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Sandcastle Resort at Lido Beach

3.0 star property
Beachfront hotel near Lido Beach

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Sandcastle Resort at Lido Beach

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Private beach, white sand, sun loungers, beach umbrellas
Front of property
Double Room, Pool View
Restaurant
Lobby sitting area

Overview of Sandcastle Resort at Lido Beach

Reviews
7.0

Good

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • PoolPoolPool
  • On private beach
  • Breakfast availableBreakfast availableBreakfast available
  • Parking includedParking includedParking included
  • LaundryLaundryLaundry

Explore the area

Map
1540 Ben Franklin Dr, Sarasota, FL, 34236
  • Popular LocationLido Beach2 min walk
  • Popular LocationSt. Armands Circle3 min drive
  • AirportSarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.)17 min drive
  • Popular LocationSiesta Key Beach18 min drive

Room options

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Poolside

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

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Poolside

  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Room, Courtyard View, Courtyard Area

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

Room, Courtyard View, Courtyard Area

  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Room, 2 Double Beds (Gulf Front)

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

Room, 2 Double Beds (Gulf Front)

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

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

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, Accessible

Standard Room, Accessible

Standard Room, Accessible

  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Sarasota

On the beach.You'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Lido Beach and 2 miles (3 km) of St. Armands Circle with a stay at this Sarasota hotel. Also, South Lido Park is within half a mile (1 km) and Coolidge Park is within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Lido Beach - 2 min walk
  • St. Armands Circle - 3 min drive
  • Shell Beach - 17 min drive
  • Siesta Key Beach - 18 min drive
  • Crescent Beach - 23 min drive

Getting around

  • Sarasota-Bradenton Intl. Airport (SRQ) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • Lido Beach Restaurant - 15 min walk
  • Daiquiri Deck - 3 min drive
  • Columbia Restaurant - 3 min drive
  • Senor Siesta - 18 min drive
  • The Old Salty Dog - 17 min drive

About this property

Sandcastle Resort at Lido Beach

Beachfront hotel near Lido Beach
Step outside to feel the sun on your face and the sand in your toes on the white sand beach. Lie back and work on your tan with relaxing beach amenities like umbrellas and sun loungers. Cool off in one of the 2 outdoor swimming pools at Sandcastle Resort at Lido Beach, and enjoy summer activities like volleyball.

There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the pool bar. WiFi is free in public spaces. This beach hotel also offers a garden and a terrace. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Sarasota hotel.

  • 176 guestrooms or units
  • 4 levels
  • 7 buildings
  • Meeting rooms
  • Beach lounge chairs
  • Towels for the beach
  • Umbrellas for the beach
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Business facilities
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Gift shop
  • ATM
  • Bellhop
  • Elevator
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar by the pool
  • Dining venue
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.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Family friendly

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

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

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast available for a fee daily 7:00 AM–11:00 AM: USD 7.00-20.00 per person
  • 1 restaurant
  • 1 poolside bar
  • Room service available

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Beach volleyball
  • Heated pool
  • Volleyball

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 lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 37-inch flat-screen TV

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Heating

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • 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

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
If you are planning to arrive after 11:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 75 per pet, per day
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 30 lbs per pet)
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

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

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • 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've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 7.00–20.00 per person
  • Pet fee: USD 75 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 15 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in each accommodation.

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

7.0

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 408 out of 1334 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 359 out of 1334 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 220 out of 1334 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 167 out of 1334 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 180 out of 1334 reviews" "

6.8/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

5.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Brooke

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The location is fantastic-right on the beach, quick free ride to shops and restaurants. The overall property is great, nice pool, bar, restaurant. Plenty of room towels, and beach towels provided. Free lounge chairs and beach chairs. Free water bottles continuously available. Comfortable mattresses. On the downside, the rooms were very old- rotting wood on doorframes, stained, worn away bathroom counters, etc. The pros and affordability outweighed the room conditions for us.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

John, Flagstaff

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Mark

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
We loved being right on the beach and enjoyed the sunsets. Bathrooms and rooms could use some updating. Staff was very nice.

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Sun fun
I had a wonderful stay. Staff friendly and helpful. Place clean but aged. Ceiling fans would be helpful as well as temperature regulation on room difficult. Parking area a bit cluttered with hotel junk so not pretty but again staff excellent and i had a great visit!! Pool and ocean view perfect!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Older property which is part of its charm and relaxed atmosphere. Beautiful private beach. Great pool area Good restaurant, particularly for breakfast poolside, with friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mackenzie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Casey, Tampa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

6/10 Okay

Elaine

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
I know the hotel was right by the bay and the pools were great. But the room was cheap, out dated, and not maintained well. The door knob fell off, there was a water puddle near the front of the door, and the shower made noises and the shower floor was not level. The facets, what built in the 50s!? No microwave. Even the cheapest hotels have a microwave. We were offered free coffee between the hours of 6 to 7am. Wowww. Rooms need a lot of work. But why fix up? Shoot the hotel is right by the water. I just can't believe the money I spent to stay there. I got cheated. I just think have some pride..
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Highly recommended.
Peaceful, relaxing and beautiful location. Steps from a private beach. Customer service excellent and very accommodating. Would come back.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024