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Sandcastle Resort at Lido Beach
1540 Ben Franklin Dr, Sarasota, FL 34236 US
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Reservations: +1-800-219-2797
3.0 Star Property Near Lido Beach
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Average
3.0/5
Based on 2752 guest reviews
- Free WiFi
- Number of poolside bars - 1
- Number of outdoor pools - 2
- Heated pool
- Breakfast available (surcharge)
- Pool sun loungers
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04/25/2024 - 04/26/2024
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Verified Reviews of Sandcastle Resort at Lido Beach
Below are the verified reviews from guests that we have booked recently: "A Taste of Old Florida Charm."
Overall Score4.0/ 5
Really a neat, cozy place that it is a taste of old Florida. An incredibly charming hotel. Staff was fantastic.
Timothy C. (Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from 
22-Jan-2024 Verified Review, stayed from Fri Jan 19 to Mon Jan 22 2024 at a $241.62 average nightly rate. 
"Great location, pools, food. "
Overall Score3.0/ 5
Great location, pools and food.
Sherry G. (Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from
08-Jul-2023 Verified Review, stayed from Fri Jun 30 to Wed Jul 05 2023 at a $288.99 average nightly rate. "Beautiful Pool"
Overall Score3.0/ 5
Very well located. Staff is nice. The swimming pool is beautiful.
Leonhard K. (Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from
04-May-2023 Verified Review, stayed from Tue May 02 to Fri May 05 2023 at a $161.10 average nightly rate. "Great Beach!"
Overall Score3.0/ 5
The beds were very comfortable, the beach is great! Love Lido Beach.
Kennes H. (Group coordinator, booked 2 rooms), from
12-Jan-2023 Verified Review, stayed from Mon Jan 09 to Tue Jan 10 2023 at a $143.65 average nightly rate. Summary of Verified Reviews
Property Description
When you stay at Sandcastle Resort at Lido Beach in Sarasota, you'll be on the waterfront, just steps from Lido Beach and 9 minutes by foot from South Lido Park. This beach hotel is 1.5 mi (2.3 km) from St. Armands Circle and 9.7 mi (15.6 km) from Siesta Key Beach.
Enjoy a meal at the restaurant, or stay in and take advantage of the hotel's room service. Wrap up your day with a drink at the poolside bar. Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee.
Make yourself at home in one of the 176 air-conditioned rooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Private bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include laptop-compatible safes and irons/ironing boards, as well as phones with free local calls.
Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.
Lido Beach - 0.1 km / 0.1 mi
South Lido Park - 0.8 km / 0.5 mi
Coolidge Park - 1.1 km / 0.7 mi
St. Armands Circle - 1.9 km / 1.2 mi
Sarasota BayWalk - 4.1 km / 2.6 mi
Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium - 4.4 km / 2.7 mi
Quick Point Nature Reserve - 4.4 km / 2.7 mi
Causeway Park - 4.8 km / 3 mi
Harborside Golf Course at Longboat Key Club - 4.6 km / 2.9 mi
Islandside Golf Course at Longboat Key Club - 4.6 km / 2.9 mi
Florida Studio Theatre - 6 km / 3.7 mi
Marina Jack - 6 km / 3.7 mi
Bayfront Park - 6.2 km / 3.8 mi
Sarasota Opera House - 6.2 km / 3.8 mi
Sarasota County Visitor Information Center and History Museum - 6.7 km / 4.2 mi
The preferred airport for Sandcastle Resort at Lido Beach is Sarasota-Bradenton Intl. Airport (SRQ) - 12.2 km / 7.6 mi
Featured amenities include a business center, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk.
Spend the day on the private beach or dip into one of the 2 outdoor swimming pools. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, gift shops/newsstands, and a ballroom.
Amenities / Features
- Check In: 4:00 PM
- Check Out: 11:00 AM
- Minimum age of oldest guest: 21
- Beach volleyball on site
- Dry cleaning/laundry service
- Gift shops or newsstand
- Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
- Banquet hall
- Ballroom
- Proposal/romance packages available
- Vending machine
- Beach umbrellas
- Wheelchair-accessible van parking
- Meeting rooms
- Windsurfing nearby
- Free WiFi
- Scuba diving nearby
- Number of poolside bars - 1
- Designated smoking areas
- Number of outdoor pools - 2
- Garden
- Water skiing nearby
- Wheelchair accessible parking
- Beach towels
- Volleyball on site
- Boat tours nearby
- On private beach
- Number of buildings/towers - 7
- Total number of rooms - 176
- Number of floors - 4
- Professional property host/manager
- LGBTQ friendly
- Heated pool
- Wheelchair-accessible lounge
- Children's toys
- Children's games
- Luggage storage
- Porter/bellhop
- Parasailing nearby
- Business center
- 24-hour front desk
- Breakfast available (surcharge)
- Number of restaurants - 1
- Segway rental/tour nearby
- Golfing nearby
- Ecotours nearby
- Safe-deposit box at front desk
- Laundry facilities
- Hiking/biking trails nearby
- Kayaking nearby
- Elevator
- Terrace
- Beach sun loungers
- Pool sun loungers
- ATM/banking
Airport & Shuttle Information
8 miles to Sarasota/Bradenton International Airport. Tampa Airport one hour north.
Local Shuttle Info: Shuttle to and from St. Armand's Circle
Breakfast Information
Full American Breakfast Buffet or MenuRange: $12 - $20.00
Pet Friendly?
Service animals complying with ADA Title lll regulations are allowed.
Maximum number of pets per room 2
Pet max weight (per pet) in lb is 30
Pet max weight (per pet) in kg is 14
Service animals are allowed
Pets cannot be left unattended
Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
Only dogs are allowed
Pets allowed
Sandcastle Resort at Lido Beach accepts well-mannered dogs 30 pounds and under for a nightly fee of $50. Room type and location restrictions may apply, and guests are responsible for any property damage inadvertently caused by their dogs.
Misc Fees / Policies
- Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 7.00–20.00 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'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property:
- Resort fee: USD 28.25 per accommodation, per night
- 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.
- This property advises that enhanced cleaning and guest safety measures are currently in place.
- Disinfectant is used to clean the property; commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant between stays; bed sheets and towels are laundered at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F.
- Social distancing measures are in place; staff at the property wear personal protective equipment; a shield is in place between staff and guests in main contact areas; periodic temperature checks are conducted on staff; guests are provided with hand sanitizer.
- Individually-wrapped food options are available for breakfast.
- Each guestroom is kept vacant for a minimum of 24 hours between bookings, and can be accessed from outside the building via exterior corridors.
- This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
Cleaning Policies
Property is cleaned with disinfectant
Staff wears personal protective equipment
Shield between guests and staff in main contact areas
Guests are provided with free hand sanitizer
Social distancing measures are in place
Individually-wrapped food options are available
Individually-wrapped food options are available for breakfast
Gap period enforced between guest stays - 24 hours
Staff temperature checks are conducted regularly
Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F
Commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant
Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures
Essential workers only - NO
Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures
