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Sandcastle Resort At Lido Beach

3.0 star property

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Private beach, white sand, sun-loungers, beach umbrellas
Double Room, Courtyard View
Lobby
Lobby sitting area
2 outdoor pools, a heated pool, pool loungers

Reviews

7.2 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • On private beach
  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Room service
  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping

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1540 Ben Franklin Drive, Sarasota, FL, 34236
  • Place, Lido Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, St. Armands Circle
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Siesta Key Beach
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Airport, Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.)
    ‪14 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Room, Accessible

Standard Room, Accessible

  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

7.6 out of 10
Good
(34 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Room, 2 Double Beds (Gulf Front)

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Poolside

7.0 out of 10
Good
(26 reviews)
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Room, Courtyard View, Courtyard Area

7.6 out of 10
Good
(75 reviews)
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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The price is AU$517
includes taxes & fees
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Lido Beach Resort

About the area

Sarasota

With a stay at Sandcastle Resort At Lido Beach in Sarasota, you'll be on the waterfront, steps from Lido Beach and a 3-minute drive from St. Armands Circle. .This beach hotel is 9.7 mi (15.5 km) from Siesta Key Beach and 14.2 mi (22.8 km) from IMG Academy.

What's nearby

  • Lido Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • St. Armands Circle - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Shell Beach - 15 min drive - 13.2 km
  • Siesta Key Beach - 19 min drive - 16.6 km
  • Crescent Beach - 21 min drive - 17.8 km

Getting around

  • Sarasota-Bradenton Intl. Airport (SRQ) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Columbia Restaurant - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Drift Kitchen & Bar - Lido Beach Resort - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Daiquiri Deck - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Cha CHA Coconuts - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Tiki Bar at Lido Beach Resort - ‬11 min walk

About this property

Sandcastle Resort At Lido Beach

Beachfront hotel with 2 outdoor pools and a 24-hour front desk
Sandcastle Resort At Lido Beach offers 176 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature laptop-compatible safes and hair dryers. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries.

This Sarasota hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.

2 outdoor swimming pools are on site along with a private beach.

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

Make yourself at home in one of the 176 air-conditioned rooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include laptop-compatible safes and desks, as well as phones with free local calls.
Spend the day on the private beach or dip into one of the 2 outdoor swimming pools. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, gift shops/newsstands, and a ballroom.
Enjoy a meal at the restaurant, or stay in and take advantage of the hotel's room service. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the poolside bar. Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a business center, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. Free self parking is available onsite.
Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:00 AM and 11:00 AM.
Sandcastle Resort At Lido Beach has a restaurant on site.
Room service is available.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: USD 7 to 20 per person
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Beach volleyball
  • Heated pool
  • Mountain biking
  • Sailing
  • Shopping

Family friendly

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Children's games
  • Children's toys
  • In-room full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Proposal/romance packages

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Garden
  • On a private beach
  • On the waterfront
  • 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.
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 4 floors
  • 7 buildings
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 37-inch flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Room service

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 11:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Renovations and closures

This property is closed from October 30 2024 to December 31 2026 (dates subject to change).

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 75 per pet, per day
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 30 lbs per pet)
Pets cannot be left unattended

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 15 per night

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 28.25 per accommodation, per night
The resort fee includes:
  • Beach access
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Business center/computer access
  • In-room bottled water
  • In-room coffee
  • Laundry facilities
  • Shuttle service

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

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 7.00 to 20.00 per person
  • Pet fee: USD 75 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 15 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, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector

We should mention

This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

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