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Sandcastle Resort at Lido Beach

3.0 star property
On a private white sand beach, near Lido Beach
your current months are May, 2024 and June, 2024.
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Sandcastle Resort at Lido Beach

Photo gallery for Sandcastle Resort at Lido Beach

Lobby sitting area
Double Room (Gulf Front) | Balcony
Front of property
Double Room, Pool View
Restaurant

Overview of Sandcastle Resort at Lido Beach

Reviews
7.0

Good

Popular amenities

  • PoolPoolPool
  • On private beach
  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • Breakfast availableBreakfast availableBreakfast available
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • LaundryLaundryLaundry

Explore the area

Map
1540 Ben Franklin Dr, Sarasota, FL, 34236
  • Popular LocationLido Beach2 min walk
  • Popular LocationSt. Armands Circle3 min drive
  • AirportSarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.)17 min drive
  • Popular LocationSiesta Key Beach18 min drive
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Room options

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Poolside

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

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Poolside

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Daily housekeeping
Iron/ironing board
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Room, Courtyard View, Courtyard Area

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

Room, Courtyard View, Courtyard Area

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Daily housekeeping
Iron/ironing board
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Room, 2 Double Beds (Gulf Front)

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

Room, 2 Double Beds (Gulf Front)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Daily housekeeping
Iron/ironing board
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Daily housekeeping
Iron/ironing board
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Daily housekeeping
Iron/ironing board
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, Accessible

Standard Room, Accessible

Standard Room, Accessible

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Daily housekeeping
Iron/ironing board
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Sarasota

Sandcastle Resort at Lido Beach is located on a private beach and in an area with good shopping. 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.
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What's nearby

  • Lido Beach - 2 min walk
  • St. Armands Circle - 3 min drive
  • Shell Beach - 17 min drive
  • Siesta Key Beach - 18 min drive
  • Crescent Beach - 23 min drive

Getting around

  • Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • Lido Beach Restaurant - 15 min walk
  • Daiquiri Deck - 3 min drive
  • Columbia Restaurant - 3 min drive
  • Senor Siesta - 18 min drive
  • The Old Salty Dog - 17 min drive

About this property

Sandcastle Resort at Lido Beach

Hotel near Lido Beach
You can look forward to a poolside bar, a terrace and a garden 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. In addition to dry cleaning/laundry services and a business centre, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • 2 outdoor pools with sunloungers
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), ATM/banking services and beach umbrellas
  • Luggage storage, a 24-hour front desk and beach towels
  • Meeting rooms, a gift shop and a vending machine
  • Guest reviews say good things about the dining options, beach locale and pool
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. Guests reviews speak well of the clean rooms at the property.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with free toiletries and hairdryers
  • Heating, daily housekeeping and desks

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

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

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Beach volleyball
  • Heated pool

Family friendly

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Children's games
  • Children's toys
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • 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
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • 37-inch flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • 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

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

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 30 lb 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:

  • 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: from 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

We should mention

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

Property is also known as

Lido Beach Sandcastle
Sandcastle Lido
Sandcastle Lido Beach
Sandcastle Lido Beach Resort
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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.

How much does it cost to stay at Sandcastle Resort at Lido Beach?

As of 25 Apr 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Sandcastle Resort at Lido Beach on 30 Apr 2024 start from AU$311.37, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

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 30 lb per pet. There's a fee of USD 75 per pet, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees.

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.

What time is check-out at Sandcastle Resort at Lido Beach?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

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. Coolidge Park and Sarasota BayWalk are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Sandcastle Resort at Lido Beach Reviews

Reviews

7.0

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 406 out of 1334 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 356 out of 1334 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 220 out of 1334 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 169 out of 1334 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 183 out of 1334 reviews" "

6.8/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

5.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Jose

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Not big complaints only the salad dressing the oil of olive and vinegar absolutely not recommend oil cause nausea to my wife very bad smell
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I like everything
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Wendy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Uniquely quaint. Shame it will be torn down in Nov!! One if the oldest here.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Brenda

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Beach access with free chairs, towels and umbrella. Tiki bar, restaurant small store if you need sunscreen, readers, etc. Two pools! This place was built in 1955 and from what ive been is scheduled to be torn down eventually and replaced with bigger and better therefore minimal repairs are being made. Rite now great price compared to surrounding hotels with beach access.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

John, ocean city

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great spot on beach. I received an email for pre -checkin so arrived at 1pm to relax by pool and was told I was on priority list, was notified at 340pm my room was finally ready but was disappointed to see sign at front desk saying checkin was 3pm
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Meghan

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

8/10 Good

Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Our room was clean, staff helpful, location great. The outside of the building needs care on the upper floors. I didn’t realize the resort fee couldn't be waived through my booking with Expedia. We are part time residences of Florida, spending 4 months a year. I took all my paperwork to show and was told no.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tom

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paula

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Brian at the bar and Rae Rae at the front desk are so fun and welcoming! I visit twice a year and I’ll miss the old charm when the renovations occur. I won’t be able to afford to stay then.😢
Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Debra

Liked: Staff & service
Right on the beach
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

General hotel information

Reasons to Book
Outdoor Pool & Nice Bathroom
Check-In Time
4:00 PM
Check-Out Time
11:00 AM
Star Rating
3.0