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About This Resort

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

Sandcastle Resort At Lido Beach - Beachfront resort with 600-foot private beach, 15 km from Sarasota Airport

Located on Gulf of Mexico beachfront in Lido Key, Florida. Features two heated outdoor pools, beach volleyball court, and two restaurants. Houses meeting rooms accommodating up to 225 people. Two on-site dining venues: Candlelight Restaurant (open 8AM-11AM daily, Friday-Saturday 12PM-5PM) and Tiki Bar (11:30AM-dusk). Offers complimentary shuttle to St. Armands Circle (8:30AM-10PM). Property includes 600 feet of private beach with complimentary chairs and umbrellas. Distance to landmarks: Ted Sperling Park (0.5 km), Lido Key Beach (0.5 km), St. Armands Circle (2 km). Property accepts pets up to 30 lbs (maximum 2 per room).

Additional perks of the hotel

Free Wi-Fi throughout property

Self-serve coin laundry facilities

Business kiosk in lobby

Unlimited local and toll-free calls

In-room bottled water

Conference facilities with A/V equipment

Beach towel service

Pool deck games

Free self-parking

Rooms and Suites

Standard rooms offer views of Northside, Courtyard, Pool, or Gulf. Gulf View Suites include king bed, private balcony, Jacuzzi tub, walk-in shower, and kitchenette. Two-bedroom suites feature king bed in master, two double beds in second bedroom, office with queen sleeper sofa, dining area, 2.5 bathrooms, private patio.

Other conveniences

Air conditioning and heating

Tea/coffee facilities

Mini-refrigerator

Iron and ironing board

In-room safe

Cable TV with flat-screen

Daily newspaper delivery

Private bathroom with shower

Garden furniture on terrace/patio

Carpeted floors

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Double Room Two Double Beds Pool View
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295 sq. feet 
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Double Room Two Double Beds Courtyard View
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2 persons
345 sq. feet 
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295 sq. feet 
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Transportation Options & Local Travel

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City Centre
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

Resort Features & Services

Unmatched comfort, unforgettable experiences—all built into your stay

General

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Paid parking
  • Safe deposit box
  • 24-hour reception
  • Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
  • Wheelchair access
  • Lift
  • ATM/Cash machine
  • Gift/Newsstand
  • Bicycle storage

Sports & Fitness

  • Fitness centre
  • Fitness studio

Services

  • Room service
  • Laundry
  • Bell staff/Porter

Dining

  • Restaurant
  • Bar/ Lounge area
  • Buffet breakfast

Business

  • Business centre
  • Meeting/ Banquet facilities

Children

  • Cots
  • Game room

Spa & Leisure

  • Outdoor heated swimming pool
  • Beach towels
  • Ballroom
  • Garden area
  • Spa & wellness centre

Room features

  • Wi-Fi in rooms
  • In-room air conditioning
  • Heating
  • In-room safe
  • Sitting area
  • Patio
  • Tea and coffee facilities
  • Ironing facilities

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Free toiletries
  • Sink

Media

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable/ Satellite television
  • Paid films
  • Telephone
  • AM/FM alarm clock

Room decor

  • Carpeted floor
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Location

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