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About the Hotel

1540 Ben Franklin Drive, Sarasota, Florida, United States, 34236

Sandcastle Resort At Lido Beach - A beachfront hotel with Gulf views, pet-friendly accommodations, and proximity to St Armand’s Circle

Sandcastle Resort At Lido Beach, a 3-star beachfront hotel, features 600 feet of private white sand beach and heated outdoor pools. Accommodations include Gulf View Suites with private balconies, Jacuzzi tubs, and kitchenettes, as well as guest rooms with mini-refrigerators and high-speed Wi-Fi. The resort offers two on-site dining options: Candlelight Restaurant & Lounge serves breakfast and dinner, while the Sandcastle Tiki Bar provides poolside cocktails and light fare. Nearby attractions include The Ringling museum complex (1 mile away) and Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium (2 miles). Sandcastle Resort At Lido Beach also provides meeting spaces for events, accommodating up to 225 guests.

Pros

600-foot private beach with complimentary chairs and umbrellas.

Pet-friendly accommodations for dogs under 30 lbs.

Two heated outdoor pools and a beach volleyball court.

Gulf View Suites include Jacuzzi tubs and kitchenettes.

Proximity to St Armand’s Circle (1.5 miles) for shopping and dining.

Cons

Food at pool tables must be purchased from the resort.

Guests must be 21 or older to reserve a room.

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295 sq. feet 
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345 sq. feet 
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City Centre
Sarasota 3.2 mi
Airports
Sarasota Bradenton International (SRQ) 8.0 mi
St. Pete-Clearwater International (PIE) 52.3 mi
Train
Vanderipe Railroad Station 8.4 mi
Bus
Bus stop400 ft

What our guests says about facilities

Enjoy modern comforts, from ocean-view suites to family-friendly options with breakfast included
What’s included

General

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Paid parking
  • Safe deposit box
  • 24-hour reception
  • Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
  • Wheelchair access
  • Lift
  • ATM/Cash machine
  • Gift/Newsstand
  • Bicycle storage

Sports & Fitness

  • Fitness centre
  • Fitness studio

Services

  • Room service
  • Laundry
  • Bell staff/Porter

Dining

  • Restaurant
  • Bar/ Lounge area
  • Buffet breakfast

Business

  • Business centre
  • Meeting/ Banquet facilities

Children

  • Cots
  • Game room

Spa & Leisure

  • Outdoor heated swimming pool
  • Beach towels
  • Ballroom
  • Garden area
  • Spa & wellness centre

Room features

  • Wi-Fi in rooms
  • In-room air conditioning
  • Heating
  • In-room safe
  • Sitting area
  • Patio
  • Tea and coffee facilities
  • Ironing facilities

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Free toiletries
  • Sink

Media

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable/ Satellite television
  • Paid films
  • Telephone
  • AM/FM alarm clock

Room decor

  • Carpeted floor
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Location

1540 Ben Franklin Drive, Sarasota, Florida, United States, 34236
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1540 Ben Franklin Drive, Sarasota, Florida, United States, 34236
Nearby
South Lido Park
0 ft
Restaurants
Candlelight Restaurant and Lounge
100 ft
1540 Benjamin Franklin Dr
Ridley's Porch
1700 ft
1234 Benjamin Franklin Dr Ritz Beach Club On Lido Key
Lido Key Tiki Bar & Public Beach
1700 ft
1234 Benjamin Franklin Dr Public Beach at Ritz Carlton Beach Club
Drift Kitchen & Bar
3000 ft
700 Benjamin Franklin Dr
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