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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
Front of property
In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board
Daily cooked-to-order breakfast for a fee
Lobby sitting area
Reviews
7.2

Good

Popular amenities

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

Check-in time

4:00 PM

Check-out time

11:00 AM

Explore the area

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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
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Room options

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Poolside

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

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Poolside

  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Room, Courtyard View, Courtyard Area

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

Room, Courtyard View, Courtyard Area

  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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

Room, 2 Double Beds (Gulf Front)

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, Accessible

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

Standard Room, Accessible

  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Sarasota

Sandcastle Resort at Lido Beach is located on a private beach and in an area with good shopping. 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.
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What's nearby

  • Lido Beach - 2 min walk
  • St. Armands Circle - 3 min drive
  • Shell Beach - 17 min drive
  • Siesta Key Beach - 18 min drive
  • Crescent Beach - 23 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Lido Beach Restaurant - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Daiquiri Deck - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Columbia Restaurant - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Senor Siesta - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪The Old Salty Dog - ‬17 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, sunloungers and beach volleyball. In addition to dry cleaning/laundry services and a business centre, 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), a gift shop and beach umbrellas
  • ATM/banking services, beach towels and meeting rooms
  • Guest reviews say good things about the dining options, beach locale and pool
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. Guests reviews speak well of the clean rooms at the property.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with free toiletries and hairdryers
  • 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 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

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • 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
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • 37-inch flat-screen TV

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 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:

  • 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

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
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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.

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

As of 19 Jun 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Sandcastle Resort at Lido Beach on 23 Jun 2024 start from RM 843.68, 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.

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.

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

Checkout 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 miles (5 km).

Sandcastle Resort at Lido Beach Reviews

Reviews

7.2

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 409 out of 1302 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 355 out of 1302 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 215 out of 1302 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 155 out of 1302 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 168 out of 1302 reviews" "

7.0/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

5.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Monica

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Staff & service
The air conditioning
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Richard

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Liked that it was on the beach in a great location. The rest of the hotel was very, very dated. I think the property is going to be leveled somtime soon so i imagine that they are not putting much money into it.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

4/10 Poor

Leonardo

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Air conditioning was very noisy El aire acondicionado con mucho y el parqueo demasiado sucio La propiedad muy descuidada Los trabajadores son buenos
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
great location!!!
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Anthony

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

kellee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great property - park and stay. Beach is right there Great staff
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

4/10 Poor

raisa

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Old hotel which needs to be renovated. Air conditioner didn’t work properly it was super hot in the room. Location is the best.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Brenda

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
So close to beach.umbrella , beach towels and bottle water included.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Yvonne

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Place was clean, staff friendly, beach beautiful
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer, Daytona Beach

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location on beach. Old Florida feel. Chairs and umbrella, waters and towels. Tiki bar was great for drinks and food. Clean. Beautiful pools. Comfortable beds.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024