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Sandcastle Resort At Lido Beach

3.0 star property
On private beach with 2 outdoor pools, near St. Armands Circle

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The Sandcastle Resort at Lido Beach offers a peaceful getaway with a private beach, sun loungers, and volleyball courts. Relax by two outdoor pools, stroll through the garden, or connect to WiFi in your room after a day of seaside activities.

Reviews

7.2 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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Standard Room, Accessible | In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, Accessible

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Desk
  • 255 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible | In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

7.6 out of 10
Good
(34 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Desk
  • 252 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

Room, 2 Double Beds (Gulf Front)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Desk
  • 324 sq ft
  • 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)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Desk
  • 288 sq ft
  • 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)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Desk
  • 340 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

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

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Desk
  • 252 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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About the area

Map
1540 Ben Franklin Drive, Sarasota, FL, 34236

What's nearby

  • Lido Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • South Lido Park - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Coolidge Park - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • South Lido Lookout Bridge - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • St. Armands Circle - 2 min drive - 1.8 km

Getting around

  • Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.) - 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

Hotel near Lido Beach
You can look forward to a poolside bar, a terrace and shopping on-site at Sandcastle Resort At Lido Beach. This hotel is a great place to bask in the sun with a private beach, sunloungers and beach volleyball. Enjoy on-site activities, such as volleyball, mountain biking and sailing. In addition to a garden and dry cleaning/laundry services, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • 2 outdoor pools, along with sunloungers
  • Free self-parking
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), a front desk safe and a porter/bellboy
  • A vending machine, a ballroom and a gift shop
  • Guest reviews say great things the beach locale, pool and helpful staff
Room features
All 176 rooms have comforts such as laptop-compatible safes and air conditioning, in addition to thoughtful touches such as free WiFi and room service. Guest reviews speak positively of the cleanliness rooms at the property.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • Full-sized fridge/freezers, heating and daily housekeeping

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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 30 October 2024 to 31 December 2026 (dates subject to change).

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets are 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 14 kg 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 at the property

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 centre/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)

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Does Sandcastle Resort At Lido Beach have a pool?

Yes, this property has 2 outdoor pools. Pool types include heated pools.

Is Sandcastle Resort At Lido Beach pet-friendly?

Yes, Sandcastle Resort At Lido Beach allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 14 kg per pet. There's a fee of USD 75 per pet, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Sandcastle Resort At Lido Beach?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Sandcastle Resort At Lido Beach?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

Where is Sandcastle Resort At Lido Beach located?

Nestled on the beach, this Sarasota hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of South Lido Park, Lido Beach and St. Armands Circle. Sarasota BayWalk and Quick Point Nature Reserve are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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Sandcastle Resort At Lido Beach Reviews

Reviews

7.2

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 336 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 276 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 153 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 108 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 129 out of 1002 reviews

7.0/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

5.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent place to stay 👌
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Yvonne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Place was clean, staff friendly, beach beautiful
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location & price.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

luis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to bring the family not overly crowded and the beach is perfect
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Great location and place!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

jose

Nice location good value
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Parveesh

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Location & Staff is Amazing!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marianela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Is a place to relax, quiet, with a beautiful beach
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
great location!!!
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

jose

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Old but nice place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristi

Liked: Amenities
Great place
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always a fun, old Florida style stay. Beautiful location with great people!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

kellee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great property - park and stay. Beach is right there Great staff
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leidy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice location
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The beach was beautiful, the swimming pools were beautiful, the restaurant was very good. And the staff was super friendly and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was awesome! We loved the pool and the private beach. Would stay here again or recommend it to a friend.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jose

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good location nice beach area clise to main areas
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Erica Rose

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great location and value. Beautiful beach and very friendly staff. Hotelis clean, but old and very dated.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Eliani

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Very nice place
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Penny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Liked the access to the beach and free chairs.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Jiovanni

Good location
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is obviously an older resort but we enjoyed our stay all around. Room was clean, breakfast was good and pool was lovely.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Cory

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Clean, nice beach
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter

The best beach of Florida
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Herbert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everyone was so nice and polite.We enjoyed our stay was very good.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024