a contemporary chic style and multiple room configurations to choose from, Hotel Venezia is a top hotel in Venice. The rooms here have refrigerators with freezers, microwaves, coffeemakers, Wi-Fi, and a flat-screen TV. This resort-style property also hosts meetings and events in its 6,000-square-foot meeting and banquet space. It’s one of the largest event venues in the region. The hotel also has a great restaurant and bar led by Chef Chris and has been open since 2013. Here, you can enjoy happy hour every day from 4-6 pm, choose from delicious breakfast and lunch/dinner menus, and take advantage of all-you-can-eat specials.
Motel 6 Venice
Motel 6 is a familiar motel chain across the U.S., and the Motel 6 Venice is highly recommended as a budget-friendly accommodation near downtown Venice. The beaches are two miles away from the motel. Inside the hotel, you’ll have free Wi-Fi, modern guest rooms, and coin-operated laundry machines. The Motel 6 Venice also has an outdoor pool to cool off and relax when you don’t feel like venturing out too far. Pets are allowed at the motel, kids stay free, and free coffee is available.
Fairfield Inn & Suites Venice
Fairfield Inn & Suites Venice is a Marriott-brand hotel located just off of I-75. It offers comfortable and stylish guest rooms in a newly renovated hotel with free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs, mini-fridges, microwaves, and coffee makers in the rooms. Guests enjoy complimentary hot breakfasts each morning and use of the 24/7 fitness center and outdoor pool. Other offerings at the Fairfield Inn are a business center and a 24-hour market pantry. When you stay here, it’s easy to check out local attractions, such as the downtown area and the Atlanta Braves spring training stadium.
Hampton Inn & Suites Venice Bayside South Sarasota
Located between Englewood and Sarasota, the Hampton Inn & Suites Venice Bayside South Sarasota is a top hotel that puts you just five minutes from downtown Venice and Nokomis Beach. It is right off I-75 and Route 41, and it’s also right next to the 12-mile Legacy Trail. When you stay at this Hampton Inn, you’ll get free hot breakfasts daily, free Wi-Fi, a fitness center, and an outdoor pool. This Florida hotel is pet-friendly and offers free parking, a business center, and meeting rooms. Dogs and cats are welcome when you pay a $50 fee for a one-to-four night stay or $75 for a stay of five nights or more.
Venice Beach Villas
Travelers often recommend staying at Venice Beach Villas as an alternative to traditional Florida hotels and motels. These vacation rental-like Venice villas are just one block from downtown and put you close to the various beaches in the region. The nearest beach is just three blocks away. The amenities here include fully-equipped kitchens, heated pools, and electric vehicle charging stations. Guests will also enjoy complimentary use of bicycles, free Wi-Fi, HDTVs, weekly housekeeping, and gas grills.
TownePlace Suites Venice
TownePlace Suites Venice is an all-suite hotel perfect for extended stays and just minutes from the downtown area. There are studio and one-bedroom suites here that are pet-friendly and equipped with full kitchens and free Wi-Fi. This hotel also offers complimentary daily hot breakfasts, an outdoor heated pool, a fitness center, outdoor grills, and a lovely patio. TownePlace Suites Venice is close to CoolToday Park, Fox Lea Farm, the State College of Florida, and Venice Municipal Airport. It’s also located right off of I-75, which makes it easy to explore all of the best spots on Florida’s Sun Coast, like Siesta Key Beach, Fort Myers, and beyond.
Beachcomber in Venice
If you’re looking for more of a vacation rental vibe than a traditional hotel, consider booking at Beachcomber in Venice. Beachcomber offers resort-style accommodations with an Old Florida twist in a location just steps from the beach. There are 18 units here, ranging from efficiency to three-bedroom units with full kitchens. You’ll be just one mile from downtown Venice, while the perks of staying here are its private beach access, free Wi-Fi in the common areas, lawn and beach chairs, shuffleboard, a heated pool, and laundry facilities.
Best Western Plus Ambassador Suites Venice
The Best Western Plus Ambassador Suites Venice offers pet-friendly rooms and children ages 12 and under stay free in rooms with a paying adult. This Best Western hotel has free Wi-Fi, coffee, parking, a fitness center, and an outdoor swimming pool. This is an excellent option if you plan to stay in Venice for an extended time or want a little more room to spread out in a suite. Some sample room configurations are a king-bed suite with a kitchenette or a suite with two queen beds.
Kon Tiki Inn
You can experience the charming city of Venice when you stay at the Kon Tiki Inn, which has newly renovated rooms that are great for one-night stays, extended stays, or anything in between. The efficiency rooms here come with an equipped kitchen, seating area, and comfortable bed. This is a pet-friendly hotel that also offers a swimming pool. Every room is uniquely designed and great for romantic Florida getaways and family vacations. There are 11 rooms to choose from, and you can read about what’s offered in each one on the inn’s website.
