Lido Beach Resort

700 Benjamin Franklin Dr, Sarasota, FL 34236 US
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4.0 Star Property Near Lido Beach
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4.0/5

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  • Free WiFi
  • Number of poolside bars - 1
  • Number of outdoor pools - 2
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Fitness facilities
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Free newspapers in lobby
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02/06/2026 - 02/07/2026
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Verified Reviews of Lido Beach Resort

Below are the verified reviews from guests that we have booked recently:
"Christmas weekend"
Overall Score5.0/ 5
Excellent experience. Bryce was awesome. Drift was very good.
(Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from US flag
28-Dec-2025 Verified Review, stayed from Wed Dec 24 to Sun Dec 28 2025 at a $731.99 average nightly rate.
"Outstanding"
Overall Score5.0/ 5
Place was awesome from bar restaurant to tiki.
(Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from US flag
25-Oct-2025 Verified Review, stayed from Mon Oct 20 to Wed Oct 22 2025 at a $294.99 average nightly rate.
"All personnel were courteous and helpful"
Overall Score5.0/ 5
Property was excellent!
(Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from US flag
28-Sep-2025 Verified Review, stayed from Mon Sep 22 to Fri Sep 26 2025 at a $279.99 average nightly rate.
"Very clean and the front staff was great !"
Overall Score5.0/ 5
Food was wonderful and the bartenders at the tiki were awesome !
(Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from US flag
21-Sep-2025 Verified Review, stayed from Wed Sep 17 to Sun Sep 21 2025 at a $301.99 average nightly rate.
"Was a great vacation."
Overall Score5.0/ 5
I would def stay here again and again.
(Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from US flag
21-Sep-2025 Verified Review, stayed from Wed Sep 17 to Sun Sep 21 2025 at a $301.99 average nightly rate.
"Restful Oasis"
Overall Score5.0/ 5
We had the pleasure of staying in a Tower room for our first visit—it was everything we wanted…excellent service, comfortable digs and access to pool, beach and good food.
(Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from US flag
04-Mar-2025 Verified Review, stayed from Thu Feb 27 to Sat Mar 01 2025 at a $599.99 average nightly rate.

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Property Description

When you stay at Lido Beach Resort in Sarasota, you'll be on the beach, just steps from Lido Beach and 13 minutes by foot from St. Armands Circle. This beach resort is 9.1 mi (14.6 km) from Siesta Key Beach and 13.6 mi (21.9 km) from IMG Academy.

Grab a bite at Drift Restaurant, a restaurant which features a bar/lounge and an ocean view. You can also stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the poolside bar. Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available daily from 7 AM to 10 AM for a fee.

Make yourself at home in one of the 222 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes and desks, and housekeeping is provided daily.

Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.

Lido Beach - 0.1 km / 0.1 mi
South Lido Park - 0.9 km / 0.6 mi
St. Armands Circle - 1.1 km / 0.7 mi
South Lido Lookout Bridge - 2 km / 1.2 mi
Sarasota BayWalk - 3.3 km / 2.1 mi
Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium - 3.5 km / 2.2 mi
Quick Point Nature Reserve - 3.5 km / 2.2 mi
Harborside Golf Course at Longboat Key Club - 4.2 km / 2.6 mi
Islandside Golf Course at Longboat Key Club - 4.2 km / 2.6 mi
Marina Jack - 5 km / 3.1 mi
Florida Studio Theatre - 5.2 km / 3.2 mi
Sarasota Opera House - 5.2 km / 3.3 mi
Bayfront Park - 5.3 km / 3.3 mi
Sarasota County Visitor Information Center and History Museum - 5.9 km / 3.6 mi
Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall - 6.2 km / 3.8 mi

The nearest major airport is Sarasota-Bradenton Intl. Airport (SRQ) - 11.2 km / 7 mi

Featured amenities include a business center, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and dry cleaning/laundry services.

Spend the day on the private beach or dip into one of the 2 outdoor swimming pools. Additional features at this resort include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and gift shops/newsstands.

Amenities / Features

  • Check In: 4:00 PM
  • Check Out: 11:00 AM
  • Beach volleyball on site
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Gift shops or newsstand
  • Sailing nearby
  • Free WiFi
  • Number of bars/lounges - 1
  • Number of poolside bars - 1
  • Number of hot tubs - 1
  • Number of outdoor pools - 2
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Wheelchair accessible parking
  • Bicycle rentals nearby
  • Tours/ticket assistance
  • On private beach
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • No accessible shuttle
  • Wheelchair-accessible on-site restaurant
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Electric car charging station
  • Number of accessible parking spaces - 10
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Wheelchair-accessible meeting spaces/business center
  • Laundry facilities
  • Elevator
  • Snorkeling on site
  • Fitness facilities
  • Surfing/bodyboarding on site
  • Games
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Banquet hall
  • Food and water bowls
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Vending machine
  • Table tennis
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Total number of rooms - 222
  • Professional property host/manager
  • No cribs (infant beds) available
  • No rollaway/extra beds available
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible fitness center
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Garden
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Internet access in public areas - high speed
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Wedding services
  • Beach towels
  • Elevator door width (inches) - 42
  • Stairwell handrail height (inches) - 30
  • Elevator door width (centimeters) - 107
  • Luggage storage
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Stairwell handrail height (centimeters) - 76
  • Business center
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Scooter/moped rentals nearby
  • Number of restaurants - 1
  • Golfing nearby
  • Smoke-free property
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Beach cabanas (surcharge)
  • Conference space
  • Valet parking (surcharge)
  • Terrace
  • Beach sun loungers
  • Computer station
  • Pool sun loungers
  • Wheelchair accessible path of travel
  • ATM/banking
  • Concierge services

Airport & Shuttle Information

The Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport is 7 miles from the resort. Taxi service to the airport is approximately $15 each way.

Local Shuttle Info: We offer complimentary shuttle service to and from St. Armand's Circle

Pet Friendly?

Service animals complying with ADA Title lll regulations are allowed.

Maximum number of pets per room 2

Pet max weight (per pet) in lb is 30

Pet max weight (per pet) in kg is 14

Service animals are allowed

Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

Only dogs are allowed

Pets allowed

We allow small dogs up to 20 lbs, with a $100.00 non-refundable deposit.

Misc Fees / Policies

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 6 to 25 for adults, and USD 6 to 25 for children
  • Valet parking fee: USD 20 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Pet fee: USD 100 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 20.0 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Resort fee: USD 45.20 per accommodation, per night
The resort fee includes:
  • Beach access
  • Beach towels
  • Business center/computer access
  • Concierge service
  • Fitness center access
  • In-room bottled water
  • In-room safe
  • Laundry facilities
  • Newspaper
  • Phone calls
  • Pool access
  • Self parking
  • Shuttle service

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

  • Contactless check-out is available.

Cleaning Policies

Contactless check-out is available