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Art Ovation Hotel, Autograph Collection
4.5 ★★★★★ 1,595 Google reviews · Beachfront wedding venue in Sarasota, Florida · 0.8 mi to the beach
Plan your tour
- Setting beachfront venue, 0.8 mi to the beach — verified by its distance to a real shoreline
- Pricing packages mentioned around $1,000 — confirm with the venue, since season and package tier change what's included
- Phone +1 941-316-0808
- Website marriott.com — most venues book tours right on their site
On the property
What couples highlight
“Armand circle and took an uber to siesta key which was a beautiful beach.”
“The event ran seamlessly from start to finish, and most importantly, our students experienced a night they will cherish for years to come.”
From the reviews
Tracey and Katie, Thank you for helping make our inaugural prom an unforgettable evening. The event ran seamlessly from start to finish, and most importantly, our students experienced a night they will cherish for years to come.
Got a day pass for pool area!!! Saturday 7/11/26. Girl day. Was unbelievable!!! Amazing. Great view. Good sets. Bar and restaurant area was great. Food spot on. Couldn't stop eating was that good. Work staff was the best!!! Great service!!! Drinks and food to die for.
The location of the hotel is perfect, right in the heart of Sarasota and close to everything I wanted to see. The service was beyond wonderful, every staff member I met was friendly and helpful. My room was absolutely perfect: clean, stylish, and so comfortable. Everything about this hotel was just amazing.
Just returned home from spending the weekend at this amazing hotel! The staff, the service, the food, the culture, (the list goes on and on) are incredible. They surprised us with a bottle of champagne and an entire plate of chocolate covered strawberries for our anniversary. I can’t wait to go back!
Getting married at Art Ovation Hotel, Autograph Collection
Two things make the tour worth the drive. First, see the ceremony spot at the exact time of day you'd say your vows — a west-facing beach glows at sunset but bakes at noon, and you'll want to feel the wind, watch where the sun sits, and walk the path your guests take across the sand. Second, bring your real questions: the weather backup (where does the ceremony move if it rains or the wind kicks up?), who pulls the beach permit, the sound-ordinance curfew, the catering and bar policy, and exactly what's included — chairs, setup, and teardown on sand are where quotes quietly diverge. Peak beach dates book 12–18 months out, so if the tour feels right, ask what's open in your season before you leave.
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