Sandcastle Resort At Lido Beach, Sarasota

Sandcastle Resort At Lido Beach - Beachfront resort with 600 feet of private beach, two heated pools, and Gulf-front dining

Located directly on the white sands of Lido Beach, this 3-star Sarasota hotel features 600 feet of private beachfront with complimentary chairs and umbrellas. Sandcastle Resort At Lido Beach offers rooms and suites with views ranging from Northside to Courtyard, Poolside, and Gulf perspectives, all equipped with high-speed WiFi, in-room safes, and mini-refrigerators. The Gulf View Suites include private balconies, Jacuzzi tubs, walk-in showers, and kitchenettes. Two heated outdoor pools provide year-round swimming options, while the property maintains a beach volleyball court for active guests. The Candlelight Restaurant & Lounge serves breakfast daily from 8-11 AM, while the Sandcastle Tiki Bar offers cocktails and light meals from 11:30 AM until dusk. Two ground-floor meeting spaces, The Lido and The Sarasota, accommodate banquets for up to 160 persons and meetings for up to 225 attendees. The Sandcastle Resort sits 1 mile from St. Armand's Key and 2 miles from Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium.

Pros

Free shuttle service to St Armands Circle operates from 8:30 AM to 10 PM

Pet-friendly accommodation for dogs under 30 lbs (maximum two per room)

Complimentary self-parking and self-serve coin laundry facilities

Business kiosk available in lobby with unlimited local calls

Cons

Minimum age requirement of 21 years to reserve and check in

Food consumption at pool areas restricted to resort-purchased items only