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Sandcastle Resort at Lido Beach

3.0 star property

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Private beach, white sand, sun loungers, beach umbrellas
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Double Room (Gulf Front) | Balcony
2 outdoor pools, a heated pool, sun loungers
Bar (on property)

Reviews

7.2 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • On private beach
  • Pool
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Explore the area

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1540 Ben Franklin Drive, Sarasota, FL, 34236
  • Place, South Lido Park
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Lido Beach
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, St. Armands Circle
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.)
    ‪19 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Room, Accessible | In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, Accessible

  • 255 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible | In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

7.6 out of 10
Good
(34 reviews)
  • 252 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Room, 2 Double Beds (Gulf Front)

  • 324 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

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In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Poolside

7.0 out of 10
Good
(26 reviews)
  • 288 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

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In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Room, Courtyard View, Courtyard Area

7.6 out of 10
Good
(75 reviews)
  • 340 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

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In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

  • 252 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Sarasota

When you stay at Sandcastle Resort at Lido Beach in Sarasota, you'll be on the waterfront, within a 5-minute drive of Lido Beach and St. Armands Circle. .This beach hotel is 9.7 mi (15.5 km) from Siesta Key Beach and 10.9 mi (17.5 km) from Crescent Beach.

What's nearby

  • South Lido Park - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Lido Beach - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Coolidge Park - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • South Lido Lookout Bridge - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • St. Armands Circle - 2 min drive - 1.1 miles

Getting around

  • Sarasota-Bradenton Intl. Airport (SRQ) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Circle K - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Columbia Restaurant - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Old Salty Dog - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Drift Kitchen & Bar - Lido Beach Resort - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Daiquiri Deck - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Sandcastle Resort at Lido Beach

Sandcastle Resort at Lido Beach offers 176 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature laptop-compatible safes and hair dryers. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms.

This Sarasota hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and complimentary toiletries. Housekeeping is provided daily.

2 outdoor swimming pools are on site along with a private beach.

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

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 desks, as well as phones with free local calls.
Spend the day on the private beach or dip into one of the 2 outdoor pools. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, gift shops/newsstands, and a ballroom.
Enjoy a meal at the restaurant, or stay in and take advantage of the hotel's room service. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the poolside bar. Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a business center, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. Free self parking is available onsite.
Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:00 AM and 11:00 AM.
Sandcastle Resort at Lido Beach has a restaurant on site.
Room service is available.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: USD 7 to 20 per person
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Beach volleyball
  • Heated pool
  • Mountain biking
  • Sailing
  • Shopping

Family friendly

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Children's games
  • Children's toys
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Proposal/romance packages

Business services

  • Business center
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Garden
  • On a private beach
  • On the waterfront
  • 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.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 4 floors
  • 7 buildings
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 37-inch flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Room service

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 11:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

This property is closed from October 30 2024 to December 31 2026 (dates subject to change).

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 75 per pet, per day
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 30 lbs per pet)
Pets cannot be left unattended

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 15 per night

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 28.25 per accommodation, per night
The resort fee includes:
  • 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.

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 7.00 to 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 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, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector

We should mention

This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

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Sandcastle Resort at Lido Beach Reviews

Reviews

7.2

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 336 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 274 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 153 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 108 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 129 out of 1000 reviews

7.0/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

5.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent place to stay 👌
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Yvonne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Place was clean, staff friendly, beach beautiful
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Parveesh

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Location & Staff is Amazing!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

luis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to bring the family not overly crowded and the beach is perfect
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Great location and place!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Barry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location & price.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

jose

Nice location good value
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kristi

Liked: Amenities
Great place
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
great location!!!
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marianela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Is a place to relax, quiet, with a beautiful beach
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

jose

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Old but nice place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

kellee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great property - park and stay. Beach is right there Great staff
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Leidy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice location
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always a fun, old Florida style stay. Beautiful location with great people!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jose

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good location nice beach area clise to main areas
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The beach was beautiful, the swimming pools were beautiful, the restaurant was very good. And the staff was super friendly and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Eliani

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Very nice place
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is obviously an older resort but we enjoyed our stay all around. Room was clean, breakfast was good and pool was lovely.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Erica Rose

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great location and value. Beautiful beach and very friendly staff. Hotelis clean, but old and very dated.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
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8/10 Good

Cory

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Clean, nice beach
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Peter

The best beach of Florida
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was awesome! We loved the pool and the private beach. Would stay here again or recommend it to a friend.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Jiovanni

Good location
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kristin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Service was great and view on gulf side was breathtaking.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Penny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Liked the access to the beach and free chairs.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024