700 Benjamin Franklin Drive, Sarasota, Florida, United States | (888) 905-8267
Located on the beach, within walking distance of St. Armand's Circle
Rooms have kitchenettes and some have private balconies
Two pools with many lounge chairs and poolside tiki bar
8th floor restaurant has ocean views
Freebies include Wi-Fi, parking, shuttle to St. Armand’s Circle
Pet-friendly rooms available for a fee
Resort fee included in all reservations
Rooms in older building lacking compared with those in taller tower
The 222-room, upper-mid-range Lido Beach Resort is located on Lido Key on the Gulf of Mexico, off the coast of Sarasota. A family-friendly property, the hotel has multiple pools, a beachfront tiki bar, and a restaurant atop the eighth floor of the tower. Rates are variable depending on room size (two-bedroom suites cost quite a bit more), but are reasonable for the area.
