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Sandcastle Resort at Lido Beach
3 stars

Sandcastle Resort at Lido Beach

1540 Ben Franklin Drive, Sarasota, FL 34236, United States
Sarasota, FL
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6.6
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based on 2485 reviews
2,485 reviews
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Standard Room
£129
Double room
£135
Queen room
£140
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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.

6.6
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Based on 2,485 verified guest reviews

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Standard Room
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£129
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2 double beds
£135
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2 double beds
£140
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£155
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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

Services and conveniences

  • ATM on-site
  • Room service
  • Business centre
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
  • 24-hour front desk

Dining

  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Refrigerator

Accessibility and suitability

  • Lift
  • Designated smoking area

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Laundry service

Things to do

  • Bicycle hire
  • Gift shop

Bathroom

  • Hairdryer

Outdoor

  • Private beach

General

  • Storage available

Health and safety

  • Safe

Family friendly

  • Babysitting or child care

Basics

  • Air-conditioned

Reviews of Sandcastle Resort at Lido Beach

6.6
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2485 verified ratings
Wonderful
599
Very good
395
Good
399
Okay
243
Fair
320
Mediocre
178
Poor
351

Summary of reviews

Guests say
Guests appreciated the great location of the hotel, especially its proximity to the beach and beautiful views. However, many reviews highlighted significant issues with cleanliness and the overall condition of the property, which is described as old and in need of maintenance. The value for money was also a common concern, with guests feeling that the hotel did not meet their expectations for the price paid. While some enjoyed the breakfast and staff service, the general sentiment leaned towards disappointment regarding the facilities.
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Location9.5 out of 10
Amenities2.5 out of 10
Atmosphere2 out of 10
Value for Price1.5 out of 10
Cleanliness1 out of 10
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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!
8.8
Very good
Jonathan, Aug 2016
Pros (+) Location was great, staff was great across the board. My room was 50 steps from the included beach chairs and umbrella set up by a attentive staff every morning. If your looking for a relaxing low stress beach vacation with the emphasis on your feet in the sand this is the place. I don't think the price can be beat. Ohh and the complimentary bikes that will get you to st Armand's in min was a huge...
Cons (-) Wish there was a high top table on the lani to open up the beautiful ocean view for morning coffee!
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10
Wonderful
Anonymous, Jul 2016
Pros (+) Liked it all
Cons (-) Breakfast was a bit expensive for buffet style.
4.8
Mediocre
Anonymous, Jul 2016
Pros (+) The locatiom
Cons (-) The room smelled moldy. Lacking counter space in the bathroom. Sink and tub looked dirty...seems permanently worn and stained. Horrible. They even painted the chrome tub drain with white paint rather than replacing it. Really bad. Will not return unless they remodel. For the price we paid, it was a complete joke. The staff was great but cannot make up for the bad rooms. Note that this was the seco...
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Location

1540 Ben Franklin Drive, Sarasota, FL 34236

What's nearby

  • Lido key0.6 mi
  • House at 507 Jackson Drive0.9 mi
  • Lido Beach1 mi
  • Casa Del Mar Historic House1.1 mi
  • Marie Selby Botanical Gardens2.5 mi
  • Sarasota Memorial Hospital2.7 mi
  • Sarasota Woman's Club2.8 mi
  • Sarasota Times Building2.8 mi
  • Sarasota Herald Building2.8 mi
  • Roth Cigar Factory2.8 mi
  • Sarasota Opera2.8 mi
  • Siesta Beach2.8 mi

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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, 3.3 miles 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 6.4 miles from Sarasota Bradenton Intl. Sandcastle Resort at Lido Beach is 42.5 miles from Tampa St. Petersburg.

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Distance to airport

6.5
3.3 mi
Sarasota Bradenton Intl
6.4 mi

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