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Sandcastle Resort at Lido Beach

3.0 star property
Beachfront hotel with restaurant, near Lido Beach

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Private beach, white sand, sun loungers, beach umbrellas
Lobby sitting area
Front of property
Double Room, Pool View | In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board
Double Room (Gulf Front) | Balcony

Reviews

7.2 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Bar
  • Laundry facilities
  • Pet friendly
  • Pool
  • Air conditioning
Main amenities
  • Daily housekeeping
  • On a private beach
  • Restaurant and pool bar
  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Breakfast available
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Beach sun loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Room service
  • Business center
  • Meeting rooms
  • Terrace
Feel at home
  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities

Room options

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

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Poolside

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Iron/ironing board
Desk
  • 288 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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

Room, Courtyard View, Courtyard Area

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Iron/ironing board
Desk
  • 340 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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

Room, 2 Double Beds (Gulf Front)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Iron/ironing board
Desk
  • 324 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Iron/ironing board
Desk
  • 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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Iron/ironing board
Desk
  • 252 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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

Standard Room, Accessible

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Iron/ironing board
Desk
  • 255 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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The price is $383
includes taxes & fees
$339 per night
Dec 2 - Dec 3
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About the neighborhood

Map
1540 Ben Franklin Dr, Sarasota, FL, 34236

What's nearby

  • Lido Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • St. Armands Circle - 3 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Shell Beach - 17 min drive - 13.1 km
  • Siesta Key Beach - 18 min drive - 15.6 km
  • Crescent Beach - 23 min drive - 17.3 km

Getting around

  • Sarasota-Bradenton Intl. Airport (SRQ) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Lido Beach Restaurant - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Columbia Restaurant - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Daiquiri Deck - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Old Salty Dog - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Cha CHA Coconuts - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Sandcastle Resort at Lido Beach

At Sandcastle Resort at Lido Beach, you'll be just a 5-minute drive from Lido Beach and St. Armands Circle. After taking a dip in one of the 2 outdoor pools, you can grab a bite to eat at the restaurant or unwind with a drink at the pool bar. Other features include a terrace and a garden. The pool and helpful staff get great marks from fellow travelers.

Languages

English

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 176 rooms
  • Arranged over 4 floors

Arriving/Leaving

  • 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 time is 11:00 AM

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions.

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

Required at check-in

  • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required
  • Minimum check-in age is 21

Pets

  • Pets allowed (dogs only, 2 total, up to 30 lbs per pet)*
  • Service animals welcome
  • Pets must be supervised

Internet

  • Free WiFi in public areas
  • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

  • Free onsite self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking on site

Other information

  • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:00 AM–11:00 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Poolside bar
  • Room service

Traveling with children

  • Children's games
  • Toys

What to do

  • On a private beach
  • Beach volleyball
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby

Working away

  • Business center
  • Meeting rooms

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Beach sun loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Pool loungers
  • Romance packages

Facilities

  • 7 buildings/towers
  • ATM/banking
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Heated pool
  • Banquet hall

Accessibility

  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 37-inch flat-screen TV

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning and heating
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Free local calls

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe (laptop compatible)
  • Access via exterior corridors

Fees & policies

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. Fees may include applicable taxes:
  • Resort fee: USD 28.25 per accommodation, per night
  • Resort fee inclusions:
    • Beach access
    • Beach loungers
    • Beach towels
    • Business center/computer access
    • In-room bottled water
    • In-room coffee
    • Laundry facilities
    • Shuttle service

Optional extras

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately USD 7.00 to 20.00 per person

Renovations and closures

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

Children & extra beds

  • Rollaway beds are available for USD 15 per night

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 75 per pet, per day

Policies

This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.

Also known as

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Sandcastle Resort at Lido Beach currently open?
This property is closed from October 30 2024 to December 31 2025 (dates subject to change).
Does Sandcastle Resort at Lido Beach offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Sandcastle Resort at Lido Beach does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Is there a pool at Sandcastle Resort at Lido Beach?
Yes, there are 2 outdoor pools.
Are pets allowed at Sandcastle Resort at Lido Beach?
Yes, dogs are welcome, with a limit of 2 total and maximum weight of 30 lbs per pet. There's a charge of USD 75 per pet, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees.
Is parking offered on site at Sandcastle Resort at Lido Beach?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Sandcastle Resort at Lido Beach?
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.
What is there to do at Sandcastle Resort at Lido Beach and nearby?
Have fun during the warmer months with activities such as volleyball. Additional recreation onsite includes volleyball. Enjoy a swim in one of the 2 outdoor swimming pools or use the hotel's other amenities, which include a private beach and a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Sandcastle Resort at Lido Beach?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.
What's the area around Sandcastle Resort at Lido Beach like?
Sandcastle Resort at Lido Beach is located on the waterfront, a short 9-minute walk from South Lido Park and 13 minutes' walk from Coolidge Park. Travelers say that the hotel is in a great location.

Reviews

7.2

Good

7.0/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

5.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Good

Disappointed
Was a little disappointed. We booked so we could hear the ocean. Pics online made it look like there was a slider to patio to hear waves . You couldn’t hear a thing you had a joint patio where couldn’t even have a private night on patio. Also pics are very deserving. Had great service and great food
Dann, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful vacation
We had a room looking over the pool and surprising it was very quiet . The food at the restaurant and tiki bar was very good. They have chairs and unbrellas they put out every day with no charge and if there isnt enough they put out more. The gift shop was very bare. Its a beautiful hotel right on the beach everything and more you could possibly want for a winderful vacation.
Laura, 4-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

Sally, 2-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review

2/10 Poor

Our first room was musty/moldy smelling we went to front desk and told them. They gave us 3 other rooms to go look at of those 3 only one of them did not have the musty/moldy smell so we took it and dropped our stuff off went to pool. The pool and beach access were great and very clean. When we returned from pool/beach we walked in and there was a dead cockroach on the floor, it didn't look like the bathroom had been clean as there was soap spots all over and hair on the toilet. The water when turned on in the sink was foul smelling like egg water. We ended up leaving as it felt dirty and was not a place to sleep and feel comfortable.
1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

4/10 Fair

The women in my family have stayed at The Sandcastle every year for the past 42 years and have loved it, until this past year. I've never been more disappointed in the condition and services of any place I've stayed. The room doors did not have the proper seals (I could see the sunlight through cracks where the doors were supposed to meet the door frames. There was rust on the inside of the doors and what appeared to be mold around the AC vents. I went to fill the ice bucket and the two machines I was directed to use were both empty. I went to the front desk & was told there was an ice machine in a 4-story building that was empty too. I finally went to the dining area where the staff was customer-service oriented, apologetic, & filled the ice bucket. It's very disappointing to see a place so loved through the years by my family & me, in such bad shape, with apathetic front desk staff, especially when paying $200.00+ per night.
Chelle, 2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

The hotel is very closed to the beach and restaurants The installation need upgrades building is old We had a very good time there the beach is amazing
Mayra, 2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Beauty and nice
Roberto, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Karylene, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

Louis, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

2/10 Poor

This property should be demolished, too old , you feel you are in a cheaper motel, facing the beach but no worthy, I could stay just first night out of 3, i heard one room had a leaking roof when raining, could be good for you but definitely not for me. Staff super nice.
Lazaro, 3-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

2/10 Poor

Horrible resort, it’s in very bad condition
jeannet, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

Great location and value. Beautiful beach and very friendly staff. Hotelis clean, but old and very dated.
Erica Rose, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

2/10 Poor

This place should be condemned
Jon, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

4/10 Fair

Needs allot of updating and my tub was broke. The keys hardly worked trying to enter my room… ac was way out of date. Will not be staying again until it’s updated.. the bathroom was disgusting with the previous guests hair in the tub and behind the toilet.
Corrie, 2-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

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.
Lisa, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

It could’ve be better for my taste.
Elizabeth, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

Priscilla, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

I liked the property and the amenities that it had to offer.
dan, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

2/10 Poor

Zenaida, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Gladys, 3-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Great location and place!
1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

location view is nice but building need maintenance and remodeling
dagoberto, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

2/10 Poor

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.
oscar, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

The property needed to be upgraded. Very outdated
Lisa, 4-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

Brandy, 3-night family trip
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General property information

Travelers Say
"The pool area and restaurant are great."
Reasons to Book
Outdoor Pool & Nice Bathroom
Check-In Time
4:00 PM
Check-Out Time
11:00 AM