Hotel Overview
Armands
ok but not worth the $$. Location is great but the hotel is very dated.
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mvid
- Sep 26, 2011
Comfortable - bad experience at front desk
staff very friendly except for the lady at the front desk. Manager very kind
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Luv beach
- Aug 16, 2011
Lido Beach hotel with Gulf views, dining, pool, gym, free Internet
The 3-star Holiday Inn Sarasota Lido Beach is situated on the beaches of Lido Key, overlooking the Gulf of Mexico. Guests relax at the outdoor heated pool or enjoy some time on the beach with chairs, towels and toys provided by the hotel before heading to nearby St. Armand's Circle for shopping and dinner. The hotel's own rooftop restaurant offers tasty Floridian cuisine with great views over the Gulf -- the perfect place to enjoy the sunset over a glass of wine. Corporate guests will appreciate the meeting rooms, business center and free Wi-Fi.
Hotel Map
233 BEN FRANKLIN DRIVE, SARASOTA, FL 34236
- Area served
- SARASOTA
- Nearby airports
- Sarasota-Bradenton Int'l Airport, (SRQ), 8.00, SW, Mile; Tampa International Airport, (TPA), 50.00, SW, Mile; Fort Myers, (RSW), 60.00, N, Mile
- Area description
- Resort - RESORT
Amenities
- Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Compliant
- Bath Tub
- Business center
- CD Player
- Coffee Maker in Room
- Computer in Room
- Concierge Desk
- Connecting Rooms
- Cribs Available
- Desk with Lamp
- DVD Player
- Email Service
- FAX
- Free Local Telephone Calls
- Free Newspaper
- Hairdryer in Room
- Handicapped Rooms/Facilities
- Honeymoon Suite
- Ice Machine
- Ironing Board
- Lounge
- Maid Service
- No Smoking Rooms/Facilities
- Outdoor Pool
- Outlet Adapters
- Overhead Projector
- Parking
- Pool
- Porters
- Rollaway Beds
- Room Service
- Safe
- Safe Deposit Box
- Satellite TV
- Sofa Bed
- Temperature Control
- TV
Dining
- Sanddollar Restaurant
- Nestled on the rooftop level of the hotel, the Sanddollar Restaurant offers breathtaking views of the Gulf and the perfect spot to witness our spectacular sunsets.
- Hemmingways
- Casual resort fare, located on St. Armand's Circle. A favorite among locals.
- Tommy Bahamas
- "Moderately upscale Floribbean"" cuisine in a casual Key West style atmosphere"""
- The Columbia
- Spanish cuisine, indoor and outdoor seating.
- The Charthouse
- Upscale dining with a view of the Gulf of Mexico
Hotel Policies
- Check-in:
- 3:00 PM
- Check-out:
- 11:00 AM
Terms and conditions
Rates quoted in currencies other than the hotel's base currency are subject to the rate of the international exchange. Rate may change throughout stay. Rate may reflect average nightly rate. Extra charges may apply. Incidental charges, such as room service, are not included in the rate.
The amenities and/or facilities may not be located at the hotel, but within a reasonable distance, and additional charges may apply for use.
Guest Reviews (84)
Ratings and reviews for Holiday Inn SARASOTA-LIDO BEACH-@THE BEACH
- All travelers (84) 3.9 / 5
- Business (4) 4.3 / 5
- Couples (43) 3.7 / 5
- Families (28) 3.9 / 5
- Friends (6) 4 / 5
- Singles (3) 4 / 5
- Amenities:
- 3.6
- Room cleanliness:
- 4.1
- Hotel staff:
- 4.3
- Room comfort:
- 4
- Location:
- 4.6
- Value:
- 3.8
82%
would recommend to a friend.
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Reviewer score
Would not recommend
mvid
Armands
ok but not worth the $$. Location is great but the hotel is very dated.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 2
- Room cleanliness:
- 3
- Hotel staff:
- 3
- Room comfort:
- 3
- Location:
- 4
- Value:
- 2
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Luv beach
Comfortable - bad experience at front desk
staff very friendly except for the lady at the front desk. Manager very kind
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 5
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 4
- Room comfort:
- 5
- Location:
- 4
- Value:
- 3
Dining tip:
Short walk from hotel
Very short distance to downtown where you can find lots of nice stores .
Reviewer score
Would recommend
TRCMD
Lido Beach Again
Traditional Holiday Inn Experience. Dated, clean, wonderful staff, great location, reasonable rates, and will return again. Decent food, nice bar, nice pool, and 40 feet from the Gulf Of Mexico. What's not to like. Oh, I almost forgot. St. Armands Circle 2 minutes walk. Great restuarants, shops, and people watching.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 4
- Room cleanliness:
- 4
- Hotel staff:
- 4
- Room comfort:
- 4
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 5
Sightseeing tip:
Short walk from hotel
St. Armands Circle
Reviewer score
Would recommend
C&S traveler's
Holiday Inn SARASOTA-LIDO BEACH-@THE BEA
Great location, helpful staff.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 4
- Room cleanliness:
- 4
- Hotel staff:
- 4
- Room comfort:
- 4
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 4
Shopping tip:
Short walk from hotel
St. Armand's Circle
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Buckeye
Great stay
Hotel being right on the beach was great. Staff was helpful with dining suggestions, although nearby dining was pricy for a family on a tight budget.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 4
- Room cleanliness:
- 4
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 4
- Location:
- 4
- Value:
- 5
Dining tip:
Short drive from hotel
Sweet Tomatoes buffet
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Peter - frequent flyer
Aged, but clean and friendly
The hotel is showing it's age, but the rooms are clean, the staff is friendly and helpful, and the location can't be beat.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 3
- Room cleanliness:
- 4
- Hotel staff:
- 4
- Room comfort:
- 5
- Location:
- 4
- Value:
- 4
Dining tip:
Short walk from hotel
Go to the Blue Dolphin Cafe on St. Armand's Circle for breakfast. Prices are reasonable, service is great, food is fantastic.
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Mere
Fantastic family getaway
We had a wonderful time everything is within walking distance. All the employees were very nice.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 4
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 5
- Location:
- 4
- Value:
- 5
Reviewer score
Would recommend
picky traveler
Great hotel stay
I normally dread staying at hotels, but this Holiday Inn was very clean, and the staff was friendly. This hotel was right across Lido beach- that was great and the restaurant on the 7th floor had an awesome view of the gulf for sunsets. We had no problems extending our checkout, since we had an evening flight. Overall it was a great stay at this hotel.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 5
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 5
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 5
Dining tip:
Short walk from hotel
Shopping and Dining was just a couple of blocks around the corner. Very convenient.
Reviewer score
Would recommend
hotboaterh20
Awesome Friendly Staff - Great Location
This was our 4th stay at this hotel. We come to Sarsota every year for the boat race. We have stayed at other hotels there, but this is our favorite. [...]and everybody at the front desk were awesome. All of my expectations were met and then some. The hotel was fully booked and handled the crowd well. The pool was nice and cool and the resturant upstairs was good also. The fact that kids under 12 ate free at was a big plus. The room was clean, and the beds comfortable. The entire staff were always very friendly and made you feel happy. The view from the room was nice. We will return again next year.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 5
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 5
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 5
Entertainment tip:
Short drive from hotel
Check out the Mote Aquarium, less than 10 minutes away. The circle is walking distance and has TONS of shopping and dining opportunites.
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Weddingcrashers
Weekend Wedding
Loved the location! Beach was clean and not crowded......Only one umbrella was available to use. The room was okay, but the view of the beach was worth the extra cost. Buffet breakfast was also very good. Shopping at St. Armand's Circle was a plus! Free internet too!
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 4
- Room cleanliness:
- 4
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 4
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 4
