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Sandcastle Resort at Lido Beach

3.0 star property
On a private white sand beach, near Lido Beach

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Private beach, white sand, sun loungers, beach umbrellas
Lobby sitting area
Front of property
Double Room, Pool View | In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board
Double Room (Gulf Front) | Balcony

Reviews

7.2 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
    24/7 front desk
  • Room service
    Room service
  • Bar
    Bar
  • On private beach
    On private beach
  • Breakfast available
    Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping

Room options

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

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Poolside

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Iron/ironing board
Desk
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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

Room, Courtyard View, Courtyard Area

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Iron/ironing board
Desk
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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

Room, 2 Double Beds (Gulf Front)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Iron/ironing board
Desk
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Iron/ironing board
Desk
  • 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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Iron/ironing board
Desk
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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

Standard Room, Accessible

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Iron/ironing board
Desk
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Similar properties

Exterior
Lido Beach Resort
On private beach
Pool
Hot Tub
Pet friendly
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1002)
The price is AED 1,098
AED 1,407 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Dec - 3 Dec
Lido Beach Resort

About the neighborhood

Map
1540 Ben Franklin Dr, Sarasota, FL, 34236

What's nearby

  • Lido Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • St. Armands Circle - 3 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium - 6 min drive - 4.4 km
  • Shell Beach - 17 min drive - 13.1 km
  • Siesta Key Beach - 18 min drive - 15.6 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Lido Beach Restaurant - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Columbia Restaurant - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Daiquiri Deck - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Old Salty Dog - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Cha CHA Coconuts - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Sandcastle Resort at Lido Beach

Hotel near Lido Beach
You can look forward to a poolside bar, a terrace, and a garden at Sandcastle Resort at Lido Beach. This hotel is a great place to bask in the sun with a private beach, sun loungers, and beach volleyball. In addition to dry cleaning/laundry services and a business center, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • 2 outdoor pools with sun loungers
  • Free self parking
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), ATM/banking services, and a ballroom
  • Beach towels, luggage storage, and a porter/bellhop
  • Guest reviews say great things the beach locale, pool, and helpful staff
Room features
All 176 rooms feature comforts such as laptop-compatible safes and air conditioning, in addition to thoughtful touches like free WiFi and room service. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean rooms at the property.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with free toiletries and hair dryers
  • Heating, daily housekeeping, and desks

Languages

English

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

  • 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

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

  • ATM/banking services
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Elevator
  • Front-desk safe
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning service
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Porter/bellhop

Business services

  • Business center
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Garden
  • Pool sun loungers
  • Private beachfront location
  • 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 lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Beach towels
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Romance packages available

Room amenities

Bedroom

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

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • 37-inch flat-screen TV

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

Renovations and closures

This property is closed from October 30 2024 to December 31 2025 (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

We should mention

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

Property is also known as

Lido Beach Sandcastle
Sandcastle Lido
Sandcastle Lido Beach
Sandcastle Lido Beach Resort
Sandcastle Lido Beach Sarasota
Sandcastle Resort Lido
Sandcastle Resort Lido Beach
Sandcastle Resort Lido Beach Sarasota
Helmsley Sandcastle Hotel Sarasota
Helmsley Sandcastle Sarasota
Sarasota Helmsley Sandcastle
Sandcastle At Lido Sarasota
Sandcastle Resort at Lido Beach Hotel
Sandcastle Resort at Lido Beach Sarasota
Sandcastle Resort at Lido Beach Hotel Sarasota

Frequently asked questions

Does Sandcastle Resort at Lido Beach have a pool?

Yes, this property has 2 outdoor pools. Pool types include heated pools.

Is Sandcastle Resort at Lido Beach pet-friendly?

Yes, Sandcastle Resort at Lido Beach allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 30 lbs per pet. There's a fee of USD 75 per pet, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Sandcastle Resort at Lido Beach?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Sandcastle Resort at Lido Beach?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Sandcastle Resort at Lido Beach?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Sandcastle Resort at Lido Beach located?

Nestled on the beach, this Sarasota hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of South Lido Park, Lido Beach, and St. Armands Circle. Coolidge Park and Sarasota BayWalk are also within 3 mi (5 km).

Sandcastle Resort at Lido Beach Reviews

Reviews

7.2

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 422 out of 1268 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 348 out of 1268 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 206 out of 1268 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 142 out of 1268 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 150 out of 1268 reviews" "

7.0/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

5.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Diane

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
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

8/10 Good

Theodoros

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 15 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Properties will be torn down for a new hotel coming soon. despite all of that the rooms were clean, with old furniture in good shape. Price per room was inexpensive, and the restaurant was great, all the food served was on point. Will be back for the Grand opening!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Elba

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

Roxane

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Yurizan

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barry

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

4/10 Poor

Ada

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Hotel needs a lot of upgrades. Everything in the room was old. Not very clean.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erin

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Greeted when you walk in the doors. Front desk staff explained everything. gift shop, shuttle services, all amenities and sea life. Our room perfect location on the beach. Most amazing view. Pleasant and friendly staff. Knee high chess board, pools, complimentary water, restaurant at the hotel. Good food and hours. The rooms could use upgrades. The housekeepers keep the rooms immaculate; with a sparkly shine on all the appliances. The bathrooms are older and not aesthetically pleasing to the eye, again they are clean and you won’t be eating or sleeping in there. (I hope.) Breakfast delish, and waitressing staff made sure we were taken care of. Yet again, the most amazingly pleasant staff. After breakfast at the restaurant, we headed for a morning on the beach. We were greeted by the attendant at the water hut and given bottle waters, towels and directed to Gustavo to set up our chairs and umbrellas for us at the private beach area. We decided to venture to the St. Armand’s circle. Shuttle service was quick, made sure we had all the information (including business card) with phone number needed to return. House keeping was friendly and nearby if anything was needed. Check out was seamless and easy. When visiting Lido Beach, this resort will be our go to place for future stays at Lido Beach.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Tatiana

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Johanna

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Yeynely

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Yeynely

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cucarachas everywhere
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Orestes

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I loved
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Penny, New Boston

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

8/10 Good

Evelyn

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Easy access to beach, shuttle services. Building is very old, rooms smelled of mold and mildew. Bathroom water nobs very hard to open. Staff is wonderful, free parking, shuttle service. Beach access wonderful.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Elaine

Very outdated. Needs an upgrade.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jesús

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
It was wonderful. Water in swimming pool clear and clean. The only thing not nice was a lower side in the bathroom wall at the side of toilet. It is loosing the paint and the cover out of the wall.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

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

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Lazaro

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property should be demolished, too old , you feel you are in a cheaper motel, facing the beach but no worthy, I could stay just first night out of 3, i heard one room had a leaking roof when raining, could be good for you but definitely not for me. Staff super nice.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

jeannet

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Horrible resort, it’s in very bad condition
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Erica Rose

Traveled with family
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