Lido Islander Inn
US$171
/ night
Avg. for November
Prices for Lido Islander Inn
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US$171
/ night
Avg. for November
Monthly average prices
Nightly prices at Lido Islander Inn average US$139 in the cheapest month (October) and US$248 in the most expensive month (March), based on the last 12 months.
| Month | Average price |
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| January | US$181 |
| February | US$236 |
| March | US$248 |
| April | US$214 |
| May | US$158 |
| June | US$146 |
| July | US$161 |
| August | US$144 |
| September | US$141 |
| October | US$139 |
| November | US$171 |
| December | US$159 |
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Most expensive: March (~US$248)
Cheapest: October (~US$139)
About this property
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and a picnic area.
Amenities
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and a picnic area.
Business amenities
Featured amenities include express check-in, express check-out, and laundry facilities. Free self parking is available onsite.
Rooms
Make yourself at home in one of the 12 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring microwaves and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Conveniences include coffee/tea makers and ceiling fans, and housekeeping is provided on request.
Location
Located in Sarasota, Lido Islander Inn is in a shopping district, a 5-minute walk from Lido Beach and 7 minutes by foot from St. Armands Circle. This motel is 2.9 mi (4.6 km) from Marina Jack and 3.9 mi (6.3 km) from Marie Selby Botanical Gardens.
What's nearby
Lido Beach(0.3 Miles)
Coolidge Park(0.3 Miles)
St. Armands Circle(0.3 Miles)
South Lido Park(0.6 Miles)
South Lido Lookout Bridge(1.6 Miles)
Sarasota BayWalk(1.8 Miles)
Quick Point Nature Reserve(1.9 Miles)
Causeway Park(2.1 Miles)
Gulf Intracoastal Waterway(2.3 Miles)
Harborside Golf Course at Longboat Key Club(2.3 Miles)
Links on Longboat(2.4 Miles)
Marina Jack(2.8 Miles)
Florida Studio Theatre(2.8 Miles)
Bayfront Park(3 Miles)
Sarasota Opera House(3.1 Miles)
The nearest major airport is Sarasota-Bradenton Intl. Airport (SRQ)(6.7 Miles)
Bicycle rental
Garden
Golf course (nearby)
Windsurfing
Kayaking
Scooter/Moped rentals on site
Location
528 South Polk Drive, Lido Key, Sarasota, Florida, United States of America
Lido Beach (0.3 Miles)
Coolidge Park (0.3 Miles)
St. Armands Circle (0.3 Miles)
South Lido Park (0.6 Miles)
South Lido Lookout Bridge (1.6 Miles)
Sarasota BayWalk (1.8 Miles)
Room options
9
Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed No Resort & No Parking Fees
Room details
1 Large Double Bed
Sleeps 2
200 ft²
Air ConditioningWi-Fi (Free)Rollaway or Extra Beds (Free)
11
One-Bedroom Condo No Resort & No Parking Fees
Room details
1 Extra-Large Double Bed
and 1 Sofa Bed
Sleeps 4
800 ft²
Separate Dining AreaAir ConditioningWi-Fi (Free)Rollaway or Extra Beds (Free)
2
the Petite Room No Resort Or Parking Fees
Room details
1 Large Double Bed
Sleeps 2
140 ft²
Air ConditioningWi-Fi (Free)Rollaway or Extra Beds (Free)
14
Two-Bedroom Condo No Resort Or Parking Fees
Room details
1 Extra-Large Double Bed
, 2 Large Double Beds
and 1 Sofa Bed
Sleeps 8
1100 ft²
Separate Dining AreaAir ConditioningWi-Fi (Free)Rollaway or Extra Beds (Free)
Suite, 1 Bedroom
Room details
2 Large Double Beds
and 1 Sofa Bed
Sleeps 6
Air ConditioningWi-Fi (Free)Rollaway or Extra Beds (Free)
Guest reviews of Lido Islander Inn
7.5
Good
Based on 1,002 verified reviews
Who stays here?
Business
9%
Couple
48%
Family
26%
Group
8%
Solo
7%
What guests think
AI-generated summary based on recent guest reviews
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.
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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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ANDREW
22 Jul 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
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
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Brian
17 Apr 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Needs an ice machine
Needs an ice machine
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Giselle
2 Sept 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
The property is under maintenance
The property is under maintenance
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John
28 Feb 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.
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.
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Joanne
1 Mar 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Outside appearance was not good. Spacious , clean . Not a great value
Outside appearance was not good. Spacious , clean . Not a great value
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sarah
4 Mar 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.
Lovely place, plenty to do in the area. Outside seating area was tired looking though. A pool would be lovely here.
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Michael
4 Jan 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.
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.
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Christa
23 Apr 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.
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.
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Michael
11 Aug 2025
·
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.
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.
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Tanya
31 Mar 2025
·
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.
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
25 Oct 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.
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
3 Nov 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.
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.
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Michele
17 Mar 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.
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
24 Jun 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.
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.
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JamesThomas
20 Aug 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.
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.
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Michael
4 Jan 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.
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.
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Melissa
22 Sept 2025
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Stayed 1 night
It was good, we checked in super late. Everything was clean.
It was good, we checked in super late. Everything was clean.
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Ray
30 Dec 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
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
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Cherina
28 Jul 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.
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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Mary
12 Nov 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.
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
15 Jun 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
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
16 Mar 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.
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
28 Jul 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.
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
4 May 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.
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
10 Nov 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.
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.
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Steven B
26 May 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.
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.
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Deborah
28 Apr 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.
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.
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Nikica
11 Nov 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.
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
8 Dec 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.
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.
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kevin l.
3 Apr 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.
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
1 Jan 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.
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
27 Jul 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.
TV did not work,no one ever in "office" you had to do all by phone, very small.
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Matthew
16 May 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
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
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Lacey
26 Mar 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!!!
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!!!
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JamesThomas
20 Aug 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.
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.
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Michael
4 Jan 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.
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.
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Kyle
12 Jul 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.
Host was amazing! Can walk 2 blocks to lido beach and to St. Armand’s circle which has lots of dining and shopping.
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Deana
8 Jun 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.
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.
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Alison
24 Oct 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.
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
28 Jul 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.
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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Joseph
1 Oct 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Old but clean and functional. Close to beach and Armond Circle. Good value for money.
Old but clean and functional. Close to beach and Armond Circle. Good value for money.
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Michael
26 May 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.
We liked the location. Its close to the beach and St Armands Square where there are restaurants and entertainment.
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Harold
20 Nov 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..
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..
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JESUS
25 Jun 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Excellent location; short walking distance to the beach.
Excellent location; short walking distance to the beach.
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Ted
13 Oct 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.
Very convenient location. Walking distance to beach and shopping. Staff very kind and responsive. Challenge finding electrical outlets to recharge devices.
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Rudolph W.
4 May 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!
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!
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David
12 Feb 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.
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.
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Kyle
12 Jul 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.
Host was amazing! Can walk 2 blocks to lido beach and to St. Armand’s circle which has lots of dining and shopping.
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Jonathan
29 Jul 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Very convenient. You can walk to the beach and st. Armands.
Very convenient. You can walk to the beach and st. Armands.
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KELLY
18 Feb 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Perfect location
Perfect location
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Charles
28 Jul 2026
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Stayed 2 nights
Location was good but was very disappointed they don’t have a pool! Small and quaint but grounds need some work! Floor in our room needs to be replaced a lot of loose pieces of flooring!
Location was good but was very disappointed they don’t have a pool! Small and quaint but grounds need some work! Floor in our room needs to be replaced a lot of loose pieces of flooring!
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Allen
18 Jul 2026
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Stayed 3 nights
Great location. Short 5min walk to the beach and to Armand’s Circle. Staff very helpful and quick to respond to questions.
Great location. Short 5min walk to the beach and to Armand’s Circle. Staff very helpful and quick to respond to questions.
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Maria
10 Jul 2026
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Stayed 2 nights
Nice place. Clean and staff is very friendly and helpful
Nice place. Clean and staff is very friendly and helpful
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Lori
10 Jul 2026
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Stayed 2 nights
An old shabby 60s small apartment complex surrounded by multi million dollar homes. Not particularly clean, ragged around the edges. Some sketchy guests. One (drunk?) guy had loud speaker phone calls with his girlfriend right outside our door while waiting for the laundry. Not even sure if he was a guest there. Upside was apartment had 2 bedrooms and a kitchen (tho it lacked such starter basics as paper towels or dishwashing liquid). And 1.5 blocks from beach or 4 blks from St Armands is hard to beat. You get what u pay for…
An old shabby 60s small apartment complex surrounded by multi million dollar homes. Not particularly clean, ragged around the edges. Some sketchy guests. One (drunk?) guy had loud speaker phone calls with his girlfriend right outside our door while waiting for the laundry. Not even sure if he was a guest there. Upside was apartment had 2 bedrooms and a kitchen (tho it lacked such starter basics as paper towels or dishwashing liquid). And 1.5 blocks from beach or 4 blks from St Armands is hard to beat. You get what u pay for…
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MICHAEL
9 Jul 2026
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Stayed 2 nights
Close to the beach
Close to the beach
FAQs about Lido Islander Inn
Is parking available at the property?
Yes, free self-parking is available on-site. The parking is uncovered and limited, with wheelchair accessible options.
Does the property allow pets?
Yes, pets are allowed with a fee of USD 20 per pet, per week. Service animals are exempt from fees.
What are the check-in and check-out times?
Check-in is from 3:00 PM to 11:59 PM, and check-out is at 11:00 AM. Early check-in and late check-out are available for a fee, subject to availability.
What accessibility features are available for guests with disabilities?
The property offers a stair-free path to the entrance, wheelchair accessible parking, and limited wheelchair accessible facilities. Handrails are available in stairways.
What is the location of the property in relation to key landmarks?
The property is located in Sarasota, just a 5-minute walk from Lido Beach and an 8-minute walk from St. Armands Circle. It is approximately 1.8 miles from Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium and 2.9 miles from Marina Jack.
What are the policies for guests staying with children?
Children 18 years old and younger stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.
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There is no front desk at this property. Guests will receive an access code. A virtual front desk provides assistance to guests. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
Check-in must be done by someone who is at least 21 years old.
- Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
- Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
- Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
- Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 25 years old
- This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
- Cashless transactions are available
- This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
- This property is professionally cleaned
- Children 18 years old and younger stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.
- The property is professionally cleaned.
- Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.
- Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.
- Pet fee: USD 20 per pet, per week
- Service animals are exempt from fees
- Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
- Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
Popular amenities
Bicycle rental
Garden
Golf course (nearby)
Windsurfing
Kayaking
Scooter/Moped rentals on site
General
Towels
Picnic area/Tables
Assistive Listening Devices Available
Barbecue Grill (s)
Handrails in Stairways
Stair-Free Path to Entrance
Upper Floors (Stairs Only)
Wheelchair Accessible (Limited)
Parking (Wheelchair Accessible)
Wheelchair Accessible Path of Travel
Parking
Scooter/Moped rentals on site
Parking (Self) (free)
Parking (Limited)
Parking (Uncovered)
Activities
Garden
Golf course (nearby)
Windsurfing
Kayaking
Motor boating on site
Hiking/Biking (nearby)
Outdoor Entertainment Area
Outdoor Furniture
Services
Bicycle rental
Designated smoking area
Express check-in/check-out
Laundry Facilities
Well-Lit Path to Entrance
Internet
Free wi-fi