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Room, Courtyard View, Courtyard Area
32 square metres
2 Double Beds
Room sleeps 4 guests
(up to 3 children)
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Room, 2 Double Beds (Gulf Front)
Room with view
30 square metres
2 Double Beds
Room sleeps 4 guests
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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible
23 square metres
1 King Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 2 children)
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Standard Room, Accessible
24 square metres
1 Queen Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Standard Room, 2 Double Beds
23 square metres
2 Double Beds
Room sleeps 4 guests
(up to 3 children)
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Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Poolside
27 square metres
2 Double Beds
Room sleeps 4 guests
(up to 3 children)
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Get an overview of this hotel
On a private white sand beach, near Lido Beach

Popular property highlights

Free self parking
Free WiFi
Pets allowed
On private beach
Business centre

With a stay at Sandcastle Resort at Lido Beach in Sarasota, you'll be on the waterfront, steps from Lido Beach and a 3-minute drive from St. Armands Circle. This beach hotel is 9.7 mi (15.6 km) from Siesta Key Beach and 12.8 mi (20.6 km) from Turtle Beach.

Make yourself at home in one of the 176 air-conditioned rooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Private bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include laptop-compatible safes and desks, as well as phones with free local calls.

Spend the day on the private beach or dip into one of the 2 outdoor swimming pools. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, gift shops/newsstands, and a ballroom.

Enjoy a meal at the restaurant, or stay in and take advantage of the hotel's room service. Wrap up your day with a drink at the poolside bar. Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee.

Featured amenities include a business center, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk.

Languages spoken

  • English

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Sandcastle Resort at Lido Beach

1540 Ben Franklin Dr, Sarasota, FL 34236

Hotel Amenities

Hotel Amenities

  • Lift
  • ATM/banking
  • Gift shops or newsstand
  • Total number of rooms - 176
  • Number of floors - 4
  • Number of buildings/towers - 7
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Garden
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Business centre
  • Porter
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • On private beach
  • Meeting rooms
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Free WiFi
  • Number of restaurants - 1
  • Number of outdoor pools - 2
  • Number of poolside bars - 1
  • Luggage storage
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Beach sunloungers
  • Pool sunloungers
  • Beach towels
  • Terrace
  • Proposal/romance packages available
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Vending machine
  • Heated pool
  • Children's games
  • Children's toys

Family Friendly Amenities

  • On private beach
  • Number of outdoor pools - 2
  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry facilities

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Languages spoken

  • English

Parking

Free self parking

Room Amenities

Sandcastle Resort at Lido Beach offers 176 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature laptop-compatible safes and hair dryers. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. This Sarasota hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and complimentary toiletries. Housekeeping is provided daily.

  • Air conditioning
  • Television
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Phone
  • Free local calls
  • Private bathroom
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Desk
  • Room service
  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • In-room safe (laptop compatible)
  • Flat-panel TV
  • Free WiFi
  • TV size 37
  • TV size (measurement) inch
  • Heating
  • Towels provided
  • Linens provided

Where to Eat

Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:00 AM and 11:00 AM.

Sandcastle Resort at Lido Beach has a restaurant on site.

Room service is available.

Nearby Things to do

  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Waterskiing nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Volleyball on site
  • Segway rental/tour nearby
  • Beach volleyball on site
  • Boat tours nearby

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge

Hotel Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Minimum check-in age is: 21

Check-in time ends at midnight

Check-out

Check-out time is 11:00 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

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

Pet Policy

  • Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 75 per pet, per day
  • Dogs only
  • 2 total (up to 30 lbs per pet)
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

You need to know

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.

A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.

Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in each accommodation.

Service animals are allowed

Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

Debit cards

Staffed front desk

Smoke detector

LGBTQIA friendly

Pets cannot be left unattended

Property is cleaned with disinfectant

Staff wear personal protective equipment

Protective clothing is not available for guests

Shield between guests and staff in main contact areas

Guests are provided with free hand sanitiser

Social distancing measures are in place

Contactless check-in is not available

Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures

Individually wrapped food options are available

Individually wrapped food options are available for breakfast

gap period enforced between guest stays 24 hours

Staff temperature checks are conducted regularly

Temperature checks are not available to guests

Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F

Commonly touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant

Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures

Contactless check-out is not available

Property does not follow sanitisation practices of any association

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 center/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 7.00–20.00 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.

Hotel Names

  • 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

We should mention

This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

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