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About the Hotel

1540 Ben Franklin Drive, Sarasota, Florida, United States of America, 34236

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.

Sandcastle Resort At Lido Beach: 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

Sandcastle Resort At Lido Beach: Cons

- Minimum age requirement of 21 years to reserve and check in - Food consumption at pool areas restricted to resort-purchased items only

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295 sq. feet 
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345 sq. feet 
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295 sq. feet 
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Getting around

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City Center
Sarasota 3.2 mi
Airports
Sarasota Bradenton International (SRQ) 8.0 mi
St. Pete-Clearwater International (PIE) 52.3 mi
Train
Vanderipe Railroad Station 8.4 mi
Bus
Bus stop400 ft

Facilities

Enjoy premium amenities for a relaxing stay with your pet

General

  • No smoking on site
  • Wi-Fi
  • Parking
  • Safe deposit box
  • 24-hour reception
  • VIP check-in/ -out
  • Pets allowed
  • Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
  • Wheelchair access
  • 24-hour security
  • Baggage storage
  • Private beach
  • Elevator
  • ATM/Cash machine
  • Vending machines
  • Smoke detectors
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Key card access

Sports & Fitness

  • Table tennis

Services

  • Free shuttle service
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Dry cleaning

Dining

  • Poolside snack bar

Business

  • Business center
  • Meeting/ Banquet facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying

Children

  • Cribs
  • Board games

Spa & Leisure

  • Heated swimming pool
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Beach access
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Sun loungers
  • Sun terrace
  • Garden area
  • Shallow end

Room features

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Sitting area
  • Patio
  • Terrace
  • Garden furniture
  • Tea and coffee facilities
  • Ironing facilities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Sink

Media

  • Flat-screen TV
  • AM/FM alarm clock

Room decor

  • Carpeted floor
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Location

1540 Ben Franklin Drive, Sarasota, Florida, United States of America, 34236
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1540 Ben Franklin Drive, Sarasota, Florida, United States of America, 34236
Nearby
South Lido Park
0 ft
Restaurants
Candlelight Restaurant and Lounge
100 ft
1540 Benjamin Franklin Dr
Ridley's Porch
1700 ft
1234 Benjamin Franklin Dr Ritz Beach Club On Lido Key
Lido Key Tiki Bar & Public Beach
1700 ft
1234 Benjamin Franklin Dr Public Beach at Ritz Carlton Beach Club
Drift Kitchen & Bar
3000 ft
700 Benjamin Franklin Dr
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