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Sandcastle Resort at Lido Beach

3.0 star property

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Private beach, white sand, sun loungers, beach umbrellas
Double Room, Courtyard View | Balcony
2 outdoor pools, a heated pool, sun loungers
Double Room (Gulf Front) | Beach/ocean view
Lobby sitting area

Reviews

7.2 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
    24/7 front desk
  • Room service
    Room service
  • Bar
    Bar
  • On private beach
    On private beach
  • Breakfast available
    Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping

Explore the area

Map
1540 Ben Franklin Dr, Sarasota, FL, 34236
  • Lido Beach
    2 min walk
  • South Lido Park
    9 min walk
  • St. Armands Circle
    3 min drive
  • Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.)
    14 min drive

Room options

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

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

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Poolside

  • 288 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Room, Courtyard View, Courtyard Area

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

Room, Courtyard View, Courtyard Area

  • 340 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Room, 2 Double Beds (Gulf Front)

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

Room, 2 Double Beds (Gulf Front)

  • 324 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible | In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

  • 252 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

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

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

  • 252 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, Accessible

Standard Room, Accessible | In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, Accessible

  • 255 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Similar properties

Exterior

Lido Beach Resort

On private beach
Pool
Hot Tub
Pet friendly
4.3 out of 5, Excellent, (1007)
The price is $449
per night
$553 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 7 - Dec 8
Lido Beach Resort

About this property

Sandcastle Resort at Lido Beach

3-star Sarasota hotel steps from Lido Beach
At Sandcastle Resort at Lido Beach, relax by one of the 2 outdoor swimming pools or spend the day at the private white sand beach where you can enjoy volleyball.
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.

2 outdoor swimming pools are on site along with a private beach.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Step outside to feel the sun on your face and the sand in your toes on the white sand beach. Enjoy the umbrellas and sun loungers for a relaxing day at the beach. Cool off in one of the 2 outdoor swimming pools at Sandcastle Resort at Lido Beach, and enjoy summer activities like volleyball.

The hotel offers a restaurant. A poolside bar is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. Wireless Internet access is complimentary. This beach hotel also offers a garden and a terrace. Onsite self parking is complimentary.

Sandcastle Resort at Lido Beach has designated areas for smoking.

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.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • 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

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Proposal/romance packages

Business services

  • Business center
  • 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.
  • Elevator
  • 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 provided

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

Renovations and closures

This property is closed from October 30 2024 to December 31 2025 (dates subject to change).

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets 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 30 lbs per pet)
Pets cannot be left unattended

Children and extra beds

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

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • 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 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

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Sandcastle Resort at Lido Beach Reviews

Reviews

7.2

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 427 out of 1278 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 348 out of 1278 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 208 out of 1278 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 144 out of 1278 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 151 out of 1278 reviews" "

7.0/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

5.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Mainly stayed here to be on the beach which was wonderful. Beach chairs were provided too. Rooms are very outdated and the buildings need work. Staff was very friendly and helpful. Appreciated the free shuttle to St. Armand's Circle. If you plan on being at the beach and not the room, this is a great option.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Elizabeth, Groveland

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It could’ve be better for my taste.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Priscilla

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

dan

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I liked the property and the amenities that it had to offer.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Zenaida

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gladys

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Great location and place!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

dagoberto

Traveled with family
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
location view is nice but building need maintenance and remodeling
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

oscar

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Sandcastle Lido Beach 2024
Room had roaches. Room was In disrepair. Air Conditioner was not cooling. I could only control the fan and not the temperature. Room was very hot. The resort outside was in disrepair as well. The pool area was littered and no one would pick up the trash. Pool had no light making it very dangerous for guests. I can’t believe the level of damage that can be observed throughout the entire resort. Very dirty overall inside and out. Staff was friendly but appeared overwhelmed at times. Short staffed. Staff did upgrade me for the last night however the AC was not cold at all in that room as well. It is a shame cause I stayed at the Sandcastle in 2016 and although it is an older building, it was in good shape at that time. During our stay, Tropical Storm Debbie affected the Sarasota area. Staff did not take any preventive measures to secure pool furniture or other loose equipment in the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Lisa

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The property needed to be upgraded. Very outdated
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Brandy

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Matthew

Business traveler, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always a fun, old Florida style stay. Beautiful location with great people!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Maykel

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lo único que tiene esta propiedad es la localización del resto nada sirve no lo recomiendo a nadie
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

David

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very disappointed
We have stayed here about 5 times, and each time it gets worse and worse. They are going to be tearing it down and building a new one, so, they don't care about how it is now. Not enough outlets in the room, and the room we stayed in last, 101, was the worst one of them all. Bed wasn't comfortable, no microwave and the ice machines don't work except 1 in the whole place. I will say, Rose, one of the cleaning staff is wonderful, and Eric, the bartendar is great. But, that is about the only nice things there anymore. Very disappointed!!!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Lucinda

Traveled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The hotel is very old and ran down. Dead bugs in the room. Charging too much for the condition.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Eric

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Great get away
We had a great time, everyone was extremely generous and helpful, had everything we needed. The reason I don't give it 5 star rating is because everything was really old and hasn't been remodeled since before I was born likely. However it was extremely affordable.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

Jorge

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Service not that friendly
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
This was our 3rd visit to The Sandcastle. It is a lovely peaceful resort and yes, it is very dated but has an old style charm which we like. The beds are very comfy and rooms are very clean with a beautiful sea view. We have enjoyed all of our stays here
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

Ricardo

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
El peor hotel al que he viajado
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Victor M.

Close to the Beach
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Jiovanni

Traveled with family
Good location
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Barbara

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Was close to the beach. Just a short walk from the pool area. Nice to have lounge chair and umbrella to relax on the beach. Awesome sunset views. Staff was friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

jose

Nice location good value
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Yalile

Need renovations , also are pet friendly although your can have your dog at the beach
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

GRETCHEN

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024