Title: Sandcastle Resort at Lido Beach Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=20959&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # Sandcastle Resort at Lido Beach Travelers enjoy the warm sand between their toes at this beachfront resort, where two outdoor pools provide refreshing alternatives surrounded by greenery. ## Photo gallery for Sandcastle Resort at Lido Beach ![Private beach, white sand, sun-loungers, beach umbrellas - Sandcastle Resort at Lido Beach (Sarasota)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/30000/21000/20959/0a6d945c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Double Room, Pool View | In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board - Sandcastle Resort at Lido Beach (Sarasota)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/30000/21000/20959/263f995b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Lobby - Sandcastle Resort at Lido Beach (Sarasota)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/30000/21000/20959/88d8255d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Poolside bar - Sandcastle Resort at Lido Beach (Sarasota)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/30000/21000/20959/aed52ba6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![2 outdoor pools, a heated pool, pool loungers - Sandcastle Resort at Lido Beach (Sarasota)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/30000/21000/20959/a8d4a28a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies The Sandcastle Resort at Lido Beach offers a peaceful getaway with a private beach, sun loungers, and volleyball courts. Relax by two outdoor pools, stroll through the garden, or connect to WiFi in your room after a day of seaside activities. ## Reviews 7.2 Good ## Popular amenities - On private beach - Pool - Pet-friendly - Parking included - Free Wi-Fi - Restaurant ## Check prices for these days [Tonight ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-20&endDate=2026-02-21&selected=20959&PinnedHotelID=20959&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-20&endDate=2026-02-21&selected=20959&PinnedHotelID=20959&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [Tomorrow ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-21&endDate=2026-02-22&selected=20959&PinnedHotelID=20959&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-21&endDate=2026-02-22&selected=20959&PinnedHotelID=20959&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [This weekend ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-20&endDate=2026-02-22&selected=20959&PinnedHotelID=20959&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-20&endDate=2026-02-22&selected=20959&PinnedHotelID=20959&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [Next weekend ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-27&endDate=2026-03-01&selected=20959&PinnedHotelID=20959&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-27&endDate=2026-03-01&selected=20959&PinnedHotelID=20959&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## Room options All rooms 1 bed 2 beds Showing 6 of 6 rooms ### View all photos for Standard Room, Accessible ![Standard Room, Accessible | In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/30000/21000/20959/2a931d22.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Standard Room, Accessible ### Highlights Air conditioning Heating Full-sized fridge/freezer Flat-screen TV Blackout curtains Private bathroom Hairdryer Daily housekeeping - 255 sq ft - Sleeps 2 - 1 Queen Bed ### View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible ![Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible | In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/30000/21000/20959/99cd3196.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible 7.6 Good 34 reviews ### Highlights Air conditioning Heating Full-sized fridge/freezer Flat-screen TV Blackout curtains Private bathroom Hairdryer Daily housekeeping - 252 sq ft - Sleeps 3 - 1 King Bed ### View all photos for Room, 2 Double Beds (Gulf Front) ![In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/30000/21000/20959/6d698dd6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Room, 2 Double Beds (Gulf Front) ### Highlights Air conditioning Heating Full-sized fridge/freezer Flat-screen TV Blackout curtains Private bathroom Hairdryer Daily housekeeping - 324 sq ft - Sleeps 4 - 2 Double Beds ### View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Poolside ![In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/30000/21000/20959/6d698dd6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Poolside 7.0 Good 26 reviews ### Highlights Air conditioning Heating Full-sized fridge/freezer Flat-screen TV Blackout curtains Private bathroom Hairdryer Daily housekeeping - 288 sq ft - Sleeps 4 - 2 Double Beds ### View all photos for Room, Courtyard View, Courtyard Area ![In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/30000/21000/20959/c37a49c7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Room, Courtyard View, Courtyard Area 7.6 Good 75 reviews ### Highlights Air conditioning Heating Full-sized fridge/freezer Flat-screen TV Blackout curtains Private bathroom Hairdryer Daily housekeeping - 340 sq ft - Sleeps 4 - 2 Double Beds ### View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Double Beds ![In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/30000/21000/20959/6d698dd6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Standard Room, 2 Double Beds ### Highlights Air conditioning Heating Full-sized fridge/freezer Flat-screen TV Blackout curtains Private bathroom Hairdryer Daily housekeeping - 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More rewards for more adventures! [Sign in](https://www.expedia.co.uk/login?ckoflag=0&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FSarasota-Hotels-Sandcastle-Resort-At-Lido-Beach.h20959.Hotel-Information)[Sign up, it's free](https://www.expedia.co.uk/signup?enable_registration=true&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FSarasota-Hotels-Sandcastle-Resort-At-Lido-Beach.h20959.Hotel-Information) ## About the area Located in Sarasota, Sandcastle Resort at Lido Beach is on a private beach. St. Armands Circle and Mall at University Town Center are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Lido Beach and Siesta Key Beach. Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium and Marie Selby Botanical Gardens are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and ecotours. [Visit our Sarasota travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Sarasota.dx602719) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C27.30405%2C-82.57107&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=dnGhr4CQX0bqcTyLIvZOh7aA9uM=) 1540 Ben Franklin Drive, Sarasota, FL, 34236 ### What's nearby - ![Lido Beach showing general coastal views and a sandy beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6145141/1d4594a7-b7e1-465d-bffb-87633a8cb34c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Lido Beach 2 min walk \- 0.1 miles - ![St. Armands Circle featuring a statue or sculpture](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6066013/87735d4f-9329-4db3-9afc-0278f2a27d4f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) St. Armands Circle 2 min drive \- 1.1 miles - South Lido Park 9 min walk \- 0.5 miles - Coolidge Park 14 min walk \- 0.8 miles - South Lido Lookout Bridge 15 min walk \- 0.9 miles ### Getting around - Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.) 23 min drive ### Restaurants - Circle K 19 min drive - Columbia Restaurant 3 min drive - Drift Kitchen & Bar - Lido Beach Resort 11 min walk - Tiki Bar at Lido Beach Resort 11 min walk - 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 sailing. Enjoy on-site activities, such as mountain biking and volleyball. 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, along with sunloungers - Free self-parking - Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), ATM/banking services and beach umbrellas - Luggage storage, a 24-hour front desk and beach towels - Guest reviews say great things about 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. 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Pool - Breakfast included - Parking included - Free Wi-Fi 8.0 Very good 898 reviews £149 includes taxes & fees 1 Mar - 2 Mar [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-01&endDate=2026-03-02&selected=569725&PinnedHotelID=569725&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [Compare similar properties](/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-06&endDate=2026-03-07&selected=20959&PinnedHotelID=20959&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2&comparePropertyIds=20959,22224,34597,20114556,1577382) ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in all rooms: Free WiFi - Available in some public areas: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Free self parking on site - Limited on-site self parking - 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 Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools ### 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 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? ### Is Sandcastle Resort at Lido Beach pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at Sandcastle Resort at Lido Beach? ### What time is check-in at Sandcastle Resort at Lido Beach? ### Where is Sandcastle Resort at Lido Beach located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Reviews ## Sandcastle Resort at Lido Beach Reviews 7.2 ### Good All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 7.0 Cleanliness ### 10 Location ### 8.4 Staff & service ### 5.8 Property conditions & facilities 10 - Excellent 336 8 - Good 276 6 - Okay 153 4 - Poor 108 2 - Terrible 129 ## Reviews ### 8/10 Good #### Yvonne 11 Jun 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Place was clean, staff friendly, beach beautiful ##### Yvonne Stayed 1 night in May 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Barry 20 Sept 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Great location & price. ##### Barry Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller 11 Aug 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort Great location and place! ##### Verified traveller Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Parveesh 7 Jun 2024 Liked: Staff & service, amenities Location & Staff is Amazing! ##### Parveesh Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### jose 29 Jul 2024 Nice location good value ##### jose Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Marianela 19 Jul 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities Is a place to relax, quiet, with a beautiful beach ##### Marianela Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### kellee 13 Jun 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Great property - park and stay. Beach is right there Great staff ##### kellee Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Leidy 14 Jul 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities Very nice location ##### Leidy Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jose 3 Jun 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities Good location nice beach area clise to main areas ##### Jose Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Erica Rose 27 Aug 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities Great location and value. Beautiful beach and very friendly staff. Hotelis clean, but old and very dated. ##### Erica Rose Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Rachel 3 Oct 2024 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. ##### Rachel Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Lisa 3 May 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities This is obviously an older resort but we enjoyed our stay all around. Room was clean, breakfast was good and pool was lovely. ##### Lisa Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024 ### 6/10 Okay #### Jiovanni 30 Jul 2024 Good location ##### Jiovanni Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kristin 5 Apr 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Service was great and view on gulf side was breathtaking. ##### Kristin Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Beverly 13 May 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Older resort but in great condition and very clean . ##### Beverly Stayed 3 nights in May 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Herbert 23 Jun 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Everyone was so nice and polite.We enjoyed our stay was very good. ##### Herbert Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### James P 29 Mar 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities The property was close to shopping and dining. ##### James P Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Wanda J 8 Jul 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities 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.. ##### Wanda J Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Randy G 2 May 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Great Location. Hotel a little old, but at a great price. Staff was very pleasant. Right on the beach and plenty of bars. ##### Randy G Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Joseph 3 Jun 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Hidden Gem Great location right on beach very clean room would stay again ##### Joseph Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Christina 18 Jul 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Staff were great and always very polite and helpful ##### Christina Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller 13 Jun 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Good service- friendly staff The front desk staff were amazing- very accommodating Right on the gulf - had everything we needed ##### Verified traveller Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Vyacheslav 30 Apr 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Had a good time in this resort The resort building needs some renovation especially bathroom in the room, but location and services are good for stay. I like the heated pool and close access to the sandy beach; on-site restaurant is a very convenient feature. ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/9D85B8EE3001DE5B71084F7943F9529427C74BE51714497728048.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/FBAED12F6650CBADA14446D3598CE4FD094A17A71714497778738.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Vyacheslav Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Eric 27 Jul 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service Disliked: Property conditions & facilities Property is very dated. great location,Great beach,great tiki bar.Great pools. ##### Eric Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ana 13 Jul 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Nice experience with beach view Was a pleasure be Sandcastle Resort at Lido Beach. 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