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Cirque St. Armands Beachside

Property class: 4

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

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Air-conditioning
  • Gym

Explore the area

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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
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Airport, Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.)
    ‪16 min drive‬

Room options

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Room, 1 King Bed, Bay View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 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
(6 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
(4 reviews)
  • 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
(5 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
(4 reviews)
  • Bay view
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Room, 2 Queen Beds (Gulf View)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 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
(2 reviews)
  • 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 near the beach, just steps from Lido Beach and 8 minutes by foot from St. Armands Circle. .This 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 - 17 min walk - 1.4 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
  • ‪The Old Salty Dog - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Dry Dock Waterfront Grill - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Drift Kitchen & Bar - Lido Beach Resort - ‬8 min walk

About this property

Cirque St. Armands Beachside

Cirque St. Armands Beachside offers 135 accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Rooms open to balconies. Beds feature premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions come with premium satellite channels. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and hair dryers.

In-room wireless Internet access (speed: 50+ Mbps) is available 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 dry cleaning/laundry services, a 24-hour front desk, and multilingual staff.
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

  • No on-site 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
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

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

Outdoors

  • 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.
  • 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 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 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 not available
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
  • Partner property pool access
  • Pool access

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
  • Pet fee: USD 100 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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. 561 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 246 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 103 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 60 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 34 out of 1004 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

ADNAN

Nice
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Sandra, Spring Lake

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I love it the staff was super nice. Very clean
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Mary

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room but I desired beach view. Great convenient to shops, restaurants and more.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Daniel

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
The staff was great,and very friendly.Wonderful view from the 7th floor.My only issue is receiving an email after we arrived stating"Congratulations,you have a free upgrade" for free breakfast both mornings.Upon inquiry,I'm told I don't qualify. Manager chose to do nothing. Poor choice for customer service.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great location Very hip Good food & customer service Quiet
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Everything was perfect. Everyone was friendly and helpful.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

JONNET

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

2/10 Terrible

Maria

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Horrible
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Marco LaMonte

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Phil

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

JOHN CLARKE, Sunny isles

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Josh

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Cherie, Traverse City

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was top notch! Would definitely recommend staying here.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean and comfy, staff was pleasant. No free coffee was a disappointment, along with the broken elevator. Parking is super easy and the ocean view was absolutely perfect.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Haeun

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Balcony view was amazing.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Annette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing Hotel: Great rooms, comfy beds, gorgeous view of ocean. Super convenient beach access via sister hotel. Nicest staff just lovely !
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The hotel has it right in everything they do.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Marco LaMonte

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was one of our favorite stays. Beach right across the road with beach access point. Circle was a 5 min walk with dining and shopping. Clean and quiet and safe. Quick trip to the airport. Nothing bad to say.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
From the check in to checkout the staff made us feel like we were family.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Kristen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was exceptional. Rooms were great and what a view of the ocean and beach. It was a quiet hotel but nice to be able to take shuttle to sister hotel- Lido Beach Resort if we wanted some more fun by pool and beach. Loved the location and walking to St. Armand’s circle every night.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marybeth

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff - phenomenal! Lovely renovation
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Excellent hotel
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026