Sandcastle Resort at Lido Beach

1540 Ben Franklin, Sarasota, FL 34236 United States (USA)
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3.5 Star property
27.304052-82.571075
+1-800-219-2797
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3.0/5

Based on 2752 guest reviews

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  • Includes an outdoor swimming pool
  • 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

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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
3.0 out of 5. Based on 2752 guest reviews

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
Rooms with disabled access: 5
Rooms with one bed: 23
Rooms with two beds: 141
Suites: 7
Room windows: Windows do open
Cleaning frequency: Daily
Meeting rooms: 4 View spaces
Meeting space: 4480 sq. feet
Event space: Holds 150 people
Dist. to food/bars: 0.5 Miles
Dist. to the 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: £18.45 GBP
(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 but pets are not allowed.

Suggested AI generated itinerary

    Day 1

  • Breakfast: Starbucks - Enjoy a quick and familiar coffee and breakfast option, just a 5-minute drive from the hotel.
  • Lunch: Shore Diner - Offers fresh, local seafood with a modern twist, located 15 minutes away by car.
  • Dinner: Ophelia's on the Bay - This waterfront restaurant provides an intimate dining experience, about a 20-minute drive from the hotel.
  • Activity: Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium - Explore marine life and research facility, about a 10-minute drive from the hotel.
  • Day 2

  • Breakfast: Another Broken Egg Cafe - A cozy spot for a hearty Southern-inspired breakfast, around a 15-minute drive from the hotel.
  • Lunch: Yoder's Restaurant & Amish Village - Enjoy traditional Amish dishes and famous pies, located 25 minutes away by car.
  • Dinner: Marina Jack - Offers seafood and steaks along with scenic views of Sarasota Bay, just a 15-minute drive from the hotel.
  • Activity: The Ringling - Visit this extensive museum complex and historic home, about a 20-minute drive away.
  • Day 3

  • Breakfast: Cafe L'Europe - Known for its elegant breakfast and European flair, situated 10 minutes away by car.
  • Lunch: The Cottage - Offers a fusion of flavors from around the world, located in Siesta Key Village, 20 minutes away by car.
  • Dinner: Selva Grill - Enjoy innovative Latin American cuisine, about a 15-minute drive from the hotel.
  • Activity: Siesta Key Beach - Spend the day at this beautiful beach known for its fine white sand, about a 20-minute drive from the hotel.

Previously known as:
The Helmsley Sandcastle Hotel

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Meeting rooms and event rooms at Sandcastle Resort at Lido Beach

Below are the meeting, 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 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 29 x 35 x 12 1015--/70--50302530--/--113102--
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Lido Room

Room type:
Ballroom
Total size:
1015 Sq. Miles
Dimensions:
29 x 35 x 12 Ft
Floor level:
1
Power outlets:
3
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
Photo of Lido Room
Ballroom 59 x 35 x 12 2065--/150--11070607015/--229207--
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Ballroom

Room type:
Ballroom
Total size:
2065 Sq. Miles
Dimensions:
59 x 35 x 12 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
Photo of Ballroom
Sarasota Room 30 x 35 x 12 1050--/87--50302530--/--100105--
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Sarasota Room

Room type:
Ballroom
Total size:
1050 Sq. Miles
Dimensions:
30 x 35 x 12 Ft
Floor level:
1
Power outlets:
3
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
Photo of Sarasota Room
Lobby Board Room 19 x 17 x 10 350--/----------15--/--------
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Lobby Board Room

Room type:
Boardroom
Total size:
350 Sq. Miles
Dimensions:
19 x 17 x 10 Ft
Floor level:
1
Power outlets:
3
Columns:
0
Windows:
1
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

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.

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