Cirque St. Armands Beachside
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About this property
Enjoy recreational amenities such as an outdoor pool and a fitness center. Additional features at this hotel include concierge services and a vending machine.
Amenities
Enjoy recreational amenities such as an outdoor pool and a fitness center. Additional features at this hotel include concierge services and a vending machine.
Business amenities
Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, a 24-hour front desk, and multilingual staff.
Dining
Grab a bite to eat at Ringside, a beachfront restaurant which features an ocean view. You can also stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Relax with a refreshing drink from the poolside bar or one of the 2 bars/lounges. Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available daily from 7 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee.
Rooms
Make yourself at home in one of the 135 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Rooms have private balconies. Wireless internet access (surcharge) keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have shower/tub combinations and hair dryers.
Location
When you stay at Cirque St. Armands Beachside in Sarasota, you'll be near the beach, just steps from Lido Beach and 8 minutes by foot from St. Armands Circle. This hotel is 1.8 mi (2.9 km) from Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium and 3.6 mi (5.9 km) from Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall.
What's nearby
Lido Beach(0.1 miles)
St. Armands Circle(0.4 miles)
South Lido Park(1 miles)
Sarasota BayWalk(1.6 miles)
South Lido Lookout Bridge(1.6 miles)
Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium(1.8 miles)
Quick Point Nature Reserve(1.8 miles)
Harborside Golf Course at Longboat Key Club(2.2 miles)
Islandside Golf Course at Longboat Key Club(2.2 miles)
Causeway Park(2.3 miles)
Bay Isles Shopping Center(3 miles)
Marina Jack(3 miles)
Florida Studio Theatre(3 miles)
Sarasota Opera House(3.1 miles)
Bayfront Park(3.1 miles)
The nearest major airport is Sarasota-Bradenton Intl. Airport (SRQ)(6.8 miles)
Laundry service
Elevator / Lift
Multilingual Staff
Safe-Deposit Box
Windsurfing
Fishing
Location
233 Ben Franklin Dr, Lido Key, Sarasota, Florida, United States of America
Lido Beach (0.1 miles)
St. Armands Circle (0.4 miles)
South Lido Park (1 miles)
Sarasota BayWalk (1.6 miles)
South Lido Lookout Bridge (1.6 miles)
Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium (1.8 miles)
Room options
5
Room, 1 King Bed, Bay View
Room details
1 King Bed
Sleeps 2
334 ft²
BalconyAir ConditioningRefrigeratorPrivate Bathroom
5
Room, 1 King Bed (Gulf View)
Room details
1 King Bed
Sleeps 2
334 ft²
BalconyAir ConditioningRefrigeratorPrivate Bathroom
5
Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa Bed
Room details
1 King Bed
and 1 Sofa Bed
Sleeps 4
645 ft²
BalconyAir ConditioningRefrigeratorPrivate Bathroom
5
Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds
Room details
2 Queen Beds
Sleeps 4
359 ft²
BalconyAir ConditioningRefrigeratorPrivate Bathroom
5
Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Mobility Accessible
Room details
2 Queen Beds
Sleeps 4
359 ft²
BalconyAir ConditioningRefrigeratorPrivate Bathroom
5
Room, 2 Queen Beds (Gulf View)
Room details
2 Queen Beds
Sleeps 4
359 ft²
BalconyAir ConditioningRefrigeratorPrivate Bathroom
5
Room, 2 Queen Beds, Bay View
Room details
2 Queen Beds
Sleeps 4
359 ft²
BalconyAir ConditioningRefrigeratorPrivate Bathroom
5
Standard Room, 1 King Bed
Room details
1 King Bed
Sleeps 2
334 ft²
BalconyAir ConditioningRefrigeratorPrivate Bathroom
Guest reviews
8.8
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What guests think
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At Cirque St Armands Beachside, guests consistently praise the walkable location by Lido Beach and St. Armands Circle, the shuttle access to a sister beach resort, the playful renovated decor, and notably friendly, accommodating staff across the property.
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At Cirque St Armands Beachside, guests consistently praise the walkable location by Lido Beach and St. Armands Circle, the shuttle access to a sister beach resort, the playful renovated decor, and notably friendly, accommodating staff across the property.
Many reviews highlight very clean rooms and public areas, though some report pests, musty odors, or housekeeping gaps. Facilities like the shuttle, pool bar, and sister‑resort beach access earn praise, while a few cite pool closures, slow elevators, and that chairs or umbrellas aren’t available on the adjacent public beach; some also mention an added resort fee. Rooms and views are often loved, but several mention thin walls or AC noise, firm beds, low shower pressure, and occasional Wi‑Fi issues. Overall, expect a convenient beach‑adjacent stay with upbeat style and generally warm service.
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Facilities
The shuttle to St. Armands Circle and sister Lido Beach Resort is widely praised, along with a pool bar, water refill/snack perks, and beach access via the sister resort. Some mention slow elevators, intermittent pool closures, and that chairs/umbrellas aren’t provided on the adjacent public beach.
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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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Randi
May 12, 2023
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Stayed 3 nights
Needs updating but clean and great amenities including pool bar restaurant gym unlimited water and afternoon snacks.
Needs updating but clean and great amenities including pool bar restaurant gym unlimited water and afternoon snacks.
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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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Roberta
May 23, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
Love the pool and walk to the beach
Love the pool and walk to the beach
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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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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.
10
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.
10
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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Danny
May 26, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Recently renovated hotel. Decor was circus chic. Hotel was clean and staff very friendly. St Armond Circle and sister hotel Lido Beach Resort all 7 minutes walking away. They also have shuttle service. So it was great to not have to drive around and deal with traffic. I would definitely stay again
Recently renovated hotel. Decor was circus chic. Hotel was clean and staff very friendly. St Armond Circle and sister hotel Lido Beach Resort all 7 minutes walking away. They also have shuttle service. So it was great to not have to drive around and deal with traffic. I would definitely stay again
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Cleanliness
Many reviews call the property and rooms very clean. However, there are also reports of pests, musty odors, or maintenance-related grime in some rooms and hallways.
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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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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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Jason
Mar 16, 2023
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Stayed 5 nights
The condition of the hotel was horrible. Black mold, broken locks, bad smell, overall disgusting. Bathtub was like walking on a waterbed and smelled horrible.
The condition of the hotel was horrible. Black mold, broken locks, bad smell, overall disgusting. Bathtub was like walking on a waterbed and smelled horrible.
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Christine
Jul 12, 2023
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Stayed 4 nights
Found multiple roaches crawling around in our room. We took them down in a wad of toilet paper to the front desk, and they handed us a can of Raid. When we checked out we were told there would be compensation from hotels.com for the multiple days of finding roaches in our things but still haven't received any communication.
Found multiple roaches crawling around in our room. We took them down in a wad of toilet paper to the front desk, and they handed us a can of Raid. When we checked out we were told there would be compensation from hotels.com for the multiple days of finding roaches in our things but still haven't received any communication.
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edwin
Jul 9, 2023
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Stayed 3 nights
Place needs deep cleaning and repair. Mold smell in hallway that is unbearable. Rooms need deep cleaning. Under nightstand and on rear wall baseboard it hadn’t been cleaned in months. Tub had been repaired and was missing pieces. Terrible stay. Staff was extremely rude and unprofessional. Made you feel they were doing you a favor. Only thing it has is great location for the beach.
Place needs deep cleaning and repair. Mold smell in hallway that is unbearable. Rooms need deep cleaning. Under nightstand and on rear wall baseboard it hadn’t been cleaned in months. Tub had been repaired and was missing pieces. Terrible stay. Staff was extremely rude and unprofessional. Made you feel they were doing you a favor. Only thing it has is great location for the beach.
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Charlene A
Jun 15, 2023
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Stayed 7 nights
Old school Holiday Inn. However, very clean. Staff was very personable and you cannot beat the location. We heard they will be closing this month and will begin renovations. We look forward to staying again once they reopen!!!
Old school Holiday Inn. However, very clean. Staff was very personable and you cannot beat the location. We heard they will be closing this month and will begin renovations. We look forward to staying again once they reopen!!!
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Elizabeth
Jul 5, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Staff was so friendly and helpful! Room was clean and the view of the gulf was amazing!
Staff was so friendly and helpful! Room was clean and the view of the gulf was amazing!
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James
Jul 6, 2023
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Stayed 3 nights
Dirty, bugs (cockroaches), old, need repairs, water smelled like sewage, hallways stunk (musky), staff was not engaged in their job, breakfast was horrible. Rooms were small. Don’t recommend at all. Not worth the money. Don’t make the same mistake I did.
Dirty, bugs (cockroaches), old, need repairs, water smelled like sewage, hallways stunk (musky), staff was not engaged in their job, breakfast was horrible. Rooms were small. Don’t recommend at all. Not worth the money. Don’t make the same mistake I did.
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Betty
May 15, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
Property is well maintained & staff is very friendly & accommodating. Location is directly across the street from the beach . Rooms are clean & comfortable!
Property is well maintained & staff is very friendly & accommodating. Location is directly across the street from the beach . Rooms are clean & comfortable!
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Selda
Apr 24, 2023
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I can attach the pictures.I found bugs in the room two times. One of them cockroach , one of them Heater bug.Also the room wasn’t clean .Their staff were so rude .Also breakfast area has beautiful view but their breakfast is terrible .İ paid 63 usd for breakfast.i couldn’t find tomato ,any green ,avacoda ,banana ,oat ….we could find only cream cheese and bagel ….totally bad experience….
I can attach the pictures.I found bugs in the room two times. One of them cockroach , one of them Heater bug.Also the room wasn’t clean .Their staff were so rude .Also breakfast area has beautiful view but their breakfast is terrible .İ paid 63 usd for breakfast.i couldn’t find tomato ,any green ,avacoda ,banana ,oat ….we could find only cream cheese and bagel ….totally bad experience….
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Rooms
Guests like the renovated, circus-themed decor and ocean-view balconies, with some rooms spacious and comfortable. Others report thin walls or AC noise, firm beds, low shower pressure, occasional outdated bathrooms, variable views, and spotty Wi‑Fi.
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Nicholas Allen
Apr 7, 2023
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Stayed 3 nights
Room was very small and dirty. It’s not really ocean view because so many trees are in the way
Room was very small and dirty. It’s not really ocean view because so many trees are in the way
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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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Barbara
Mar 12, 2023
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Stayed 7 nights
What you call “city view” is really a view of the parking lot! Wifi is hopelessly useless. Cannot open attachments. Staff very nice. Coffee maker is temperamental. Found it too much bother. Used a water heater I had with me.
What you call “city view” is really a view of the parking lot! Wifi is hopelessly useless. Cannot open attachments. Staff very nice. Coffee maker is temperamental. Found it too much bother. Used a water heater I had with me.
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Erik
Jun 11, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Gorgeous hotel! Excellent service. Bed and pillows were very hard and uncomfortable.
Gorgeous hotel! Excellent service. Bed and pillows were very hard and uncomfortable.
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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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Thonas
Apr 9, 2023
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Stayed 3 nights
It was a nice place To stay, but the rooms weren’t very quiet, and we would rather have a private balcony instead of a shared on. But other than that, we really enjoyed our stay.
It was a nice place To stay, but the rooms weren’t very quiet, and we would rather have a private balcony instead of a shared on. But other than that, we really enjoyed our stay.
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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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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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Kathleen
Apr 28, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
The room/bath is very dated. Very poor water pressure. Staff was very friendly and helpful.
The room/bath is very dated. Very poor water pressure. Staff was very friendly and helpful.
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Service
Service is frequently described as friendly, helpful, and accommodating across front desk, restaurant, and bar teams. A minority report rude interactions, unresolved issues, or inconsistent housekeeping.
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Kimberly Elaine
May 31, 2023
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Stayed 4 nights
The staff was so friendly, professional and very personable. The hotel was very clean. The restaurant had a beautiful view of the beach and the breakfast was awesome!!! I will visit again and inform my friends to stay there. It was great! ALL THE STAFF NEED A RAISE. They were wonderful. Front desk, cleaners, and all restaurant employees. Loved them!
The staff was so friendly, professional and very personable. The hotel was very clean. The restaurant had a beautiful view of the beach and the breakfast was awesome!!! I will visit again and inform my friends to stay there. It was great! ALL THE STAFF NEED A RAISE. They were wonderful. Front desk, cleaners, and all restaurant employees. Loved them!
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Alfred
Jul 28, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Arrived at hotel to check in. Property was closed for remodeling. Took my non-refundable payment for the stay even though they knew the hotel would be closed. Did not notify me there would be no room. Did not refund my payment. Booked me into a different hotel in a room that cost substantially less per night and pocketed the difference. Absolutely horrid service.
Arrived at hotel to check in. Property was closed for remodeling. Took my non-refundable payment for the stay even though they knew the hotel would be closed. Did not notify me there would be no room. Did not refund my payment. Booked me into a different hotel in a room that cost substantially less per night and pocketed the difference. Absolutely horrid service.
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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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edwin
Jul 9, 2023
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Stayed 3 nights
Place needs deep cleaning and repair. Mold smell in hallway that is unbearable. Rooms need deep cleaning. Under nightstand and on rear wall baseboard it hadn’t been cleaned in months. Tub had been repaired and was missing pieces. Terrible stay. Staff was extremely rude and unprofessional. Made you feel they were doing you a favor. Only thing it has is great location for the beach.
Place needs deep cleaning and repair. Mold smell in hallway that is unbearable. Rooms need deep cleaning. Under nightstand and on rear wall baseboard it hadn’t been cleaned in months. Tub had been repaired and was missing pieces. Terrible stay. Staff was extremely rude and unprofessional. Made you feel they were doing you a favor. Only thing it has is great location for the beach.
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Lori
May 27, 2023
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Stayed 5 nights
The price was affordable and the staff were all incredibly helpful and friendly.
The price was affordable and the staff were all incredibly helpful and friendly.
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Alex
Dec 7, 2022
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Stayed 19,330 nights
The staff was amazing
The staff was amazing
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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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Carolann
Feb 3, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Employees were very unfriendly. Will not stay here again
Employees were very unfriendly. Will not stay here again
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Catherine
Jun 22, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
The staff were incredibly kind and helpful!
The staff were incredibly kind and helpful!
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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
Excellent, walkable spot across the road from Lido Beach and close to St. Armands Circle. Easy access is further helped by the hotel shuttle.
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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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Edlira
May 2, 2023
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Stayed 5 nights
I loved being so close to the beach and St Armands.
I loved being so close to the beach and St Armands.
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Eduardo
May 8, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Excellent location on Lido Beach, just steps away from St Armand's Circle. We have stayed here numerous times in the past and it is always a pleasure.
Excellent location on Lido Beach, just steps away from St Armand's Circle. We have stayed here numerous times in the past and it is always a pleasure.
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Irina
Jun 1, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
Perfect location, right across from the beach and walkable to Armond circle with restaurants and boutiques. The hotel has everything you need
Perfect location, right across from the beach and walkable to Armond circle with restaurants and boutiques. The hotel has everything you need
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Tracy
Feb 21, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
Prefect location. Beach is directly across the street. One block walk to St Armand’s-amazing shopping, bars and restaurants. Paying for location. Hotel was nice. Beds are comfortable. Bathrooms could use some updating.
Prefect location. Beach is directly across the street. One block walk to St Armand’s-amazing shopping, bars and restaurants. Paying for location. Hotel was nice. Beds are comfortable. Bathrooms could use some updating.
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christopher
Aug 4, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
The area and location was unique and presented a very satisfying experience.
The area and location was unique and presented a very satisfying experience.
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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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James
Apr 27, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Absolutely fantastic hotel! We loved the decor the people, and its great proximity to restaurants, shopping and the beach!
Absolutely fantastic hotel! We loved the decor the people, and its great proximity to restaurants, shopping and the beach!
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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
Many enjoyed the bar, breakfast, and on-site dining, with several mentions of tasty food and great bartenders. Others found the menu too fussy, vegan options limited, room service still settling in, or early kitchen cutoffs.
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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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Kimberly Elaine
May 31, 2023
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Stayed 4 nights
The staff was so friendly, professional and very personable. The hotel was very clean. The restaurant had a beautiful view of the beach and the breakfast was awesome!!! I will visit again and inform my friends to stay there. It was great! ALL THE STAFF NEED A RAISE. They were wonderful. Front desk, cleaners, and all restaurant employees. Loved them!
The staff was so friendly, professional and very personable. The hotel was very clean. The restaurant had a beautiful view of the beach and the breakfast was awesome!!! I will visit again and inform my friends to stay there. It was great! ALL THE STAFF NEED A RAISE. They were wonderful. Front desk, cleaners, and all restaurant employees. Loved them!
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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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Susan
Mar 26, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
The location on the gulf and so close to many dining and shopping options can’t be topped. Our only issue was at the Tiki bar downstairs where the bartender isn’t the most charming I have met. I asked to order at 8:45 and she told me the kitchen was closed. I questioned that since the sign says 9:00p. She snapped back at me questioning if I would go to a restaurant 15 minutes before they close. The answer is yes! Be sure to have something to eat before you go back to the hotel. Other than that it is a perfectly delightful place to stay!
The location on the gulf and so close to many dining and shopping options can’t be topped. Our only issue was at the Tiki bar downstairs where the bartender isn’t the most charming I have met. I asked to order at 8:45 and she told me the kitchen was closed. I questioned that since the sign says 9:00p. She snapped back at me questioning if I would go to a restaurant 15 minutes before they close. The answer is yes! Be sure to have something to eat before you go back to the hotel. Other than that it is a perfectly delightful place to stay!
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Lorena
May 29, 2023
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Stayed 3 nights
Everything about this place is great. The only down side is that there are no food options for vegans just fruit and potatoes for breakfast and none for the little restaurant on the first floor.
Everything about this place is great. The only down side is that there are no food options for vegans just fruit and potatoes for breakfast and none for the little restaurant on the first floor.
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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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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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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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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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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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Donna
3 weeks ago
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Stayed 2 nights
we were speechless everything was amazing thank you for such exceptional services from staff and courtesy. we appreciated the early check in and check out. we will be back!! Highly recommended and great value for its amenities!!!
we were speechless everything was amazing thank you for such exceptional services from staff and courtesy. we appreciated the early check in and check out. we will be back!! Highly recommended and great value for its amenities!!!
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Alfredo
Jul 29, 2026
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Stayed 1 night
The best Hotel in town, the location is great beachfront, Walki g distance to St. Armands Circle
The best Hotel in town, the location is great beachfront, Walki g distance to St. Armands Circle
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Diana
Jul 28, 2026
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Stayed 4 nights
The room was outstanding, the staff was great they met all our expectations overall 5 stars.
The room was outstanding, the staff was great they met all our expectations overall 5 stars.
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Douglas
Jul 23, 2026
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Stayed 2 nights
What a fantastic place. We did a little 2 night getaway and from the moment we walked in the door were excited. Jillian at the front desk was an absolute 11 out of 10 and certainly took care of us. The staff and especially the bartender was almost like family from the start. Highly recommend and certainly will be back!
What a fantastic place. We did a little 2 night getaway and from the moment we walked in the door were excited. Jillian at the front desk was an absolute 11 out of 10 and certainly took care of us. The staff and especially the bartender was almost like family from the start. Highly recommend and certainly will be back!
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Laura
Jul 13, 2026
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Stayed 4 nights
We absolutely loved our stay! Everything about it was above and beyond! The hotel was beautiful, clean, and the staff was amazing! The location was also the best! We will definitely be back!
We absolutely loved our stay! Everything about it was above and beyond! The hotel was beautiful, clean, and the staff was amazing! The location was also the best! We will definitely be back!
FAQs about Cirque St. Armands Beachside
Is parking available at the property?
Yes, free parking is available on-site. Valet parking is also offered.
Does the hotel allow pets?
Yes, the property is pet-friendly. Specific details regarding the maximum number of pets allowed and fees are not provided.
What are the check-in and check-out times?
Check-in is at 4:00 PM and check-out is at 11:00 AM. Guests must be at least 21 years old to check in. Early or late check-in/check-out options may be available upon request.
What accessibility features does the hotel offer?
The hotel features elevators, step-free entrances, and limited wheelchair accessibility. There are also roll-in showers available in some areas.
Where is the hotel located in relation to local attractions?
The hotel is located in Sarasota, near Lido Beach and St. Armands Circle. It is also close to attractions such as Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium and Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall.
Does the hotel have a swimming pool?
Yes, the property features an outdoor swimming pool. The operational hours and seasonal availability are not specified.
What are the policies for guests staying with children?
Children are allowed at the property. Specific details regarding the minimum age for free stays are not provided.
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Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools. Guests booked in breakfast included rate plans receive breakfast for up to 2 adults who are sharing a guestroom. Breakfast fees apply for additional guests. Guests booked in dinner included rate plans receive dinner for up to 2 adults who are sharing a guestroom. Dinner fees apply for additional guests.
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
- This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
- Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
- 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 affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG)
- Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
- The seasonal pool will be open from January to December.
- The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
- Guests can arrange to bring pets by contacting the property directly, using the contact information on the booking confirmation (surcharges apply and can be found in the Fees section).
- Contactless check-out is available.
- This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
- Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 10 to 20 for adults, and USD 8 to 15 for children
- Pet fee: USD 100 per pet, per day
- Service animals are exempt from fees
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
Popular amenities
Laundry service
Elevator / Lift
Multilingual Staff
Safe-Deposit Box
Windsurfing
Fishing
Services
Elevator / Lift
Multilingual Staff
Safe-Deposit Box
Laundry service
Luggage Storage
24-Hour Front Desk
Concierge Services
Laundry Facilities
Well-Lit Path to Entrance
Activities
Windsurfing
Fishing
Fitness Facilities
Hiking/Biking (nearby)
Pool Sun Loungers
Pool (Seasonal Outdoor)
Terrace
General
Vending Machines
Assistive Listening Devices Available
Braille or Raised Signage
Breakfast Available (surcharge)
Food and Water Bowls
Pool Hoist (on site)
Smoke-Free Property
Stair-Free Path to Entrance
Wheelchair Accessible (Limited)
Wheelchair Accessible Path of Travel
Wheelchair-Accessible Lounge
Wheelchair-Accessible on-Site Restaurant
Wheelchair-Accessible Public Washroom