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Sandcastle Resort at Lido Beach

3.0 star property
Travelers enjoy the warm sand between their toes at this beachfront resort, where two outdoor pools provide refreshing alternatives surrounded by greenery.

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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

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

Room options

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Standard Room, Accessible

Standard Room, Accessible

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Iron/ironing board
Desk
  • 255 sq ft
  • 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)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Iron/ironing board
Desk
  • 252 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

Room, 2 Double Beds (Gulf Front)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Iron/ironing board
Desk
  • 324 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Poolside

7.0 out of 10
Good
(26 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Iron/ironing board
Desk
  • 288 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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

Room, Courtyard View, Courtyard Area

7.6 out of 10
Good
(75 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Iron/ironing board
Desk
  • 340 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Iron/ironing board
Desk
  • 252 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
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About the area

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. Check out an event or a game at Ed Smith Stadium, and consider making time for Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium, a top attraction not to be missed. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with ecotours and hiking/biking trails. Visit our Sarasota travel guide
Map
1540 Ben Franklin Drive, Sarasota, FL, 34236

What's nearby

  • Lido Beach showing general coastal views and a sandy beach
    Lido Beach
    2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • St. Armands Circle featuring a statue or sculpture
    St. Armands Circle
    2 min drive - 1.8 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

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Circle K
    19 min drive
  • Columbia Restaurant
    3 min drive
  • Drift Kitchen & Bar - Lido Beach Resort
    11 min walk
  • Tiki Bar at Lido Beach Resort
    11 min walk
  • Cha CHA Coconuts
    3 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 shopping on site at Sandcastle Resort at Lido Beach. This hotel is a great place to bask in the sun with a private beach, sun loungers, and beach volleyball. Enjoy onsite activities like sailing, volleyball, and mountain biking. 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 sun loungers
  • Free self parking
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), a ballroom, and beach towels
  • A vending machine, a porter/bellhop, and a 24-hour front desk
  • Guest reviews say great things about the beach locale, pool, and helpful staff
Room features
All 176 rooms feature comforts such as laptop-compatible safes and air conditioning, in addition to thoughtful touches like free WiFi and room service. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean rooms at the property.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with free toiletries and hair dryers
  • Heating, daily housekeeping, and desks

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Exterior
Lido Beach Resort
  • On private beach
  • Pool
  • Hot tub
  • Pet friendly
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, 1,006 reviews
The price is CA $819
CA $987 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 5 - Apr 6
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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • 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
  • 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 center
  • 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.
  • Elevator
  • 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 provided

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

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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

Property 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)

Property is also known as

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Sandcastle Lido
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Helmsley Sandcastle Hotel Sarasota
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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 30 lbs per pet. There's a fee of USD 75 per pet, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking?

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. Coolidge Park and South Lido Lookout Bridge are also within 15 minutes.

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Reviews

Sandcastle Resort at Lido Beach Reviews

7.2

Good

7.0

Cleanliness

10

Location

8.4

Staff & service

5.8

Property conditions & facilities
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

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

Verified traveller

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

8/10 Good

Parveesh

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

10/10 Excellent

jose

Nice location good value
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 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

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

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

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

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

6/10 Okay

Jiovanni

Good location
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Service was great and view on gulf side was breathtaking.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Beverly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Older resort but in great condition and very clean .
Stayed 3 nights 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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Randy G

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great Location. Hotel a little old, but at a great price. Staff was very pleasant. Right on the beach and plenty of bars.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

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

Hidden Gem

Great location right on beach very clean room would stay again
Stayed 1 night in Jun 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

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

Vyacheslav

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

Had a good time in this resort

The resort building needs some renovation especially bathroom in the room, but location and services are good for stay. I like the heated pool and close access to the sandy beach; on-site restaurant is a very convenient feature.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Property is very dated. great location,Great beach,great tiki bar.Great pools.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ana

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

Nice experience with beach view

Was a pleasure be Sandcastle Resort at Lido Beach. Confortable bed.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024