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Cirque St. Armands Beachside

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Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
Lobby sitting area
Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
Outdoor pool, sun loungers
Daily cooked-to-order breakfast for a fee

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
The current price is $344
$304 nightly
$344 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jul 7 - Jul 8

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233 Ben Franklin Dr, Sarasota, FL, 34236
  • Place, Lido Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, St. Armands Circle
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, South Lido Park
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Airport, Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.)
    ‪19 min drive‬

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Room, 1 King Bed, Bay View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • Bay view
  • 334 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Room, 1 King Bed (Gulf View)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)
  • Beach view
  • 334 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(8 reviews)
  • 334 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Mobility Accessible

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 359 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • Beach view
  • 645 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Room, 2 Queen Beds, Bay View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • Bay view
  • 359 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Gulf View)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(10 reviews)
  • Beach view
  • 359 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 359 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the neighborhood

Sarasota

When you stay at Cirque St. Armands Beachside in Sarasota, you'll be near the beach, just steps from Lido Beach and 8 minutes by foot from St. Armands Circle. .This hotel is 1.8 mi (2.9 km) from Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium and 3.6 mi (5.9 km) from Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall.

What's nearby

  • Lido Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Coolidge Park - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • St. Armands Circle - 8 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • South Lido Park - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium - 5 min drive - 2.2 miles

Getting around

  • Sarasota-Bradenton Intl. Airport (SRQ) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Columbia Restaurant - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪The Old Salty Dog - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Drift Kitchen & Bar - Lido Beach Resort - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Daiquiri Deck - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Dry Dock Waterfront Grill - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Cirque St. Armands Beachside

Cirque St. Armands Beachside offers 135 accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Rooms open to balconies. Beds feature premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions come with premium satellite channels. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and hair dryers.

In-room wireless Internet access (speed: 50+ Mbps) is available for a surcharge. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool and a fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 135 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Rooms have private balconies. Wireless internet access (surcharge) keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have shower/tub combinations and hair dryers.
Enjoy recreational amenities such as an outdoor pool and a fitness center. Additional features at this hotel include concierge services and a vending machine.
Grab a bite to eat at Ringside, a beachfront restaurant which features an ocean view. You can also stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Relax with a refreshing drink from the poolside bar or one of the 2 bars/lounges. Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available daily from 7 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, a 24-hour front desk, and multilingual staff.
Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7 AM and 11:00 AM.
Ringside - This beachfront restaurant serves breakfast and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
MidWay - This poolside lobby lounge serves lunch only. Happy hour is offered. Open daily.
Ring Master - Onsite bar. Open daily.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi (surcharge)
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: High-speed internet

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: USD 10 to 20 for adults and USD 8 to 15 for children
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • MidWay
  • Ring Master
  • Ringside

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Outdoors

  • 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.
  • Area rugs in room
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator (43 inch wide door)
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Tile flooring in room
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 6 floors
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Guests booked in breakfast included rate plans receive breakfast for up to 2 adults who are sharing a guestroom. Breakfast fees apply for additional guests.
Guests booked in dinner included rate plans receive dinner for up to 2 adults who are sharing a guestroom. Dinner fees apply for additional guests.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 100 per pet, per day
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 40 lbs per pet)
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

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 39.55 per accommodation, per night
The resort fee includes:
  • Beach towels
  • Fitness center access
  • In-room bottled water
  • In-room coffee
  • In-room safe
  • Partner property pool access
  • Pool access

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 10 to 20 for adults, and USD 8 to 15 for children
  • Pet fee: USD 100 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG)
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

The seasonal pool will be open from January to December
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Holiday Inn Lido
Holiday Inn Lido Beach Sarasota
Holiday Inn Lido Hotel
Holiday Inn Lido Hotel Sarasota Beach
Holiday Inn Sarasota Beach
Lido Holiday Inn
Holiday Inn Lido Beach
Holiday Inn Sarasota - Lido Beach Hotel Sarasota
Holiday Inn Lido Beach Sarasota Hotel

Cirque St. Armands Beachside Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 606 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 213 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 95 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 56 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 34 out of 1004 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Erica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Luv this best kept secret amazing stay
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Rebecca Sue

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quick but wonderful stay
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were lovely Hotel was amazing Restaurant food was stunning
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful staff, excellent location and the perfect size. Loved this hotel, it will be our choice for all upcoming trips to Sarasota.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fabulous small boutique hotel on Lido Beach and close to St Armands Circle, Friendly staff and great restaurant!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

MYRNA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Beautiful,hip hotel. Great location!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property has been updated beautifully and my room was clean and welcoming. Minimal carpet is a big plus. The private balcony was my favorite place to enjoy breakfast. Will definitely visit again!
Gym
Private balcony
View from the pool deck
Private balcony
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Spotless room, great location. Staff all so friendly and helpful!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Luis

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff and the location of the hotel.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Excellent hotel
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Simon

Liked: Cleanliness
Spotless throughout!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lewis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful couple of days. Great surprise. Restaurant Ringside was excellent dinner. Would love to return sometime....
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay. Nice, new and clean hotel. Staff were great. Shout out to Jansen and Eric who ran the bar and were great!
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
From the check in to checkout the staff made us feel like we were family.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sonia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Perfect in every way. Beds were super comfy, rooms clean and very modern, wonderful location.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cherie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was top notch! Would definitely recommend staying here.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everyone was so nice. The hotel was amazing, the rooms clean and in a great location.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great restaurant and bar/bartender. Best thing is the location, just steps from Lido Beach and only a very short walk to Saint Armand’s, which is a very fun place to eat and shop.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lea

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What an amazing hotel. Everything was lovely, the staff, pool, room, restaurant, bar and location all top notch. Very impressive.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Francois

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spotless facility. Staff is outstanding. Great restaurant on site. fgreat stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Beatriz Eugenia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice, very friendly and helpful staff. The theme of decoration in all environments is well balanced. The very comfortable bed for a first-class rest. Easy access to the beach and to the Bay Runner trolley stop.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great location Very hip Good food & customer service Quiet
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Gregory

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ocean view room on 6th floor. Excellent hotel, room and location. Food and drink quality was average. Staff help was very good. I’d go back again.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

SHANNON

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean. Smells wonderful. Great staff. Restaurant is delicious! Great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Prisma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Safe and spacious parking, plenty of food and drink options, beach front with easy access.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025