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Sandcastle Resort At Lido Beach

Beachfront hotel with 2 outdoor pools and 24-hour front desk

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Outdoor pool
Front of property
Room
Breakfast area
Beach/ocean view

Reviews

7.2 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

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

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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 ecotours and hiking/biking trails.

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, 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

Beachfront hotel with 2 outdoor pools and 24-hour front desk
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.

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).

Reviews

Sandcastle Resort At Lido Beach Reviews

7.2

Good

7.0/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

5.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.0/10

Eco-friendliness
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

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

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

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

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

6/10 Okay

Jiovanni

Good location
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 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

8/10 Good

James P

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was close to shopping and dining.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Good service- friendly staff

The front desk staff were amazing- very accommodating Right on the gulf - had everything we needed
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Meghan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely little secluded spot
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Colleen

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

Lido key beach

Nice stay right on the beach! Nice to have chairs and umbrella set up for you daily! Tiki bar was great!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Fabulous front desk staff

Really helpful staff at reception Kathy and Rae took good care of us!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

carrie lynn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Out dated room decor, but the ocean view fantastic!!! 2 pools, tiki bar!!! And breakfast buffet!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

George

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was good about the property but it could stand for a renovation to bring to a more upto date facility, but it was still good. I will definitely be booking my next stay there.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Barbara

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Was close to the beach. Just a short walk from the pool area. Nice to have lounge chair and umbrella to relax on the beach. Awesome sunset views. Staff was friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Old fashioned charm without the high rise hassle. Walk out the door and go to the pool, restaurant, and beach. The beautiful beach was great!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Amenities
Loved the location. Ocean right outside my door. Def needs updated but would def stay again
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

4/10 Poor

Kathy

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Beach a d pool are nice. The property is old and run down.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Colette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Even though an older hotel, it was nice with a private beach with chairs, umbrellas, water, and towels provided. 😀
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura

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

Beautiful vacation

We had a room looking over the pool and surprising it was very quiet . The food at the restaurant and tiki bar was very good. They have chairs and unbrellas they put out every day with no charge and if there isnt enough they put out more. The gift shop was very bare. Its a beautiful hotel right on the beach everything and more you could possibly want for a winderful vacation.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Vacation stat

Motel is older than pictures show. It was ok for the price.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

2/10 Terrible

Lazaro

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property should be demolished, too old , you feel you are in a cheaper motel, facing the beach but no worthy, I could stay just first night out of 3, i heard one room had a leaking roof when raining, could be good for you but definitely not for me. Staff super nice.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Hotel was clean. A little outdated. Pools are great. Staff was very friendly and helpful especially Rose and her boss from housekeeping.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Natalie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Awesome.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

anthony M

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very dated and run down rooms. You are paying for the location on the beach.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024