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

Sandcastle Resort At Lido Beach is a 3-star beachfront hotel that offers 600 feet of private sandy beach and pet-friendly accommodations. The resort features two heated outdoor pools, on-site dining options, and spaces suitable for meetings and events.

Rooms & Amenities

Accommodations at Sandcastle Resort At Lido Beach include a variety of room types, such as Gulf View Suites featuring a king bed and a separate living area. All guest rooms are equipped with a flat-screen TV, mini-refrigerator, in-room coffee, and complimentary high-speed Wi-Fi.

Dining Options

The on-site dining options include the Candlelight Dining Room, which serves daily specials and a crafted cocktail menu. The Sandcastle Tiki Bar provides light meals and drinks by the pool from late morning until dusk.

Leisure Activities

For leisure, guests can relax at the two heated outdoor pools or engage in activities such as beach volleyball. The resort provides beach chairs and umbrellas free of charge for guests to enjoy the Gulf of Mexico.

Meetings & Events

Ideal for events, Sandcastle Resort At Lido Beach has two meeting rooms that can accommodate up to 225 guests. The hotel also offers shuttle service to St. Armands Circle, a popular shopping destination approximately 2 km away.

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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

Double Room Two Double Beds Pool View

Max:

2 persons

295 sq. feet

Bed options:

2 Double beds

Pool view

Shower

Coffee machine

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Double Room Two Double Beds Courtyard View

Max:

2 persons

345 sq. feet

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2 Double beds

Garden view

Shower

Coffee machine

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Getting around

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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

Facilities

The hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

Refreshing Pool Area

“The junior Olympic-size pool was absolutely good—extremely clean, spacious, and warm, making it perfect for swimming right away.” view full review

Comfortable Amenities

“Our room came equipped with a microwave and coffee pot, which added a nice touch of convenience to our stay.” view full review

Delicious Dining

“The restaurant offered excellent food, especially breakfast and lunch, enhancing our dining experience at the resort.” view full review

Helpful Shuttle Service

“The complimentary shuttle was a great asset, easily taking us to local dining and shopping areas without hassle.” view full review

General

No smoking on site
Wi-Fi
Parking
Safe deposit box
24-hour reception
VIP check-in/ -out
Pets allowed
Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
Wheelchair access
24-hour security
Luggage storage
Private beach
Lift
ATM/Cash machine
Vending machines
Smoke detectors
Fire extinguishers
Key card access

Sports & Fitness

Table tennis

Services

Free shuttle service
Housekeeping
Laundry
Dry cleaning

Dining

Poolside snack bar

Business

Business centre
Meeting/ Banquet facilities
Fax/Photocopying

Children

Cots
Board games

Spa & Leisure

Heated swimming pool
Outdoor swimming pool
Beach access
Beach umbrellas
Sun loungers
Sun terrace
Garden area
Shallow end

Room features

Air conditioning
Heating
Sitting area
Patio
Terrace
Garden furniture
Tea and coffee facilities
Ironing facilities

Bathroom

Free toiletries
Sink

Media

Flat-screen TV
AM/FM alarm clock

Room decor

Carpeted floor

Location

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

Map view

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

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 <br />

Feedback from previous guests about their experience.

74%

loved the resort and would return for another relaxing stay

7.4/10

Very good

Rooms

5.0

Location

9.0

Service

9.0

Dining

7.0

3.5/5 based on 1811 reviews

#41 of 61 hotels in Sarasota based on Tripadvisor

Nick

United States, September 2024

7.4/10

Staying at The Sandcastle Hotel was a nostalgic experience with its charming 1950s vibe. The staff were genuinely friendly and went out of their way to assist us, making our stay enjoyable. However, the rooms were quite outdated and in need of repairs, which was disappointing given the pricing.

Rooms

5.0

The rooms were clean but quite old and dated, really in need of a refurbishment.

Service

9.0

The service was fantastic; staff were attentive and very warm, always ready to help. We especially appreciated how quickly they brought us extra towels.

Location

9.0

The hotel is directly on the beach, which is lovely, and it's convenient to various dining options like St. Armand's Circle.

Dining

7.0

Dining by the pool was a treat; the food was reasonably priced and tasty, although some more variety would have been nice.

Facilities

8.0

The two swimming pools were enjoyable and well-maintained, adding to a relaxed atmosphere during our stay.