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Sandcastle Resort at Lido Beach

3 stars
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based on 2423 reviews
2 423 reviews
1540 Ben Franklin Drive, Sarasota, FL 34236, United States
1540 Ben Franklin Drive, Sarasota, FL
+1 941 388 2181
Thu 15/10
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Fri 16/10
2 guests, 1 room
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Overview

Boasting an outdoor pool and a private beach, Sandcastle Resort at Lido Beach is situated in Sarasota and provides charming accommodation. It also features bicycle rental, babysitting/child services and a 24-hour reception.

The resort has 179 rooms and has been recently refurbished. Additionally, the multilingual staff are on hand to provide local information.

Sandcastle Resort at Lido Beach features elegant rooms equipped with a hair dryer and a refrigerator, plus all the essentials to ensure an enjoyable stay.

The resort's restaurant is available for breakfast, providing guests with a convenient dining experience close to their room. Room service is also available at certain times.

Ringling College of Art and Design, the John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art and Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport are around a 20-minute car trip from Sandcastle Resort at Lido Beach. The Sarasota Opera and University of South Florida Sarasota-Manatee are an easy drive away.

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2423 reviews

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Amenities at Sandcastle Resort at Lido Beach

  • Private beach
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Room service
  • Business centre
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
  • Laundry service
  • Laundry facilities
  • Hairdryer
  • ATM on-site

Reviews of Sandcastle Resort at Lido Beach

6,6
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2423 verified ratings
Wonderful
588
Very good
382
Good
375
Okay
243
Fair
312
Mediocre
172
Poor
351

Summary of reviews

Guests say
Guests consistently praise the hotel's exceptional beachfront location and friendly staff, with several highlighting the beautiful pools and convenient amenities like beach chairs and towels. However, many reviews mention that the property is very old and in need of significant maintenance, with issues such as cleanliness, outdated facilities, and occasional problems with room conditions. Despite these drawbacks, the location and service make it a good option for those prioritizing beach access and value.
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2.0
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Anonymous, Dec 2020
Pros (+) Location
Cons (-) Hotel is in process of being torn down but this was not disclosed upon booking. Beach was unusable in front of hotel from construction, no heat in rooms (30’s at night), fridge didn’t work, toilet ran all night, room was not kept up well, hotel 99% empty & yet we were given a parking deck view. Should have disclosed they were under contraction. No room service bc of Covid already a negative but al...
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4.0
Mediocre
Anonymous, Jul 2019
Pros (+) Location
Cons (-) Room and staff
10
Wonderful
Larissa, Apr 2018
Pros (+) Location was amazing, staff is very friendly, rooms are very clean, and there are many amenities for a wonderful family vacation. Very peaceful and relaxing.
Cons (-) Breakfast wasn’t included.
6.2
Okay
Anonymous, Feb 2018
Pros (+) Housekeeping staff good. Room was clean . Bed was comfortable. Front desk staff friendly.
Cons (-) The room smelled musty upon arrival. The curtain over door hem falling out. Cracked wallpaper in 2 locations.
9.7
Wonderful
Anonymous, Aug 2017
Pros (+) Our view of the gulf was amazing. The staff was very friendly. Carly, the bartender, was amazing. Loved that there was a shuttle provided for St. Armand's Circle. Needs some updating but my sister and I will hopefully be back next year.
3.4
Poor
Anonymous, Jul 2017
Cons (-) i stayed in room 147 that whole wing ac was done. They did not even bring us a fan for the room. This was are first time there and this place was very under comfortable with no ac in the room. they did not even tell us this when we checked in. We had to ear about it from other quest and they told us the office said they could do nothing about it. they did not even offer us to stay in there other h...
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9.7
Wonderful
Jessica, Nov 2016
Pros (+) Great Staff/ Customer Service. Location was perfect! HUGE BEACH! Great value for the money. Will be back soon! Victoria at the Front Desk was very helpful in giving us advice on things to do/places to visit, she made our trip!

Location

1540 Ben Franklin Drive, Sarasota, FL 34236

What's nearby

  • Lido key1 km
  • House at 507 Jackson Drive1.5 km
  • Lido Beach1.6 km
  • Casa Del Mar Historic House1.7 km
  • Marie Selby Botanical Gardens4.1 km
  • Sarasota Memorial Hospital4.3 km
  • Sarasota Woman's Club4.4 km
  • Sarasota Times Building4.4 km
  • Sarasota Herald Building4.5 km
  • Roth Cigar Factory4.5 km
  • Sarasota Opera4.6 km
  • Siesta Beach4.6 km

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Check in anytime after 15:00, check out anytime before 11:00

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FAQs when booking at Sandcastle Resort at Lido Beach

  • Where is Sandcastle Resort at Lido Beach located?

    Sandcastle Resort at Lido Beach is located at 1540 Ben Franklin Drive, 5,4 km from the centre of Sarasota. Lido key is the closest landmark to Sandcastle Resort at Lido Beach.

  • When is check-in time and check-out time at Sandcastle Resort at Lido Beach?

    Check-in time is 15:00 and check-out time is 11:00 at Sandcastle Resort at Lido Beach.

  • How far is Sandcastle Resort at Lido Beach from the airport?

    Sandcastle Resort at Lido Beach is 10,3 km from Sarasota Bradenton Intl. Sandcastle Resort at Lido Beach is 68,3 km from Tampa St. Petersburg.

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Distance to city centre

Nearest airport

Distance to airport

5,4 km
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10,3 km

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