Beach Christmas ornament

The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota

Celebrate the Holiday Season

The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota is proud to offer an extensive array of seasonal experiences, culinary delights, wellness offerings and family friendly activities taking place from late November through New Year's Day. Surprises are in store as the resort decks the halls, ensuring each moment is merry and bright. There is no better place to celebrate the end of 2024 than The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota.

Programming For All Ages
Gingerbread house
Gingerbread House or Dreidel Decorating

While donning chef’s hats and aprons, decorate a festive gingerbread house or gingerbread dreidel guided by The Ritz-Carlton’s pastry team. Light refreshments will be served. Reservations are required for the December 14 and 21 events.

Hanukkah at The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota
Hanukkah Celebration Bundle

Celebrate the Fetival of Lights with your family. Light a candle each evening and enjoy traditional Hanukkah delights. Reserve with the front desk for delivery December 25 through January 1.

Signature Shop at The Ritz-Carlton
Holiday Retail Therapy Sip and Shop

Find yourself in need of the perfect gift for that special someone? Stop by the resort's Signature Shop for your last minute gifts and receive a glass of bubbly to enjoy while shopping. The Sip and Shop event occurs Tuesdays at 4 p.m. December 10 through 31.

Christmas décor
Lobby Activations

Overnight guests can indulge in daily surprise and delight experiences in the lobby including culinary creations from the resort’s talented chefs, decadent holiday-inspired frosted drinks and mocktails, refreshing juices, themed activities and more.

Birds swoop to the beach during sunset at The Members Beach Club
Reindeer Games on the Beach

Challenge friends and family to cornhole, giant jenga and connect four at our exclusive Ritz-Carlton Beach Club while soaking in the warm Florida sun.

Santa at The Beach Club
Pop Up Santa

Before his big day, Santa is making a special visit to The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota to spread holiday cheer on December 23 and 24. You may even find him at The Beach Club catching some rays.

A Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota Gingerbread Tradition

The most wonderful time of the year gets even more wonderful with the unveiling of The Ritz-Carlton’s life-size gingerbread display. The resort’s pastry team will be creating incredible thematic gingerbread structures using thousands of pounds of edible materials. Step into the lobby from December 4 - January 3 to be mesmerized by one of their most intricate creations.

Christmas Gingerbread Men
Holiday Brochure

The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota offers an extensive program of holiday experiences that simply cannot all be included on this page. For a comprehensive look at our seasonal lineup, view our holiday brochure.

Let Us Host Your Holiday Event

Celebrate with colleagues and reflect on your successes in 2024. The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota is the perfect coastal backdrop for your holiday event. 

A Hotel Within a Hotel

The Club Level Experience

A hotel within a hotel, The Ritz-Carlton Club Lounge invites guests to discover their destination in distinct ways. Elevated holiday programming awaits guests from November 22 through January 1. Autumn Sangria, Hot Cocoa Station, Sushi Demonstration, Late Night Digestif and New Year's Early Bird Toast experiences have been specially crafted to ensure a memorable holiday.

Club Lounge Guests at sunset

Jack Dusty New Year’s Day Breakfast & Brunch

Celebrate the New Year on January 1 with a sumptuous dining experience complete with live entertainment. The Breakfast Buffet will be available 7 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. while Brunch is available à la carte from 11:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Reservations are required for all dining experiences.

Champagne celebration
The Ritz-Carlton Spa Facial
Running in Sarasota
Wintry Wellness

The holidays are a time of relaxation and rejuvenation. Our newly reimagined Ritz-Carlton Spa is happy to offer festive services such as a Wintergreen Manicure and Merry and Bright Facial. Overnight guests can enjoy a complimentary guided Jingle Jog (Dec. 16) or Bike Ride with Santa and his Reindeer (Dec. 17) over the Ringling Bridge. Treats will be waiting for you upon your return to the resort.