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Sandcastle Resort at Lido Beach

3.0 star property
Beachfront hotel near Lido Beach

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Private beach, white sand, sun loungers, beach umbrellas
Front of property
Double Room, Courtyard View | In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board
Poolside bar
Lobby sitting area

Reviews

7.2

Good

Popular amenities

  • On private beach
  • Pool
  • Restaurant
  • Room service
    Room serviceRoom service
  • 24/7 front desk
    24/7 front desk24/7 front desk
  • Bar
    BarBar

Check-in time

4:00 PM

Check-out time

11:00 AM

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.)14 min drive
  • Popular LocationSiesta Key Beach18 min drive

Similar properties

Exterior
Lido Beach Resort
On private beach
Pool
Hot Tub
Pet friendly
4.3 out of 5, Excellent, (1005)
The price is $299
per night
$383 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 10 - Aug 11
Lido Beach Resort

About the neighborhood

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
  • Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium - 6 min drive
  • Sarasota Memorial Hospital - 10 min drive
  • Siesta Key Beach - 18 min drive

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
  • ‪Shore Restaurant - ‬3 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

  • 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

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 37-inch flat-screen TV

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

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

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

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 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

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 Lido
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Sandcastle Lido Beach Sarasota
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Helmsley Sandcastle Hotel Sarasota
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Frequently asked questions

How close is Sandcastle Resort at Lido Beach to the airport?

Sandcastle Resort at Lido Beach is 7.6 mi (14-min drive) away from the Sarasota-Bradenton Intl. Airport (SRQ) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Sandcastle Resort at Lido Beach?

As of Jul 27, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Sandcastle Resort at Lido Beach on Aug 13, 2024 start from $127.49, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Sandcastle Resort at Lido Beach have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Sandcastle Resort at Lido Beach.

How close is Sandcastle Resort at Lido Beach to the beach?

This hotel is on a private beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Sandcastle Resort at Lido Beach offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Sandcastle Resort at Lido Beach, but cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for a fee of between USD 7.00 and 20.00 per person. It's available every day from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Sandcastle Resort at Lido Beach?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but arcadeland (24-min drive) is nearby.

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

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

Is there free parking at Sandcastle Resort at Lido Beach?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Sandcastle Resort at Lido Beach have a pool?

Sandcastle Resort at Lido Beach features 2 outdoor pools.

Does Sandcastle Resort at Lido Beach have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Sandcastle Resort at Lido Beach have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Sandcastle Resort at Lido Beach to downtown Sarasota?

Sandcastle Resort at Lido Beach is 3.3 mi away from Sarasota.

Sandcastle Resort at Lido Beach Reviews

Reviews

7.2

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 426 out of 1298 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 356 out of 1298 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 206 out of 1298 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 153 out of 1298 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 157 out of 1298 reviews" "

7.0/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

5.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Eva

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

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

6/10 Okay

Victoria

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was kind and friendly - no problems there. The place and room itself - floors were damp and dirty - holes in the ceiling - smelled moldy and musky- I could not check out fast enough. The beaches now were awesome!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Nilda

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
This property was in an amazing location on Lido Beach. The amenities such as the pool and bar were great, plenty of activities to do with the kids and a short walk to the beach. The downside to this property is the actual room, nothing is updated at all, the bathroom is super dated and the floral curtains are not pretty. The ceiling tiles were missing from our ceiling and the doors make you feel like you’re in jail. I believe this hotel has potential to me amazing it’s just some room updates that need to be made asap. But if your one that really doesn’t care about the room and more about the location this is definitely the place. I hope this hotel gets an upgrade soon because if so I will return.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

George

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
April Lido Beach
Wonderful location on the beach, this hotel was built in 1953, and once owned by Leona Helmsley. It is definitely dated and well-worn, but convenient and clean. It was like a vacation trip back in time. The attached restaurant is excellent--great food and service, and the prices are reasonable. Apparently, the entire resort is slated for destruction soon, and will be replaced by a high-rise resort.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Darlene

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Needed updating, but good outweighed the bad
Although the room we had was very dated, it was clean and the view was amazing. The room was in need of maintenance such as the coffee pot did not work. The entire complex should have an overhaul of new carpet and the duct tape should be removed from the elevator. But the staff made up for the shortcomings and the restaurant was great.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

4/10 Poor

Steven

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Overall disrepair. Bathroom faucet loose and wobbly. People smoking in balcony and mgmt refused to confront them. Partying until midnight. Wooden railings rotting and loose. Broken glass on pool deck
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Jose

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Not big complaints only the salad dressing the oil of olive and vinegar absolutely not recommend oil cause nausea to my wife very bad smell
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I like everything
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Wendy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Uniquely quaint. Shame it will be torn down in Nov!! One if the oldest here.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Julia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Brenda

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Beach access with free chairs, towels and umbrella. Tiki bar, restaurant small store if you need sunscreen, readers, etc. Two pools! This place was built in 1955 and from what ive been is scheduled to be torn down eventually and replaced with bigger and better therefore minimal repairs are being made. Rite now great price compared to surrounding hotels with beach access.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

John, ocean city

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great spot on beach. I received an email for pre -checkin so arrived at 1pm to relax by pool and was told I was on priority list, was notified at 340pm my room was finally ready but was disappointed to see sign at front desk saying checkin was 3pm
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Meghan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely little secluded spot
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Our room was clean, staff helpful, location great. The outside of the building needs care on the upper floors. I didn’t realize the resort fee couldn't be waived through my booking with Expedia. We are part time residences of Florida, spending 4 months a year. I took all my paperwork to show and was told no.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tom

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paula

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Brian at the bar and Rae Rae at the front desk are so fun and welcoming! I visit twice a year and I’ll miss the old charm when the renovations occur. I won’t be able to afford to stay then.😢
Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Debra

Liked: Staff & service
Right on the beach
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

thomas

Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Vicki L.

Traveled with group
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Pool area was top notch. Pool very clean and grounds were kept clean. Bar at pool was very nice and restaurant was excellent. However, rooms were in bad condition. Bathrooms were very outdated and rusty around tub and toilet. Toilet was difficult to flush and floor was not very clean. Carpets were very dirty. Elevators walls were held together with electrical tape and floors were dirty and broken in places.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Frank, Cusseta

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was right on the beach, which was really nice. The staff very friendly. Shuffleboard, ping pong, pool, tiki bar. We enjoyed our 1 night stay.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Brooke

Traveled 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

8/10 Good

Marjorie, North Canton

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The Beach is gorgeous!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024