Cirque St. Armands Beachside

233 Benjamin Franklin Dr., Sarasota, FL 34236 United States (USA)
4.0 Star property
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4.0/5

Based on 1224 guest reviews

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  • Includes an outdoor pool
  • Fitness + Health Center
  • 135 rooms in hotel
  • 7 floors in property
  • 4 suites in property
  • Check-in time: 3:00PM
  • Group booking rating of 10.0/10
  • 6 meeting rooms in hotel

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Room types

Check rates 1 Bedroom King Suite Gulf View
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Local attractions

Lido Beach, St. Armands Circle, Marina Jack, Westfield Shopping Malls, Mote Marine Aquarium, Ringling Museum of Art, Marie Selby Botanical Gardens, The Met Day Spa, Ed Smith Stadium, Siesta Key Beach, Downtown Sarasota

Verified reviews of Cirque St. Armands Beachside

Below are the verified reviews from guests that we have booked in recently:
"Very enjoyable beautiful place"
Overall score5.0/ 5
Excellent!
(Individual traveller, booked 1 room), from US flag
21-Aug-2026 Verified review, stayed from Wed Aug 19 to Fri Aug 21 2026 at a $315.99 average nightly rate.
"Great service wonderful view delicious food friendly staff"
Overall score5.0/ 5
The pictures on the website are just that, pictures. The on site experience is one we will treasure for years to come. Great views, friendly and helpful staff (especially Jessie (?)) and delicious food. It was our 40th wedding anniversary and the front desk staff made it memorable. The concierge, Victoria, was extremely helpful, we had a fantastic experience.
(Individual traveller, booked 1 room), from US flag
02-Aug-2026 Verified review, stayed from Sat Aug 01 to Sun Aug 02 2026 at a $435.99 average nightly rate.
"Great hotel great staff"
Overall score5.0/ 5
Wonderful stay at Cirque St. Armand's the staff was wonderful, the cleaning service was fantastic, the food was incredible. Highly recommend and we can't wait to come back.
(Individual traveller, booked 1 room), from US flag
01-Mar-2026 Verified review, stayed from Thu Feb 26 to Sun Mar 01 2026 at a $623.62 average nightly rate.
"Cute Theme"
Overall score4.0/ 5
Clean, staff courteous Food good.
(Individual traveller, booked 1 room), from US flag
01-Mar-2026 Verified review, stayed from Wed Feb 25 to Sun Mar 01 2026 at a $627.99 average nightly rate.
"Wonderful place to stay"
Overall score5.0/ 5
We stayed here several years when it was a Holiday Inn but what a different experience! Gorgeous renovation! The circus theme is quite unique. Lobby is beautiful. Room is decorated continuing the circus theme. Staff is outstanding! We will be back next year!
(Individual traveller, booked 1 room), from US flag
24-Feb-2026 Verified review, stayed from Wed Feb 18 to Wed Feb 25 2026 at a $513.39 average nightly rate.
"King room view"
Overall score5.0/ 5
Relaxing and the staff were above and beyond, our reservation was in error but the manager was more than gracious to work it out for us. The restaurant manager and bar tender (Jansen) made us feel welcome and went out of their way to be accommodating.
(Individual traveller, booked 1 room), from US flag
10-Jan-2026 Verified review, stayed from Mon Jan 05 to Fri Jan 09 2026 at a $308.10 average nightly rate.
"What a pleasure"
Overall score5.0/ 5
The staff, from the front desk to the housekeeping to the shuttle drivers to the restaurant were gracious, friendly, professional and professional. Each and everyone made you feel that they wanted you to enjoy your stay and would do what was needed to achieve that goal. The room was bright,immaculate. Lovely view of the Gulf of Mexico from the balcony where we had our breakfast delivered by room service most mornings. We tried the restaurant for lunch one day and for dessert and a nightcap on another. The food was quite good and the service excellent. The restaurant is nicely designed to afford feeling of uncrowded intimacy. The shuttle service to St Armands circle and all its shops and restaurants was always prompt operating on YOUR schedule! It also took us to the sister hotel about three minutes away where we had use of their lovely beach, pool and outside dining. By the way, we've already made reservations for our next stay in a couple of months!
(Individual traveller, booked 1 room), from US flag
28-Oct-2025 Verified review, stayed from Mon Oct 20 to Sat Oct 25 2025 at a $299.95 average nightly rate.
"Excellent service, great staff, very upbeat people."
Overall score5.0/ 5
Could not have been any better, thank you!
(Individual traveller, booked 1 room), from US flag
20-Oct-2025 Verified review, stayed from Thu Oct 16 to Mon Oct 20 2025 at a $365.99 average nightly rate.
"Very Good Stay!"
Overall score5.0/ 5
All was very good and satisfactory. Mimi and staff are excellent.
(Individual traveller, booked 1 room), from US flag
01-Oct-2025 Verified review, stayed from Tue Sep 30 to Wed Oct 01 2025 at a $237.87 average nightly rate.
"All the Staff was wonderful! Very clean. Conveniently located to everything."
Overall score5.0/ 5
five Stars for sure! Our best hotel experience yet! Staff is excellent! Room are very very clean and comfortable. Food is excellent! Can't ask for anything else in one place! Sarasota is our new favorite FL spot vacation. Thank you Cirque St Armand Hotel.
(Individual traveller, booked 1 room), from US flag
14-Aug-2025 Verified review, stayed from Sun Aug 10 to Thu Aug 14 2025 at a $248.17 average nightly rate.
"Hotel Stay"
Overall score4.0/ 5
Stay was great, everyone was nice. Breakfast was good.
(Individual traveller, booked 1 room), from US flag
25-Jul-2025 Verified review, stayed from Mon Jul 21 to Wed Jul 23 2025 at a $289.99 average nightly rate.
4.0 out of 5. Based on 1224 guest reviews

Property description

THE PERFECT LOCATION Located on a barrier island off the Coast of Sarasota, the Holiday Inn Lido Beach is just steps from the sugar white sands of Lido Beach and just a short walk to over 114 shops, restaurants and evening entertainment spots on St. Armand's Circle. As the closest beachfront hotel to the mainland, downtown Sarasota area golf courses and attractions are only minutes away. GREAT ACCOMMODATIONS & AMENITIES The Lido Beach Holiday Inn guest rooms and public areas feature a sophisticated, yet "Florida Casual" decor. Standard amenities include 25-inch TVs, hair dryers, iron & boards, in-room coffee makers, USA Today newspapers and private balconies with views of the City & Bay of Sarasota or Gulf of Mexico. An Exercise Room, Bicycle and Beach Chair rental are also available for our guests' enjoyment. THE AREA'S BEST BANQUET & DINING FACILITIES In the SandDollar Rooftop Restaurant, high above Lido Beach, diners indulge in spectacular views of the Gulf of Mexico and food to match. Refreshing drinks and “light” fare compliment the relaxed atmosphere in both our KoKonuts Lounge and Tiki Bar. Breathtaking views of the Gulf of Mexico, Sarasota Bay and surrounding islands are standard features of the banquet rooms at The Holiday Inn Lido Beach.

Details / Other expenses

Check-in: 3:00PM
Check-out: 11:00AM
Year of last renovation: 2015
Floors: 7
Rooms: 135
Corridors: All rooms have interior hallways
Non-smoking rooms: 135
Rooms with disabled access: 4
Suites: 4
Room windows: Windows do open
Cleaning frequency: Daily
Meeting rooms: 6 View spaces
Meeting space: 9168 sq. feet
Event space: Holds 150 people
Dist. to food/bars: On-site
Dist. to a 24hr restaurant: 5.0 Miles
Dist. to the nearest gym: On-site
Lounge/Bar hours: 11AM to 11PM
Policies / Expenses
Cancellation:
Individual - 48 hours
Nightly parking: $0
Typical group deposit: $1,000.00
Total taxes: 12.00%
Total misc. fees: £0.00 GBP
(mandatory resort fees/taxes)
State Tax: 7.00%
Occupancy Tax: 5.00%
Food and Beverage Tax: 7.00%
Audio Visual Tax: 7.00%
Porterage Fee: 5.00 Per Person (Rounds trip - optional)
Rooms Wireless Internet Fee: 0.00 Per Day
Rooms Wired Internet Fee: 0.00 Per Day
Meeting Wireless Internet Fee: 0.00 Per Day
Meeting Wired Internet Fee: 0.00 Per Day
Meeting Power Surcharge Fee: 0.00 Per Night
Food and Beverage Service Charge: 20.00%
Audio Visual Service Charge: 20.00%
Banquet Labour Fees: 20.00%
Banquet Bartender Fees: 100.00 Per Function
Chef Attendant Fees: 100.00 Per Function
Avg. Continental Breakfast Cost: 8.95 Per Person
Avg. Plated Breakfast Cost: 10.95 Per Person
Avg. Buffet Breakfast Cost: 14.95 Per Person
Avg. Plated Lunch Cost: 15.95 Per Person
Avg. Buffet Lunch Cost: 18.95 Per Person
Avg. Boxed Lunch Cost: 14.95 Per Person
Avg. Plated Dinner Cost: 32.00 Per Person
Avg. Buffet Dinner Cost: 42.00 Per Person
Morning Break Cost: 8.95 Per Person
Afternoon Break Cost: 8.95 Per Person
Banquet Urn of Coffee: 32.00 Per Item
Banquet Soft Drinks: 2.95 Per Item
Banquet Bottled Water: 2.95 Per Item
Banquet Hosted Bar: 25.00 Per Person/Per Hour
Banquet Reception w Hors d'oeuvres: 25.00 Per Person/Per Hour

Amenities / Features


  • Air conditioning
  • Alarm clock
  • ATM
  • Baggage storage facilities
  • Breakfast in room
  • Central location
  • Clothes drying
  • Complimentary newspaper
  • Concierge service
  • Conference facilities
  • Credit card accepted: Mastercard/Visa
  • Credit card accepted: American Express
  • Credit card accepted: Discover
  • Credit card accepted: Diners Club
  • Dinner available
  • Electronic key card
  • Elevator
  • Express Check-Out
  • Facilities for the disabled
  • Fax available
  • Fitness and health center
  • Free local calls
  • Hairdryer available
  • Handicap accessible
  • Central heating
  • Ice Maker
  • Internet - wireless
  • Free WiFi Internet
  • Ironing facilities
  • Laundry facilities
  • Licensed bar
  • Movies in room
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • 24 hours opened
  • Office or business center
  • Pets allowed
  • Private bathroom in room
  • Private car parking
  • Quiet location
  • Radio in room
  • Restaurant
  • Safe in rooms
  • Self controlled heating/cooling system
  • Shop
  • Shower
  • Swimming pool - outdoor
  • Tea and coffee making facilities
  • Telephone
  • Telephone in all rooms
  • Telephone - Free local calls
  • Television
  • TV - Free Cable
  • TV Channel: HBO
  • Travellers cheques accepted
  • TV room
  • Voicemail

Airport & shuttle information

Sarasota Bradenton International is located just 7 miles from the property. Taxi service is available 24/7 and costs about $25.00 each way.

Local shuttle info: We currrently do not have a hotel shuttle, but would be more than happy to help arrange transportation for you.

Breakfast information

Breakfast is served daily in the Sand Dollar Restaurant located on the 7th floor and is Sarasota's only roof top gulf view dining room. Breakfast is served daily from 7AM - 11AM

Pet friendly?

Service animals complying with ADA Title lll regulations are allowed.

Yes! Pets are allowed.
Only 2 pets per room with a maximum weight of 35 lbs per pet. There is a $75 non-refundable pet fee per stay.

Previously known as:
Holiday Inn Lido Beach, Sarasota, an IHG Hotel

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Meeting rooms and event rooms at Cirque St. Armands Beachside

Below are the meeting, conference and event spaces at Cirque St. Armands Beachside.

Feel free to use the Cirque St. Armands Beachside meeting space capacities chart below to help with your event planning. HotelPlanner specialises in Sarasota event planning for hotel rooms and meeting space for corporate events, weddings, parties, conventions, as well as negotiated rates and trade shows.

Meeting room name L x W x H
(Feet)
Size
(sq ft)
Event
5'/6
Event space layout
Crescent
Crescent tables layout
Classroom
Classroom meeting layout
Hollow
Square
Hollow square table layout
U-shape
U-shape meeting layout
Boardroom
Boardroom meeting space
Convention
8'/10'
Convention booth layout
Theatre
Theatre layout
Reception
Reception desk for meetings
Regist.
desk
Registration desk for meetings
Lido Room 40 x 20 x 10 800 48/-- 47 32 28 22 20 5/-- 70 60 80
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Lido Room

Our Lido Room is ideal for 40 people or less, this room is located on the lobby level and features floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking Lido Beach and the Gulf of Mexico.
Room type:
General Meeting Room
Total size:
800 Sq. Miles
Dimensions:
40 x 20 x 10 Ft
Floor level:
1
Power outlets:
4
Columns:
0
Windows:
15
Is there natural light?
Yes
Are there obstructions?
No
Are there built in screens?
No
Is there a built in stage?
No
Is there built in A/V?
No
Amenities available
  • Coffee / Tea Setup
  • Food / Beverage
  • Projection equip.
  • TV/VCR/DVD
  • WIFI Internet
  • Podium
  • LAN Internet
  • Microphone
  • White Board
  • Flip Chart
  • Air Conditioning
  • Computer Rentals
  • Simultaneous Interpretation
  • Sound System
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Sarasota Room 39 x 32 x 10 1248 80/-- 79 72 36 30 36 8/-- 110 100 125
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Sarasota Room

Our Sarasota Room located on our top floor is ideal for groups of 80 people or less and features floor-to-ceiling glass windows overlooking Sarasota's City Skyline and South Lido Beach.
Room type:
General Meeting Room
Total size:
1248 Sq. Miles
Dimensions:
39 x 32 x 10 Ft
Floor level:
7
Power outlets:
6
Columns:
1
Windows:
25+
Is there natural light?
Yes
Are there obstructions?
No
Are there built in screens?
No
Is there a built in stage?
No
Is there built in A/V?
No
Amenities available
  • Coffee / Tea Setup
  • Food / Beverage
  • Projection equip.
  • TV/VCR/DVD
  • WIFI Internet
  • Podium
  • LAN Internet
  • Microphone
  • White Board
  • Flip Chart
  • Air Conditioning
  • Computer Rentals
  • Simultaneous Interpretation
  • Sound System
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Sand Dollar Dining Room 60 x 32 x 10 1920 150/-- -- -- -- -- -- --/-- -- 125 --
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Sand Dollar Dining Room

Our Rooftop Sand Dollar Room is ideal for weddings and events and features floor to ceiling windows offering a breathtaking view of the Gulf of Mexico
Room type:
Restaurant / Lounge
Total size:
1920 Sq. Miles
Dimensions:
60 x 32 x 10 Ft
Floor level:
7
Power outlets:
8
Columns:
1
Windows:
25+
Is there natural light?
Yes
Are there obstructions?
No
Are there built in screens?
No
Is there a built in stage?
Yes
Is there built in A/V?
No
Amenities available
  • Coffee / Tea Setup
  • Food / Beverage
  • Projection equip.
  • TV/VCR/DVD
  • WIFI Internet
  • Podium
  • LAN Internet
  • Microphone
  • White Board
  • Flip Chart
  • Air Conditioning
  • Computer Rentals
  • Simultaneous Interpretation
  • Sound System
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Sand Dollar Dining Room 60 x 32 x 10 1920 150/-- -- -- -- -- -- --/-- -- 125 --
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Sand Dollar Dining Room

Room type:
Restaurant / Lounge
Total size:
1920 Sq. Miles
Dimensions:
60 x 32 x 10 Ft
Floor level:
7
Power outlets:
8
Columns:
2
Windows:
25+
Is there natural light?
Yes
Are there obstructions?
No
Are there built in screens?
No
Is there a built in stage?
Yes
Is there built in A/V?
No
Amenities available
  • Coffee / Tea Setup
  • Food / Beverage
  • Projection equip.
  • TV/VCR/DVD
  • WIFI Internet
  • Podium
  • LAN Internet
  • Microphone
  • White Board
  • Flip Chart
  • Air Conditioning
  • Computer Rentals
  • Simultaneous Interpretation
  • Sound System
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Pool Deck 75 x 40 x 0 2000 --/50 -- -- -- -- -- --/-- -- 50 --
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Pool Deck

Outdoor, elevated pool area overlooking the beach and the Gulf of Mexico.
Room type:
Pool Deck
Total size:
2000 Sq. Miles
Dimensions:
75 x 40 x 0 Ft
Floor level:
1
Power outlets:
6
Columns:
0
Windows:
0
Is there natural light?
Yes
Are there obstructions?
No
Are there built in screens?
No
Is there a built in stage?
No
Is there built in A/V?
No
Amenities available
  • Coffee / Tea Setup
  • Food / Beverage
  • Projection equip.
  • TV/VCR/DVD
  • WIFI Internet
  • Podium
  • LAN Internet
  • Microphone
  • Teleconferencing
  • White Board
  • Video Conference
  • Flip Chart
  • Air Conditioning
  • Computer Rentals
  • Simultaneous Interpretation
  • Sound System
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Bayside Pre-Function 40 x 32 x 10 1280 --/-- -- -- -- -- -- --/-- -- 125 3
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Bayside Pre-Function

Pre-function area overlooking the City of Sarasota and it's Bay.
Room type:
Foyer
Total size:
1280 Sq. Miles
Dimensions:
40 x 32 x 10 Ft
Floor level:
7
Power outlets:
6
Columns:
2
Windows:
15
Is there natural light?
Yes
Are there obstructions?
No
Are there built in screens?
No
Is there a built in stage?
No
Is there built in A/V?
No
Amenities available
  • Coffee / Tea Setup
  • Food / Beverage
  • Projection equip.
  • TV/VCR/DVD
  • WIFI Internet
  • Podium
  • LAN Internet
  • Microphone
  • Teleconferencing
  • White Board
  • Video Conference
  • Flip Chart
  • Air Conditioning
  • Computer Rentals
  • Simultaneous Interpretation
  • Sound System
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FAQs about Cirque St. Armands Beachside

What time is check in?

Check in time is 3:00PM based on the hotel's local time. Early check in may be available if requested at the front desk on the day of check-in.

What time is check out?

Check out time is 11:00AM based on the hotel's local time. Late check out may be available if requested at the front desk during your stay.

How many rooms does Cirque St. Armands Beachside have?

There are 135 rooms in the property.

Is there any meeting space at Cirque St. Armands Beachside?

Yes, they have 6 meeting rooms that can support various table layouts.

What kind of breakfast is at Cirque St. Armands Beachside?

Breakfast is served daily in the Sand Dollar Restaurant located on the 7th floor and is Sarasota's only roof top gulf view dining room. Breakfast is served daily from 7AM - 11AM

Can I get a AAA rate at Cirque St. Armands Beachside?

Sorry, this hotel does not offer AAA hotel discounts at this time.

Can I get a Senior or AARP rate at Cirque St. Armands Beachside?

Sorry, this hotel does not offer senior hotel discounts at this time.

Is there a gym at Cirque St. Armands Beachside?

Yes, there is a gym/fitness area available on-site at the property.

Is there a pool at Cirque St. Armands Beachside?

Yes, there is a pool on-site at the property..

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