The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota is a luxury wellness destination that offers the experience of resort living in the heart of an urban downtown.

The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota is located near the city center overlooking Sarasota Bay and is a luxury landmark and wellness destination on Florida’s central Gulf coast. The destination resort has 266 guest rooms with Ritz-Carlton Club level accommodations, a Golf Club featuring an 18-hole Tom Fazio-designed championship golf course, a Beach Club on Lido Key that offers exclusive oasis of beachfront services, and four restaurants featuring local cuisine, fresh seafood, and waterfront dining,

The resort is also home to The Ritz-Carlton Spa, Sarasota, which harnesses the power of its lush Floridian surroundings to offer a revitalizing escape. The treatment menu incorporates locally sourced ingredients and innovative techniques into its services, and amenities include luxurious treatment rooms, saunas, steam rooms and whirlpools, and more. Services range from facials, massages, and body treatments to nail and makeup services, and rituals designed especially for men.

We interviewed Spa Director Kristine Hiskey, who shared insider tips, recommended treatments to try, and more.

The pool at The Beach Club on Lido Key, an exclusive oasis of beachfront services.

Why You’ll Love It: Our providers are very knowledgeable and passionate about caring for their clients’ needs, and it shines through with the services we provide and continued guest satisfaction we receive. We are also the only spa in the area that features a specialized area known as the Healing Waters, which has saunas, steam rooms, and whirpools.

Additionally, a favorited feature of our spa is the Spa Terrace, an expansive outdoor space overlooking the marina of Sarasota Bay. It’s perfect for unwinding before and after treatments. The magnificent Wellness Center at The Spa is another highlight, offering state-of-the-art cardiovascular fitness equipment including Peloton bikes, a complete TechnoGym strength-training circuit, personal training and group classes, and a private movement studio.

The Lido Key Tiki Bar is an open-air bar and the perfect spot to enjoy a cocktail with views of the Gulf Coast.

Key Features: In addition to the 16 treatment rooms, The Ritz-Carlton Spa, Sarasota features saunas, steam rooms, whirlpools, and relaxation lounges to ensure the ultimate experience, as well as a full salon space. Hair services ranging from cuts, color, and hair extensions to manicures and pedicures are available. This is also offered as a bridal amenity for bridal parties to get ready on the day of.

Poolside cabanas offer all the amenities guests need for a relaxing and fun day.

Snacks Served: The Ritz-Carlton Spa, Sarasota offers a taste of Sarasota with tea from a local tea company, fresh spa snack mixes, bottled water, and a complimentary glass of champagne.

Bonus: We have a fully dedicated men’s treatment section of our menu, which was designed to cater to the needs of men—because everyone loves pampering! Unique treatments include a muscle recovery massage engineered to recharge the body and alleviate deep-seated tension and muscular stress. Facials, manicures, and pedicures are also available.

Guests can lounge by one of the resort’s multiple pools and enjoy stunning views and sunsets.

Insider’s Tip: Take advantage of our extensive enhancements menu that will elevate any treatment you decide to choose. Our facial enhancements are very popular and include gentle electric micro currents to improve muscle tone, life stage anti-aging booster serums, and hydrating eye and lip treatment. Our body enhancements are also fantastic and range from deep conditioning hair mask treatments, incorporating hot basal stones to massages for ultimate stress and muscle fatigue relieving, and adding body butters to massages to help lift and smoothen the skin.

The Ritz-Carlton Spa, Sarasota facilitates the restoration of mind and body with saunas, steam rooms, and whirlpools.

Splurge Treatment: Part of our signature experience treatments, the 80-minute Lemongrass Bamboo Massage is the perfect splurge treatment. Therapeutic hands, warmed bamboo, and an infusion of lemongrass soothe tension through this deeply holistic and balancing massage. Guests are transformed as the mind rests and muscular stress melts away.

The spa incorporates innovative techniques and locally sourced ingredients into its treatments, which are offered in luxurious rooms.

Unique Treatment: The Chardonnay Manicure and Pedicure. The aromatic and antioxidant benefits of French chardonnay grape seed extract oil leave the skin feeling hydrated and silky smooth with this indulgent foot treatment and express manicure. Guests can also enjoy a glass of red or white wine to enhance this relaxation experience.

Insider’s Favorite: The HydraFacial is one of my favorites and definitely one of our the most popular treatments among guests. With the sun exposure in South Florida, this treatment provides comprehensive care, intense hydration for your skin, and includes LED light therapy. Results are immediate with reducing fine lines and wrinkles.