Lido Islander Inn

3.0 star property

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Terrace/patio
Sports facility
Suite, 2 Bedrooms | In-room dining
Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed
Exterior

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Pet-friendly
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

Map
528 South Polk Drive, Sarasota, FL, 34236
  • Lido Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • St. Armands Circle
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.)
    ‪14 min drive‬

Room options

Suite, 1 Bedroom

7.0 out of 10
Good
(14 reviews)
  • 74 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Room

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(12 reviews)
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

Suite, 2 Bedrooms

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)
  • 102 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed OR 1 King Bed, 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(21 reviews)
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the area

Sarasota

With a stay at Lido Islander Inn in Sarasota, you'll be in a shopping district, within a 10-minute walk of Lido Beach and St. Armands Circle. .This motel is 1.8 mi (3 km) from Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium and 2.9 mi (4.6 km) from Marina Jack.

What's nearby

  • Lido Beach - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • St. Armands Circle - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium - 6 min drive - 3.8 km
  • Marina Jack - 6 min drive - 4.8 km
  • Marie Selby Botanical Gardens - 9 min drive - 6.8 km

Getting around

  • Sarasota-Bradenton Intl. Airport (SRQ) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Lido Beach Restaurant - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪O'Leary's Tiki Bar & Grill - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Marina Jack Yacht Basin - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Columbia Restaurant - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪The Old Salty Dog - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Lido Islander Inn

Motel with free parking, a quick walk to Lido Beach
Lido Islander Inn offers 12 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels.

This Sarasota motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and ceiling fans. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 12 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring microwaves and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Conveniences include coffee/tea makers and ceiling fans, and housekeeping is provided on request.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and a picnic area.
Featured amenities include express check-in, express check-out, and laundry facilities. Free self parking is available onsite.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited on-site parking (max 1 space per unit)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Family friendly

  • Free cot
  • Free rollaway/extra bed
  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Virtual front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (on request)

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Beach towels
  • Garden
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 2 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free cot
  • Free rollaway/extra bed

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive an access code
A virtual front desk provides assistance to guests

Access methods

Access code, private entrance

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 20 per pet, per week
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 18 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 20 per pet, per week
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

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
Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 25 years old
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property is professionally cleaned

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Lido Inn
Lido Islander
Lido Islander Inn
Lido Islander Inn Sarasota
Lido Islander Sarasota
Lido Islander Hotel Sarasota
Lido Islander Inn Motel
Lido Islander Inn Sarasota
Lido Islander Inn Motel Sarasota

Lido Islander Inn Reviews

Reviews

7.4

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 306 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 294 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 191 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 120 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 91 out of 1002 reviews

7.6/10

Cleanliness

6.8/10

Staff & service

6.8/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Niurka

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children, Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was perfect! And one of the best things was the owner's understanding and help. Also, the great and nicest Alma orienting me about the area and more. I truly recommend this place for a very pleasant stay!!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Rudolph W.

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Three star resort in a 5 star location.......basic clean resort with few extras but within walking distance of st armands circle.....no extra parking fees!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Perfect location for beach and shopping. Television remote didn't work and the lights flickered a lot and some outlets had no covers on them. Overall would stay again for price and location.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Jamie, Albany

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Communication was great! This is a very simple basic place to stay for the night. It is walking distance to the beach. The room was very small, but perfect just for one night. Parking was great and safe.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Brian

Liked: Amenities
Needs an ice machine
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Richard

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Out dated
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Kevin Charles

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property is not for a family vacation. The photos don't represent the facility. My 12 year old daughter cried herself to sleep the first night because she was terrified to sleep in the condo. Pull out bed from couch is not an option nor is the rollaway bed. It was springbreak 2025 so we were stuck with no options to relocate. We did see a cockroach in the master bathroom on our last night there. We did inform Patricia of this and she apologized and mentioned that the exterminator was out that week Wednesday and told her that the chemicals can make them active. Not even sure how much we paid for the week as it was wrapped into the overall cost of the trip. The location is good cause you can walk to the beach and the circle other than that we do not recommend this property. This property needs a large investment to improve it, if it weren't for the multi-million dollar homes around it, the property gives off stabby vibes.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Justin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Adrian

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Sink no drain cover,missing drawer in old bureau,tv not working,shower water lukewarm,towels old and flimsy,parking lot too small for vehicles,light bulbs not replaced,room too small for the price,casement windows could not be closed due to broken or missing handles,window blinds filthy,did not receive entry code at time promised,.this unit should not be in rental pool until significant rehabilitation.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

AMELA

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Good location
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Tanya

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
Pros-beautiful neighborhood, location (around 8 min walk to beach and st Armand's circle), availability to rent nightly instead of weekly, fairly clean,safe neighborhood, cute decor, some cookies left at supply station. Cons-Everywhere you look is evidence of trying to save money. No light bulbs in ceiling fan. Old mattress squeaked SO bad, woke us up when one got out during night and backache next day. 3 windows didn't close. Closet doors broken, old sofa squeaked badly and not comfortable. Bare minimum supplies. No beach towels as listed, beach chairs provided are small and uncomfortable. They did provide additional towels when requested later that day. Bathtub drained very slowly while showering. Make sure front door is locked when you leave by pulling the door tight while locking. If you know what you are getting ahead of time, it makes it better. If the price was right, I'd stay again, but would prefer to try something different first.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Curtis

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful, highly recommended!
Stayed 13 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
I did not like the gravel parking lot Had just paid for detail on my car They don’t have a Keurig just an old style Mr coffee didn’t like that Bathroom very old But it is clean and they are very nice
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

VICTOR, MORRISVILLE

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

david

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quite and comfortable
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

sarah

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely place, plenty to do in the area. Outside seating area was tired looking though. A pool would be lovely here.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Joanne

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Outside appearance was not good. Spacious , clean . Not a great value
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

Phil

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Horrible

Room was not beach front. Size of a closet. No privacy. Did not stay and could not get any refund. Rented a nice hotel $100 cheaper. Never again.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

KELLY

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Salina

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Perfect location

The location is perfect. Just a short walk to the beach and right on the beach is a place to get food and drinks and a restroom. And Armand's Circle is very close also. It is a 15 min Uber ride into Sarasota. It was clean. It just needs a little updating. The shower was clean but the faucets were not completely attached to the wall and getting the temp just right or getting them to shut off was tricky, the toilet was newer tho and worked well. The towels were so thin and scratchy. The second bedroom had two twin beds with only a fitted sheet and a top sheet. Also very, very thin. The other bedroom with the king bed was made up with sheets, blanket and comforter and more pillows. The living room area was cute. We needed a few things and they were delivered to us promptly. So communication was good. Overall it was good. Had everything we needed and the location is amazing. They also have some little beach chairs you can take to the beach but no beach towels as advertised. Just needs a few more upgrades and some attention to the little things. Felt very safe in the location also.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A disappointing stay

The lights and the air conditioning in the rooms weren't working. The kitchen facilities were not very good.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024