Near the airport.Within a 10-minute walk of the motel, you'll find Lido Beach and St. Armands Circle. Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium and Marina Jack are also within 3 miles (5 km).
Sarasota-Bradenton Intl. Airport (SRQ) - 13 min drive
Restaurants
Columbia Restaurant - 10 min walk
Drift Kitchen & Bar - Lido Beach Resort - 8 min walk
Daiquiri Deck - 9 min walk
Cha CHA Coconuts - 9 min walk
Tiki Bar at Lido Beach Resort - 9 min walk
About this property
Lido Islander Inn
3-star motel near Lido Beach
As a guest of Lido Islander Inn, you'll find barbecue grills, a garden, and a picnic area. WiFi is free in public spaces. Lido Islander Inn also features laundry facilities, express check-in, and express check-out. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Sarasota motel.
12 guestrooms or units
2 levels
2 buildings
Towels for the beach
Self-service laundry
Express check-in
Express check-out
Garden
BBQ grill(s)
Outdoor picnic space
Smoking in designated areas
Lido Islander Inn offers 12 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels.
This Sarasota motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and ceiling fans. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Assistive listening devices
Handrails in stairways
Stair-free path to entrance
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Well-lit path to entrance
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
Room amenities
Entertainment
Flat-screen TV with cable channels
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Free crib
Free rollaway/extra bed
Bathroom
Hair dryer
Shampoo
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Food and drink
Coffee/tea maker
Microwave
More
Access via exterior corridors
Air conditioning
Ceiling fan
Individual decor
Individual furnishings
Iron/ironing board
Laptop workspace
Window screens
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21
Check-out
Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available
Special check-in instructions
There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive an access code
A virtual front desk provides assistance to guests
Access methods
Access code, private entrance
Pets
Pets: USD 20 per pet, per week
Only dogs are allowed
Service animals are exempt from fees
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome.
Kids stay free! Children 18 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
Free rollaway/extra beds!
Free cribs (infant beds)!
Property payment types
Important information
Optional extras
The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.
Pet fee: USD 20 per pet, per week
Service animals are exempt from fees
Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
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
Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 25 years old
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
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 is professionally cleaned
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 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. Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 25 years old. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. The property is professionally cleaned. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.
We should mention
Children 18 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
Property is also known as
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Lido Islander
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Lido Islander Inn Reviews
Reviews
7.4
Good
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What a wonderful little hotel right in heart of Saint Armands Circle. Added bonus is the wonderful housekeeping staff. Definitely would recommend Lido Islander Inn.
JamesThomas
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
10/10 Excellent
Kerri
Travelled with partner
Aug 17, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
I loved how cute the room was and how close it was to the beach. There was a lot of sight seeing at night and we had a great time. Only issue we had was the ac face plate didn’t work but we got it adjusted. I would highly recommend this hotel
Property is a great area near the beach less than 5 minutes walking distance. Only complaint i have is the shower looks old and in bad shape. Other than that we loved out stay and will come back again soon
David
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
6/10 Okay
Michael
Aug 11, 2025
Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
No a place for me
When i arrived here Friday night there were Matteras at the street entrance. The TV in the room did not work. The parking lot Is not paved like it shows on hotels.com and the Area where the grilles are overgrown.
Michael
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
6/10 Okay
Verified traveller
Aug 10, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
It was less than average
When i got there, 3 or4 Matteras were at the street because the county didnt pick them up. The TV didnt work and thats a disappointment. For what they charged it puts a bad taste in my mouth on Airbnbs, so we go 3 times a year and will definitely stay in a hotel. I feel like i didnt get what i paid for
4A had an unusual odor the did not go away. Although the place seemed tidy, the floors were sandy and gritty. Bedding smelled stale and unwashed. The bed side lamp will easily tip over if not careful turning on and off. Water from shower and bathroom sink had an odor. We had lost power on first night from about 11pm until the next morning. Communication wasn’t great. Sent text about losing power at 6:32am, no response until 11:08am. Did not lose power again after that. Refrigerator was small but kept food cold even during outage. AC finally got to temp during the night and very grateful that AC stayed on all night throughout outage.
This was perfect for my family. We stayed in one of the condos so we had a kitchen and living room space. The facility isn't manned by in person staff so don't expect your room to be cleaned every day, but I prefer it that way. Very close to the beaches and a two minute drive to the local shops and restaurants.
Great location of block and a half from the beach we were able to walk with our things which was a huge plus. The room was Florida fifties style somewhat upgraded but it needed a lot of minor TLC like repainting baseboards and providing small rugs to help deal with the sand for the parking lot. I operate a 50s era apartment as a vacation rental for half the price of this unit and double the size and I provide a lot better amenities like making sure there are bath mats and small area rugs and handy cleaning supplies to help guests manage the inevitable sand and dirt you get in a property like this those were missing and it made my review negative. The operator could spend maybe another 10 bucks a night Max to significantly upgrade this venue. Even then a lot of people would find this small room to be unusable because the mini kitchen and closet are shared space with the air conditioner and water heater. Personally I didn't have a problem with that but a lot of people would. This ought to be pointed out up front on the website
All the reviews about this property owner being the Hostess with the Mostest are 100% on point. I made a very last minute reservation which she accommodated with the utmost grace. When the neighboring room kept me awake, she moved me to a different, quieter room. Again, with nothing but the utmost grace. The room was clean and tidy, the bed oh-so-comfortable. I will be back on my next trip to Sarasota. Thank you so much for the over the top hospitality. God bless you and your family.
Deana
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
Ivette, Port Saint Lucie
Travelled with family
Jun 4, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
I rented the 2 bedroom condo - The condo is a little outdated with the furniture it has but it was clean, everything worked. The staff was friendly and very serviceable.
The area is very quiet and walkable distance to the beach. They provide 2 beach towels but they are standard towel size I recommend you bring your own.
They do provide the very little sitting beach chairs. I definitely recommend the place for a short getaway.
Our room was nicer than I expected, after reading several of the reviews. AC worked fine, shower water was cool, but weather was hot so we didn't mind. Hotel provides beach chairs, which we used and appreciated. Beach parking lots were packed, so we loved the location of the hotel. We would definitely stay here again--much cheaper than nearby alternatives.