Sandcastle Resort at Lido Beach

Sandcastle Resort at Lido Beach Resort in Lido Key

About this resort

Located in Lido Key, this charming resort for $227 per night is a great option for your next trip. Situated on Lido Beach in Sarasota, Florida, this colorful hotel offers 2 outdoor pools and 600 feet of private beach. Each room is equipped with free Wi-Fi and cable TV.

Amenities

Pool

Air conditioner

Pets allowed

Kitchen / Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Smoking allowed

Parking

Laundry

Balcony / Patio

Wheelchair accessible

Beachfront / Waterfront

Garden

Family friendly

Map of Lido Key, FL

Nearby attractions

Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium

2.06 miles

The John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art

Sandcastle Resort at Lido Beach

3.2

Average(1,313 Reviews)

Resort in Lido Key, FL

3-Star Resort

Reasons to book

Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind

Great for pets

Includes essentialsGarden, Pool, Pets allowed and more

$$$$

About this resort

Amenities

Pool

Air conditioner

Pets allowed

Kitchen / Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Smoking allowed

Parking

Laundry

Balcony / Patio

Wheelchair accessible

Beachfront / Waterfront

Garden

Family friendly

Map of Lido Key, FL

Nearby attractions

Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium

2.06 miles

The John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art

Reviews

3.2/5.0

Average(1,313 Reviews)

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5.0

Aug 2023

Passable

Seems to be party atmosphere Many people smoking pot and loud music on beach I know the hotel was sold and was supposed to torn down for larger complex and was rejected by council We have stayed there many many times when Ms Hemsley owned it and would see her with her dog However, if hotel is to stay as is much maintenance work up grades and paint required The years of use and weather has taken a beating on facilities Probably won’t be coming back But have enjoyed the memories there when hotel was in better shape Keep it like old Florida but please fix it up

5.0

Jul 2023

Passable

Beach was nice. Very laid-back enviroment which I loved. They enforced NO LOUD MUSIC on beach and around pool which was exceptional! Water was provided which is a bonus. People stayed in the pool late and we weren’t kicked out….very nice touch!

AC broke the last night I was there and it was hot. They ran out of fans so it was more comfortable to just lay outside by the pool. Elevators are down to one and it is slow.

5.0

Jul 2023

Beautiful beach but property needs updating

Location

Run down and a little dirty

7.0

May 2023

Very enjoyable with out breaking my pocket

I did not try the meals. Although its an old building, its cozy and comfortable without luxuries, remind me of old times... better than 5 start for the purpose: Enjoy a gorgeous beach! Thank you

1.0

May 2023

Bad

Beach is beautiful Rooms needs lots of work

I no like the hotel

8.0

May 2023

Very comfortable and enjoyable visit to this well organised family hotel.

The beachfront room we had was very clean, comfortable and spacious. The hotel's location is wonderful and the staff were very polite and helpful. The shuttle service to St Armand is very useful too (excellent drivers). Beach loungers and sun umbrellas set up quickly. Restaurant food and service were reall very good.

The room bathroom was small and in need of upgrading.

3.0

May 2023

Great location and staff but room was disappointing.

The staff and location we wonderful!!!

Our room was dated. We were supposed to have a king size bed but instead had a king headboard and full sized or queen mattress. The air conditioner did not work well and the room was warm, damp and humid. We slept poorly because of the poor air conditioning.

8.0

Mar 2023

Very good

I loved the view and how quiet it was. Everyone was very polite

The toilet barely flushed and there wasn’t a microwave in the room.

10.0

Mar 2023

Great location, free shuttle, awesome friendly staff, would definitely stay here again

Location the best. Loved the beach access and didnt have to fight the spring breakers. Comfortable bed and room! Breakfast delicious. Free water in the room was a plus.

The weather but you cant control that. There was nothing else we didnt like.

10.0

Mar 2023

Rooms could be updated but pools, beach, restaurant, all staff were great.

The food was delicious, fresh, hot, great buffet, reasonably priced. The manager young man was super courteous, always helpful, great personality. Our waitress , JOY, was the best in serving, conscientious and always with a smile. All the waiters and waitresses were joyful and wanted to please us! Sharon and Tom Pack

1.0

Mar 2023

a waste of $500 dollars, I should have stayed in my truck. it is nicer.

not much. it was not clean and except for the check in staff who were very nice, it was a very bad experience. the tiki bar staff was very rude and the cleaning crew was loud and constantly just hanging out in the hallway. the room was exceptionally dated, wallpaper was pealing, lamps did not work, sheets were stained, and we had a gulf view balcony that I’d you say in the chair you could not see anything. my 16 year old begged to let her stay in the truck for the night!

old, dirty, poorly maintained.

9.0

Mar 2023

We had a great stay and wished we could have stayed longer.

The staff, including the housekeepers were excellent. They responded to any need in in record time. The facilities definitely need upgrading. The rugs in particular are pretty bad. The beds are excellent towels., Water, and so forth were plentiful.

7.0

Mar 2023

Overall my wife and I enjoyed our stay but considering the price I paid I should have been more comfortable.

Access to beach is the best thing about the property. Pool bartender served great drinks and restaurant had some of the best calamari and mango habanero wings. Location of room was a plus since it was close to pool bar but still tucked away .

Water only got a little bit warm so showers weren’t enjoyable and also the room temperature was warm even after turning down the thermostat numerous times.

3.0

Feb 2023

would not stay there again unfortunately.

Location is great, beach is beautiful.

toilet, shower and mi to wave didn’t work. we were charged a resort fee to cover things like coffee but the rooms and lobby were out of coffee. Cleaning sub par, hair in the shower and on sheets, toilet would not flush but once every 10 minutes. sink was clogged and would not drain. Maintenance tried to fix but no luck. microwave kept tripping breakers so could not be used. marginal adequacy.

10.0

Feb 2023

Exceptional

Great facilities for the beach. Suprisingly good food and bar.

Some things are a bit worn out, but it was merely cosmetic. Everything worked well.

4.0

Feb 2023

stayed here 32 years ago for our honeymoon - still same - needs torn down or refurbished

location

7.0

Dec 2022

we had a lovely time on the beach and made use of the free shuttle bus up to the circle. staff were lovely and very hel

great location on the beach

room was badly needing refurbished. bathroom was in a poor state of repair

10.0

Nov 2022

Exceptional

Quaint, quiet , well maintained, super helpful and friendly staff. Great restaurant on site. Super comfortable beds. Miles of white sand beaches. Minutes from kayaking mangroves and walking Ted Sperling park

8.0

Nov 2022

Very good

Tiki Bar and Sunsets

No reusable coffee cups in room

2.0

Oct 2022

The staff was friendly but extremely disappointed at the quality of the resort which needs upgraded.

The breakfast was good. The beach was nice and pool appeared clean. Housekeeping was helpful

Expected to check into room before 4pm as indicated by email we received stating 1pm. Once we were checked in to room 123, the room had an overwhelming marijuana smell. Everything smelled of marijuana. Contacted front desk and was told that medical marijuana was not something they could control, despite the resort is 100% non smoking. After continuing to express our displeasure over the room, we were finally given another room to stay in. The value of the rooms and the resort did not meet the expectations of the price that was charged. The pictures and publicity of the resort did not measure up to the actual resort. The resort is in desperate need of serious repairs and upgrades. It is stuck in the 90's.

2.0

Oct 2022

Very poor

my TV was out of service for both nights. TV was on at the tiki hut right outside the door to my room. I asked numerous times to have it fixed and staff and maintenance both said it wasn't their job, it was comcast. If TV was on in other rooms of the hotel they should have offered to move me. I paid almost $300 per night and I had booked for 8 nights. I was there to get away from my park in North Port which was devestated by hurricain IAN. I checked out after day 2.

1.0

Oct 2022

only stayed one night out of

waitress pleasant

outdated facility, the room. pictures on website looked way different

1.0

Sep 2022

Not worth $366/night. Run! However, the staff were very pleasant and helpful with our refund.

I liked the location, and the staff were very inviting, kind, understanding, and helpful.

I'm pretty sure everything in the room was placed there in the 70s and hasn't been changed since. We were expected to share the balcony with our neighbor, using a door that was also from the 70s.

5.0

Sep 2022

We enjoyed the location and facilities. The rooms were awful.

The pool, dining and beach facilities were very nice, but the rooms are old and run down.

The rooms need upgrading.

FAQs

How much does this resort cost compared to others in Lido Key?

The average price for a rental in Lido Key is $227 per night. This rental is $0 less expensive than the average.

Is parking included with this resort?

Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Sandcastle Resort at Lido Beach. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this resort?

Yes, a swimming pool is available for use at Sandcastle Resort at Lido Beach. Enjoy the water!

Is Sandcastle Resort at Lido Beach pet friendly?

Yes! This resort is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.

What amenities are available at Sandcastle Resort at Lido Beach?

We found 14 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, air conditioner, pets allowed, kitchen / kitchenette, and internet / wifi.

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Sandcastle Resort at Lido Beach

About this resort

Amenities

Map of Lido Key, FL

Nearby attractions

Sandcastle Resort at Lido Beach

Resort in Lido Key, FL

Reasons to book

About this resort

Amenities

Map of Lido Key, FL

Nearby attractions

Reviews

FAQs

How much does this resort cost compared to others in Lido Key?

Is parking included with this resort?

Is there a pool at this resort?

Is Sandcastle Resort at Lido Beach pet friendly?

What amenities are available at Sandcastle Resort at Lido Beach?

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