(Rates from $219.00)
The Helmsley Sandcastle
Sarasota resort, private beach on the Gulf of Mexico
On Lido Beach
Facing the Gulf of Mexico on Lido Beach, this casual Sarasota resort features 600 feet of private white-sand beach; the upscale shops and restaurants of St Armands Circle are 1 mile away.
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Kayaks, personal watercraft, small sailboats, and bicycles are available for rent. Guests at The Helmsley Sandcastle also have complimentary use of volleyball and shuffleboard courts and 2 outdoor pools.
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Spanning the 7 buildings of The Helmsley Sandcastle, guestrooms provide views of the pool or the Gulf of Mexico. All have high-speed Internet access, compact refrigerators, and complimentary HBO.
More room informationTraveler Opinions: Hotel review summary of The Helmsley Sandcastle, Sarasota Hotel
| Overall satisfaction | 80% of travelers (52 of 65) recommend this hotel | ||||
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| Hotel service | Hotel condition | Room cleanliness | Room comfort | ||
| 4.1 | 3.7 | 4.1 | 3.9 | ||
| Scores are based on a 1 (poor) to 5 (excellent) rating system. | |||||
Most recent reviews and ratings for The Helmsley Sandcastle in Sarasota
All reviews displayed are submitted by customers who stayed at this hotel. Only the 3 most recent reviews are shown.
| Overall satisfaction | Hotel service | Hotel condition | Room cleanliness | Room comfort | |
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| 4 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 4.0 |
Would love to go back
Perfect for a nice stay at a quiet beach
| Overall satisfaction | Hotel service | Hotel condition | Room cleanliness | Room comfort | |
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| 4 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 4.0 |
Best beach in Florida with white sand and clean.
The hotel is situated directly on the beach, which probably is the best beach in Florida with that famous white sand. Perfect for swimming and walking(!) along the sea. The pool was rather big and properly tended. The rooms were nice and clean. The beds very comfortable (and so the armchairs). We had a room with ocean view where we could sit on the balconu and see the sun set in front of us.
| Overall satisfaction | Hotel service | Hotel condition | Room cleanliness | Room comfort | |
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| 5 | 5.0 | 4.0 | 5.0 | 4.0 |
Beach front hotel
Super clean floor, new carpet. Great beach access. The best was the 90 degree pool. Super nice staff.