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Sandcastle Resort At Lido Beach

3.0 star property
On private beach with 2 outdoor pools, near St. Armands Circle

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Private beach, white sand, sun-loungers, beach umbrellas
Lobby sitting area
Double Room, Courtyard View | In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board
2 outdoor pools, a heated pool, pool loungers
Lobby

Reviews

7.2 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Poolside

7.0 out of 10
Good
(26 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Laptop-compatible safe
  • 288 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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

Room, Courtyard View, Courtyard Area

7.6 out of 10
Good
(75 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Laptop-compatible safe
  • 340 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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

Room, 2 Double Beds (Gulf Front)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Laptop-compatible safe
  • 324 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

7.6 out of 10
Good
(34 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Laptop-compatible safe
  • 252 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Laptop-compatible safe
  • 252 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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

Standard Room, Accessible

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Laptop-compatible safe
  • 255 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
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About the area

Map
1540 Ben Franklin Drive, Sarasota, FL, 34236

What's nearby

  • Lido Beach - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • St. Armands Circle - 2 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • Shell Beach - 16 min drive - 8.2 miles
  • Crescent Beach - 21 min drive - 11.7 miles
  • Siesta Key Beach - 21 min drive - 10.3 miles

Getting around

  • Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.) - 23 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 shopping on-site at Sandcastle Resort At Lido Beach. This hotel is a great place to bask in the sun with a private beach, sunloungers and beach volleyball. Enjoy on-site activities, such as mountain biking, volleyball and sailing. In addition to a garden and dry cleaning/laundry services, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • 2 outdoor pools with sunloungers
  • Free self-parking
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), meeting rooms and a vending machine
  • ATM/banking services, luggage storage and beach towels
  • Guest reviews say great things the beach locale, pool and helpful staff
Room features
All 176 rooms have comforts such as laptop-compatible safes and air conditioning, in addition to thoughtful touches such as free WiFi and room service. Guest reviews speak positively of the cleanliness rooms at the property.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • Full-sized fridge/freezers, heating and daily housekeeping

Languages

English

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8.6 out of 10, Excellent, 1,006 reviews
The price is £257
includes taxes & fees
10 Aug - 11 Aug
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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • 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
  • In-room full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • 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 centre
  • 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.
  • Lift
  • 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
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 37-inch flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • 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

Renovations and closures

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets are 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 14 kg per pet)
Pets cannot be left unattended

Children and extra beds

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

Payment types at the property

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 centre/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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

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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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 14 kg 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.

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. Sarasota BayWalk and Quick Point Nature Reserve are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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Sandcastle Resort At Lido Beach Reviews

Reviews

7.2

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 335 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 277 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 153 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 108 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 129 out of 1002 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

10/10

Great location & price.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10

Great location and place!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10

Great place to bring the family not overly crowded and the beach is perfect
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10

Place was clean, staff friendly, beach beautiful
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10

Nice location good value
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10

Location & Staff is Amazing!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10

Is a place to relax, quiet, with a beautiful beach
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10

Old but nice place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10

Always a fun, old Florida style stay. Beautiful location with great people!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10

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

10/10

Very nice location
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10

Great location and value. Beautiful beach and very friendly staff. Hotelis clean, but old and very dated.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10

Liked the access to the beach and free chairs.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10

Good location nice beach area clise to main areas
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10

Very nice place
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

6/10

Good location
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10

Everyone was so nice and polite.We enjoyed our stay was very good.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10

The Hotel location is a plus the spot was perfect. Nice view of the Sunset , Hotel needs to be upgraded very old , but we still have fun ..Definitely worth the drive … I recommend it..
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10

This was a great location! They property was comfortable and the a/c worked well. Kids loved the pools and was steps to the ocean. Would stay again!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10

Staff were great and always very polite and helpful
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10

I liked the property and the amenities that it had to offer.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10

The hotel is very closed to the beach and restaurants The installation need upgrades building is old We had a very good time there the beach is amazing
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10

The front desk staff were amazing- very accommodating Right on the gulf - had everything we needed
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

6/10

Close to the Beach
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10

This was our 3rd visit to The Sandcastle. It is a lovely peaceful resort and yes, it is very dated but has an old style charm which we like. The beds are very comfy and rooms are very clean with a beautiful sea view. We have enjoyed all of our stays here
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024