1540 Ben Franklin Drive,
Sarasota,
Florida,
United States,
34236,
Florida
Sandcastle Resort At Lido Beach presents beachside living with direct access to 600 feet of pristine sand and water. This pet-friendly, 3-star Sarasota hotel features two heated outdoor pools and diverse dining options on-site. The resort caters to families and couples alike with spacious accommodations and event facilities.
Rooms & Amenities
Accommodations at Sandcastle Resort At Lido Beach include standard rooms and Gulf View Suites designed for comfort, offering amenities like high-speed Wi-Fi, mini-refrigerators, and private balconies. Two-bedroom suites feature a king bed, two doubles, office room, 2.5 bathrooms, and a private patio. Each room provides various views including poolside and courtyard.
Dining & Nearby Options
Candlelight Dining Room serves coastal cuisine and cocktails, while the Sandcastle Tiki Bar offers casual poolside snacks and beverages. Guests can also enjoy breakfast daily and ocean views at the resort's dining venues. Eating options extend beyond the hotel, with St. Armand's Circle just 1 miles away.
Leisure & Services
For activities, guests can utilize the beach volleyball court or explore nearby attractions like The Ringling Museum and Mote Marine Laboratory. Additionally, guests have complimentary access to beach chairs and umbrellas. The resort also provides business services with two meeting rooms, accommodating up to 225 attendees.
Transportation & Policies
Guests can park on-site for added convenience. The hotel allows well-mannered dogs weighing up to 30 lbs. to accompany at no extra charge. Sandcastle Resort At Lido Beach is located 9.5 miles from Sarasota Bradenton International Airport, providing a seamless transition for travelers.
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The hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals
Comprehensive guide to transport options for seamless travel
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
Facilities
The hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences
Delicious Dining!
“The on-site restaurant offered an very nice breakfast that was both delicious and fairly priced, making our mornings good.” view full review
Accessible Beach Access
“The hotel provided direct access to the beach with facilities that made it easy for everyone to enjoy the sun and sea.” view full review
Comfortable Accommodations
“Our ocean view room featured a fantastic shower with powerful water pressure that made bathing refreshing after beach days.” view full review
Inviting Pool Area
“The large swimming pool was impeccably maintained and had a warm temperature that was perfect for relaxing after a long day.” view full review
General
Non-smoking rooms
Free Wi-Fi
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,
Florida
Map view
1540 Ben Franklin Drive,
Sarasota,
Florida,
United States,
34236,
Florida
City landmarks
Mall
Saint Armands Circle
1.3
mi
Beach
Lido Key Beach
2100 ft
Aquarium
Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium
2.0
mi
Park
South Lido County Park
2500 ft
Coolidge Park
3800 ft
Park
Ted Sperling Park
2500 ft
Big Sarasota Pass
2600 ft
Benjamin Franklin Dr
South Lido Key Beach Park on the Gulf
2200 ft
Parking area
Siesta Key Beach
2.9
mi
190 Taft Dr
So. Lido Nature Park Kayak Launch
2200 ft
2150 Benjamin Franklin Dr
Lido public beach
2300 ft
2201 Benjamin Franklin Dr
Lido S Park
2300 ft
Beach
South Lido Beach
2300 ft
Beach
Lido Key
4200 ft
1600 Ken Thompson Pkwy
Mote Marine Laboratory
2.0
mi
Gulf of Mexico
Public beach
4300 ft
Garden
Marie Selby Botanical Gardens
2.5
mi
St. Armand's Key
1.1
mi
Gallery
Clyde Butcher St Armands Gallery
5200 ft
John Ringling
1.2
mi
Church
St. Armands Key Lutheran Church
1.1
mi
101 Bird Key Drive
Bird Key Park
1.7
mi
946 Siesta Drive
Nora Patterson Bay Island Park
1.5
mi
Island
Edwards Islands
1.6
mi
Gallery
The Gallery on Siesta Key
1.9
mi
Beach
Big Edwards Island
1.5
mi
Bay Island
7.3
mi
Beach
Shell Beach
7.8
mi
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
Reviews and Ratings
Reviews from guests about their experience.
82%
loved their spa retreat and can’t wait to return.
8.2/10
Great
Rooms
6.0
Location
9.0
Service
7.0
Dining
7.0
Guest reviews
8.2/10
based on 1 review
3.5/5
based on 1811 reviews
6.6
6.6/10 based on 977 reviews
#41 of 61 hotels in Sarasota based on Tripadvisor
Jade
United Kingdom,
December
2024
7.0/10
The resort boasts a lovely old-school charm and offers great beach access, which my family thoroughly enjoyed, especially while watching sunsets and spotting manatees. However, the facilities are somewhat outdated, and we encountered issues like malfunctioning light sockets and missing ceiling fan at the pool bar. Overall, it was a decent stay but with several areas needing improvement.
Rooms
6.0
The rooms were dated and somewhat worn, as evidenced by stretched light sockets and a peeling bathtub.
Service
7.0
Service was generally polite and helpful, but we did experience some lapses during busy times.
Location
9.0
The location is excellent, directly on the beach and close to various activities and dining options.
Dining
7.0
The food at the pool bar was enjoyable, but on the pricey side, considering the overall experience felt closer to that of a motel.
Facilities
6.0
The facilities had two swimming pools, which was a plus, but overall felt a bit rundown.
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