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Check-in: 1500
Check-out: 1100
Local currency: USD
Located directly on the Gulf of Mexico, on Lido Key, the Sandcastle is a picturesque resort with 600ft of private white sand beach. Two fresh water pools adorn the property. A full service Recreation Department is also available for your enjoyment. During the evening, relax with cocktails in our lounge and enjoy a carefully prepared meal in the Candlelight Dining Room. The Pool Bar is also open from noon until dusk, serving cocktails and a light menu.
Check-in: 1500
Check-out: 1100
Local currency: USD
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Overall score
3.5 out of 5
(27 reviews)
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Hotel address: 1540 Ben Franklin Drive, Sarasota, FL 34236
Sarasota
Sarasota/Bradenton International Airport - 8 miles, Tampa International Airport - 60 miles.
Corporations/Industries, Electro Corporation - 9 miles, Hi-Stat Manufacturing - 10 miles, Klockner-Bartelt Manufacturing - 10 miles, Sun Hydraulics - 9 miles, Tropicana Beverages - 20 miles.
Open 7am-5pm, casual, Breakfast /buffet.
Open 5pm-10pm, casual, innovative menu/salads.
Open 5pm-midnight, casual, drinks.
Open noon-dusk, casual, drinks/hors d'ouvres.
Meeting facilities for groups to 225, banquets to 160, audio-Visual equipment.
Please enter check-in and check-out dates to the right to select a room
Check-in: 1500
Check-out: 1100
Local currency: USD
*rate found for check-in Dec 23, check-out Dec 24
Rates displayed reflect the lowest rate found over the next 30 days. This rate is subject to change. Rates may not include service charges, extra person charges, fees or incidental charges (such as room service).
Converted rates (shown in parentheses) are provided for your convenience. They are based on today's exchange rate, but the hotel will charge you in the local currency.
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Overall score
3.5 out of 5
(27 reviews)
Reviews and scores for each hotel are collected from customers who purchased a stay at that hotel.
Reviewers are asked to rate a variety of hotel attributes on a scale of 1 to 5. The highest possible score is "5," meaning the user was "very satisfied," while "1" is the lowest, meaning the user was "very dissatisfied."
The "overall score" is an average of all reviewer scores submitted for a hotel.
Score
4 out of 5
Helmsley Sancastle Hotel
Delldean Nov 20, 2009
I loved the location, right on the Gulf. The beach was raked every day so it was always clean and nice. The staff were all ... very pleasant and easy to deal with. My room was small and the furnishings not fancy but was very clean and kept that way for my stay. I had room service which was prompt and very good. I ate at the Candlelight restaurant and it was also very good with excellent service. The location was fantastic. Right down from St. Armands Circle with shopping and more restaurants. It was very well located. Close to all kinds of activities. Only complaint is that I went off season and they were doing some construction which made it noisy during the day. I had a great time. Accomplished what I wanted and enjoyed the resort despite the noise. I felt they offered a lot of services that were nice for someone traveling alone. Like an escort to your car at night if you felt the need. Also a transport to take you to St. Armands Circle and would pick you up when you were ready to come back. I would go again and plan to do so next year.
Traveler type: Single
Try the Crab and Fin at St. Armands Circle. The food was great but it gets crowded fast.
Score
3 out of 5
not that picturesque
Vic Oct 15, 2009
I walked the beach. People were friendly. The hotel was not as the picture shows it. It was an old hotel with rooms being ... redone.
Traveler type: Family
Score
2 out of 5
Minimal "cush"
Jenn, Mom's travel companion Oct 13, 2009
The Helmsley Sandcastle was clean and it's only steps from the ocean, but the hotel is outdated and noisy (especially if you ... have a room that faces the pool). The on-site breakfast is reasonably priced and average quality. [...] you clearly pay for what you get...
Traveler type: Family
Short drive or very long walk to St. Armand's circle for great shopping and good food.
Reviews represent the opinions of CheapTickets customers, not of CheapTickets or its staff.
Try the Crab and Fin at St. Armands Circle. The food was great but it gets crowded fast.
--Delldean, Oakley, CA Nov 20, 2009
Short drive or very long walk to St. Armand's circle for great shopping and good food.
--Jenn, Mom's travel companion, Philadelphia, PA Oct 13, 2009
Nice restaurant in hotel.
--Nancy, Noblesville, IN Aug 24, 2009
Overall score
3.5 out of 5
(27 reviews)
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Reviewers are asked to rate a variety of hotel attributes on a scale of 1 to 5. The highest possible score is "5," meaning the user was "very satisfied," while "1" is the lowest, meaning the user was "very dissatisfied."
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Score
4 out of 5
Helmsley Sancastle Hotel
Delldean Nov 20, 2009
I loved the location, right on the Gulf. The beach was raked every day so it was always clean and nice. The staff were all ... very pleasant and easy to deal with. My room was small and the furnishings not fancy but was very clean and kept that way for my stay. I had room service which was prompt and very good. I ate at the Candlelight restaurant and it was also very good with excellent service. The location was fantastic. Right down from St. Armands Circle with shopping and more restaurants. It was very well located. Close to all kinds of activities. Only complaint is that I went off season and they were doing some construction which made it noisy during the day. I had a great time. Accomplished what I wanted and enjoyed the resort despite the noise. I felt they offered a lot of services that were nice for someone traveling alone. Like an escort to your car at night if you felt the need. Also a transport to take you to St. Armands Circle and would pick you up when you were ready to come back. I would go again and plan to do so next year.
Traveler type: Single
Try the Crab and Fin at St. Armands Circle. The food was great but it gets crowded fast.
Score
3 out of 5
not that picturesque
Vic Oct 15, 2009
I walked the beach. People were friendly. The hotel was not as the picture shows it. It was an old hotel with rooms being ... redone.
Traveler type: Family
Score
2 out of 5
Minimal "cush"
Jenn, Mom's travel companion Oct 13, 2009
The Helmsley Sandcastle was clean and it's only steps from the ocean, but the hotel is outdated and noisy (especially if you ... have a room that faces the pool). The on-site breakfast is reasonably priced and average quality. [...] you clearly pay for what you get...
Traveler type: Family
Short drive or very long walk to St. Armand's circle for great shopping and good food.
Score
2 out of 5
Beautiful location
brian d Sep 21, 2009
Beach was beautiful. Reasonably close to very nice shopping area and fun restaurants. Room was very tired and had an ... unpleasant odor... wallpaper pealing and mold in shower. Was surprised to be charged $10 for a beach umbrella @ 4 pm.
Traveler type: Couples
Score
5 out of 5
This is my new favorite hotel
mak Sep 7, 2009
The Hemsley Sandcastle Hotel was wonderful. Very clean - good service - friedly staff - excellent location. ...
Traveler type: Couples
Score
4 out of 5
Wonderful!
Shorty Sep 1, 2009
The hotel is located right on the beach. The staff is friendly. We enjoyed free of charge beach chairs and towels. It's a ... perfect getaway!
Traveler type: Couples
Score
4 out of 5
Awesome gulf views
Nancy Aug 24, 2009
in room free wifi would have been great. ...
Traveler type: Family
Nice restaurant in hotel.
Score
1 out of 5
This place needs major work!!!
Upset Traveler Aug 21, 2009
This hotel looks nothing like the pictures. We were given a room with 2 full size beds which made for pretty uncomfortable ... sleeping (My husband and I were there for our honeymoon and had no need for the 2 small beds). The wallpaper is coming off the walls, the decor is in need of a major overhaul, the air vents look like they have never been cleaned since there is so much dust in them that the air hardly comes out. Our toilet was no longer attached to the floor (you sat down and the whole thing would move). They say that St. Armands Circle is within walking distance but it is over a mile and there is nothing else nearby. This was the worst hotel that we have ever stayed in. We ended up getting a rental car and spent most of our time at Siesta Key.
Traveler type: Couples
Score
4 out of 5
Great Location
TDS Golfer Aug 17, 2009
Had grandkids and kids over to go to the beach with us. Very enjoyable beach and pool area. We also ate several meals at the ... restaurant. Very good food at reasonable prices.
Traveler type: Couples
Score
3 out of 5
Helmsley Sandcastle Hotel AUG, 2009
second home Aug 12, 2009
Very pleasant experience. Clean, basic amenities, nice room. Staff friendly and helpful. Restaurant prices were ... reasonable. Food was acceptable. Great location.
Traveler type: Business
Score
4 out of 5
Great hotel, super friendly staff
Marjpooh Jul 27, 2009
We planned a weekend getaway to the beach, and the Helmsley ended up being the best value for our dollar. With it's own ... private beach, you can't get much better. The staff were so friendly and helpful, we felt very well tended to. Although the rooms are on the small side because it's an older hotel, we were quite comfortable. We would definitely stay there again!
Traveler type: Friends
Check out the Blue Dolphin Cafe (on St. Armand's Circle) for an amazing breakfast. There will probably be a wait, but it's well worth it!
Score
3 out of 5
Not Bad / Not Great
Sarasota Resident Jul 26, 2009
The service was very good. The room was OK. The building has been there for a long time and is in need of some repair, mainly ... cosmetic. Was not impressed with the Saturday night dinner buffet. The Ribs were fatty and the Chicken was dry. The pool and the pool bar close to early, before dark. Not much to after that. The price was too high for this Hotel
Traveler type: Couples
Score
4 out of 5
Older Gem that Still shines brightly
Ed Jul 16, 2009
Fantastic location on the Gulf of Mexico at a reasonable rate. Noted a number Europeans also enjoying the hotel. The staff ... was very helpful and reflected a very hometown friendliness. While not a 4or 5 star hotel in appearance it provided the level of service and customer care that was very refreshing. We will return again and we're already raving about this diamond in ther rough to our fiends.
Traveler type: Couples
Make sure to see Seista Key and Ana Maria Island nearby
Score
4 out of 5
great location
patty Jun 30, 2009
went to St. Armand circle, good food, great beach, very relaxing ...
Traveler type: Couples
good service and geat food at hotel and not expensive
Score
3 out of 5
Beach vacation
mom Jun 23, 2009
The stay at the hotel was generally nice. However, with two small kids the room was a tight fit. The staff was friendly, ... but service at the restaraunt was very slow. There are also not many chices for the dinner menu. It was nice to stay on a private beach. Overall, we would stay there again for the price.
Traveler type: Family
Score
4 out of 5
Great family oriented getaway.
Golf Boss Jun 22, 2009
This was a great trip. Would of been more enjoyable if beds were more comfortable, and if parents would of controlled ... childrens loud noise at night.
Traveler type: Couples
Great dining available at hotel.
Score
4 out of 5
Great Value
Susan Jun 16, 2009
Great shell hunting beach, very relaxed setting, close enough to activities but far enough for quiet, peaceful beach, free ... beach chairs and nominal fee for umbrella would return(and plan to!)
Traveler type: Family
Armands Circle
Score
3 out of 5
location great price is right
tootsigirl Jun 14, 2009
great location, staff needs a little work,clean could use some updating overall good value. ...
Traveler type: Family
try drydock restaurant just north of st armonds towards bradenton beach
Score
4 out of 5
Great Location!
Amy vacationing with Mom and Son Jun 14, 2009
Perfect location on the beach. Pools were great. Club sandwich and stir fry was delicious. I really liked our room (135). ... The only poolview with a yard! Wish we could have had a bathtub rather than a shower...but trading off for the yard and fabulous location was worth it.
Traveler type: Family
Reasonable prices at the hotel coffee shop, restaurant and bar. Great Club Sandwich!
Score
4 out of 5
So enjoyable!
Ichele Jun 9, 2009
We had a room on the courtyard and enjoyed sitting in front of our room, reading the newspaper and drinking coffee, while the ... kids played shuffle board and ping pong right in front of us. We could also see the beach from there. It was so peaceful, quiet, and relaxing! The food was great, pools were beautiful, beach was super. We didn't even mind that the hotel/rooms were a little outdated. Everything was super clean. Fantastic value for the money!
Traveler type: Family
We ate breakfast at the hotel, outdoors on the patio (delicious and reasonable), and dinner outdoors in St. Armand's Circle. The ambiance of St. Armand's is really nice. There are many options for great dining whereas the hotel's dinner prices were a little steep. Great shopping at St. Armand's too, but we didn't come to shop.
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Try the Crab and Fin at St. Armands Circle. The food was great but it gets crowded fast.
--Delldean, Oakley, CA Nov 20, 2009
Short drive or very long walk to St. Armand's circle for great shopping and good food.
--Jenn, Mom's travel companion, Philadelphia, PA Oct 13, 2009
Nice restaurant in hotel.
--Nancy, Noblesville, IN Aug 24, 2009
Check out the Blue Dolphin Cafe (on St. Armand's Circle) for an amazing breakfast. There will probably be a wait, but it's well worth it!
--Marjpooh, Clearwater, FL Jul 27, 2009
Make sure to see Seista Key and Ana Maria Island nearby
--Ed, Port St Lucie FL Jul 16, 2009
good service and geat food at hotel and not expensive
--patty, Selma Oregon Jun 30, 2009
Great dining available at hotel.
--Golf Boss, Oklahoma Jun 22, 2009
Armands Circle
--Susan, Dayton, Ohio Jun 16, 2009
try drydock restaurant just north of st armonds towards bradenton beach
--tootsigirl, brandon Jun 14, 2009
Reasonable prices at the hotel coffee shop, restaurant and bar. Great Club Sandwich!
--Amy vacationing with Mom and Son, Memphis, TN Jun 14, 2009
We ate breakfast at the hotel, outdoors on the patio (delicious and reasonable), and dinner outdoors in St. Armand's Circle. The ambiance of St. Armand's is really nice. There are many options for great dining whereas the hotel's dinner prices were a little steep. Great shopping at St. Armand's too, but we didn't come to shop.
--Ichele, Naples, FL Jun 9, 2009
St. Armand's Circle.... shopping, restaurants, etc. Dolphin Cafe...great breakfast!
--Beach Lover, Cranston, RI May 4, 2009
Shopping and Resturants are great around the St Armadans Circle
--OhioTraveler, Mentor,Ohio Apr 24, 2009
Great outlet malls on Hwy 75 - about 25-30 minutes away.
--Lisa, Milwaukee, WI Apr 22, 2009
The hotel is very close to St. Armands Circle. There are numerous restaurants, shops, ice cream and nightlife. Easy access to downtown Sarasota. There is a movie theatre downtown and more great restaurants. We love Mediterraneo for great Italian and fun atmosphere. The food is Perfect!
--Renee, USA Sep 28, 2008
The restaurants at Armand Circle are fabulous. Definately stop at one of the ice cream shops for desert.
--Jenny-Lynn, USA Jul 6, 2007
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