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Cirque St. Armands Beachside

4.0 star property

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Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View
Lobby sitting area
Poolside bar
Outdoor pool, pool loungers
Daily cooked-to-order breakfast for a fee

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Air-conditioning
  • Gym

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233 Ben Franklin Dr, Sarasota, FL, 34236
  • Place, Lido Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, St. Armands Circle
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, South Lido Park
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Airport, Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.)
    ‪16 min drive‬

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Room, 1 King Bed, Bay View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Bay view
  • 31 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed (Gulf View)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • Beach view
  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Mobility Accessible

  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Beach view
  • 60 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Room, 2 Queen Beds, Bay View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Bay view
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Room, 2 Queen Beds (Gulf View)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • Beach view
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Lido Beach Resort
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  • Pool
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  • Pet-friendly
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includes taxes & fees
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About the area

Sarasota

When you stay at Cirque St. Armands Beachside in Sarasota, you'll be on the beach, just steps from Lido Beach and 8 minutes by foot from St. Armands Circle. .This beach hotel is 1.8 mi (2.9 km) from Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium and 3.6 mi (5.9 km) from Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall.

What's nearby

  • Lido Beach - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Coolidge Park - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • St. Armands Circle - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • South Lido Park - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium - 4 min drive - 3.1 km

Getting around

  • Sarasota-Bradenton Intl. Airport (SRQ) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Marina Jack - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Columbia Restaurant - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Dry Dock Waterfront Grill - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Old Salty Dog - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪New Pass Grill & Bait Shop - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Cirque St. Armands Beachside

On beach with outdoor pool for sandy fun near St. Armands Circle
Cirque St. Armands Beachside offers 135 accommodations with safes and complimentary newspapers. Rooms open to balconies. Beds feature premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions come with premium satellite channels. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and hair dryers.

This Sarasota hotel provides wireless Internet access (speed: 50+ Mbps) for a surcharge. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool and a fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 135 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Rooms have private balconies. Wireless internet access (surcharge) keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have shower/tub combinations and hair dryers.
Enjoy recreational amenities such as an outdoor pool and a fitness center. Additional features at this hotel include concierge services and a vending machine.
Grab a bite to eat at Ringside, a beachfront restaurant which features an ocean view. You can also stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Relax with a refreshing drink from the poolside bar or one of the 2 bars/lounges. Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available daily from 7 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include complimentary newspapers in the lobby, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk.
Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7 AM and 11:00 AM.
Ringside - This beachfront restaurant serves breakfast and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
MidWay - This poolside lobby lounge serves lunch only. Happy hour is offered. Open daily.
Ring Master - Onsite bar. Open daily.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi (surcharge)
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: High-speed internet

Parking and transport

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: USD 10 to 20 for adults and USD 8 to 15 for children
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • MidWay
  • Ring Master
  • Ringside

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop

Outdoors

  • On the beach
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 6 accessible parking spaces
  • Area rugs in room
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Lift (109 centimetre wide door)
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Tile flooring in room
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 6 floors
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Guests booked in breakfast included rate plans receive breakfast for up to 2 adults who are sharing a guestroom. Breakfast fees apply for additional guests.
Guests booked in dinner included rate plans receive dinner for up to 2 adults who are sharing a guestroom. Dinner fees apply for additional guests.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 100 per pet, per day
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 40 lbs per pet)
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10.0 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Resort fee: USD 39.20 per accommodation, per night
The resort fee includes:
  • Beach towels
  • Fitness center access
  • In-room bottled water
  • In-room coffee
  • In-room safe
  • Parking
  • Partner property beach club access
  • Partner property pool access
  • Pool access
  • Self parking

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 10 to 20 for adults, and USD 8 to 15 for children
  • Fee for in-room wireless internet: USD 0 per stay (rates may vary)
  • Pet fee: USD 100 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 10.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG)
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

The seasonal pool will be open from January to December
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Holiday Inn Lido
Holiday Inn Lido Beach Sarasota
Holiday Inn Lido Hotel
Holiday Inn Lido Hotel Sarasota Beach
Holiday Inn Sarasota Beach
Lido Holiday Inn
Holiday Inn Lido Beach
Holiday Inn Sarasota - Lido Beach Hotel Sarasota
Holiday Inn Lido Beach Sarasota Hotel

Cirque St. Armands Beachside Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 543 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 258 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 110 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 61 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 35 out of 1007 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Michel

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
excellent service. convenient shuttle to St. Armand's Circle
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wuilmer

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was spotless and clean, the staff was very friendly; it was perfect for spending a pleasant time with my wife.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ray

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful boutique hotel with a circus theme. Just opened so all the rooms are new. Lots of thought went into things like a place to put luggage, sliding bathroom doors for space, great bathroom. Staff were all friendly and helpful. Bar has great bartenders for unusual drinks, and the restaurant has really good breakfasts. Next to the public beach and if you want chairs, etc., the sister property is a 3 minute walk away.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joyce

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Everything in the hotel still looks new & clean. It was a great surprise to learn that we had access to the beach resort nearby (a 10 minute walk if you don't need the shuttle). Super close walk to St. Armands Circle. Looking forward to visiting again someday.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

elvira

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing place
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maureen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
No complaints at all!!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Mariano

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Reservation rejected due confusion over name, very annoying welcome. And ruined the experience. Restaurant was not as expected. Overall will never try again!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ralph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The staff is great. Nice shuttle service to St.Armands Circle.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Omaira D

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Excellent
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Gladys

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
The pool was cold cold no good
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Philip

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
friendly and accommodating staff
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeff

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jean, Jupiter

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Jillian was so awesome at the front desk! She is amazing and very helpful concerning all aspects of our stay. Jansen in the bar was amazing as well and we enjoyed our time at the bar with him. I would highly recommend this hotel to anyone that wants to experience the excellence of an opal hotel. We enjoyed a delicious breakfast each morning in the hotel . We are not normally breakfast eaters, but the menu and quality of the food changedall of that on the first day. We will definitely be back very very soon. Thank you for a most excellent stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Business traveller, Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Naiara

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very pretty
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A great location even though the is a road between the hotel and beach. The sister Opal resort, which you can take a shuttle to is on the beach. That property needs to extend the time they pay their beach staff to be 30 minutes AFTER the sunset, getting kicked out of the beach chairs 20 minutes before the sunset was very annoying. The restaurant in the Cirque was OK, good for breakfast and the pool bar and staff were great.
Road between the hotel and beach
Cirque Pool
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel. Stunning views from the ocean view rooms. Pool area lovely and the restaurant very nice. Staff extremely helpful
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bobbi

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a wonderful beautifully decorated hotel. It is small and intimate and the staff is great and the food is wonderful. It is our new favorite place in the sarasota area, the staff was outstanding!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hazem

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beach View
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Valerie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Idayli

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beach view
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Check in was easy. Eliz gave us an overview of the hotel, the pantry on our floor, the gift shop/self pay with wrist band. Pool was wonderful. Enjoyed the full moon drum meditation poolside. Great atmosphere! Refill water bottle station and ice bag drawer are excellent ideas!!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jackelin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cathy

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025