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Lido Beach Resort

700 Benjamin Franklin Dr Sarasota, 34236 United States of America

Family-friendly oceanfront resort on Lido Key

Soft sugar sands
Arrayed along a private beach of fine white sand on the Gulf of Mexico, this island resort is on Lido Key, a half-mile from Saint Armands Circle shops and cafés and three miles from downtown Sarasota. Show more
Two beachfront pools
Two large freeform pools overlook the expansive shore. The Lido Beach Resort's main restaurant faces the Sarasota skyline, while a poolside tiki bar offers tropical drinks and views of Gulf Coast sunsets.
Cooking convenience
Suites and rooms at Lido Beach Resort offer kitchens or kitchenettes, complimentary high-speed Internet access, and cable TV with HBO and video games. Suites have private balconies, while room balconies are shared. Hide

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4.4out of 5

Expedia Guest Rating

89%

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Beachfront 1 Bedroom/2 Bath Suite
1 king bed with plush-top mattress. 1 sofa bed, two recliners, and desk in separate living room. Located in 14-story South Tower. Balcony with beach and Gulf of Mexico view and pool deck. 650 square feet. Complimentary high-speed Internet access. Two TVs. Complimentary local calls. Full kitchen with breakfast bar. Four-chair dining set. Two bathrooms; one with shower stall, the other with oversized soaking tub and double-sink vanity.
Deluxe Kitchenette
2 double beds with plush-top mattresses. Located in four-story Main Building, with elevators and exterior access. Shared balcony with garden/koi pond view or indirect beach view. 390 square feet. Full kitchenette. Four-chair dinette set. Small sitting area. Complimentary high-speed Internet access. Cable TV with HBO. Complimentary local calls. Bathroom with shower/tub combination.
Beachfront Jr Suite
1 king bed or 2 queen beds with plush-top mattress(es). Located in 14-story South Tower. Balcony with beach and Gulf of Mexico view and pool deck. Approximately 500 square feet. Kitchen with breakfast bar. Three-chair dinette set. Recliner and desk. Complimentary high-speed Internet access. Cable TV with HBO. Complimentary local calls. Bathroom with separate bathtub and shower.
Deluxe Guest Room
1 king bed. Premium bedding. In-room safe. Satellite television with HBO. Phone. Free local calls. Voice mail. Clock radio with iPod docking station. Microwave. Compact refrigerator. Coffee/tea maker. Hair dryer. Complimentary toiletries. Iron/ironing board. Blackout drapes/curtains. Air conditioning. Climate control.
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Hotel Policies & Fees

The following fees and deposits are charged by the property at time of service, check-in, or check-out.

Policies
  • Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on hotel policy.
  • Government-issued photo identification and a credit card or cash deposit are 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.
  • Pets not allowed
  • Check-out time is noon
  • Check-in time starts at 4 PM

Awards and Affiliations

This property is affiliated with the International Gay & Lesbian Travel Association (IGLTA) and welcomes lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) guests.

Accessibility Options

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  • Accessible path of travel
  • Accessible bathroom
  • Roll-in shower
  • Handicapped parking
  • In-room accessibility

Property Amenities

The beachfront Lido Beach Resort is a half-mile from St. Armands Circle shops, cafes, and galleries. Downtown Sarasota, one of Florida's most culturally vibrant cities, is three miles away.

An on-site fitness center offers a wide array of cardio and weight equipment, two TVs, and showers. A 24-hour business center includes computers with high-speed Internet access. Complimentary wireless Internet access is available in various public areas, including the lobby and pool deck.

Lido Beach Grille serves seafood and New American cuisine; Cafe Lido offers indoor and patio dining; and a poolside tiki bar is available.

  • Swimming pool - outdoor
  • Private beach
  • Poolside bar
  • Spa tub
  • Concierge desk
  • Complimentary newspapers in lobby
  • Fitness facilities
  • Restaurant(s) in hotel
  • Room service (limited hours)
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee shop or café
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Parking (free)
  • Parking garage
  • Multiple small meeting rooms
  • Exhibit space
  • Business center
  • Multiple large conference rooms
  • Event catering
  • Audio-visual equipment
  • Business services
  • Internet access in public areas - high speed
  • Total number of rooms - 156
  • Porter/bellhop
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Number of suites - 56
  • ATM/banking
  • Gift shops or newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Air-conditioned public areas
  • Elevator/lift
  • Internet access - wireless
  • Tour assistance
  • Wedding services
Lido Beach Resort, Sarasota,  United States of America, Property Amenities Property Grounds

Rooms

Lido Beach Resort offers 156 guestrooms in the four-story Main Building, and 56 suites in the 14-story South Tower. Rooms include kitchenettes and shared balconies, while suites feature kitchens and private balconies. Both kitchens and kitchenettes contain full-sized refrigerators, two-burner stovetops, microwaves, dishwashers, cookware, coffeemakers, and tableware for four.

All accommodations offer plush-top mattresses. High-speed Internet access and local calls are complimentary. Cable TV feature complimentary HBO.

Lido Beach Resort, Sarasota,  United States of America, Rooms Guest Room

Room Amenities

  • High-speed Internet access
  • Premium television channel(s)
  • Premium bedding
  • Balcony
  • Air conditioning
  • Climate control
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Internet access (complimentary)
  • Voice mail
  • Direct-dial phone
  • Free local calls
  • Kitchenette
  • Refrigerator
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Kitchen
  • Wake-up calls
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Complimentary toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Iron/ironing board
  • In-room safe
  • Window opens
  • Clock radio
  • Desk
  • Electronic check-out
  • Cable television service
  • HBO
  • Rollaway beds available

Dining

Lido Beach Grille - New American cuisine with focus on fresh seafood. International wine list. Panoramic views of Sarasota skyline. Dinner nightly, Sunday buffet brunch.

Café Lido - Casual indoor and patio dining. Breakfast, lunch, dinner daily. Poolside menu also available.

Tiki bar - Poolside bar with island ambience. Cool tropical drinks. Sunset views.

Lido Beach Resort, Sarasota,  United States of America, Dining Restaurant

Recreation

The Lido Beach Resort faces its own private stretch of a five-mile, sugar-sand beach along the Gulf of Mexico. Activities include swimming, surfing, sea kayaking, and snorkeling (equipment for rent on mainland).

Two freeform pools overlook the beach. Located in the South Tower, the fitness center is open from early morning until late night and offers a wide array of cardio and weight equipment, two TVs, and showers.

  • Golf - driving range nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Rowing or canoeing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Boat launch nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Volleyball nearby
  • Tennis nearby
  • Running track/path nearby
  • Bicycle rentals nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Scooter/moped rentals nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Bird watching nearby
  • Playground nearby
  • Snorkeling on site
  • Surfing/boogie boarding on site
  • Swimming on site

Verified Reviews: All guest reviews are verified as submitted by our customers and reflect their stay at Lido Beach Resort

4.4
out of 5
avg. guest rating
Hotel service:
4.4
Hotel condition:
4.4
Room cleanliness:
4.5
Room comfort:
4.4
Location:
4.7
Neighborhood:
4.7
89%

of guests recommend

out of 112 reviews

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A Traveler from Florida
4.0
out of 5
Recommends this hotel
Posted Nov 28 2011

“Nice weekend getaway”

Overall I was satisfied with the hotel. Service by employees was great in the breakfast room and at the swimming pool bar. I was not happy with the Adult Pool that was in need of skimming for the two days that I was there. My daughter said that the Adult/Children's pool was fine. Best thing was the pool area arrangement which had a convenient entrance to the wonderful Lido Beach. Close proximity to St. Armands is a plus

A Traveler from CA
4.0
out of 5
Recommends this hotel
Posted Nov 22 2011

“Hotel room sale not represented accurately.”

The hotel was nice though I didn't like the exterior door. It was very noisy and felt unsecure. I had requested a tower room. It wasn't until I checked into the hotel they told me Expedia cannot offer tower rooms.

Area recommendations
Loved the area - absolutely gorgeous!
A Traveler from Spring Hill, FL
3.0
out of 5
Recommends this hotel
Posted Nov 7 2011

“Stay in the Towers.”

Beautiful beach!

Area recommendations
Armand Circle
Russ J from Carmel, IN
4.0
out of 5
Recommends this hotel
Posted Nov 3 2011

“Right on the beach”

I wanted on the beach and that's what I got. 2 nice pools, private beach and Tiki bar were enjoyable. The hotel is somewhat dated - could use a face lift. The 8th floor fine dining restaurant was great. The price for the room was fair based upon the location. I would go back.

A Traveler from venice, fl
5.0
out of 5
Does not recommend this hotel
Posted Oct 29 2011

“cant wait to go back!!!!!!!!”

impressive hotel, amazing view, clean, great service

Area recommendations
sarasota
Steve from Virginia
5.0
out of 5
Recommends this hotel
Posted Aug 9 2011

“Great place to experience some rest and relaxation”

Just needed four days away from work and everything else to sit on a beautiful beach and relax. We wanted close proximity to bars, restaurants, shops, as well as a quick walk to our room. It had it all. Staff was great. Food was great.

A Traveler from Richmond, VA
5.0
out of 5
Recommends this hotel
Posted Aug 6 2011

“Great place to relax and get away!”

The resort and surrounding area was beautiful and more than we could imagine. There were lots of shops and resturants in the circle close to the resort, but not much for kids to do at night. Pretty much everything closes up shop around 830-9. Kayaking at the state park was magnificent and would advise anyone and everyine to do that with heavenly kyaking that was a blast. The beach at the resort is amazing and the staff is very friendly and willing to help you set up for the day. Be careful if you do come back from the bar late night the gates are locked and chained from the beach.... learned that the hard way,but overall awesome awesome resort no complaints what so ever and cannot wait to go back next year!

Chad K from Peoria, IL
4.0
out of 5
Recommends this hotel
Posted Jul 28 2011

“Lido Beach was impressive for the offseason traveler like us.”

Our appraisal of the Lido Beach resort is that the room was nicely in order : there was some torn carpet (room 238). Bathroom and overall room was clean and had a neat view of the ocean and pool/tici bar. Service seemed average. Beautiful location however: beach very well kept and clean. Safe and we just enjoyed our time despite the reason we were there( family funeral) 4 star rating but no more.

Area recommendations
Lido Beach or Siesta Key area. Ritz Carleton was very nice as well.
Janet L from Southern California
5.0
out of 5
Recommends this hotel
Posted Jul 23 2011

“"Only place to stay"”

Love this hotel Went the 1st time in April 2011 Recommend newer tower called South Tower, verses original building. Had a room with bay view high floor, nice enough. This time requested ocean/gulf view. Much nicer. But not necessary. Walk directly to beach Can also walk to town 10 min walk all the best restaurants and fun shopping. Tiki Bar at hotel has really good food. Can't think of staying anywhere else

Area recommendations
Sarasota-Food shopping leisure walking around, beaches Bradenton- McKechnie field for minor league baseball game Tampa- night life bars & restaurants casino Busch Gardens
A Traveler from NY
5.0
out of 5
Recommends this hotel
Posted Jul 15 2011

“Would definitely recommend”

This was a lovely hotel conveniently located right on the Lido Beach and very close to St. Armand's Circle. The staff was friendly and very accommodating. The room was spacious and the views were beautiful. It was both family friendly and enjoyable for adults.

Lido Beach Resort

700 Benjamin Franklin Dr Sarasota, 34236 United States of America

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Nearby Points of Interest

  • South Lido Park - 0.4 km / 0.2 mi
  • St. Armands Circle - 1.4 km / 0.9 mi
  • Mote Marine Aquarium - 3 km / 1.9 mi
  • IMG Soccer Academy - 15.2 km / 9.5 mi

Location Highlights

  • On beach

The preferred airport for Lido Beach Resort is Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.) - 9.1 km / 5.7 mi.

Distances are calculated in a straight line from the property's location to the point of interest or airport and may not reflect actual travel distance.

Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometre.

Nearest Major Airport:

  • Sarasota, FL, United States (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.)

Area:

Sarasota, Florida, United States of America: Sarasota and several barrier islands nearby are world famous for their beaches. Golf is another popular activity here, with the Bobby Jones Golf Club, a 45-hole municipal facility named for the legendary Robert Tyre Jones, Jr., a popular golfing destination. The Ringling Brothers Circus got its start here, and a museum full of artefacts is open to visitors.

Lido Beach Resort

700 Benjamin Franklin Dr Sarasota, 34236 United States of America

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