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See detailsSoft 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.
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.
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700 Benjamin Franklin Dr Sarasota FL 34236Hotel Amenities
Hotel 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 (all included in resort fee).
Lido Beach Grille serves seafood and New American cuisine; Cafe Lido offers indoor and patio dining; and a poolside tiki bar is available. Pets are welcome.
- On private beach
- Poolside bar
- Spa tub
- Free newspapers in lobby
- Fitness facilities
- Restaurant
- Coffee shop or café
- Breakfast available (surcharge)
- Bar/lounge
- Business center
- Conference space
- Safe-deposit box at front desk
- Total number of rooms - 222
- Porter/bellhop
- 24-hour front desk
- ATM/banking
- Gift shops or newsstand
- Laundry facilities
- Dry cleaning/laundry service
- Coffee/tea in common areas
- Elevator/lift
- Concierge services
- Free WiFi
- Free wired high-speed Internet
- Number of outdoor pools - 2
- Luggage storage
- Beach umbrellas
- Beach cabanas (surcharge)
- Beach sun loungers
- Pool sun loungers
- Beach towels
- Free area shuttle
- Self parking (surcharge)
- Wedding services
Family Friendly Amenities
- On private beach
- Outdoor pools
- Free Wi-Fi
- Kitchenette
- Area shuttle (complimentary)
- Laundry facilities
- Refrigerator
- Microwave
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi , Free wired high-speed Internet
Parking
Self parking (surcharge)
Room Amenities
- Premium TV channels
- Premium bedding
- Room service (limited hours)
- Ceiling fan
- Air conditioning
- In-room climate control (air conditioning)
- Free newspaper
- Blackout drapes/curtains
- Free local calls
- Kitchenette
- Free bottled water
- Microwave
- Refrigerator
- Coffee/tea maker
- Daily housekeeping
- Free toiletries
- Hair dryer
- Iron/ironing board
- In-room safe
- Desk
- Cable TV service
- Flat-panel TV
- Free WiFi
- Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)
Where to Eat
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.
Nearby Things to Do
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.
- Golfing nearby
- Kayaking nearby
- Sailing nearby
- Water skiing nearby
- Windsurfing nearby
- Scooter/moped rentals nearby
- Bicycle rentals nearby
- Hiking/biking trails nearby
- Snorkeling on site
- Surfing/boogie boarding on site
Accessibility
To make special requests for accessibility needs, please note them at check-out when you book your room.
- Accessible bathroom
- Roll-in shower
- In-room accessibility
Hotel Policies
Check-in
Check-in time ends at midnight
Check-in time starts at 4 PM
Check-out
Check-out time is 11 AM
Payment types
Pets
- Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 100 per pet, per stay
- Dogs only
- 2 per room (up to 30 lb)
You need to know
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.
Service animals exempt from fees/restrictions
No cribs (infant beds) available
Fees
- Resort fee: USD 28.00 per accommodation, per night
- Pool access
- Beach access
- Beach towels
- Fitness center access
- Shuttle service
- Business center/computer access
- Internet access
- Newspaper
- Phone calls
- In-room safe
- In-room bottled water
- Laundry facilities
- Concierge/valet service
Optional extras
- Breakfast fee: between USD 6 and USD 20 per person (approximately)
- Self parking fee: USD 15.00 per night
- Pet fee: USD 100 per pet, per stay
- Cribs (infant beds) are available for an additional fee
- Rollaway bed fee: USD 20 per night
Hotel Name
- Beach Lido
- Lido Beach
- Lido Beach Resort
- Lido Beach Resort Sarasota
- Lido Beach Sarasota
- Lido Resort
- Lido Beach Hotel Sarasota
- Lido Beach Resort Florida