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Reviews of Sandcastle Resort at Lido Beach 3 stars

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

#146 of 173 hotels in Sarasota

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 993 hotel reviews

6.6

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    6.9

  • Comfort

    7.0

  • Location

    9.1

  • Facilities

    6.2

  • Staff

    8.4

  • Value for money

    6.5

  • Free WiFi

    7.2

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  • Reviewed: 12 May 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Two Double Beds and Gulf View
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Small bathrooms. Decor clean and functional but a little dated. We chose to think of it as retro! Definitely some maintenance that needs done, but they are going to start rebuilding this fall.

    Great location and great value. Beautiful pools, friendly & helpful staff. Very clean!

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 April 2024

    6.0
    The location was perfect, but the facilities need a lot of work.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Two Double Beds and Courtyard View
    • Stayed 3 nights

    This resort needs a lot of work. It is looking quite a bit rundown and in disrepair.

    Beach location - friendly staff

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 April 2024

    6.0
    overpricd for one night stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room with Two Double Beds and Pool View
    • Stayed 1 night

    Room was very outdated. I paid for a ocean view that I could not see due to all the condensation on the windows.

    located in beach area

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 April 2024

    8.0
    Loved all the amenities and the value of this vacation place.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Two Double Beds and Gulf View
    • Stayed 6 nights

    The facilities are dated and in need of some maintenance (for example, our bathroom sink drain didn't work), but that's why it's such a good value so I can't complain.

    The location was amazing with a balcony and ocean view. Loved having a nice large pool, tiki hut bar, and only steps from the ocean. The service was excellent with free bottled water, towels for beach, and staff to set up beach umbrellas.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 13 April 2024

    7.0
    Great location. Very roomy.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with Two Double Beds and Courtyard View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The sheets feel like sand paper. The toilet was running all night.

    The location. The tiki bar. The beach.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 April 2024

    6.0
    Massively overpriced but extremely clean.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Mobility Accessible Non-View King
    • Stayed 1 night

    The property is very, very old and very dated.A mismatch of well used furniture and fittings.

    Location to the beach.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 March 2024

    6.0
    Staff friendly
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room with Two Double Beds and Pool View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    No elevator

    On the beach

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 March 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room with Two Double Beds and Gulf View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The building is very old. There are many minor things that need to be updated.

    wonderful staff, wonderful location, great pools, comfortable rooms, very clean, good bar and restaurant. Everyone was super friendly!

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 March 2024

    7.0
    Enjoyed it! That’s why we came back for a second time. Thanks
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Two Double Beds and Courtyard View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The bathroom needs updating.

    Breakfast was great. Loved the pool area and the tiki bar . And of course the beach. We loved the fact that it was not a very busy area/surroundings. It was more peaceful/pleasant. Hope the new hotel will provide the same.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 February 2024

    6.0
    It was ok
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Double Room with Two Double Beds and Gulf View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The breakfast was slow, cold and incorrect after a 45 minute wait

    Location and view

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 February 2024

    6.0
    Loved the beach!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Two Double Beds and Gulf View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Building and rooms are in disrepair.

    Breakfast was great both mornings. Staff friendly. The beach was amazing! Appreciated the shuttle service.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 February 2024

    7.0
    It's amazing how a little TLC would really turn this into very nice place to stay.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room with Two Double Beds and Courtyard View
    • Stayed 4 nights

    The room is very outdated and could use some sprucing up. Shower controls were backwards, curtains/shades would not close right. tile falling down, small little things could be fixed to make a big difference. The cost was very high for this low standard of room. The couple next to us could not use their bathroom/water, due to the room next to them having septic issues and had to find a new hotel to stay since this was booked. We were very fortunate and had no issues.

    The friendly staff, location to the beach, being on the 1st floor courtyard view and the dinner we had was very nice. The beds were comfortable. You are on the beach who spends time in the room. I was prepared as I read the reviews before booking the hotel and I got what I expected.....and I would do it again if ever given a chance.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 February 2024

    6.0
    Great location close to St Armand’s Circle at a reasonable price compared to others in the area during the height of sno
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room with Two Double Beds and Courtyard View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Lack of electrical outlets; no stopper in sink; resort is just old & needs upgrading

    Bottled water in room was a plus plus double sinks were good; nice to be on gulf; good restaurant for breakfast on site; shuttle to St Armand’s was very nice—only had to wait a short time at resort for it & it was waiting for us when we were ready to return to resort after dinner; very pleasant front desk staff

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 February 2024

    8.0
    Slice of Heaven!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with Two Double Beds and Pool View
    • Stayed 4 nights

    This place is a little slice of heaven! It has everything you need from pools, beach, tiki bar, lounge and only a mile to St. Armand circle for shopping and restaurants if you chose not to eat at the resort. Everyone from staff to guests are super friendly. Just a GREAT place to get a way!

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 February 2024

    6.0
    Went for a short vacation. Loved the area but not a lot of maintenance done to the place. Looks ok online but walking
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Two Double Beds and Gulf View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very outdated in a beautiful area.

    Beach front

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 January 2024

    7.0
    It was short but pretty good. Everyone was nice and the room was clean.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room with Two Double Beds
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The bartender with dark hair was a bit annoying. She butted into the conversation I was having with my fiancée to ask us if she looked like someone on her phone. I was just really not interested in the whole bit so we paid our tab and went down to the bar at the Ritz Carlton. The bartender there was very sweet and took great care of us. So I would say the bar needs some attention and rethink the pool hours.

    Everything was cool. We really wished the pool was open later. By the time we got back from dinner it was closed.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 January 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Mobility Accessible Non-View Queen
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The staff went above and beyond all expectations!

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 January 2024

    8.0
    Old Florida style resort, highly recommended.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Double Room with Two Double Beds
    • Stayed 3 nights

    This hotel is a wonderful part of Florida history. If you are looking for Old Florida with the perfect view and great location, this is it! Walk straight out to the gulf coast or pool. Onsite tiki bar, restaurant, gift shop, and parking. Shuttle to St Armands Circle was fantastic! Great staff. Will book again.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 19 December 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Double Room with Two Double Beds
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Noisy hallways

    Perfect beach

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 27 November 2023

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room with Two Double Beds
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The rooms are very old and dated. Our shower did not drain, we did ask that someone look at it. Unfortunately, whatever they did, it did not help.

    The staff were wonderful. Location cannot be better.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 19 November 2023

    7.0
    Perfect location
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Mobility Accessible Non-View King
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Need new toilets

    On the beach

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 17 November 2023

    8.0
    Fantastic
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Double Room with Two Double Beds
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Friendly, user friendly and great transportation to St. Armands from resort. Beautiful beach and well maintained, though dated, facility.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 14 November 2023

    8.0
    Might go again burn
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room with Two Double Beds
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Booked one rate and after arriving two nights were an additional $50 each and $50 a day fee per couple for chairs on beach water and towels.

    Excellent dinners and breakfast

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 6 November 2023

    6.0
    Loved location love the beach , I'm sure the owners know as much sure the owners know it need a refurb so get on it
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Two Double Beds and Gulf View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Looks shabby and only in the -3 star level rooms in desperate need of attention corridors and stairway in poor condition , pity really it could be a wonderful hotel because of location

    Great location , but it's a bit tired and badly needs a refurbishment Best part was it's right on the brash

    Stayed in November 2023

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