Caretta Landing Sarasota, an Ascend Collection Hotel

Generally praised (many comments about cleanliness and rooms smelling clean), but several guests reported musty/moldy smells from the AC and occasional odours, lowering the score to a slightly-above-average rating.

Staff repeatedly described as friendly, helpful and professional; multiple mentions of attentive housekeeping and helpful employees outweigh a few isolated reports of unhelpful or rude interactions.

Frequently called a great/central location and convenient to many places; one or two guests listed location as a drawback, but the majority view is very positive.

Mixed reports: some guests praised comfortable mattresses and updated rooms, while others reported small rooms, squeaky beds or springs poking — overall slightly above average.

Pool and parking repeatedly praised and described as nice/beautiful; one report of the on-site pool being down (with access to a sister property), but amenities are otherwise strong.

Multiple mentions of affordability and good value; guests noted the hotel as a good price for location and facilities.

Breakfast was frequently described as generous, excellent and varied; a few complaints about breakfast ending early or a guest who didn’t like the offerings, but overall very positive.

Many guests recommended the hotel and reported enjoyable stays (clean rooms, good staff, excellent breakfast and pool), balanced by several notable negatives (moldy smells, occasional rude staff, bed issues), yielding an overall rating equal to the target.