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Cirque St. Armands Beachside

4.0 star property

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Poolside bar
Terrace/patio
Lobby sitting area
Outdoor pool, pool loungers
View from room

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry

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233 Ben Franklin Dr, Sarasota, FL, 34236
  • Lido Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • St. Armands Circle
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.)
    ‪14 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed, Bay View

1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Room, 1 King Bed, Bay View

  • 31 sq m
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Bay View

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

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

  • 60 sq m
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Gulf View)

  • 33 sq m
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed

1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed (Gulf View)

1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Room, 1 King Bed (Gulf View)

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

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Mobility Accessible

1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Mobility Accessible

  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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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 - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • St. Armands Circle - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium - 5 min drive - 3.5 km
  • Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall - 6 min drive - 5.4 km
  • Marie Selby Botanical Gardens - 9 min drive - 6.8 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Lido Beach Restaurant - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Columbia Restaurant - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Drift Kitchen & Bar - Lido Beach Resort - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Daiquiri Deck - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪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
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

Reviews

Cirque St. Armands Beachside Reviews

8.4

Very good

8.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 519 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 274 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 115 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 61 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 34 out of 1003 reviews

Reviews

6/10 Okay

jill

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location was good, new construction, very nice and modern. Staff were friendly. The downside for me were the noisy neighbors (thin walls) and the whistling of AC all night long.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Phoebe

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
My husband and I and our daughter drove in from Miami to celebrate her 15th birthday. She wanted to tour Ringling Art College nearby and this circus themed hotel was perfect! We fell in love with the decor, it was done beautifully. We also really enjoyed the boutique vibe - nostalgic, swanky but low key. And the food was amazing!! We’re already planning to come back later this year.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Abdulkadir

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

phyllis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved everything about it!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Erik

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Gorgeous hotel! Excellent service. Bed and pillows were very hard and uncomfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Tedy

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Guerin, Sarasota

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Circus theme Hotel was beautiful… Newly remodeled, very classy and very comfortable. Staff was friendly and excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Keri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bar staff is excellent
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

ORLI

Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eliseth

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed for two nights and it was peefect, the customer service is exceptional, rooms are super clean.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

yanet

For the
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Holly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Weekend Stay

Visiting friends on Lido Key for the weekend and we chose this brand new Opal Collection boutique hotel. Excellent walkable location to St Armand’s Circle, be advised “bay view room” means parking lot view, but luckily we got a corner room, so from our balcony we saw parking lot and partial Gulf view which was very nice. So if you prefer a complete beach and gulf view, I suggest paying more for Gulf front room. Elevators are painfully slow. Food was excellent. Will definitely be back.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lidiette

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Danny

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great Lido Beach hotel

Recently renovated hotel. Decor was circus chic. Hotel was clean and staff very friendly. St Armond Circle and sister hotel Lido Beach Resort all 7 minutes walking away. They also have shuttle service. So it was great to not have to drive around and deal with traffic. I would definitely stay again
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ron

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This brand new hotel was very clean and fairly priced. The service was outstanding by all the staff. The outdoor pool area was spacious and with the bar/food area right there, the convenience was exceptional. Will definitely stay there again.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shayan, St Petersburg

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable and spacious. The amenities were nice and the room was updated. The staff was friendly and helpful. In room dining was still figuring out it's flow since the hotel opened 8 weeks ago. We had a view of Lido Beach and loved having balcony access both from our room and the seating area. Walking distance from St Armand's!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Demetra

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Weekend getaway

Truly amazing hotel - beautifully decorated lobby and rooms and lived that we could take free shuttle to lido beach Resort and use all facilities there .
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lido Beach Returning Visitor

Nice place that used to be the Holiday Inn Opal now manages it & Well improved- All staff are friendly & helpful- Was glad to see addition of coffee in the lobby at AM- Would like to see a designated area for smokers- with ashtrays - Lido Beach directly across the street & you can utilize sister hotel Lido Beach resort down the street as well- Trolley & shuttles are right there! Highly recommend- The old Sand castle Resort will be an Opal hotel as well in about 2 years too!
Outdoor view
Pool view
Room view
View from room
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Meagan

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property is beautiful, staff was helpful and we had a great stay! Will absolutely be back
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

marwan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Enjoyed the weekend.

Quality and luxury hotel, excellent staff. The beach is public beach and is across the road. Towels are provided but no chairs or umbrellas. The hotel provide a free short shuttle ride to sister hotel Lido Beach Resort (which we prefer) with acess to their private beach, chairs and umberllas pools, resutrants and bar. Armond circle is few blocks away or you can use the free shuttle.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was great. The staff was great. The location was great. The ability to utilize the sister hotel, Lido Beach Resort, was great, although it made us question why we didnt just stay at LBR. Suggestion, offer chairs and umbrellas at the beach across the street. The only complaint we have is the menu at Ringside. It was unnecessarily fancy. My husband is a chef and I have waited tables for years in my past, so we are not unknowledgable about food service. The restaurant was close to empty most nights we were there. That should tell you something. We would have preferred to stay in house for dinner, but ended up going to St. Armands every night. We would recommend changing the lunch and dinner menu to offer both fancy food, but balanced with straight forward dinners. We had a fantastic time and wish we could have stayed longer... again, the frustration was the restaurant menu.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisandra Pizarro, Apollo Beach

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location across from the beach!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025