Name: Lido Islander Inn
Address: 528 South Polk Drive, Lido Key, Sarasota, Florida, United States of America, Sarasota, Florida, US
Price range: $134–$154 per night
Rating: 7.5

What guests think

Lido Islander Inn delivers a no frills stay steps from Lido Beach and St. Armands Circle, with many guests praising the walkable, safe location, simple check in, and occasional upgrades or helpful assistance from friendly staff.

Rooms are older and basic, often small, with thin walls and dated fixtures; some larger condos are available but recurring maintenance snags include TVs, outlets, windows, and intermittent AC or hot water. Cleanliness reports vary sharply, ranging from very clean to complaints about pests, musty odors, worn linens, and slow drains. Facilities are limited, with tight gravel parking, worn outdoor areas, and hit or miss beach gear. Expect a simple, walk-to-everything base rather than a polished resort.

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Facilities

Facilities are basic, with tight gravel parking, worn outdoor areas, and limited communal beach gear that is sometimes broken. A few notes mention ongoing maintenance and requests for an ice machine.

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8

ANDREW

Jul 22, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Parking is very tight especially for anything bigger than a mid size suv. Rooms are aged but not outdated. Property provided beach chairs/items are non existent/broken. Not worth the price unless reduced by 75-100$ a night. Beds are very squishy and new linens were not provided. Property owner seems nice and was able to accommodate extra towels via a call. But no accommodation was provided for the marijuana users who were filling the property with smoke and smell. If you’re looking for a place to party with no repercussion from the owner this is your place would not recommend. 420 friendly

8

Brian

Apr 17, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Needs an ice machine

6

Giselle

Sep 2, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The property is under maintenance

6

John

Feb 28, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Condo was large and well-appointed. (Regular rooms looked small.) First floor outdoors is a cluttered housekeeping station. No outdoor sitting areas except next to parking lot; better off walking to beach. Overpriced for what it is, but other inns in the area are even more overpriced. Can't beat the location on Lido Key.

6

Joanne

Mar 1, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Outside appearance was not good. Spacious , clean . Not a great value

8

sarah

Mar 4, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Lovely place, plenty to do in the area. Outside seating area was tired looking though. A pool would be lovely here.

6

Michael

Jan 4, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Alma the maid is wonderful. She keeps it spotless and the cleanliness and location are perfect. Bed is comfy and room is clean! Really clean..I always wear slippers in hotel rooms because the floors are never clean enough, but in this room you can have bare feet! The cons.. there are no bikes and no beach chairs. No coffee in room available even though a coffee maker. Microwave and fridge worked. But coffee is necessary. I would def stay again because of location cleanliness.

10

Christa

Apr 23, 2023

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Stayed 4 nights

The space is in the perfect location around a block from the beach and a couple of blocks walk to St Armand's circle. The outside of the building does look a little worn but when you get inside the rooms are bright and clean. The communication was super fast and responsive. You are getting an incredible location for an excellent price. There are no beach towels but there is community beach toys, boogie boards, carts, and some soccer/volley balls to use as well.

6

Michael

Aug 11, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

When i arrived here Friday night there were Matteras at the street entrance. The TV in the room did not work. The parking lot Is not paved like it shows on hotels.com and the Area where the grilles are overgrown.

6

Tanya

Mar 31, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Pros-beautiful neighborhood, location (around 8 min walk to beach and st Armand's circle), availability to rent nightly instead of weekly, fairly clean,safe neighborhood, cute decor, some cookies left at supply station. Cons-Everywhere you look is evidence of trying to save money. No light bulbs in ceiling fan. Old mattress squeaked SO bad, woke us up when one got out during night and backache next day. 3 windows didn't close. Closet doors broken, old sofa squeaked badly and not comfortable. Bare minimum supplies. No beach towels as listed, beach chairs provided are small and uncomfortable. They did provide additional towels when requested later that day. Bathtub drained very slowly while showering. Make sure front door is locked when you leave by pulling the door tight while locking. If you know what you are getting ahead of time, it makes it better. If the price was right, I'd stay again, but would prefer to try something different first.

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Cleanliness

Cleanliness is inconsistent: several guests found rooms tidy with helpful housekeeping, while others reported pests (ants/roaches), musty odors, worn linens, and bathroom or drain issues.

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Natacha

Oct 25, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

This property was in a flood. You can see the flood water lines on the walls. I was just in a flood 2 months ago. It still smells like the flood in here. The tv only has 1 channel, the fridge is going to fall out of the wooden cabinet that is badly damaged from water, and the bathroom sink doesn't drain. This should have not been rented out until the drywall was ripped out. I have plenty of photos to back up my statements.

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Carissa

Nov 3, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

I booked this room because it was close to the beach and it was advertised as clean and affordable. When I arrived it was dirty. There were ants infesting the entire place and no one on site to help. I was offered another room which was just as bad- these rooms are worth $50-60 per night.

6

Michele

Mar 17, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Quaint and homey little cottage walkable to St Armand’s Circle and Lido Beach. Clean and comfortable and super friendly staff. Small bugs crawling on the tile in the bed bath area though. I think regular spraying would be helpful.

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Sara

Jun 24, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

From the outside looking in, this property appeared updated and clean. Upon entering the room, everything matched expectations from pictures online, however, there were bugs everywhere! Both dead and alive ants in every corner, in the sink, tub, floor, on the bed, and behind the bed. There were also dead and alive roaches, and a gecko paid us a visit at night. The amount of dust behind the bed was very also concerning. I was disappointed to see the place so unkempt in such a nice area.

10

JamesThomas

Aug 20, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

What a wonderful little hotel right in heart of Saint Armands Circle. Added bonus is the wonderful housekeeping staff. Definitely would recommend Lido Islander Inn.

6

Michael

Jan 4, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Alma the maid is wonderful. She keeps it spotless and the cleanliness and location are perfect. Bed is comfy and room is clean! Really clean..I always wear slippers in hotel rooms because the floors are never clean enough, but in this room you can have bare feet! The cons.. there are no bikes and no beach chairs. No coffee in room available even though a coffee maker. Microwave and fridge worked. But coffee is necessary. I would def stay again because of location cleanliness.

10

Melissa

Sep 22, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

It was good, we checked in super late. Everything was clean.

4

Ray

Dec 30, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The place needs cleaned better. The bathtub has mold in the corners the tub mat is filthy with hair the windows and shades are so dirty that you can’t see out of them. The intake vent grill is filled with dirt. I think with a little work the place could be nice. Probably won’t be back

6

Cherina

Jul 28, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

4A had an unusual odor the did not go away. Although the place seemed tidy, the floors were sandy and gritty. Bedding smelled stale and unwashed. The bed side lamp will easily tip over if not careful turning on and off. Water from shower and bathroom sink had an odor. We had lost power on first night from about 11pm until the next morning. Communication wasn’t great. Sent text about losing power at 6:32am, no response until 11:08am. Did not lose power again after that. Refrigerator was small but kept food cold even during outage. AC finally got to temp during the night and very grateful that AC stayed on all night throughout outage.

10

Mary

Nov 12, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

It was just okay. Coffee cups were dirty, only one wash cloth and the sink drained very slowly.

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Rooms

Rooms are older and basic; many are small with dated fixtures and thin walls, though some larger condos exist and beds can be comfortable. Recurring maintenance issues include TVs, outlets, windows/doors, and intermittent AC, hot water, or Wi-Fi problems.

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Andrew

Jun 15, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great location of block and a half from the beach we were able to walk with our things which was a huge plus. The room was Florida fifties style somewhat upgraded but it needed a lot of minor TLC like repainting baseboards and providing small rugs to help deal with the sand for the parking lot. I operate a 50s era apartment as a vacation rental for half the price of this unit and double the size and I provide a lot better amenities like making sure there are bath mats and small area rugs and handy cleaning supplies to help guests manage the inevitable sand and dirt you get in a property like this those were missing and it made my review negative. The operator could spend maybe another 10 bucks a night Max to significantly upgrade this venue. Even then a lot of people would find this small room to be unusable because the mini kitchen and closet are shared space with the air conditioner and water heater. Personally I didn't have a problem with that but a lot of people would. This ought to be pointed out up front on the website

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David

Mar 16, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Property is old. Bathtub only shower worked. All outlets loose hard time charging electronics. Refrigerator wasn’t working, plug was loose in socket. No kleenex. Furniture looked like garage sale. No hooks in bathroom for towels. Hard to control water flow. Rooms need updating. Shabby sheik not good for that price.

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Darlene

Jul 28, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Property is very outdated, old and needs a remodel. Sheets smelt like bleach which made me feel like they were clean but very scratchy. We could hear everything in the room next to us , tv, talking, dogs barking. Paper thin walls. It served its purpose, very close to the beach and St. Amands circle.

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Joann

May 4, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great location but it is a very small room and bath. We could hear our neighbors talking and hear their TV.

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monica

Nov 10, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The location of this property is perfect to go to St. Armand’s and Lifo Beach. The owner is not easy to contact and response is not perfect. We booked this place knowing it had wifi so we could work and we were never able to connect! Owner said they would stop by but was never fixed.

10

Steven B

May 26, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Our room was nicer than I expected, after reading several of the reviews. AC worked fine, shower water was cool, but weather was hot so we didn't mind. Hotel provides beach chairs, which we used and appreciated. Beach parking lots were packed, so we loved the location of the hotel. We would definitely stay here again--much cheaper than nearby alternatives.

10

Deborah

Apr 28, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Perfect location for beach and shopping. Television remote didn't work and the lights flickered a lot and some outlets had no covers on them. Overall would stay again for price and location.

6

Nikica

Nov 11, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Went there after the hurricane - area looks pretty rough but that is not the fault of the hotel. Hotel clean but dated and low end. Our AC did not work but the staff responded promptly and assigned us a different room immediately. Pricing high for the quality of the place. Location was great - 3 minutes walk to the beach.

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Robert

Dec 8, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Location is excellent. Typical "beach" property that needs updating. The bed was a large, comfortable king size. The circuit breaker for the heater tripped off.

4

kevin l.

Apr 3, 2022

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Stayed 6 nights

Very good location but that's about the only good thing about this place. The room was very small. Much smaller than any hotel room. Virtually no place to put your suitcases and hang clothes. The walls were very thin so you could hear your neighbors talking.

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Service

Service is mixed: many describe friendly, accommodating hosts and easy text check in, but others cite no on site staff, slow responses, or unresolved issues.

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Karen

Jan 1, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Upon arrival we found the bathroom floor so wet we had to dry it with one of the clean towels to prevent slipping. There were multiple flying bugs due the moisture in room. The TV would not turn on nor the air conditioner. Upon texting the property manager received a snippy response about tv and they managed to get air working. When we returned later the air was out again. Several texts back and forth I was told they were working on the matter. Never had air return and slept uncomfortable the remainder of the night.

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steven

Jul 27, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

TV did not work,no one ever in "office" you had to do all by phone, very small.

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Matthew

May 16, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Confusing a bit at check in. Sign says get info in mailbox to check in. Nothing so I called heard owner talking about me not reading text message. Didn't know too. Prob better to take the sign down and say check text for check in

10

Lacey

Mar 26, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

My second stay at this motel. This is a no frills bungalow type motel. It’s older, but some of it has been updated. Very clean and friendly when I had to call. No attendant is on duty. And it depends on who is also staying there as to the noise level. Great location though!!!

10

JamesThomas

Aug 20, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

What a wonderful little hotel right in heart of Saint Armands Circle. Added bonus is the wonderful housekeeping staff. Definitely would recommend Lido Islander Inn.

6

Michael

Jan 4, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Alma the maid is wonderful. She keeps it spotless and the cleanliness and location are perfect. Bed is comfy and room is clean! Really clean..I always wear slippers in hotel rooms because the floors are never clean enough, but in this room you can have bare feet! The cons.. there are no bikes and no beach chairs. No coffee in room available even though a coffee maker. Microwave and fridge worked. But coffee is necessary. I would def stay again because of location cleanliness.

10

Kyle

Jul 12, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Host was amazing! Can walk 2 blocks to lido beach and to St. Armand’s circle which has lots of dining and shopping.

10

Deana

Jun 8, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

All the reviews about this property owner being the Hostess with the Mostest are 100% on point. I made a very last minute reservation which she accommodated with the utmost grace. When the neighboring room kept me awake, she moved me to a different, quieter room. Again, with nothing but the utmost grace. The room was clean and tidy, the bed oh-so-comfortable. I will be back on my next trip to Sarasota. Thank you so much for the over the top hospitality. God bless you and your family.

10

Alison

Oct 24, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

This place is great. Easy walk to everywhere and the owner was really nice an accommodating. I will definitely come back if I am in Key Lido again.

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Cherina

Jul 28, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

4A had an unusual odor the did not go away. Although the place seemed tidy, the floors were sandy and gritty. Bedding smelled stale and unwashed. The bed side lamp will easily tip over if not careful turning on and off. Water from shower and bathroom sink had an odor. We had lost power on first night from about 11pm until the next morning. Communication wasn’t great. Sent text about losing power at 6:32am, no response until 11:08am. Did not lose power again after that. Refrigerator was small but kept food cold even during outage. AC finally got to temp during the night and very grateful that AC stayed on all night throughout outage.

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Location

Standout location within a short walk to Lido Beach and St. Armands Circle; guests consistently highlight the convenience and safety of the area.

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10

Joseph

Oct 1, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Old but clean and functional. Close to beach and Armond Circle. Good value for money.

10

Michael

May 26, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We liked the location. Its close to the beach and St Armands Square where there are restaurants and entertainment.

10

Harold

Nov 20, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Great location,less then five minute walk to beach in vey nice neighborhood. 7 minute walk to center of town with food,drinks and shopping. No need to drive. You can walk everywhere. Or bring a bike. Lots of exploring to do..

8

JESUS

Jun 25, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Excellent location; short walking distance to the beach.

8

Ted

Oct 13, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Very convenient location. Walking distance to beach and shopping. Staff very kind and responsive. Challenge finding electrical outlets to recharge devices.

8

Rudolph W.

May 4, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Three star resort in a 5 star location.......basic clean resort with few extras but within walking distance of st armands circle.....no extra parking fees!

10

David

Feb 12, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Was in Orlando for work and opted to drive down to my favorite beach for a few days. Had a great stay at the Islander as I had a studio (3A). Room was clean, neat and bed was comfortable. The unit is tucked away in a nice upscale and safe neighborhood a few blocks and walking distance from both St. Armand’s Circle and Lido Beach. Room had a full-size bath (tub/shower), single sink, little closet, mini fridge and microwave and table and 2 chairs. This unit was the perfect size for me (solo) or would recommend for a couple. I had issues with the door code the first day and they were super responsive. Check-in and check-out were a breeze and handled all via text. The unit is definitely older, but has been well maintained and was very clean.

10

Kyle

Jul 12, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Host was amazing! Can walk 2 blocks to lido beach and to St. Armand’s circle which has lots of dining and shopping.

10

Jonathan

Jul 29, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Very convenient. You can walk to the beach and st. Armands.

10

KELLY

Feb 18, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Perfect location

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Month	Average price
January	$181
February	$236
March	$248
April	$214
May	$158
June	$146
July	$161
August	$144
September	$144
October	$139
November	$171
December	$159

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
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6	7	8	9	10	11	12
13	14	15	16 $138	17 $134	18	19
20 $142	21 $141	22 $140	23 $141	24 $144	25	26
27 $143	28 $141	29 $140	30 $140

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
				1 $154	2	3
4 $154	5 $153	6 $151	7 $152	8 $148	9	10
11 $153	12 $153	13 $154	14 $153	15 $152	16	17
18 $154	19 $152	20 $151	21 $148	22 $153	23	24
25 $154	26 $152	27 $152	28 $153	29 $154	30	31

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the Petite Room No Resort Or Parking Fees

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed No Resort & No Parking Fees

One-Bedroom Condo No Resort & No Parking Fees

Two-Bedroom Condo No Resort Or Parking Fees

Suite, 1 Bedroom

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