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Sandcastle Resort At Lido Beach

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

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Reviews

7.2 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk

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

Rooms & beds

Spaces

Number of living rooms
Garden

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Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Poolside

  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Room, Courtyard View, Courtyard Area

  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Room, 2 Double Beds (Gulf Front)

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Standard Room, Accessible

  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Sarasota

Located in Sarasota, Sandcastle Resort At Lido Beach is on a private beach. St. Armands Circle and Mall at University Town Center are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Lido Beach and Siesta Key Beach. Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium and Marie Selby Botanical Gardens are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and ecotours.

What's nearby

  • Lido Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • St. Armands Circle - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Shell Beach - 16 min drive - 13.2 km
  • Crescent Beach - 21 min drive - 18.8 km
  • Siesta Key Beach - 21 min drive - 16.6 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Lido Beach Restaurant - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Columbia Restaurant - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Daiquiri Deck - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Old Salty Dog - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Cha CHA Coconuts - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Sandcastle Resort At Lido Beach

On private beach with 2 outdoor pools, near St. Armands Circle
At Sandcastle Resort At Lido Beach, relax by one of the 2 outdoor swimming pools or spend the day at the private white sand beach where you can enjoy volleyball.
Sandcastle Resort At Lido Beach offers 176 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors, and features laptop-compatible safes and a hairdryer. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. Bathrooms include a shower and complimentary toiletries.

This Sarasota hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and blackout curtains. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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.

Languages

English

Amenities

On private beach
Pool
Pet-friendly
Parking included
Free WiFi
Restaurant

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 14 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

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)

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).

Sandcastle Resort At Lido Beach Reviews

Reviews

7.2

Good

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 336 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 281 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 153 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 109 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 129 out of 1008 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

Barry

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

jose

Nice location good value
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 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

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

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

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

jose

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Old but nice place to stay.
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

Leidy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice location
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

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

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

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

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

Eliani

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

10/10 Excellent

Ana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I love the area!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wanda J

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The Hotel location is a plus the spot was perfect. Nice view of the Sunset , Hotel needs to be upgraded very old , but we still have fun ..Definitely worth the drive … I recommend it..
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Cory

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

8/10 Good

Mayra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The hotel is very closed to the beach and restaurants The installation need upgrades building is old We had a very good time there the beach is amazing
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were great and always very polite and helpful
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024