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3.5/5
Based on 1655 guest reviews
- Includes an outdoor swimming pool
- The Avg. Group Discount is 5.0%!
- Gym is available on property
- 176 rooms in property
- 4 floors in hotel
- 7 suites in hotel
- Check-in: 3:00 pm
- Group booking rating of 10.0/10
- 4 conference rooms in property
Standard prices by room type for the next 60 days
Local Attractions
John & Mable Ringling Museum of Art, St. Armands Circle, Selby Botanical Gardens, Mote Marine Aquarium, LeBarge Sightseeing and Sunset Cruises, Sarasota Jungle Gardens, Myakka State Park
Landmarks and Location of Sandcastle Resort at Lido Beach
Property Description
Located on 600 feet of private beach, directly on the Gulf of Mexico. This full-service resort offers superb service and amenities. Featuring two restaurants, sidewalk café, lounge with live entertainment. Offering two pools with full service beach recreation including sailing, aqua-cycles, kayaks, volleyball…and much more. The famous St. Armands Circle is just a mile away with over 150 shops and restaurants. Specializing in small to moderate sized groups. FREE WIFI THROUGHOUT THE PROPERTY.No resort fee.
Details / Other Expenses
| Check In: | 3:00 pm |
| Check Out: | 11:00 am |
| Year of Last Renovation: | 2010 |
| Floors: | 4 |
| Rooms: | 176 |
| Corridors: | All Rooms Have Exterior Hallways |
| Non Smoking Rooms: | 179 |
| Handicap Rooms: | 5 |
| Rooms with 1 Bed: | 23 |
| Rooms with 2 Beds: | 141 |
| Suites: | 7 |
| Room Windows: | Windows Do Open |
| Cleaning Frequency: | Daily |
| Meeting Rooms: | 4 View Spaces |
| Meeting Space: | 4480 sq. feet |
| Banquet Space: | Holds 150 people |
| Dist. to Food/Bars: | 0.5 Mi |
| Dist. to Nearest Gym: | On-site |
| Lounge/Bar Hours: | 5:00 pm to Midnight |
| Pool Info: 6:30 AM - 11:00 PM(2) outdoor heated pools | |
Policies / Expenses
| Cancellation: 30 days for entire group and 48 hours for individual reservations. | |
| Nightly Parking: | N/C |
| Typical Group Deposit: | flexable |
| Total Taxes: | 12.00% |
| Total Misc Fees: | $25.00 USD (mandatory resort fees/taxes) |
| Occupancy Tax: | 12.00% |
| Food and Beverage Tax: | 7.00% |
| Audio Visual Tax: | 7.00% |
| Other Tax: | 7.00% |
| Avg. Continental Breakfast Cost: | 10.00 Per Person |
| Avg. Plated Breakfast Cost: | 10.00 Per Person |
| Avg. Buffet Breakfast Cost: | 15.00 Per Person |
| Avg. Plated Lunch Cost: | 15.00 Per Person |
| Avg. Plated Dinner Cost: | 29.00 Per Person |
| Morning Break Cost: | 8.00 Per Person |
| Afternoon Break Cost: | 5.00 Per Person |
Amenities / Features
- Air conditioning
- Alarm clock
- ATM
- Baggage storage facilities
- Central location
- Clothes drying
- Complimentary newspaper
- 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
- Facilities for the disabled
- Fax available
- Fitness and health center
- Games room
- Garage
- Hairdryer available
- Handicap accessible
- Ice Maker
- Internet - wireless
- Ironing facilities
- Laundry facilities
- Licensed bar
- Non-smoking rooms
- 24 hours opened
- Office or business center
- Private bathroom in room
- Quiet location
- Radio in room
- Refrigerator
- Restaurant
- Safe in rooms
- Self controlled heating/cooling system
- Shop
- Shower
- Swimming pool - outdoor
- Tea and coffee making facilities
- Telephone
- Telephone in all rooms
- Television
- Travellers cheques accepted
- TV room
- Voicemail
Airport & Shuttle Information
8 miles to Sarasota/Bradenton International Airport. Tampa Airport one hour north.
Local Shuttle Info: Shuttle to and from St. Armand's Circle
Breakfast Information
Full American Breakfast Buffet or MenuRange: $12 - $20.00
Pet Friendly?
Service animals complying with ADA Title lll regulations are allowed.
Sorry, pets are not allowed.Previously known as:
The Helmsley Sandcastle Hotel
Seasonality of Hotel Rates at Sandcastle Resort at Lido Beach
The graph above is seasonality of room rates for both our group prices and the lowest online individual rates our system could find at the time the group bid was submitted. The best group/meeting discount shown is 48.7% in April 2019 and the highest average individual rate is $359 in the month of November 2019. This chart will show past seasonality and also project future months. If you are flexible with dates, you may want to consider staying at Sandcastle Resort at Lido Beach in a month when rates are lower.
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Meeting Rooms and Banquet Rooms at Sandcastle Resort at Lido Beach
Below are the meeting, banquet, conference and event spaces at Sandcastle Resort at Lido Beach.
Feel free to use the Sandcastle Resort at Lido Beach meeting space capacities chart below to help in your event planning. Hotel Planner specializes in Sarasota event planning for sleeping rooms and meeting space for corporate events, weddings, parties, conventions, negotiated rates and trade shows.
| Meeting Room Name | L x W x H (Feet) | Size (sqft.) | Banquet 5'/6'  | Crescent | Classroom | Hollow Square  | U-Shape | Boardroom | Convention 8'/10'  | Theater | Reception | Regist. Desk  |
| Lido Room | 29 x 35 x 12 | 1015 | --/70 | -- | 50 | 30 | 25 | 30 | --/-- | 113 | 102 | -- |
Close This Lido RoomRoom Type: Ballroom Total Size: 1015 Sq. Mi Dimensions: 29 x 35 x 12 Ft. Floor Level: 1 Power Outlets: 3 Columns: 0 Windows: 0 Natural Light?: Yes Obstructions? No Built In Screens? No Built In Stage? No Built In A/V? No Amenities Available
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| Ballroom | 59 x 35 x 12 | 2065 | --/150 | -- | 110 | 70 | 60 | 70 | 15/-- | 229 | 207 | -- |
Close This BallroomRoom Type: Ballroom Total Size: 2065 Sq. Mi Dimensions: 59 x 35 x 12 Ft. Floor Level: 1 Power Outlets: 6 Columns: 0 Windows: 0 Natural Light?: Yes Obstructions? No Built In Screens? No Built In Stage? No Built In A/V? No Amenities Available
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| Sarasota Room | 30 x 35 x 12 | 1050 | --/87 | -- | 50 | 30 | 25 | 30 | --/-- | 100 | 105 | -- |
Close This Sarasota RoomRoom Type: Ballroom Total Size: 1050 Sq. Mi Dimensions: 30 x 35 x 12 Ft. Floor Level: 1 Power Outlets: 3 Columns: 0 Windows: 0 Natural Light?: Yes Obstructions? No Built In Screens? No Built In Stage? No Built In A/V? No Amenities Available
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| Lobby Board Room | 19 x 17 x 10 | 350 | --/-- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 15 | --/-- | -- | -- | -- |
Close This Lobby Board RoomRoom Type: Boardroom Total Size: 350 Sq. Mi Dimensions: 19 x 17 x 10 Ft. Floor Level: 1 Power Outlets: 3 Columns: 0 Windows: 1 Natural Light?: Yes Obstructions? No Built In Screens? No Built In Stage? No Built In A/V? No Amenities Available
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FAQs about Sandcastle Resort at Lido Beach
What time is check in?
Check in time is 3:00 pm 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 11:00 am 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 Sandcastle Resort at Lido Beach have?
There are 176 rooms in the property.
Is there any meeting space at Sandcastle Resort at Lido Beach?
Yes, they have 4 meeting rooms that can support various table layouts.
What kind of breakfast is at Sandcastle Resort at Lido Beach?
Full American Breakfast Buffet or MenuRange: $12 - $20.00
Is there a gym at Sandcastle Resort at Lido Beach?
Yes, there is a gym/fitness area available on-site at the property.
Is there a pool at Sandcastle Resort at Lido Beach?
Yes, there is a pool on-site at the property. 6:30 AM - 11:00 PM(2) outdoor heated pools.
Can I get a group rate at Sandcastle Resort at Lido Beach?
Yes, you can get room block and/or discount for a group if you need 10+ rooms per night. The average groups saves around 5.0%.
Testimonials:
"This service was great and I have narrowed down the choices to two. I did not know this site existed and just stumbled upon it on Google. I will definitely use it in the future." A.W. - Tampa, FL
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