Lido Beach Resort
Sarasota, United States · ★★★★★ · 9.2/10 Exceptional · guest rating
Beachfront resort on Lido Key in Sarasota, with a private beach, pool, hot tub, an oceanview restaurant and St. Armands Circle close by.
Lido Beach Resort is at 700 Benjamin Franklin Drive on Lido Key, facing the Gulf of Mexico and very close to St. Armands Circle. It is a beach resort with low-rise, coastal-style buildings, a private beach with loungers and cabanas, and a poolside bar. Rooms have balconies and sitting areas. Guest ratings are high, and the location lets you combine beach time with outings around the area.
The Drift restaurant serves breakfast and dinner with ocean views. Also on site are a terrace, garden, hot tub, gym and fast Wi-Fi in the rooms. On the beach there are activities such as paddleboarding, volleyball and snorkeling. Conditions and hours for each service are best confirmed with the hotel. There is also an electric vehicle charging station and soundproofed rooms for better rest.
Why stay here
- Private beach on Lido Key, one minute away on foot
- Drift restaurant serving dinner with ocean views
- Pool, hot tub and a bar right by the water
- St. Armands Circle, about twelve minutes away on foot
- Tip: check-out is before 11:00 AM
The setting
The resort faces the sea from Lido Key, with several coastal-style buildings and a pool area surrounded by loungers and umbrellas. Rooms look modern, with balconies with white chairs and a table, sofas in some units, bathrooms with glass showers and kitchens with wooden cabinets in the larger ones. Ask for the room type and view when booking, as they vary.
What we like
- Private beach one minute away on foot, with cabanas and loungers
- Oceanview restaurant and a poolside bar
- St. Armands Circle about twelve minutes away on foot
- Activities such as snorkeling, beach volleyball and paddleboarding
- Sarasota-Bradenton Airport about thirteen minutes by car
Worth knowing
- In high season the beach and the Lido Key area fill up
- Check-out is early, before 11:00 AM
Don't miss
Walk to St. Armands Circle to browse its shops and restaurants, and reserve dinner at Drift to watch the sunset over the Gulf. If you enjoy nature, South Lido Park is about an eight-minute walk away.
Facilities
- Private beach with loungers and cabanas
- Pool
- Hot tub
- Drift restaurant
- Poolside bar
- Terrace and garden
- Gym
- Wi-Fi
- Pets accepted
- Electric vehicle charging station
- Room service
- Soundproofed rooms
- Laundry service
- 24-hour front desk
Location
The resort is on Lido Key, at 700 Benjamin Franklin Drive. Lido Beach is a one-minute walk, Coolidge Park three, South Lido Park about eight and St. Armands Circle about twelve. By car, the South Lido Lookout Bridge is roughly nine minutes away and Sarasota-Bradenton Airport (SRQ) about thirteen. Traffic varies in high season.
Address: 700 Benjamin Franklin Dr, Sarasota, FL, 34236
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Frequently asked questions
Does the hotel have its own beach?
Yes, the listing describes a resort with a private beach, cabanas and loungers. Ask about the rules of use, hours and which services are offered on the sand.
What is there to eat at the resort?
The Drift restaurant serves breakfast and dinner with ocean views, and there is a poolside bar. Confirm hours and reservations with the hotel.
Is it near St. Armands Circle?
Yes, it is about a twelve-minute walk, according to the listing. It is a popular area of shops and restaurants, so it can be busy in high season.
What are the check-in and check-out times?
Check-in is at 4:00 PM and check-out is before 11:00 AM. If you need a different time, ask the hotel whether it can be arranged.
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