Holiday Inn Sarasota-Lido Beach-@The Beach
$281
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Avg. for October
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$281
/ night
Avg. for October
Monthly average prices
Nightly prices at Holiday Inn Sarasota-Lido Beach-@The Beach average $259 in September, the cheapest month, and $543 in March, the most expensive, based on the last 12 months.
| Month | Average price |
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| January | $286 |
| February | $482 |
| March | $543 |
| April | $404 |
| May | $318 |
| June | $286 |
| July | $289 |
| August | $264 |
| September | $259 |
| October | $281 |
| November | $306 |
| December | $308 |
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Cheapest: September (~$259)
About this property
Experience circus-inspired luxury with a swimming pool and on-site dining just steps from Lido Beach in Sarasota.
Location
Located on a barrier island off the coast of Sarasota. Only minutes from downtown Sarasota, area golf courses and attractions.
Restaurant
Swimming pool
Fitness Room/Gym
Business Center
Room Service
Concierge
Location
233 Ben Franklin Drive, Sarasota, Florida 34236, Lido Key, Sarasota, Florida, United States of America
Guest reviews of Holiday Inn Sarasota-Lido Beach-@The Beach
7.8
Good
Based on 999 verified reviews
Who stays here?
Business
14%
Couple
43%
Family
32%
Group
6%
Solo
2%
What guests think
AI-generated summary based on recent guest reviews
At Cirque St Armands Beachside, travellers highlight a walkable location by the public beach and St. Armands Circle, stylish circus‑inspired rooms with ocean views, and especially friendly service that feels polished from check‑in through departure.
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At Cirque St Armands Beachside, travellers highlight a walkable location by the public beach and St. Armands Circle, stylish circus‑inspired rooms with ocean views, and especially friendly service that feels polished from check‑in through departure.
Guests appreciate easy beach access and the free shuttle to Lido Beach Resort for expanded amenities. Breakfast, the bar, and overall dining are frequently praised, though some comments note the restaurant menu or experience may not suit everyone. Several reviews also mention pool limitations or closures and the lack of on-site beach chair rentals on the public beach, so expect a stylish, service-forward stay with some beach conveniences provided off-site.
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Facilities
Facilities draw praise for the bar, pool area, and a free shuttle providing access to Lido Beach Resort's chairs, umbrellas, pools, and amenities. Several reviews note pool closures or cold water and no on-site beach chair rentals on the adjacent public beach.
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Gladys
Oct 27, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
The pool was cold cold no good
The pool was cold cold no good
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Ray
Nov 9, 2025
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Stayed 5 nights
Wonderful boutique hotel with a circus theme. Just opened so all the rooms are new. Lots of thought went into things like a place to put luggage, sliding bathroom doors for space, great bathroom. Staff were all friendly and helpful. Bar has great bartenders for unusual drinks, and the restaurant has really good breakfasts. Next to the public beach and if you want chairs, etc., the sister property is a 3 minute walk away.
Wonderful boutique hotel with a circus theme. Just opened so all the rooms are new. Lots of thought went into things like a place to put luggage, sliding bathroom doors for space, great bathroom. Staff were all friendly and helpful. Bar has great bartenders for unusual drinks, and the restaurant has really good breakfasts. Next to the public beach and if you want chairs, etc., the sister property is a 3 minute walk away.
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Claudia
Apr 24, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
It’s important to address the discrepancies regarding this property. Despite how it is advertised, it is still under construction and not fully completed. Guests should not have to navigate inconvenient situations like parking in the back due to lack of access to the main area. Additionally, the pool is closed with no prior notice, and it requires a 10-minute walk to get to the main facilities, which is unacceptable given the price you pay. While the staff may do their best to meet your needs, the overall experience falls short and does not justify the cost. It feels like a complete scam. To add to the frustration, the property manager failed to apologize and simply stated that she was not involved. This lack of accountability is disappointing. Its not worth the price they ask!
It’s important to address the discrepancies regarding this property. Despite how it is advertised, it is still under construction and not fully completed. Guests should not have to navigate inconvenient situations like parking in the back due to lack of access to the main area. Additionally, the pool is closed with no prior notice, and it requires a 10-minute walk to get to the main facilities, which is unacceptable given the price you pay. While the staff may do their best to meet your needs, the overall experience falls short and does not justify the cost. It feels like a complete scam. To add to the frustration, the property manager failed to apologize and simply stated that she was not involved. This lack of accountability is disappointing. Its not worth the price they ask!
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Julianne
Jul 5, 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
The property was wonderful except for the pool. The photos on the website are an AI rendering if what it was supposed to look like, but the city shut it down (according to the pool bartender). Also, the beach adjacent to the hotel is a public beach, so chairs / umbrellas aren’t available to rent on site. The only option is to bring your own, or go down to the Lido Beach Resort to use their chairs. Not a huge deal, as we enjoyed the beach being much less populated vs the private one, but definitely something we wish we would have known prior.
The property was wonderful except for the pool. The photos on the website are an AI rendering if what it was supposed to look like, but the city shut it down (according to the pool bartender). Also, the beach adjacent to the hotel is a public beach, so chairs / umbrellas aren’t available to rent on site. The only option is to bring your own, or go down to the Lido Beach Resort to use their chairs. Not a huge deal, as we enjoyed the beach being much less populated vs the private one, but definitely something we wish we would have known prior.
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Joanne
Oct 6, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Beautiful hotel. Stunning views from the ocean view rooms. Pool area lovely and the restaurant very nice. Staff extremely helpful
Beautiful hotel. Stunning views from the ocean view rooms. Pool area lovely and the restaurant very nice. Staff extremely helpful
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marwan
May 11, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Quality and luxury hotel, excellent staff. The beach is public beach and is across the road. Towels are provided but no chairs or umbrellas. The hotel provide a free short shuttle ride to sister hotel Lido Beach Resort (which we prefer) with acess to their private beach, chairs and umberllas pools, resutrants and bar. Armond circle is few blocks away or you can use the free shuttle.
Quality and luxury hotel, excellent staff. The beach is public beach and is across the road. Towels are provided but no chairs or umbrellas. The hotel provide a free short shuttle ride to sister hotel Lido Beach Resort (which we prefer) with acess to their private beach, chairs and umberllas pools, resutrants and bar. Armond circle is few blocks away or you can use the free shuttle.
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James
May 18, 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
Nice place that used to be the Holiday Inn Opal now manages it & Well improved- All staff are friendly & helpful- Was glad to see addition of coffee in the lobby at AM- Would like to see a designated area for smokers- with ashtrays - Lido Beach directly across the street & you can utilize sister hotel Lido Beach resort down the street as well- Trolley & shuttles are right there! Highly recommend- The old Sand castle Resort will be an Opal hotel as well in about 2 years too!
Nice place that used to be the Holiday Inn Opal now manages it & Well improved- All staff are friendly & helpful- Was glad to see addition of coffee in the lobby at AM- Would like to see a designated area for smokers- with ashtrays - Lido Beach directly across the street & you can utilize sister hotel Lido Beach resort down the street as well- Trolley & shuttles are right there! Highly recommend- The old Sand castle Resort will be an Opal hotel as well in about 2 years too!
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Mark
Oct 12, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
A great location even though the is a road between the hotel and beach. The sister Opal resort, which you can take a shuttle to is on the beach. That property needs to extend the time they pay their beach staff to be 30 minutes AFTER the sunset, getting kicked out of the beach chairs 20 minutes before the sunset was very annoying. The restaurant in the Cirque was OK, good for breakfast and the pool bar and staff were great.
A great location even though the is a road between the hotel and beach. The sister Opal resort, which you can take a shuttle to is on the beach. That property needs to extend the time they pay their beach staff to be 30 minutes AFTER the sunset, getting kicked out of the beach chairs 20 minutes before the sunset was very annoying. The restaurant in the Cirque was OK, good for breakfast and the pool bar and staff were great.
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Alexandra
Nov 4, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Everything in the hotel still looks new & clean. It was a great surprise to learn that we had access to the beach resort nearby (a 10 minute walk if you don't need the shuttle). Super close walk to St. Armands Circle. Looking forward to visiting again someday.
Everything in the hotel still looks new & clean. It was a great surprise to learn that we had access to the beach resort nearby (a 10 minute walk if you don't need the shuttle). Super close walk to St. Armands Circle. Looking forward to visiting again someday.
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Ron
May 26, 2025
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Stayed 5 nights
This brand new hotel was very clean and fairly priced. The service was outstanding by all the staff. The outdoor pool area was spacious and with the bar/food area right there, the convenience was exceptional. Will definitely stay there again.
This brand new hotel was very clean and fairly priced. The service was outstanding by all the staff. The outdoor pool area was spacious and with the bar/food area right there, the convenience was exceptional. Will definitely stay there again.
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Cleanliness
Reviews consistently describe the property and rooms as spotless, new, and well maintained.
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Jorge
Jun 29, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Excellent location, Hotel has been renovated and it looks great, staff very friendly as well. Super clean! Very enjoyable!
Excellent location, Hotel has been renovated and it looks great, staff very friendly as well. Super clean! Very enjoyable!
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Bruce
Dec 15, 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
Very pleasant staff. Hotel property clean and well maintained. Loves the shuttle service
Very pleasant staff. Hotel property clean and well maintained. Loves the shuttle service
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Brenda
Jul 1, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
SOOO CLEAN! GREAT STAFF! OUTSTANDING PROPERTY… WE WILLL BE BACK!
SOOO CLEAN! GREAT STAFF! OUTSTANDING PROPERTY… WE WILLL BE BACK!
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Sonia
Feb 18, 2026
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Stayed 2 nights
Perfect in every way. Beds were super comfy, rooms clean and very modern, wonderful location.
Perfect in every way. Beds were super comfy, rooms clean and very modern, wonderful location.
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Wuilmer
Nov 10, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
The room was spotless and clean, the staff was very friendly; it was perfect for spending a pleasant time with my wife.
The room was spotless and clean, the staff was very friendly; it was perfect for spending a pleasant time with my wife.
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Alexandra
Nov 4, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Everything in the hotel still looks new & clean. It was a great surprise to learn that we had access to the beach resort nearby (a 10 minute walk if you don't need the shuttle). Super close walk to St. Armands Circle. Looking forward to visiting again someday.
Everything in the hotel still looks new & clean. It was a great surprise to learn that we had access to the beach resort nearby (a 10 minute walk if you don't need the shuttle). Super close walk to St. Armands Circle. Looking forward to visiting again someday.
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Ron
May 26, 2025
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Stayed 5 nights
This brand new hotel was very clean and fairly priced. The service was outstanding by all the staff. The outdoor pool area was spacious and with the bar/food area right there, the convenience was exceptional. Will definitely stay there again.
This brand new hotel was very clean and fairly priced. The service was outstanding by all the staff. The outdoor pool area was spacious and with the bar/food area right there, the convenience was exceptional. Will definitely stay there again.
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Laura
Feb 24, 2026
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Stayed 3 nights
Spotless room, great location. Staff all so friendly and helpful!
Spotless room, great location. Staff all so friendly and helpful!
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Guerin
Jun 5, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Circus theme Hotel was beautiful… Newly remodeled, very classy and very comfortable. Staff was friendly and excellent.
Circus theme Hotel was beautiful… Newly remodeled, very classy and very comfortable. Staff was friendly and excellent.
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Hollie
Feb 1, 2026
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Stayed 3 nights
Spotless room, beautiful decor and hotel design right on the beach. Very well done. Certainly recommend.
Spotless room, beautiful decor and hotel design right on the beach. Very well done. Certainly recommend.
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Rooms
Rooms are modern and stylish with thoughtful design, comfortable beds, and many appreciated ocean views and balconies.
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Ray
Nov 9, 2025
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Stayed 5 nights
Wonderful boutique hotel with a circus theme. Just opened so all the rooms are new. Lots of thought went into things like a place to put luggage, sliding bathroom doors for space, great bathroom. Staff were all friendly and helpful. Bar has great bartenders for unusual drinks, and the restaurant has really good breakfasts. Next to the public beach and if you want chairs, etc., the sister property is a 3 minute walk away.
Wonderful boutique hotel with a circus theme. Just opened so all the rooms are new. Lots of thought went into things like a place to put luggage, sliding bathroom doors for space, great bathroom. Staff were all friendly and helpful. Bar has great bartenders for unusual drinks, and the restaurant has really good breakfasts. Next to the public beach and if you want chairs, etc., the sister property is a 3 minute walk away.
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Ashton
Aug 3, 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
We absolutely loved our room from the moment we walked in. It was so cozy! We had a Ocean View and WOW it was beautiful! Nothing like a Sarasota Sunset
We absolutely loved our room from the moment we walked in. It was so cozy! We had a Ocean View and WOW it was beautiful! Nothing like a Sarasota Sunset
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Sueli
Nov 20, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Quarto espaçoso, equipe prestativa, vista maravilhosa. O ponto negativo foi a falta de sinal de wi fi no quarto. Quando foi questionado isso, nos foi dado a opção de ligarmos para um telefone q aparecia na tela na hora da tentativa de conexão. O hotel não se preocupou em resolver o problema
Quarto espaçoso, equipe prestativa, vista maravilhosa. O ponto negativo foi a falta de sinal de wi fi no quarto. Quando foi questionado isso, nos foi dado a opção de ligarmos para um telefone q aparecia na tela na hora da tentativa de conexão. O hotel não se preocupou em resolver o problema
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Sonia
Feb 18, 2026
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Stayed 2 nights
Perfect in every way. Beds were super comfy, rooms clean and very modern, wonderful location.
Perfect in every way. Beds were super comfy, rooms clean and very modern, wonderful location.
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joshua
Jun 22, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
The property is renovated from a Holliday Inn building and is 2 months in operation. It’s a fun theme, Cirque. The room was exceptional.
The property is renovated from a Holliday Inn building and is 2 months in operation. It’s a fun theme, Cirque. The room was exceptional.
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jill
Jun 15, 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
Location was good, new construction, very nice and modern. Staff were friendly. The downside for me were the noisy neighbors (thin walls) and the whistling of AC all night long.
Location was good, new construction, very nice and modern. Staff were friendly. The downside for me were the noisy neighbors (thin walls) and the whistling of AC all night long.
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karen
Nov 26, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
The rooms were beautiful, and all the amenities were high end. 5 stars! the location was great and within walking to shopping, restaurants, and the beach.
The rooms were beautiful, and all the amenities were high end. 5 stars! the location was great and within walking to shopping, restaurants, and the beach.
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Shayan
May 24, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Very comfortable and spacious. The amenities were nice and the room was updated. The staff was friendly and helpful. In room dining was still figuring out it's flow since the hotel opened 8 weeks ago. We had a view of Lido Beach and loved having balcony access both from our room and the seating area. Walking distance from St Armand's!
Very comfortable and spacious. The amenities were nice and the room was updated. The staff was friendly and helpful. In room dining was still figuring out it's flow since the hotel opened 8 weeks ago. We had a view of Lido Beach and loved having balcony access both from our room and the seating area. Walking distance from St Armand's!
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Annette
Jan 13, 2026
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Stayed 2 nights
Amazing Hotel: Great rooms, comfy beds, gorgeous view of ocean. Super convenient beach access via sister hotel. Nicest staff just lovely !
Amazing Hotel: Great rooms, comfy beds, gorgeous view of ocean. Super convenient beach access via sister hotel. Nicest staff just lovely !
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Holly
May 31, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Visiting friends on Lido Key for the weekend and we chose this brand new Opal Collection boutique hotel. Excellent walkable location to St Armand’s Circle, be advised “bay view room” means parking lot view, but luckily we got a corner room, so from our balcony we saw parking lot and partial Gulf view which was very nice. So if you prefer a complete beach and gulf view, I suggest paying more for Gulf front room. Elevators are painfully slow. Food was excellent. Will definitely be back.
Visiting friends on Lido Key for the weekend and we chose this brand new Opal Collection boutique hotel. Excellent walkable location to St Armand’s Circle, be advised “bay view room” means parking lot view, but luckily we got a corner room, so from our balcony we saw parking lot and partial Gulf view which was very nice. So if you prefer a complete beach and gulf view, I suggest paying more for Gulf front room. Elevators are painfully slow. Food was excellent. Will definitely be back.
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Service
Service is widely lauded as friendly, helpful, and attentive from check-in to checkout, with the shuttle service also appreciated.
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James
Jan 22, 2026
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Stayed 4 nights
Everything was perfect. Everyone was friendly and helpful.
Everything was perfect. Everyone was friendly and helpful.
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Bruce
Dec 15, 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
Very pleasant staff. Hotel property clean and well maintained. Loves the shuttle service
Very pleasant staff. Hotel property clean and well maintained. Loves the shuttle service
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Donald
Apr 27, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Check in was easy. Staff very friendly and helpful. Rooms are exceptional.
Check in was easy. Staff very friendly and helpful. Rooms are exceptional.
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Eva
Jun 24, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Excellent experience at this hotel. Staff is amazing! The food at the bar was delicious and the bartenders were fantastic. From check in to our last day - the entire stay was amazing. Highly recommend.
Excellent experience at this hotel. Staff is amazing! The food at the bar was delicious and the bartenders were fantastic. From check in to our last day - the entire stay was amazing. Highly recommend.
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Thomas
Jan 7, 2026
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Stayed 4 nights
From the check in to checkout the staff made us feel like we were family.
From the check in to checkout the staff made us feel like we were family.
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Michel
Nov 10, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
excellent service. convenient shuttle to St. Armand's Circle
excellent service. convenient shuttle to St. Armand's Circle
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Ann
Jun 25, 2025
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Stayed 5 nights
Over-the-top customer service, delicious food, beach access and proximity to nearby shopping made Cirque St. Armands Beachside an outstanding place to stay. The decor alone puts a smile on your face. Love this place!
Over-the-top customer service, delicious food, beach access and proximity to nearby shopping made Cirque St. Armands Beachside an outstanding place to stay. The decor alone puts a smile on your face. Love this place!
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Laura
Feb 24, 2026
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Stayed 3 nights
Spotless room, great location. Staff all so friendly and helpful!
Spotless room, great location. Staff all so friendly and helpful!
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Eliseth
Jun 3, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
We stayed for two nights and it was peefect, the customer service is exceptional, rooms are super clean.
We stayed for two nights and it was peefect, the customer service is exceptional, rooms are super clean.
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Ralph
Oct 29, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
The staff is great. Nice shuttle service to St.Armands Circle.
The staff is great. Nice shuttle service to St.Armands Circle.
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Location
Walkable location across from the public beach and close to St. Armands Circle; convenient for shops, dining, and beach access, with a shuttle to the sister resort.
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JOHN
Jun 16, 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
Great hotel…very nice accommodations/ facilities. Friendly staff. Across the street from a beautiful beach and close to St. Amands restaurants and shopping.
Great hotel…very nice accommodations/ facilities. Friendly staff. Across the street from a beautiful beach and close to St. Amands restaurants and shopping.
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MYRNA
Feb 27, 2026
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Stayed 2 nights
Beautiful,hip hotel. Great location!
Beautiful,hip hotel. Great location!
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marwan
May 11, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Quality and luxury hotel, excellent staff. The beach is public beach and is across the road. Towels are provided but no chairs or umbrellas. The hotel provide a free short shuttle ride to sister hotel Lido Beach Resort (which we prefer) with acess to their private beach, chairs and umberllas pools, resutrants and bar. Armond circle is few blocks away or you can use the free shuttle.
Quality and luxury hotel, excellent staff. The beach is public beach and is across the road. Towels are provided but no chairs or umbrellas. The hotel provide a free short shuttle ride to sister hotel Lido Beach Resort (which we prefer) with acess to their private beach, chairs and umberllas pools, resutrants and bar. Armond circle is few blocks away or you can use the free shuttle.
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James
May 18, 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
Nice place that used to be the Holiday Inn Opal now manages it & Well improved- All staff are friendly & helpful- Was glad to see addition of coffee in the lobby at AM- Would like to see a designated area for smokers- with ashtrays - Lido Beach directly across the street & you can utilize sister hotel Lido Beach resort down the street as well- Trolley & shuttles are right there! Highly recommend- The old Sand castle Resort will be an Opal hotel as well in about 2 years too!
Nice place that used to be the Holiday Inn Opal now manages it & Well improved- All staff are friendly & helpful- Was glad to see addition of coffee in the lobby at AM- Would like to see a designated area for smokers- with ashtrays - Lido Beach directly across the street & you can utilize sister hotel Lido Beach resort down the street as well- Trolley & shuttles are right there! Highly recommend- The old Sand castle Resort will be an Opal hotel as well in about 2 years too!
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Sonia
Feb 18, 2026
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Stayed 2 nights
Perfect in every way. Beds were super comfy, rooms clean and very modern, wonderful location.
Perfect in every way. Beds were super comfy, rooms clean and very modern, wonderful location.
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karen
Nov 26, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
The rooms were beautiful, and all the amenities were high end. 5 stars! the location was great and within walking to shopping, restaurants, and the beach.
The rooms were beautiful, and all the amenities were high end. 5 stars! the location was great and within walking to shopping, restaurants, and the beach.
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Alexandra
Nov 4, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Everything in the hotel still looks new & clean. It was a great surprise to learn that we had access to the beach resort nearby (a 10 minute walk if you don't need the shuttle). Super close walk to St. Armands Circle. Looking forward to visiting again someday.
Everything in the hotel still looks new & clean. It was a great surprise to learn that we had access to the beach resort nearby (a 10 minute walk if you don't need the shuttle). Super close walk to St. Armands Circle. Looking forward to visiting again someday.
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Laura
Feb 24, 2026
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Stayed 3 nights
Spotless room, great location. Staff all so friendly and helpful!
Spotless room, great location. Staff all so friendly and helpful!
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Laura
Jul 6, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Highly recommended this gem of a property. Beautiful modern art deco circus theme decor with historical photography. This Opal luxury is brand new. The front reception staff and restaurant staff were so helpful and friendly. They really care about sustainability and provide water bottle fill up stations on every floor to reduce plastic. Great access to the beach and walkable in 5 minutes to Armand Circle full of boutiques, bars and restaurants. There is a free shuttle that takes you to the sister Lido Beach resort if you want a private beach or to go downtown. I loved that included in my daily resort fee I had parking on site. Highly recommend this little slice of paradise.
Highly recommended this gem of a property. Beautiful modern art deco circus theme decor with historical photography. This Opal luxury is brand new. The front reception staff and restaurant staff were so helpful and friendly. They really care about sustainability and provide water bottle fill up stations on every floor to reduce plastic. Great access to the beach and walkable in 5 minutes to Armand Circle full of boutiques, bars and restaurants. There is a free shuttle that takes you to the sister Lido Beach resort if you want a private beach or to go downtown. I loved that included in my daily resort fee I had parking on site. Highly recommend this little slice of paradise.
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Lisandra Pizarro
May 8, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Excellent location across from the beach!
Excellent location across from the beach!
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Dining
Breakfast and bar service receive strong praise, and many enjoyed the food overall, though some found the restaurant menu or experience less appealing.
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Ray
Nov 9, 2025
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Stayed 5 nights
Wonderful boutique hotel with a circus theme. Just opened so all the rooms are new. Lots of thought went into things like a place to put luggage, sliding bathroom doors for space, great bathroom. Staff were all friendly and helpful. Bar has great bartenders for unusual drinks, and the restaurant has really good breakfasts. Next to the public beach and if you want chairs, etc., the sister property is a 3 minute walk away.
Wonderful boutique hotel with a circus theme. Just opened so all the rooms are new. Lots of thought went into things like a place to put luggage, sliding bathroom doors for space, great bathroom. Staff were all friendly and helpful. Bar has great bartenders for unusual drinks, and the restaurant has really good breakfasts. Next to the public beach and if you want chairs, etc., the sister property is a 3 minute walk away.
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Jennifer
May 9, 2025
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Stayed 7 nights
The room was great. The staff was great. The location was great. The ability to utilize the sister hotel, Lido Beach Resort, was great, although it made us question why we didnt just stay at LBR. Suggestion, offer chairs and umbrellas at the beach across the street. The only complaint we have is the menu at Ringside. It was unnecessarily fancy. My husband is a chef and I have waited tables for years in my past, so we are not unknowledgable about food service. The restaurant was close to empty most nights we were there. That should tell you something. We would have preferred to stay in house for dinner, but ended up going to St. Armands every night. We would recommend changing the lunch and dinner menu to offer both fancy food, but balanced with straight forward dinners. We had a fantastic time and wish we could have stayed longer... again, the frustration was the restaurant menu.
The room was great. The staff was great. The location was great. The ability to utilize the sister hotel, Lido Beach Resort, was great, although it made us question why we didnt just stay at LBR. Suggestion, offer chairs and umbrellas at the beach across the street. The only complaint we have is the menu at Ringside. It was unnecessarily fancy. My husband is a chef and I have waited tables for years in my past, so we are not unknowledgable about food service. The restaurant was close to empty most nights we were there. That should tell you something. We would have preferred to stay in house for dinner, but ended up going to St. Armands every night. We would recommend changing the lunch and dinner menu to offer both fancy food, but balanced with straight forward dinners. We had a fantastic time and wish we could have stayed longer... again, the frustration was the restaurant menu.
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Eva
Jun 24, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Excellent experience at this hotel. Staff is amazing! The food at the bar was delicious and the bartenders were fantastic. From check in to our last day - the entire stay was amazing. Highly recommend.
Excellent experience at this hotel. Staff is amazing! The food at the bar was delicious and the bartenders were fantastic. From check in to our last day - the entire stay was amazing. Highly recommend.
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Joanne
Oct 6, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Beautiful hotel. Stunning views from the ocean view rooms. Pool area lovely and the restaurant very nice. Staff extremely helpful
Beautiful hotel. Stunning views from the ocean view rooms. Pool area lovely and the restaurant very nice. Staff extremely helpful
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Bobbi
Oct 4, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
It was a wonderful beautifully decorated hotel. It is small and intimate and the staff is great and the food is wonderful. It is our new favorite place in the sarasota area, the staff was outstanding!
It was a wonderful beautifully decorated hotel. It is small and intimate and the staff is great and the food is wonderful. It is our new favorite place in the sarasota area, the staff was outstanding!
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Mark
Oct 12, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
A great location even though the is a road between the hotel and beach. The sister Opal resort, which you can take a shuttle to is on the beach. That property needs to extend the time they pay their beach staff to be 30 minutes AFTER the sunset, getting kicked out of the beach chairs 20 minutes before the sunset was very annoying. The restaurant in the Cirque was OK, good for breakfast and the pool bar and staff were great.
A great location even though the is a road between the hotel and beach. The sister Opal resort, which you can take a shuttle to is on the beach. That property needs to extend the time they pay their beach staff to be 30 minutes AFTER the sunset, getting kicked out of the beach chairs 20 minutes before the sunset was very annoying. The restaurant in the Cirque was OK, good for breakfast and the pool bar and staff were great.
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Michael
Jan 23, 2026
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Stayed 1 night
Great location Very hip Good food & customer service Quiet
Great location Very hip Good food & customer service Quiet
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Holly
May 31, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Visiting friends on Lido Key for the weekend and we chose this brand new Opal Collection boutique hotel. Excellent walkable location to St Armand’s Circle, be advised “bay view room” means parking lot view, but luckily we got a corner room, so from our balcony we saw parking lot and partial Gulf view which was very nice. So if you prefer a complete beach and gulf view, I suggest paying more for Gulf front room. Elevators are painfully slow. Food was excellent. Will definitely be back.
Visiting friends on Lido Key for the weekend and we chose this brand new Opal Collection boutique hotel. Excellent walkable location to St Armand’s Circle, be advised “bay view room” means parking lot view, but luckily we got a corner room, so from our balcony we saw parking lot and partial Gulf view which was very nice. So if you prefer a complete beach and gulf view, I suggest paying more for Gulf front room. Elevators are painfully slow. Food was excellent. Will definitely be back.
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Jean
Oct 19, 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
Jillian was so awesome at the front desk! She is amazing and very helpful concerning all aspects of our stay. Jansen in the bar was amazing as well and we enjoyed our time at the bar with him. I would highly recommend this hotel to anyone that wants to experience the excellence of an opal hotel. We enjoyed a delicious breakfast each morning in the hotel . We are not normally breakfast eaters, but the menu and quality of the food changedall of that on the first day. We will definitely be back very very soon. Thank you for a most excellent stay!
Jillian was so awesome at the front desk! She is amazing and very helpful concerning all aspects of our stay. Jansen in the bar was amazing as well and we enjoyed our time at the bar with him. I would highly recommend this hotel to anyone that wants to experience the excellence of an opal hotel. We enjoyed a delicious breakfast each morning in the hotel . We are not normally breakfast eaters, but the menu and quality of the food changedall of that on the first day. We will definitely be back very very soon. Thank you for a most excellent stay!
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Phoebe
Jun 13, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
My husband and I and our daughter drove in from Miami to celebrate her 15th birthday. She wanted to tour Ringling Art College nearby and this circus themed hotel was perfect! We fell in love with the decor, it was done beautifully. We also really enjoyed the boutique vibe - nostalgic, swanky but low key. And the food was amazing!! We’re already planning to come back later this year.
My husband and I and our daughter drove in from Miami to celebrate her 15th birthday. She wanted to tour Ringling Art College nearby and this circus themed hotel was perfect! We fell in love with the decor, it was done beautifully. We also really enjoyed the boutique vibe - nostalgic, swanky but low key. And the food was amazing!! We’re already planning to come back later this year.
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FAQs about Holiday Inn Sarasota-Lido Beach-@The Beach
What type of breakfast is offered and what are the serving hours?
Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available daily from 7 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee, approximately USD 10 to 20 for adults and USD 8 to 15 for children.
Does the property allow pets?
The property allows pets with a fee of USD 100 per pet, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees.
What are the standard check-in and check-out times?
Standard check-in time is at 4:00 PM and check-out time is at 11:00 AM. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request, but additional charges may apply.
What accessibility features are available for guests with disabilities?
The property features elevators, a stair-free path to the entrance, wheelchair-accessible facilities including a lounge and public washroom, and a pool hoist on site.
What is the location of the property in relation to key landmarks?
The property is located just steps from Lido Beach and 8 minutes by foot from St. Armands Circle. It is approximately 1.8 miles from Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium and 3.6 miles from Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall.
Does the property have a swimming pool?
Yes, the property has a seasonal outdoor pool that is open from January to December. Details regarding heating and operational hours are not specified.
What are the policies for guests staying with children?
Children are allowed at the property, and the minimum age for children to stay for free is not specified.
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When is the quietest time to visit Cirque St. Armands Beachside in Sarasota?
Demand at Cirque St. Armands Beachside in Sarasota peaks in March, and September is the quietest month. Demand drops sharply after July, so early autumn is the calmest stretch to visit if you prefer fewer crowds.
What month has the lowest room rates at Cirque St. Armands Beachside in Sarasota?
September is the cheapest month to stay at Cirque St. Armands Beachside in Sarasota over the trailing 12 months, averaging $334 a night for two guests; March is the priciest month, averaging $653 a night.
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