Sandcastle Resort At Lido Beach

On private beach with 2 outdoor pools, near St. Armands Circle

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Dates

October 2025

November 2025

Private beach, white sand, sun loungers, beach umbrellas

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

2 outdoor pools, a heated pool, sun loungers

The Sandcastle Resort at Lido Beach offers a peaceful getaway with a private beach, sun loungers, and volleyball courts. Relax by two outdoor pools, stroll through the garden, or connect to WiFi in your room after a day of seaside activities.

Good

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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Tonight

Oct 3 - Oct 4

Tomorrow

Oct 4 - Oct 5

All rooms

1 bed

2 beds

Showing 6 of 6 rooms

Standard Room, Accessible

Highlights

Air conditioning

Heating

Full-sized refrigerator/freezer

Flat-screen TV

Blackout drapes/curtains

Private bathroom

Hair dryer

Iron/ironing board

24 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

Good

Highlights

Air conditioning

Heating

Full-sized refrigerator/freezer

Flat-screen TV

Blackout drapes/curtains

Private bathroom

Hair dryer

Iron/ironing board

23 sq m
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed

Room, 2 Double Beds (Gulf Front)

Highlights

Air conditioning

Heating

Full-sized refrigerator/freezer

Flat-screen TV

Blackout drapes/curtains

Private bathroom

Hair dryer

Iron/ironing board

30 sq m
Sleeps 4
2 Double Beds

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Poolside

Good

Highlights

Air conditioning

Heating

Full-sized refrigerator/freezer

Flat-screen TV

Blackout drapes/curtains

Private bathroom

Hair dryer

Iron/ironing board

27 sq m
Sleeps 4
2 Double Beds

Room, Courtyard View, Courtyard Area

Good

Highlights

Air conditioning

Heating

Full-sized refrigerator/freezer

Flat-screen TV

Blackout drapes/curtains

Private bathroom

Hair dryer

Iron/ironing board

32 sq m
Sleeps 4
2 Double Beds

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning

Heating

Full-sized refrigerator/freezer

Flat-screen TV

Blackout drapes/curtains

Private bathroom

Hair dryer

Iron/ironing board

23 sq m
Sleeps 4
2 Double Beds

About the neighborhood

1540 Ben Franklin Drive, Sarasota, FL, 34236

What's nearby

Lido Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
St. Armands Circle - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
Shell Beach - 16 min drive - 13.2 km
Crescent Beach - 21 min drive - 18.8 km
Siesta Key Beach - 21 min drive - 16.6 km

Getting around

Sarasota-Bradenton Intl. Airport (SRQ) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

‪Columbia Restaurant - ‬3 min drive
‪Drift Kitchen & Bar - Lido Beach Resort - ‬11 min walk
‪Daiquiri Deck - ‬3 min drive
‪Cha CHA Coconuts - ‬3 min drive
‪Tiki Bar at Lido Beach Resort - ‬11 min walk

About this property

Sandcastle Resort At Lido Beach

Hotel near Lido Beach

You can look forward to a poolside bar, a terrace, and shopping on site at Sandcastle Resort At Lido Beach. This hotel is a great place to bask in the sun with a private beach, sun loungers, and sailing. Enjoy onsite activities like volleyball and mountain biking. In addition to a garden and dry cleaning/laundry services, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Other perks at this hotel include:

2 outdoor pools along with sun loungers
Free self parking
Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), ATM/banking services, and a ballroom
Beach towels, luggage storage, and a porter/bellhop
Guest reviews say great things the beach locale, pool, and helpful staff

Room features

All 176 rooms feature comforts such as laptop-compatible safes and air conditioning, in addition to thoughtful touches like free WiFi and room service. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean rooms at the property.

Extra conveniences in all rooms include:

Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
Full-sized refrigerators/freezers, heating, and daily housekeeping

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On private beach
Pool
Hot Tub
Pet friendly

P20,305 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 14 - Oct 15

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
Mountain biking
Sailing
Shopping

Family friendly

2 outdoor pools
Children's games
Children's toys
In-room full-sized refrigerator/freezer
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

4 floors
7 buildings
Ballroom
Banquet hall
Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

Bedsheets provided
Blackout drapes

Bathroom

Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower
Towels provided

Entertainment

37-inch flat-screen TV

Food and drink

Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Room service

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

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

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 2026 (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

Safety features at this property include a smoke detector

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 Lido

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Frequently asked questions

Does Sandcastle Resort At Lido Beach have a pool?

Yes, this property has 2 outdoor pools. Pool types include heated pools.

Is Sandcastle Resort At Lido Beach pet-friendly?

Yes, Sandcastle Resort At Lido Beach allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 30 lbs per pet. There's a fee of USD 75 per pet, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Sandcastle Resort At Lido Beach?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Sandcastle Resort At Lido Beach?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

Where is Sandcastle Resort At Lido Beach located?

Nestled on the beach, this Sarasota hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of South Lido Park, Lido Beach, and St. Armands Circle. Sarasota BayWalk and Quick Point Nature Reserve are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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