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, pool loungers
Double Room (Gulf Front) | Beach/ocean view
Lobby sitting area

Reviews

7.2 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

Map
1540 Ben Franklin Dr, Sarasota, FL, 34236
  • Lido Beach
    2 min walk
  • St. Armands Circle
    3 min drive
  • Lido Beach Tiki Bar At The Ritz Carlton Beach Club
    7 min walk
  • Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.)
    14 min drive

Room options

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Poolside

  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Room, Courtyard View, Courtyard Area

  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Room, 2 Double Beds (Gulf Front)

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Standard Room, Accessible

  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About this property

Sandcastle Resort at Lido Beach

On private beach with 2 outdoor pools, near 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.

Our customers tell us they can't get enough of the pool at Sandcastle Resort at Lido Beach. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Lido Beach. You'll find features like free WiFi in public areas and free self parking, plus 2 outdoor pools.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self parking
  • Grab something to eat at the restaurant or stop for a drink at the pool bar
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Take a swim in the 2 outdoor pools
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a porter, and luggage storage
  • Onsite recreation includes a private beach and volleyball
  • Guests have great things to say about the pool and the location
  • Steps from Lido Beach and a 3-minute drive from St. Armands Circle
  • Dogs welcome for a fee
Step outside to feel the sun on your face and the sand in your toes on the white sand beach. Lie back and work on your tan with relaxing beach amenities like umbrellas and sun loungers. Cool off in one of the 2 outdoor swimming pools at Sandcastle Resort at Lido Beach, and enjoy summer activities like volleyball.

There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the pool bar. WiFi is free in public spaces. This beach hotel also offers a garden and a terrace. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Sarasota hotel.

For a fee, guests can enjoy cooked-to-order breakfast daily from 7:00 AM to 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 public transport

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

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast available for a fee daily 7:00 AM–11:00 AM: USD 7.00-20.00 per person
  • 1 restaurant
  • 1 poolside bar
  • Room service available

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Beach volleyball
  • Heated pool
  • Volleyball

Family friendly

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Children's games
  • Children's toys
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • ATM/banking services
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Lift
  • Front-desk safe
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry-cleaning service
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Porter/bellhop

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Garden
  • Pool sunloungers
  • Private beachfront location
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible (may have limits)

More

  • Beach towels
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Romance packages available

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Heating

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • 37-inch flat-screen TV

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • 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: USD 75 per pet, per day
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 30 lbs per pet)
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

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

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • 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've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • 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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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
Guests arriving after 11:00 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

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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Sandcastle Resort at Lido Beach Reviews

Reviews

7.2

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 412 out of 1239 reviews" "
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 148 out of 1239 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

4/10 Poor

Chelle

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barry

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location & price.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Ada

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Hotel needs a lot of upgrades. Everything in the room was old. Not very clean.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erin

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Greeted when you walk in the doors. Front desk staff explained everything. gift shop, shuttle services, all amenities and sea life. Our room perfect location on the beach. Most amazing view. Pleasant and friendly staff. Knee high chess board, pools, complimentary water, restaurant at the hotel. Good food and hours. The rooms could use upgrades. The housekeepers keep the rooms immaculate; with a sparkly shine on all the appliances. The bathrooms are older and not aesthetically pleasing to the eye, again they are clean and you won’t be eating or sleeping in there. (I hope.) Breakfast delish, and waitressing staff made sure we were taken care of. Yet again, the most amazingly pleasant staff. After breakfast at the restaurant, we headed for a morning on the beach. We were greeted by the attendant at the water hut and given bottle waters, towels and directed to Gustavo to set up our chairs and umbrellas for us at the private beach area. We decided to venture to the St. Armand’s circle. Shuttle service was quick, made sure we had all the information (including business card) with phone number needed to return. House keeping was friendly and nearby if anything was needed. Check out was seamless and easy. When visiting Lido Beach, this resort will be our go to place for future stays at Lido Beach.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Tatiana

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Justin

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Mayra

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Johanna

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Yeynely

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Yeynely

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cucarachas everywhere
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Orestes

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

10/10 Excellent

Roberto

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beauty and nice
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karylene

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Penny, New Boston

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Liked the access to the beach and free chairs.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Evelyn

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Easy access to beach, shuttle services. Building is very old, rooms smelled of mold and mildew. Bathroom water nobs very hard to open. Staff is wonderful, free parking, shuttle service. Beach access wonderful.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Elaine

Very outdated. Needs an upgrade.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Louis

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jesús

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
It was wonderful. Water in swimming pool clear and clean. The only thing not nice was a lower side in the bathroom wall at the side of toilet. It is loosing the paint and the cover out of the wall.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The beach was beautiful, the swimming pools were beautiful, the restaurant was very good. And the staff was super friendly and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Lazaro

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

jeannet

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Horrible resort, it’s in very bad condition
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Erica Rose

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great location and value. Beautiful beach and very friendly staff. Hotelis clean, but old and very dated.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Jon

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
This place should be condemned
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Corrie

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024