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Cirque St. Armands Beachside

Property class: 4

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A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a view of the ocean.
A modern hotel lobby with a curved orange sofa, green walls, and a large chandelier.
A hotel room with two beds, a large mirror, a TV, and a balcony with curtains.
A restaurant with round tables and chairs, large windows, and a view of palm trees.
A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by palm trees and a clear blue sky.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
The current price is $298
$264 nightly
$298 total
Total with taxes and fees
Sep 2 - Sep 3

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

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A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a small armchair, and a bedside table with a lamp.

Room, 1 King Bed, Bay View

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

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A modern hotel room with a large bed, a balcony with a view, and a seating area with a table.

Room, 1 King Bed (Gulf View)

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

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A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a small armchair, and a bedside table with a lamp.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(9 reviews)
  • 334 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A compact kitchen with a coffee machine, a small refrigerator, and a white cabinet with drawers.

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Mobility Accessible

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

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A hotel room with a large bed, a view of the beach, a nightstand, and a decorative wall panel.

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

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

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A compact kitchen with a coffee machine, a small refrigerator, and a white cabinet with drawers.

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Bay View

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

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A hotel room with two beds, a large mirror, a TV, and a balcony with curtains.

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Gulf View)

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

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

A compact kitchen with a coffee machine, a small refrigerator, and a white cabinet with drawers.

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 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 7 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
  • St. Armands Circle - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Coolidge Park - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • South Lido Park - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium - 4 min drive - 2.0 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Marina Jack - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Columbia Restaurant - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪The Old Salty Dog - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪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. Open daily.
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

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 648 out of 1010 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 194 out of 1010 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 80 out of 1010 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 54 out of 1010 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 34 out of 1010 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really nice Boutique hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

A Gilchrist

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Attentive staff, good outdoor pool, clean rooms.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beach looked great, poolside features clean, excellent!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Samuel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our stay was really nice. Excellent clerk at the check-in
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Maryellen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property exceed expectations!! Beautiful place excellent staff and services provided
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Douglas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nicely furnished. Had a good shuttle to town and to the co owned lido club for beach activities
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Marlon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very Nice Property!!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location right across from the beach. Supper clean and fresh. Great check-in cocktail and service.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Luis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beach just on from of the hotel ,easy accessibility, clean full of space nice water nice sand
Stayed 5 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca Sue

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

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The food in the main dining room and at the bar (different menu) was excellent.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The decor was absolutely fabulous, friendly staff, new love in Sarasota
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Todd

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing new, clean property. Looking forward to going back there. Great location, shuttle, workout and bars. I loved being shuttled down to the sister hotel to use the beach amenities.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Payton

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing stay! Will definitely be returning!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel right across from the beach. Our suite was very large with a double balcony. Walking distance to restaurants. The hotel bar and restaurant were both excellent.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent service, impeccable facilities, breathtaking views, and a very comfortable stay. The food was delicious, especially the breakfast. Everything exceeded our expectations. Highly recommended
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kendall

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Would stay here again! Staff at the front desk was top notch. Didn’t get their names but younger brunette man and woman at front desk were awesome. Great theme, and the shuttle to and from downtown and sister resort was awesome
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michele

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was so friendly and helpful. The room was very clean and comfortable. There were lots of items placed around the hotel that made it feel welcoming and I would definitely go back again.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

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 review

10/10 Excellent

Sheryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Its best kept secret on lido. Everything perfect. And the restaurant was the most wonderful too. Staff were fantastic
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Dorlan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We love staying at this hotel. Staff is so attentive and accommodating. The restaurant food is very tasty and well prepared. View of beach is spectacular and sunset is awesome. And easy access to shopping and additional restaurants with hotel provided shuttle.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ivett

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent service very clean room professional staff
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jeff

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
One of the best places my wife and I have stayed at, short 5 day getaway but really relaxing by the pool, short walk to St. Armands circle, short walk to sister property and amazing beaches. Will come again for sure.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026