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3.5/ 5
Based on 1269 guest reviews
- Includes an outdoor swimming pool
- The Avg. Group Discount is 21.6%!
- Gym is available on property
- 179 rooms in property
- 4 floors in hotel
- Check-out: 11:00 am
- Group booking rating of 10.0/10
- 4 conference rooms in property
Room Types
Check RatesAmex Preferred Family Offer 1 King Bed 1 Queen Sleeper Sofa Jacuzzi Mini Fridge Coffee Maker Free Wi
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Check RatesAmex Preferred Family Offer 1 King Bed 2 Double Beds 1 Queen Sleeper Sofa 2 1 2 Baths Jacuzi Private
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Check RatesAmex Preferred Family Offer 1 King Bed Accessible Non View Mini Fridge Coffee Maker
Non-Smoking
Check RatesAmex Preferred Family Offer 1 King Bed Courtyard View Balcony or Patio Mini Fridge Coffee Maker
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Check RatesAmex Preferred Family Offer 1 King Bed Jacuzzi Shower Private Balcony Large Room Microwave WiFi
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Check RatesAmex Preferred Family Offer Gulf Front View Room 1 King Bed Balcony or Patio Coffee Maker Free WiFi
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Check RatesAmex Preferred Family Offer Large Room with King Bed Jacuzzi Stand Up Shower Microwave Ground Floor
Non-Smoking
Check RatesAmex Preferred Family Offer Poolside Hotel Room 2double Beds Minifridge Coffeemaker Sitting Area Fre
Non-Smoking
Check RatesIprefer Exclusive Offer 1 King Bed 1 Queen Sleeper Sofa Jacuzzi Mini Fridge Coffee Maker Free WiFi
Non-Smoking
Check RatesIprefer Exclusive Offer 1 King Bed 2 Double Beds 1 Queen Sleeper Sofa 2 1 2 Baths Jacuzi Private Pat
Non-Smoking
Check RatesIprefer Exclusive Offer 1 King Bed Accessible Non View Mini Fridge Coffee Maker
Non-Smoking
Check RatesIprefer Exclusive Offer 1 King Bed Courtyard View Balcony or Patio Mini Fridge Coffee Maker
Non-Smoking
Check RatesIprefer Exclusive Offer 1 King Bed Jacuzzi Shower Private Balcony Large Room Microwave WiFi
Non-Smoking
Check RatesIprefer Exclusive Offer Gulf Front View Room 1 King Bed Balcony or Patio Coffee Maker Free WiFi Mini
Non-Smoking
Check RatesIprefer Exclusive Offer Gulf Front View Room 2 Double Beds Balcony or Patio Coffee Maker Free WiFi M
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Check RatesIprefer Exclusive Offer Large Room with King Bed Jacuzzi Stand Up Shower Microwave Ground Floor
Non-Smoking
Check RatesIprefer Exclusive Offer Poolside Hotel Room 2double Beds Minifridge Coffeemaker Sitting Area Free Wi
Non-Smoking
Check RatesPhg Best Rate Guaranteed 1 King Bed 1 Queen Sleeper Sofa Jacuzzi Mini Fridge Coffee Maker Free WiFi
Non-Smoking
Check RatesPhg Best Rate Guaranteed 1 King Bed 2 Double Beds 1 Queen Sleeper Sofa 2 1 2 Baths Jacuzi Private Pa
Non-Smoking
Check RatesPhg Best Rate Guaranteed 1 King Bed Accessible Non View Mini Fridge Coffee Maker
Non-Smoking
Check RatesPhg Best Rate Guaranteed 1 King Bed Courtyard View Balcony or Patio Mini Fridge Coffee Maker
Non-Smoking
Check RatesPhg Best Rate Guaranteed 1 King Bed Jacuzzi Shower Private Balcony Large Room Microwave WiFi
Non-Smoking
Check RatesPhg Best Rate Guaranteed Gulf Front View Room 1 King Bed Balcony or Patio Coffee Maker Free WiFi Min
Non-Smoking
Check RatesPhg Best Rate Guaranteed Gulf Front View Room 2 Double Beds Balcony or Patio Coffee Maker Free WiFi
Non-Smoking
Check RatesPhg Best Rate Guaranteed Large Room with King Bed Jacuzzi Stand Up Shower Microwave Ground Floor
Non-Smoking
Check RatesPhg Best Rate Guaranteed Poolside Hotel Room 2double Beds Minifridge Coffeemaker Sitting Area Free W
Non-Smoking
Check RatesPreferred Bed and Breakfast 1 King Bed 1 Queen Sleeper Sofa Jacuzzi Mini Fridge Coffee Maker Free Wi
Non-Smoking
Check RatesPreferred Bed and Breakfast 1 King Bed 2 Double Beds 1 Queen Sleeper Sofa 2 1 2 Baths Jacuzi Private
Non-Smoking
Check RatesPreferred Bed and Breakfast 1 King Bed Accessible Non View Mini Fridge Coffee Maker
Non-Smoking
Check RatesPreferred Bed and Breakfast 1 King Bed Courtyard View Balcony or Patio Mini Fridge Coffee Maker
Non-Smoking
Check RatesPreferred Bed and Breakfast 1 King Bed Jacuzzi Shower Private Balcony Large Room Microwave WiFi
Non-Smoking
Check RatesPreferred Bed and Breakfast Gulf Front View Room 1 King Bed Balcony or Patio Coffee Maker Free WiFi
Non-Smoking
Check RatesPreferred Bed and Breakfast Gulf Front View Room 2 Double Beds Balcony or Patio Coffee Maker Free Wi
Non-Smoking
Check RatesPreferred Bed and Breakfast Large Room with King Bed Jacuzzi Stand Up Shower Microwave Ground Floor
Non-Smoking
Check RatesPreferred Bed and Breakfast Poolside Hotel Room 2double Beds Minifridge Coffeemaker Sitting Area Fre
Non-Smoking
Check RatesPreferred1 King Bed 1 Queen Sleeper Sofa Jacuzzi Mini Fridge Coffee Maker Free WiFi
Non-Smoking
Check RatesPreferred1 King Bed 2 Double Beds 1 Queen Sleeper Sofa 2 1 2 Baths Jacuzi Private Patio
Non-Smoking
Check RatesPreferredGulf Front View Room 1 King Bed Balcony or Patio Coffee Maker Free WiFi Mini Fridge
Non-Smoking
Check RatesPreferredGulf Front View Room 2 Double Beds Balcony or Patio Coffee Maker Free WiFi Mini Fridge
Non-Smoking
Check RatesPreferredLarge Room with King Bed Jacuzzi Stand Up Shower Microwave Ground Floor
Non-Smoking
Check RatesPreferredPoolside Hotel Room 2double Beds Minifridge Coffeemaker Sitting Area Free WiFi Pool Side
Non-Smoking
Local Attractions
John & Mable Ringling Museum of Art, St. Armands Circle, Selby Botanical Gardens, Mote Marine Aquarium, LeBarge Sightseeing and Sunset Cruises, GWIZ Hands-On Science Museum, Sarasota Jungle Gardens, Myakka State Park
Landmarks and Location of Sandcastle Resort at Lido Beach
Verified Reviews of Sandcastle Resort at Lido Beach
Below are the verified reviews from guests that we have booked recently:"Great Onsite Staff!"
Overall Score4.0/ 5
This is a great location, the food is very good and the staff is wonderful.
Marie W. (Group coordinator, booked 15 rooms), from 
18-May-2016 Verified Review, stayed from Fri May 13 to Sun May 15 2016 at a $135.00 group rate (61% discount). 
"Great Place. Gracious Staff. We Will Be Back!"
Overall Score4.0/ 5
Wonderful location and on-site restaurant. Good, clean service.
Standley F. (Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from
08-Feb-2015 Verified Review "Friendly Staff. Perfect Location on the Beach."
Overall Score5.0/ 5
We stayed for one week in unit 364 with our veranda facing the gulf. Great beach, pools, service, and food in the restaurant. Friendly tiki bar. We'll be going back next year for two weeks.
Standley F. (Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from
31-Jan-2015 Verified Review "Older rooms but everything you need right on the ocean!"
Overall Score5.0/ 5
We stayed at Helmsley Sandcastle for two nights. We would recommend it as the location was perfect! Right on the ocean. It is older but clean and quite large rooms. We had a fridge and safe in ours. It's a great place for kids too: two pools, outdoor area with games and a ping pong table. I would not hesitate to stay there again.
Debbie E. (Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from
04-Apr-2014 Verified Review, stayed from Fri Mar 21 to Sun Mar 23 2014 at a $141.90 average nightly rate. Customer Reviews 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: | 179 |
| Corridors: | All Rooms Have Exterior Hallways |
| Non Smoking Rooms: | 179 |
| Handicap Rooms: | |
| Suites: | 5 |
| 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
Pet Friendly? Sorry, pets are not allowed.
- 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
Airport Shuttle? Sorry, no airport shuttle available.Breakfast Information
Full American Breakfast Buffet or MenuRange: $12 - $20.00
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 42.4% in January 2016 and the highest average individual rate is $280 in the month of March 2016. 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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