Helmsley Sandcastle Hotel
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Hotel Overview
Return to the Helmsley
We have been going to the Helmsley Hotel for over 10 years and we really enjoy the staff & hotel....
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Flauto
- May 10, 2013
fun on the beach
Had a fantastic time. The beach personnel was fantastic!! Had bean bag boards! The beach chairs...
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Four old ladies
- Feb 5, 2013
Lido Key hotel with great views and a private beach
With 600 feet of white sandy beaches on Lido Key, the Helmsley Sandcastle Hotel has lots to offer those looking for fun and relaxation in Sarasota, Florida. This 3-star hotel overlooks the Gulf of Mexico and guests can grab a free lounger or rent a cabana to enjoy the surf, the amazing sunsets, or rent a bike and head up to St. Armand's Circle for fine dining and shopping. Business travelers will appreciate the hotel's meeting rooms, business center and free Wi-Fi Internet access. After a busy day, unwind with a game of shuffleboard on the deck.
Helmsley Sandcastle Hotel Rooms
- Standard View Room
- This room does not offer a view of the gulf of mexico or the pool. Complimentary wireless Internet access. Direct-dial phone with voice mail. TV with complimentary HBO. Compact refrigerator and coffee/tea maker. Complimentary newspaper. Two upholstered chairs. Bathroom with shower/tub combination, interior and/or exterior vanity, and makeup/shaving mirror.
- Gulf View Room
- Two double beds. Gulf of Mexico view. In two- or four-story building. 324 square feet. Complimentary wireless Internet access. Direct-dial phone with voice mail. TV with complimentary HBO. Compact refrigerator and coffee/tea maker. Complimentary newspaper. Two upholstered chairs. Bathroom with shower/tub combination, interior and/or exterior vanity, and makeup/shaving mirror.
- Poolside Room
- Two double beds. Pool view. In one- or three-story building. 288 square feet. Complimentary wireless Internet access. Direct-dial phone with voice mail. TV with complimentary HBO. Compact refrigerator and coffee/tea maker. Complimentary newspaper. Two upholstered chairs. Bathroom with shower/tub combination, interior and/or exterior vanity, and makeup/shaving mirror.
Amenities
- FREE internet
- FREE parking
- Outdoor pool
- No smoking rooms/facilities
- General
- No smoking rooms/facilities
- Elevators
- Activities
- Outdoor pool
- Fitness center or spa
- Dining
- Bar/Lounge
- Restaurant
- Room service
- Services
- Business center
- Laundry service
- Safe deposit box
- Meeting/Banquet facilities
- Conference facilities
- Gift shop
- Internet
- FREE internet
- Parking
- FREE parking
- Accessibility
- Handicapped rooms/facilities
- Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant
- Accessible facilities
- Wheel chair access
- Service dogs allowed
- Service animals allowed
- Accessible parking
- Public areas wheelchair accessible for disabled
- Handicapped parking
- Audible emergency alarm for sight impaired guest
- Wheelchair accessible elevators
- Ramp access to buildings
- Brailled elevators
Hotel Map
- Area served
- Sarasota
- Nearby airports
- Sarasota/Bradenton International Airport - 8 miles, Tampa International Airport - 60 miles.
- Area description
- Corporations/Industries, Electro Corporation - 9 miles, Hi-Stat Manufacturing - 10 miles, Klockner-Bartelt Manufacturing - 10 miles, Sun Hydraulics - 9 miles, Tropicana Beverages - 20 miles.
Dining
- Cafe
- Open 7am-5pm, casual, Breakfast /buffet.
- Candlelight Restaurant
- Open 5pm-10pm, casual, innovative menu/salads.
- Lounge Bar
- Open 5pm-midnight, casual, drinks.
- Pool Bar
- Open noon-dusk, casual, drinks/hors d'ouvres.
Meeting facilities
- Meeting Info
- Meeting facilities for groups to 225, banquets to 160, audio-Visual equipment.
Hotel Policies
- Check-in:
- 1500
- Check-out:
- 1100
Terms and conditions
Rates quoted in currencies other than the hotel's base currency are subject to the rate of the international exchange. Rate may change throughout stay. Rate may reflect average nightly rate. Extra charges may apply. Incidental charges, such as room service, are not included in the rate.
The amenities and/or facilities may not be located at the hotel, but within a reasonable distance, and additional charges may apply for use.
Guest Reviews (144)
Ratings and reviews for Helmsley Sandcastle Hotel
- All travelers (144) 3.6 / 5
- Business (4) 3.3 / 5
- Couples (59) 3.5 / 5
- Families (58) 3.5 / 5
- Friends (9) 4 / 5
- Singles (7) 3.9 / 5
- Amenities:
- 3.6
- Room cleanliness:
- 4
- Hotel staff:
- 4.1
- Room comfort:
- 3.5
- Location:
- 4.6
- Value:
- 3.8
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Reviewer score
Would recommend
Blue Hydrangea
Ocean View
Clean and comfortable right on the beach. Complementary limo to Circle and back. A wonderful amenity.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 3
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 3
- Room comfort:
- 3
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 4
Nightlife tip:
Short drive from hotel
Marina Jacks is a great place to have a cocktail and dance to live music, open to the gulf.
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Flauto
Return to the Helmsley
We have been going to the Helmsley Hotel for over 10 years and we really enjoy the staff & hotel. It does not get any better than this place for view relaxation and value.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 4
- Room cleanliness:
- 4
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 4
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 5
Dining tip:
In Hotel
The hotel restraurant food is excellant and most people who stay there do not dine there. Their mistake!
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Georgia Escapee
Will Return
Great staff was very helpful. Nice location with short drive to eateries and very good beach location. Although, did not have ocean view room was very satisfied.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 4
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 4
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 4
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Sting break mom
Family spring break
We booked at the last minute. Got the last room. Service was great. 3 star hotel but perfect for us. Clean rooms, two heated pools, food and bar service at pool, sail boat, chairs, games and bike rental on site. Located right on the beach. Covered parking with security. Located right next to the Ritz! But cheaper. Definitely recommend pool or ocean view. Some have parking garage view. Food was good. Nothing special but great for breakfast, room service, and lunch. Gift shop too for snacks and such.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 4
- Room cleanliness:
- 4
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 4
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 4
Dining tip:
Short drive from hotel
Blue dolphin for breakfast.
Reviewer score
Would recommend
jrw dgw
Nice experience
Perfect location, great food at a reasonable price and accomodating hotel staff. Nice relaxed atmosphere. Excellent entertainer in the lounge. Could have used a microwave in the room. No complaints.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 4
- Room cleanliness:
- 4
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 4
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 4
Dining tip:
In Hotel
Great food and prices right at the hotel.
Reviewer score
Would recommend
sulljj1
great beach location
the room is a small standand motel room. the bathroom was clean and functional and the shower worked well. The Hotel advertizes free wi fi and tht is all ti is worth as it was hard to log on and it kept quitting on all the devices we tried to use. We have an ATT phone and the call quality at the hotel was not great so a better intenet would have been helpful. They do have a two great pools that are well heated. We did not eat in the hotel so I cannot judge the food. it would have been great had the internet worked.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 4
- Room cleanliness:
- 3
- Hotel staff:
- 4
- Room comfort:
- 3
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 3
Entertainment tip:
Short walk from hotel
go to the happy hour at the LIdo grill it has a great view of the sunset.
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Nurse in NZ
Great Place for value!
Loved the location. Close walk to town. Always felt safe even for a early morning run by myself. Great pool. Average eats. Beautiful Beach. Downfall would be the ventilation system which was dirty/moldy and driped water into the bathroom and the old shower. We had a room that faced the parking garage and had no problem with it.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 2
- Room cleanliness:
- 3
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 5
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 4
Dining tip:
Short walk from hotel
Recommend the Blue Dolphin for breakfast. Large servings and great value too. Recommend NOT going to the Italian Pizza place in the circle. Yuck! and EXPENSIVE! Do Not Take Children there or your spending over a hundred for BAD pizza and pasta. Must have is icecream down in the circle. Good top up after dinner.
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Visitors two
Winter getaway
Staff and housekeeping staff (Nancy) did a fine job. Location on beach good, St Armand's shopping nearby. Traffic heavy on fairly long drive into mainland, restaraunts, attractions
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 3
- Room cleanliness:
- 4
- Hotel staff:
- 4
- Room comfort:
- 3
- Location:
- 3
- Value:
- 3
Dining tip:
Short drive from hotel
Eat at yoders Amish restaurant in town
Reviewer score
Would recommend
dektol kid
Helmsley Sandcastle Hotel Pool View Room
Older hotel / motel with older guests, that is fine with us. Two full size beds average room size with table and chairs. Small toilet / tub room, sink separate. Flat screen w/ HBO. Refrigerator and coffee maker. Two heated pools one large. No hot tub. Beach bar and short walk to large beach w/ attendant. Garden view rooms quieter. Overall a good value.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 3
- Room cleanliness:
- 3
- Hotel staff:
- 3
- Room comfort:
- 3
- Location:
- 4
- Value:
- 3
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Four old ladies
fun on the beach
Had a fantastic time. The beach personnel was fantastic!! Had bean bag boards! The beach chairs were free. The breakfast buffet was great and our server and host was wonderful. The lounge and bar was good except for the bartender who waited on us at night. Not friendly at all. Would recommend this place to anyone.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 4
- Room cleanliness:
- 4
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 4
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 4
