- Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
- A cash deposit or credit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, are required at check-in.
- Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
- The following credit cards are accepted: American Express, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, JCB International, MasterCard, and Visa.
- Connecting or adjoining rooms can be requested, but all rooms are subject to availability. Contact the property using the phone number on your booking confirmation.
- No cribs or infant beds are available.
Holiday Inn Lido Beach, Sarasota
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Holiday Inn Lido Beach, Sarasota
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Great stay, staff very friendly, great location, we will be back....
I lowballed this property because the shower/tub unit presents a safety hazard. Apparently the tub of this aged property has been retrofitted with a soft plastic liner The floor of the tub is buckled along its length and spongy to the step. As you step about in the tub, the floor creates a balance threat. There was no hand rail along the length of the enclosure. The one rail at the end of the enclosure, opposite to the water supply, was useful only for getting in/out, not providing a point of reference as one shampoos and rinses. The bathroom offered another issue. The towel rack was one rod on the far adjacent wall from the shower. There was no hanger within reach of the shower, necessitating a wet/dripping excursion from the shower to the towel rod which held all the towels. There was no hand towel holder, leaving an ugly patch that I presume was the location of an earlier one. The hand towel was clumped among the other towels on the above mentioned single rod. On the counter top, there was no soap dish. We used a plastic display tray after we emptied the shampoo/conditioner/lotion/message card, not wanting to leave the soap on the countertop. The cleaner left our soap bar on the counter top the 1st cleaning day. We shifted to a clean face cloth as an alternative. One morning, we heard a loud angry exchange between two cleaners just outside our door. There is a top floor dining area that offers a panoramic view of the ocean, for diners only. No other view for guests.
great location, good staff, comfy bed, only down side was the thin walls like most chain hotels.
If you want to be close to the ocean and walking distance to St. Armand's Circle this is the hotel for you. Beach is just across the street and St. Armand's Circle 0.5 mile easy walk with benches along the way if you need to rest. Hotel staff are very pleasant. Beds firmer than we like but slept pretty well none the less. Shower / Tub was a pop in type. It felt like at any time you might pop through which was uncomfortable ( we didn't) Restaurant was beautiful with total view of the beach and ocean. Breakfast was good and buffet reasonable. Service for us was poor with the server not stopping by unless we asked once order was placed. Due to more than 6 they automatically added a 20 % tip even though the tables bill was split into 3 groups. two of the three in our group got the buffet which typically would not warrant 20%. I certainly would not have tipped 20% due to lack of service but as our table had greater than 6 not choice. I would stay again for location but also would consider others nearby.
room with a view was on 2nd floor/payed extra and not a very good view/wouldn't do it again there/live in Sarasota county do stayvacs once a yr
Ok for the price, just across the street from beach. Decent pool, bar at the pool, free parking beside hotel. Few block walk to the great area of St Armond Circle. Room had a fridge for drinks and snacks. Grocery stores 10 min away. A guy at the beach rents chairs/umbrellas for 7 and 12 bucks, fun guy. Clean comfortable room. It serves the purpose but it is high priced. Room service from 7th floor restaurant has good food or head to the circle for numerous places to sit down and enjoy the island life. Many stores and little pubs nearby. No big city noise ! Outstanding beach, Thanks for a great get away !
Very nice and easy access to beach and St Armonds Circle with shopping and dining. Food was good and we loved The special touch of the fruit infused water in the foyer. The only thing we didn't like was the air conditioner in the room was very noisy when going on and off. Definitely not a dealbreaker. We very much enjoyed our stay.
Great location right across the street from the beach. Short walk to St. Armands shopping area. The hotel has been newly renovated and looks great. We will be coming back!
AC was too loud to sleep comfortably. We set the AC auto for cool temperature ( about 70). It turned off completely when desired temperature was reached. But it turned on really loud and woke me up a few times throughout the night.
My son and i stayed here largely for location to beach and st armands,,,we were so surprised by the ease of entry, use the room and the overall value of staying here. We had stayed at Ritz Carlton Sarasota before, so we really thought this was a step down-NO, actually we had more fun and with the savings went out to great dinners each night in town. Just goes to show you that names are deceiving and with the right spirit and attitude, you can impress sophisticated travelers and earn praise. Well done, will be back next time we visit family!
The restaurant was closed the tiki bar was closed there was constant drilling pounding in noise and construction going on
Friendly, helpful personal. Chuck, the waiter, charming man with very good personality. we like him a lot.
Happy I decided on this hotel for my stay in the area, great location with a short walk across the street to the beach, and within walking distance of St. Armand Circle. For shopping and dining out. Breakfast, lunch and Dinner available in the hotel, it was great if you didn't want to venture out early to find something to eat.
Was nice. The hotel is across the road from the beach but had easy access to beach.
Nice hotel. Said they had pool toys and beach chairs which they only have for the pool not the beach.
Couldn't have asked for a better location. I wish I would have asked for a room higher up for a better view. I had a gulf view on the 2nd floor which was really nice but higher up would have been even better. Ate at the restaurant on the 7th floor several times & never disappointed. Short walk to St. Armand's. Staff great.
I had reserved an oceanfront king room and asked for one that was renovated. I was put in a renovated room which was very nice, however it was directly over the entrance, so I looked at the roof of the awning in front of the hotel and had a limited view of the beach. Having said that, the room was very nice. Amenities in the bathroom were useful. I was there for 4 days, so having a refrigerator in the room was great for storing bottled water, yogarts, milk, etc.. I didn't need to buy breakfast. If you don't have a Ritz-Cartlon budget, I'd definitely recommend the hotel for anyone wanting a good location, nice rooms and a very pleasant & helpful staff.
We enjoy staying at this hotel because the location is terrific and so is the staff and a good value fir the price
Overall had a great stay. Some of the staff were a bit stuffy.
nice clean room, Bay View. beach across the street - you can pick stop where to stay from you room.
Hotel highlights
- Walking distance to St. Armands Circle
- Free WiFi in rooms and public areas
- Free parking
- Onsite dining
Located in Lido Key within a short walk of St. Armands Circle, Holiday Inn Lido Beach, Sarasota is within 2 miles (3 km) of other popular sights such as Mote Marine Aquarium. This 135-room, 3-star hotel has a restaurant along with conveniences like an outdoor pool and free in-room WiFi. On the beach, the hotel is also close to Marie Selby Botanical Gardens and South Lido Park.
Dining
Cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for a fee each morning from 7 AM to 10:30 AM. Savor a meal from the comfort of your room with room service, or grab a bite to eat at the onsite restaurant.
Rooms
The 135 rooms are air-conditioned and have an array of amenities, including balconies, refrigerators, and coffee makers. Flat-screen TVs come with satellite channels, and guests can stay connected with free WiFi. Beds sport pillow menus and bathrooms offer hair dryers. Other standard amenities include free newspapers, free local calls, and safes.
Property features
Guests of Holiday Inn Lido Beach, Sarasota have access to an outdoor pool, a fitness center, and free WiFi in public areas. A stay here includes free parking. Multilingual staff at the front desk are standing by 24/7 to help with dry cleaning/laundry, luggage storage, and securing valuables. Other amenities at this beach hotel include 4 meeting rooms, a business center, and free newspapers.
Guest reviews for Holiday Inn Lido Beach
great stay
Everyone
Great stay, staff very friendly, great location, we will be back....
safety hazzard in bathroom.
Everyone
I lowballed this property because the shower/tub unit presents a safety hazard. Apparently the tub of this aged property has been retrofitted with a soft plastic liner The floor of the tub is buckled along its length and spongy to the step. As you step about in the tub, the floor creates a balance threat. There was no hand rail along the length of the enclosure. The one rail at the end of the enclosure, opposite to the water supply, was useful only for getting in/out, not providing a point of reference as one shampoos and rinses. The bathroom offered another issue. The towel rack was one rod on the far adjacent wall from the shower. There was no hanger within reach of the shower, necessitating a wet/dripping excursion from the shower to the towel rod which held all the towels. There was no hand towel holder, leaving an ugly patch that I presume was the location of an earlier one. The hand towel was clumped among the other towels on the above mentioned single rod. On the counter top, there was no soap dish. We used a plastic display tray after we emptied the shampoo/conditioner/lotion/message card, not wanting to leave the soap on the countertop. The cleaner left our soap bar on the counter top the 1st cleaning day. We shifted to a clean face cloth as an alternative. One morning, we heard a loud angry exchange between two cleaners just outside our door. There is a top floor dining area that offers a panoramic view of the ocean, for diners only. No other view for guests.
get away weekend
Everyone
great location, good staff, comfy bed, only down side was the thin walls like most chain hotels.
location is perfect!
Everyone
If you want to be close to the ocean and walking distance to St. Armand's Circle this is the hotel for you. Beach is just across the street and St. Armand's Circle 0.5 mile easy walk with benches along the way if you need to rest. Hotel staff are very pleasant. Beds firmer than we like but slept pretty well none the less. Shower / Tub was a pop in type. It felt like at any time you might pop through which was uncomfortable ( we didn't) Restaurant was beautiful with total view of the beach and ocean. Breakfast was good and buffet reasonable. Service for us was poor with the server not stopping by unless we asked once order was placed. Due to more than 6 they automatically added a 20 % tip even though the tables bill was split into 3 groups. two of the three in our group got the buffet which typically would not warrant 20%. I certainly would not have tipped 20% due to lack of service but as our table had greater than 6 not choice. I would stay again for location but also would consider others nearby.
room with a view was 2nd floor/not very good view/
Couples
room with a view was on 2nd floor/payed extra and not a very good view/wouldn't do it again there/live in Sarasota county do stayvacs once a yr
next to beach
Families
Ok for the price, just across the street from beach. Decent pool, bar at the pool, free parking beside hotel. Few block walk to the great area of St Armond Circle. Room had a fridge for drinks and snacks. Grocery stores 10 min away. A guy at the beach rents chairs/umbrellas for 7 and 12 bucks, fun guy. Clean comfortable room. It serves the purpose but it is high priced. Room service from 7th floor restaurant has good food or head to the circle for numerous places to sit down and enjoy the island life. Many stores and little pubs nearby. No big city noise ! Outstanding beach, Thanks for a great get away !
great location on the beach
Everyone
Very nice and easy access to beach and St Armonds Circle with shopping and dining. Food was good and we loved The special touch of the fruit infused water in the foyer. The only thing we didn't like was the air conditioner in the room was very noisy when going on and off. Definitely not a dealbreaker. We very much enjoyed our stay.
amazing!
Everyone
Great location right across the street from the beach. Short walk to St. Armands shopping area. The hotel has been newly renovated and looks great. We will be coming back!
ac too loud to sleep
Everyone
AC was too loud to sleep comfortably. We set the AC auto for cool temperature ( about 70). It turned off completely when desired temperature was reached. But it turned on really loud and woke me up a few times throughout the night.
better experience /value than ritz carlton!
Families
My son and i stayed here largely for location to beach and st armands,,,we were so surprised by the ease of entry, use the room and the overall value of staying here. We had stayed at Ritz Carlton Sarasota before, so we really thought this was a step down-NO, actually we had more fun and with the savings went out to great dinners each night in town. Just goes to show you that names are deceiving and with the right spirit and attitude, you can impress sophisticated travelers and earn praise. Well done, will be back next time we visit family!
