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Sandcastle Resort at Lido Beach


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  • Swimming pool

  • Business Center

  • Room Service

  • Concierge

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At Sandcastle Resort at Lido Beach, travelers consistently praise the unbeatable beachfront location, easy access to St. Armands Circle via shuttle, and the relaxed pool and tiki bar scene, while noting the property is very old and heavily worn.

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Facilities

Mixed

Cleanliness

Mixed

Rooms

Dated

Service

Friendly

Location

Beachfront

Dining

Enjoyable

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6

Dann

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Oct 24, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Was a little disappointed. We booked so we could hear the ocean. Pics online made it look like there was a slider to patio to hear waves . You couldn’t hear a thing you had a joint patio where couldn’t even have a private night on patio. Also pics are very deserving. Had great service and great food
Was a little disappointed. We booked so we could hear the ocean. Pics online made it look like there was a slider to patio to hear waves . You couldn’t hear a thing you had a joint patio where couldn’t even have a private night on patio. Also pics are very deserving. Had great service and great food

10

Rachel

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Oct 3, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The staff was awesome! We loved the pool and the private beach. Would stay here again or recommend it to a friend.
The staff was awesome! We loved the pool and the private beach. Would stay here again or recommend it to a friend.

10

Benjamin

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Sep 30, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Properties will be torn down for a new hotel coming soon. despite all of that the rooms were clean, with old furniture in good shape. Price per room was inexpensive, and the restaurant was great, all the food served was on point. Will be back for the Grand opening!
Properties will be torn down for a new hotel coming soon. despite all of that the rooms were clean, with old furniture in good shape. Price per room was inexpensive, and the restaurant was great, all the food served was on point. Will be back for the Grand opening!

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Laura

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Sep 30, 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

We had a room looking over the pool and surprising it was very quiet . The food at the restaurant and tiki bar was very good. They have chairs and unbrellas they put out every day with no charge and if there isnt enough they put out more. The gift shop was very bare. Its a beautiful hotel right on the beach everything and more you could possibly want for a winderful vacation.
We had a room looking over the pool and surprising it was very quiet . The food at the restaurant and tiki bar was very good. They have chairs and unbrellas they put out every day with no charge and if there isnt enough they put out more. The gift shop was very bare. Its a beautiful hotel right on the beach everything and more you could possibly want for a winderful vacation.

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Chelle

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Sep 22, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The women in my family have stayed at The Sandcastle every year for the past 42 years and have loved it, until this past year. I've never been more disappointed in the condition and services of any place I've stayed. The room doors did not have the proper seals (I could see the sunlight through cracks where the doors were supposed to meet the door frames. There was rust on the inside of the doors and what appeared to be mold around the AC vents. I went to fill the ice bucket and the two machines I was directed to use were both empty. I went to the front desk & was told there was an ice machine in a 4-story building that was empty too. I finally went to the dining area where the staff was customer-service oriented, apologetic, & filled the ice bucket. It's very disappointing to see a place so loved through the years by my family & me, in such bad shape, with apathetic front desk staff, especially when paying $200.00+ per night.
The women in my family have stayed at The Sandcastle every year for the past 42 years and have loved it, until this past year. I've never been more disappointed in the condition and services of any place I've stayed. The room doors did not have the proper seals (I could see the sunlight through cracks where the doors were supposed to meet the door frames. There was rust on the inside of the doors and what appeared to be mold around the AC vents. I went to fill the ice bucket and the two machines I was directed to use were both empty. I went to the front desk & was told there was an ice machine in a 4-story building that was empty too. I finally went to the dining area where the staff was customer-service oriented, apologetic, & filled the ice bucket. It's very disappointing to see a place so loved through the years by my family & me, in such bad shape, with apathetic front desk staff, especially when paying $200.00+ per night.

1540 Ben Franklin Drive, Lido Key, Sarasota, Florida, United States of America

Location

Hotel located on the beach, 5 km from a golf course, 7 km from a botanical garden and 7.5 km from Sarasota center.

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Check-in

Check-out

Check-in from 15:00

Before 11:00


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FAQs

Parking is available on-site. Guests can utilize both covered and uncovered parking options. A reservation is not required, and there may be associated costs.


The hotel does not allow pets. However, service animals are exempt from this policy.


The standard check-in time is 15:00, and check-out is at 11:00. Early check-in and late check-out options may be available, and guests should inquire directly with the hotel for arrangements.


The hotel features elevators and step-free entrances, making it accessible for guests with disabilities. Wheelchair-accessible facilities are available in public areas and rooms, although specific details about bathrooms and pool access features are not provided.

The hotel is situated on the beach, approximately 5 km from a golf course, 7 km from a botanical garden, and 7.5 km from Sarasota city center. Public transport options may be available nearby.


Yes, the hotel features an outdoor swimming pool. Specific details regarding whether the pool is heated or operational hours are not provided.


Children are allowed at the hotel, and they can stay for free up to a certain minimum age, although the specific age limit is not mentioned.


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