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Lido Islander Inn

3.0 star property

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Terrace/patio
Exterior
Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed - No Resort & No Parking fees | Individually decorated, individually furnished, laptop workspace
Sports facility
Two-Bedroom Condo - No Resort or Parking fees | In-room dining

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Laundry
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
$198
includes taxes & fees
Dec 1 - Dec 2

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528 South Polk Drive, Sarasota, FL, 34236
  • Place, Lido Beach
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, St. Armands Circle
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, South Lido Park
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Airport, Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.)
    ‪14 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed - No Resort & No Parking fees | Individually decorated, individually furnished, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed - No Resort & No Parking fees

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(22 reviews)
  • 200 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, laptop workspace

The Petite Room - No Resort or Parking fees

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(12 reviews)
  • 140 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Suite, 1 Bedroom

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, laptop workspace

One-Bedroom Condo - No Resort & No Parking fees

7.4 out of 10
Good
(16 reviews)
  • 800 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, laptop workspace

Two-Bedroom Condo - No Resort or Parking fees

7.2 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)
  • 1100 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 8
  • 1 King Bed, 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About this property

Lido Islander Inn

3-star Sarasota motel walkable to Lido Beach
Laundry facilities, express check-in, and express check-out are available at this motel. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, a garden, barbecue grills, and a picnic area are onsite. Housekeeping is available on request.
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.
Lido Islander Inn features barbecue grills, a garden, and a picnic area. Wireless Internet access is complimentary. This Sarasota motel also offers laundry facilities, express check-in, and express check-out. Limited complimentary onsite parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Lido Islander Inn has designated areas for smoking.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

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

Family friendly

  • Free rollaway/extra bed
  • In-room crib
  • 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 crib
  • 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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

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. 315 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 290 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 192 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 116 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 87 out of 1000 reviews

7.6/10

Cleanliness

7.0/10

Staff & service

6.8/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

JamesThomas

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Wonderful place

What a wonderful little hotel right in heart of Saint Armands Circle. Added bonus is the wonderful housekeeping staff. Definitely would recommend Lido Islander Inn.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kerri

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
I loved how cute the room was and how close it was to the beach. There was a lot of sight seeing at night and we had a great time. Only issue we had was the ac face plate didn’t work but we got it adjusted. I would highly recommend this hotel
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elsa

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Location is great!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property is a great area near the beach less than 5 minutes walking distance. Only complaint i have is the shower looks old and in bad shape. Other than that we loved out stay and will come back again soon
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Michael

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort

No a place for me

When i arrived here Friday night there were Matteras at the street entrance. The TV in the room did not work. The parking lot Is not paved like it shows on hotels.com and the Area where the grilles are overgrown.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

It was less than average

When i got there, 3 or4 Matteras were at the street because the county didnt pick them up. The TV didnt work and thats a disappointment. For what they charged it puts a bad taste in my mouth on Airbnbs, so we go 3 times a year and will definitely stay in a hotel. I feel like i didnt get what i paid for
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leadys

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Cherina, Fort Myers

4A had an unusual odor the did not go away. Although the place seemed tidy, the floors were sandy and gritty. Bedding smelled stale and unwashed. The bed side lamp will easily tip over if not careful turning on and off. Water from shower and bathroom sink had an odor. We had lost power on first night from about 11pm until the next morning. Communication wasn’t great. Sent text about losing power at 6:32am, no response until 11:08am. Did not lose power again after that. Refrigerator was small but kept food cold even during outage. AC finally got to temp during the night and very grateful that AC stayed on all night throughout outage.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

steven

Traveled with family
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
TV did not work,no one ever in "office" you had to do all by phone, very small.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Edson L, Gulfport

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

William

Close to shopping and the beach
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

JoLynn

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
This was perfect for my family. We stayed in one of the condos so we had a kitchen and living room space. The facility isn't manned by in person staff so don't expect your room to be cleaned every day, but I prefer it that way. Very close to the beaches and a two minute drive to the local shops and restaurants.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kyle

Traveled with partner
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Host was amazing! Can walk 2 blocks to lido beach and to St. Armand’s circle which has lots of dining and shopping.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

JESUS

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent location; short walking distance to the beach.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Freeda

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

The petite suite needs upgrades for the price

Great location of block and a half from the beach we were able to walk with our things which was a huge plus. The room was Florida fifties style somewhat upgraded but it needed a lot of minor TLC like repainting baseboards and providing small rugs to help deal with the sand for the parking lot. I operate a 50s era apartment as a vacation rental for half the price of this unit and double the size and I provide a lot better amenities like making sure there are bath mats and small area rugs and handy cleaning supplies to help guests manage the inevitable sand and dirt you get in a property like this those were missing and it made my review negative. The operator could spend maybe another 10 bucks a night Max to significantly upgrade this venue. Even then a lot of people would find this small room to be unusable because the mini kitchen and closet are shared space with the air conditioner and water heater. Personally I didn't have a problem with that but a lot of people would. This ought to be pointed out up front on the website
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Kristi

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
It was spacious. But falling apart. The tub had rusted a hole and water drained out there when you showered and water was all over bathroom floor and under master bedroom floor. Ac kept shutting off, and windows do not close to keep ac in .
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Penny

Traveled with family
Liked: Amenities
It was ok
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All ok Need to Fix bathroom sink drain
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
All the reviews about this property owner being the Hostess with the Mostest are 100% on point. I made a very last minute reservation which she accommodated with the utmost grace. When the neighboring room kept me awake, she moved me to a different, quieter room. Again, with nothing but the utmost grace. The room was clean and tidy, the bed oh-so-comfortable. I will be back on my next trip to Sarasota. Thank you so much for the over the top hospitality. God bless you and your family.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ivette, Port Saint Lucie

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
I rented the 2 bedroom condo - The condo is a little outdated with the furniture it has but it was clean, everything worked. The staff was friendly and very serviceable. The area is very quiet and walkable distance to the beach. They provide 2 beach towels but they are standard towel size I recommend you bring your own. They do provide the very little sitting beach chairs. I definitely recommend the place for a short getaway.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Emily

Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Parker

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Didn’t mind it at all. Close to the beach. Price point seemed a little off but the area really was beautiful
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

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

Nice place and convenient

We liked the location. Its close to the beach and St Armands Square where there are restaurants and entertainment.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025