Lido Beach Resort

United States , Sarasota Area - FL
SARASOTA, 700 Benjamin Franklin Drive
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100 reviews shown

10/10

Exceptional

24 Jun 2026

Sergio

Great Stay!!

Family

10/10

Exceptional

23 Jun 2026

Zenia

Hermoso hotel la playa muy buena y todo muy céntrico

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

22 Jun 2026

Josh

We had an amazing experience. From the free beach chairs everyday to the free ice cream by the pool and what a great location! This definitely is a great resort to stay at and within walking distance to great restaurants and shopping. Which they have a free shuttle if you don't feel like walking. The area is great, the water is clear and we didn't want to leave!

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

21 Jun 2026

Madelin

Great experience!

10/10

Exceptional

21 Jun 2026

Niurys

Excellent beach, and very professional hotel staff; the housekeeping staff are exceptional.

Friends_and_family Family

6/10

Pleasant

20 Jun 2026

Mary

Don’t stay in room 1101! We booked too late to get a beachfront view and had to settle for the “bay” view. But what this room had was a “roof” view, with a balcony whose total view consisted of a giant expanse of roof. Moreover, the restaurant vented its fumes up there, so it was so smelly as to be unusable. We really value our outdoor space in a hotel and were irked to pay over $600 per night for this. Soundproofing was also poor; the room has an adjoining door and we could hear a very vocal toddler next door at all hours as if he were in our room.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

19 Jun 2026

Carleen

This property reopened after being closed due to hurricane damage. It is an excellent property- great location and easy access to the beach. Restaurants on the property are fine. A nice and relaxing stay.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

19 Jun 2026

Teresa

The room was very clean, great job restocking complimentary water bottles each day. Staff is extremely helpful and friendly. Complimentary shuttle to and from St. Armands Circle all day. Adult only pool is a bonus! Good food, great atmosphere at the Tikki Bar. Only downside is that restaurant and bar close at 10:00 pm, after that there is no where to hang out for food and drinks.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

19 Jun 2026

Karla

Wonderful and clean!

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

18 Jun 2026

John

Hospitality was amazing from welcoming to exiting. Room was clean and very well maintained and restocked with supplies each day. Pools were great along with the Tiki bar and food. Complimented van to restaurants and shops made it a totally relaxing vacation. Highly recommend!

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

15 Jun 2026

Yaisel

Great pool and beach but regular installations

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

15 Jun 2026

Ana I

Una experiencia inolvidable, el personal super amable, la habitación limpia y muy acogedor, el hotel se encuentra en una zona muy céntrica. Me encantó que tiene playa privada sin dudas volvería. Los parqueos tienes dos opciones o valet parking 20 dollares el dia o la opción gratuita que tú mismo parqueas tú carro.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

15 Jun 2026

Yusleidy

Pasamos unos días espectaculares, pero creo que las habitaciones pueden restaurarse ya que tienen peste a humedad y el baño muy viejo

10/10

Exceptional

14 Jun 2026

Lourdes

A wonderful experience

Family_with_children

8/10

Excellent

11 Jun 2026

Sandra

Overall it was a good option and would go back. A few things to note. If you’re in a low floor in the Palm Tower you can use the stairs. Elevator services rooms, restaurant and car park and takes forever to arrive. No recycling whatsoever. And no concern of staff “just throw the plastic bottles in the garbage”. They leave 6 new bottles in your room every day and despite the efforts to protect the waterways, mangroves, sea life all around. The hotel is not on board with sustainability practices, One girl at front desk quite rude. Everyone else lovely. Music too loud at tiki bar!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

10 Jun 2026

Clifford

Great price, right on the beach, room came with kitchen are with full refrigerator and microwave, they don’t try to up charge. Lots of shells at beach

10/10

Exceptional

10 Jun 2026

ANDREW

A great experience. Everything was perfect as specially the service team. The whole resort makes sure you have everything you need to ensure your comfortable and stress free.

10/10

Exceptional

10 Jun 2026

Raysa

The weather , the beach , the water were amazing

10/10

Exceptional

09 Jun 2026

Cathy

Private beach is wonderful-staff was great- would definitely go back.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

07 Jun 2026

Susan

This hotel was wonderful! Great beach, wonderful customer service! Loved it!

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

07 Jun 2026

Miriam

Great ocean front location and amenities. Convenient shuttle to and from hotel to the stores. Friendly staff.

Friends_and_family Family

6/10

Pleasant

06 Jun 2026

Marcia

We had a few issues with our room. It was advertised as having a kitchenette, but instead it only had a mini fridge/freezer, coffee maker, and microwave—there was no sink as shown in some of the photos.

Our room was also located next to an elevator, and the noise was constant, both late at night and early in the morning. A heads-up about the location would have been appreciated since we have small children.

Additionally, the bathroom floor tile appeared damaged from water, it was lifted. The door did not close if a towel was placed from the shower.

That said, we only stayed one night, so it was manageable.

On a positive note, the beach, pool, and food options were all great. Staff were very friendly and amazing service.

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

06 Jun 2026

McClendon

Lido Beach Resort was a fantastic spot for a quick Florida staycation. As a Florida resident, I really appreciated having such a convenient, relaxing beach escape so close to home.

The beach was beautiful and felt pleasantly secluded even with plenty of people around. While some reviews describe the beach as \"sugar\" sand, it does have some shell bits mixed in (like many Gulf beaches); that’s honestly just me being picky. My room was spacious and comfortable, with a balcony overlooking both the pool and the beach, which made mornings and sunsets especially enjoyable.

Service stood out: the front desk was friendly and efficient, and room service was prompt and professional. The breezy Tiki bar by the pool served a great smash burger and wings, perfect for an easy meal without leaving the property. Overall, I’d happily stay here again and recommend it to anyone looking for a laid-back Sarasota beach getaway.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

06 Jun 2026

Gunce

We always enjoy our stay when we visit this resort.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

05 Jun 2026

lilibel

Wonderful stay! Had been looking forward
To it and it did Not
Disappoint. If you are looking to relax and have plenty of
Great restaurants around the corner this is the perfect place.

Friends

2/10

Poor

05 Jun 2026

Ronald

Payed a lot of money for a room that was on the first floor in the back of the old building looking at a parking lot. The room smelled moldy and musty. Things in the room felt damp. There were only two places to eat and nothing healthy to eat. The shower was made for wheelchair which is fine, but it didn’t drain and water went all over the floor.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

03 Jun 2026

Maria

The resort was excellent. Very pleased

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

30 May 2026

Derrik

Great beach view

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

28 May 2026

Maria

My first stay and everything was perfect. I will come back again.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

28 May 2026

Julio

Great location. Staff very helpful. The beach is super clean.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

24 May 2026

Kamla

I and my husband enjoyed the stay, mostly the privacy.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

24 May 2026

Dayami

Fin de semana maravilloso en familia, la playa espectacular, vista del restaurante maravillosa.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

24 May 2026

Ireland

Hotel was beautiful and the views to the ocean !
Staff were so polite and helpful !
The rooms were put together nicely ! Pool was clean !

Family_with_children

6/10

Pleasant

22 May 2026

Melanie

The location is the best part-the beach is beautiful. The pools would have been perfect but they had a bug infestation and did not even try to keep the pool cleaned out with the dead ones or the walkways clean of the dead ones. A simple shop vac in the halls would have helped. The food was very good-tiki bar staff was great. Ordered room service twice from Drift-food was excellent-room service delivery man was super rude and super creepy. Housekeeping staff was friendly but they bang on the door like SWAT and come twice a day which is annoying. Front desk greeters aren’t friendly.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

22 May 2026

Tracie

Everything was perfect.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

21 May 2026

Dennis j

Great location, beautiful resort. Quiet and clean.

10/10

Exceptional

20 May 2026

Moshe

Wonderful resort. We had a great time. Dinner at the Drift was fantastic.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

20 May 2026

Dave

Parking is tight bring your smaller vehicle

6/10

Pleasant

19 May 2026

Monica

Nice Tiki Bar next to the hotel

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

18 May 2026

Michael

The food was poor, breakfast and dinner and some of the staff had a few attitudes.

6/10

Pleasant

18 May 2026

BriAnna

We definitely had a good stay and everything- great views and all. Most staff were very polite and accommodating. The rooms were decent. The only issue I ran into was that for the amount we paid for a nights stay wasn’t worth the quality of the room. It was a bit dirty. The couch was filthy and 100 percent uncomfortable. So we didn’t feel like we could relax there. Things seemed well used. We were bummed that we paid what we did just because the quality of the room wasn’t that great. But we definitely enjoyed the views from the balcony. Overall we had a good time. We enjoyed the dinning experience at the resort. The coffee shop in the lobby was really great as well as the pool side service! The only bummer part was how early the pool closed. We came in May so maybe their pool hours change?

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

16 May 2026

Shailin

Nice, clean, great beach and pool and bar

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

14 May 2026

Eme

The hotel is good, but it’s nothing spectacular. The website says breakfast is a buffet, but that’s not true. They also charged me fees for everything I consumed. At the restaurant, the breakfast is not really that good. The eggs are pre-cooked, and the food is okay, but nothing impressive or “wow.”

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

14 May 2026

Schelly

Ocean view room overlooking the pool and beach

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

13 May 2026

Lisa

Everything was great, rooms a nice size, full size fridge, clean, friendly staff, awesome Tiki Bar. Would stay here again.

10/10

Exceptional

13 May 2026

Christina

Absolutely an amazing hotel. Staff went above and beyond to make sure we had everything we needed!! We will definitely staff here again!!!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

13 May 2026

Ali Omer

No view

10/10

Exceptional

08 May 2026

Lisa

I stayed in the motel section, as it was the only room available and it was very clean and nice modern elevated style. The Drift Kotchen and bar is beautiful with great views. The service was very good all around.

10/10

Exceptional

04 May 2026

Susan

Lovely hotel. Fantastic Hosekeeping.
So sweet, they turn down your bed and leave chocolates.
Really enjoyed my stay.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

04 May 2026

ANNA

The staff really made our stay. The property was great itself but the effort from their team don’t go unnoticed. We had a great experience.

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

03 May 2026

Kelly

My sister and I spent a long weekend at Lido Beach Resort, and it was everything we needed and more. From the moment we arrived, the staff went above and beyond—warm, welcoming, and genuinely kind. We got there around noon, and even though our room wasn’t ready yet, they took care of our luggage and invited us to start enjoying the amenities right away.

And the amenities? So good. A beautiful private beach just steps from stunning pools and a lively tiki bar with amazing food and drinks—basically impossible to leave. The lobby café also deserves a shoutout for some of the best smoothies we’ve ever had.

Everything about the property felt spotless and well cared for, and every staff member we encountered was friendly and attentive.

The location couldn’t have been better—just a short walk to St. Armands Circle for shopping and great food (don’t skip Columbia Restaurant—it was hands down our favorite). We even walked to a nearby mangrove kayaking spot, less than a mile away, where we kayaked with Manatees 💙

I’d absolutely recommend this resort if you’re heading to the area. Already counting down until we go back! 🌴✨

Family

6/10

Pleasant

02 May 2026

Brittany

Unfortunately we were placed in what is the old section. It is very outdated, beds were uncomfortable and needed replaced. I would not return.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

30 Apr 2026

Alejandro

Beautiful Maids. Clean Rooms

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

28 Apr 2026

Jim

From the moment we arrived on the property we were greeted by staff that went out of their way to make sure we had everything we needed. Answered all our questions and just made us feel welcome. The resort is absolutely beautiful. The beach the pools. Everything was fantastic but most of all we feel the staff is what sets them apart.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

27 Apr 2026

Dayron

Everything Amazing!!!

Family_with_children

8/10

Excellent

27 Apr 2026

Elizabeth

Very nice location. Great staff and facility. Close, convenient to attractions in area. Shuttle was a great option for when we didn't feel like walking. Beach was lovely! Beach umbrellas were pay to use. Ac in older rooms was loud. Would recommend a stay.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

27 Apr 2026

Glen

Lido Beach resort was beautiful and elegant. Our room was spacious and clean. Especially loved the beach and pool area. The staff was very helpful in getting us beach chairs.

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

26 Apr 2026

Faye

Great place for a family great place for a couple great place to stay a hidden gem

Family

8/10

Excellent

24 Apr 2026

Ryan

Room was a little outdated but staff was very friendly. Beach was fantastic

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

22 Apr 2026

Cynthia

I loved all the beautiful little nooks and conversation places where one could read quietly or meet a friend or sip coffee, feeling like this stylish and comfortable place belonged to just you. The fire tables were so welcome on chilly mornings and the indoor/oudoor places to have breakfast were so appealing. Drift was a gorgeous dining facility and I took many pictures of the lighting, the blue tiles surrounding the pizza oven, and the views of the water. Chocolates delivered each night were special also. Well done, Lido Beach Resort!

8/10

Excellent

22 Apr 2026

Robert

Staff very friendly, rooms were nice clean, beach very nice. Hallways and walkways could be swept and power washed more often saw same trash every day

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

21 Apr 2026

Jesse

It was beautiful and nice getaway for new years

Partner

8/10

Excellent

16 Apr 2026

Christina

The property was very clean. The staff were pleasant overall it was a great day.

Self

8/10

Excellent

12 Apr 2026

Arlinda

Good location

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

09 Apr 2026

Shelley

Beautifuk facility.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

06 Apr 2026

Dale

The good: staff was over the top friendly, cheerful, helpful, couldn’t do enough for you. The restaurant Drift is amazing. Bar is great, food is excellent, service above and beyond.
The not so good: Beach chairs are reserved at 7am when they open but aren’t physically sat in until 10:30-11:00. We got to the beach at 8:30 and got chairs but not along the waters edge while we watched the chairs in front of us sitting empty for 3 hours. Doesn’t seem right or fair to me.
Our room was immaculate however we were given a 1st floor standard room with no view - shame on me for using Hotels.com and not understanding which building my room was in. We were in the older building and it was noisy as the occupants above us were stomping around late into the night. Always ask for the NEW tower when booking a room. Our room was equipped with a full kitchen which was a surprise but of
no use to us for a one night stay.
It’s a fantastic family oriented resort and I highly recommend it for families with young children.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

06 Apr 2026

Alana

Impeccable in every way! Helpful and friendly staff. Not a detail unnoticed. Gorgeous resort. Fun holiday amenities for kids. Great location. Shuttle to St. Armand's Circle. 10/10!

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

04 Apr 2026

Brenda

Very clean - great for families Love this area !

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

03 Apr 2026

Wanda

I did not have an ocean view and for almost $700 a night, i felt i should have. Resort was clean. I loved having the restaurant, tiki bar, adult pool and ocean beach easy to access.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

03 Apr 2026

Amanda

A wonderful resort! Loved its location and the free trolly to St Armands Circle! Felt safe and comfortable the entire trip!

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

28 Mar 2026

Steven

My wife and I were really impressed with our experience. The service was outstanding, from the valet to the front desk to the Tiki bar staff and servers at Drift. We would definitely return and recommend to others.

10/10

Exceptional

25 Mar 2026

George

This is a beautiful property. Staff was very professional. The drift restaurant was amazing. Overall I would recommend this resort and we will be back.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

22 Mar 2026

Reza

Incredible service, beautiful surroundings , such a happy vibe . Family friendly …loved it!

Family_with_children

6/10

Pleasant

22 Mar 2026

Kimberly

Nice property but over rated over priced for what they offered between resort fees then having to pay extra to use resort amenities.

Friends

6/10

Pleasant

18 Mar 2026

Angela

The day was so so. Staff outside at the bar was Great. Staff bring items to the room never happened. For the price rooms not up to standard AC would not run properly

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

17 Mar 2026

Diana

Staff great, pool and tiki bar nice and fun. Restaurant was very good. Only thing wrong was the beach access was not good due to beach project but not the hotel’s fault.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

17 Mar 2026

Heidi

The king bed in the one bedroom suite was amazing. Is it possible for you to tell me what the mattress is?

Hot Tubs were just the right temp :)

We wished you dad a spa.

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

13 Mar 2026

Laura

Beginning the day before we arrived, the staff was so attentive. They accommodated my last minute request for a dinner reservation, and the location for our room. We stayed on the upper level of the Tiki Tower. Room was spacious. Housekeeping great. We would have loved a balcony, but we booked late and only Tiki Tower rooms were available. The motel style entrance was different from what we’re used to, but it worked out fine. Easy access to pool, lobby, Tiki Bar, and beach.
Pool area had plenty of chairs, and excellent food/beverage service. Lots of umbrellas for shade too. Music was even great!
Beach was lovely, but there was a large pipe running the length of the beach. So you can’t see the water from the beach chairs. You can still walk over the pipe to the shoreline. Beautiful sunset views and dolphins too.
We ate at Tiki Bar and Drift - both excellent. The live music at the beach near Tiki Bar was fun too.
The shuttle to and from St Armand’s was also super convenient.

Family

8/10

Excellent

10 Mar 2026

Lucy

Yes!

10/10

Exceptional

10 Mar 2026

Kimberly

Lido Beach resort was exactly what we were looking for. I don’t love the sand but we wanted to stay on the beach at a resort with a pool and bar/restaurant. I would give the staff a 10 star rating if I could. They were all incredible from front desk to housekeeping to pool/bar and restaurant. Food also more than 5 stars. Tiki bar, Drift restaurant great food. I’m very picky about restaurants and eating out. I was actually surprised how much I enjoyed the quality of the food. We dined at Drift three nights during our stay. The room was clean and everything we needed. There is no wow factor to the room. Our view was of the atrium area which is nice.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

08 Mar 2026

Jamie

Room was in need of update—especially in the bathroom. View of the gulf was beautiful. Pool area was nice.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

07 Mar 2026

Christina

Beautiful resort and sunsets!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

03 Mar 2026

William

no beach view

Partner

4/10

Poor

01 Mar 2026

Connie

Ocean view completely obstructed due to beach restoration. We were never notified this was happening 😡

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

27 Feb 2026

Donna

Yes staff was outstanding especially the General Manager Mini

10/10

Exceptional

24 Feb 2026

Jasmine

Our stayed at the Lido Beach resort was wondeful. It was easy to communicate with the hotel staff through text messages . The pool and beach staff was amazing . From getting chairs, towels, putting up beach umbrella and making sure our drinks and food getting to us fast . We love how easy it’s to get to the beach . The kids love the free ice cream and the heated pool. We would definitely come back .

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

24 Feb 2026

Andrew

Amazing place! Gorgeous pools and landscape. Staff was so friendly and helpful. They think of all the little details to go the extra mile with amenities and services. Perfect location and the food at all the restaurant options here was incredible. Highly recommend!

Partner

4/10

Poor

24 Feb 2026

Kristen

Construction and noise was really bad. Room was shabby. Staff were lovely but the comms about the construction were very poor and then made it difficult to do anything about it (management). I tried to move to another hotel but everything was booked unfortunately

8/10

Excellent

23 Feb 2026

Kristopher

The staff was very friendly and the amenities were good.

Family_with_children

6/10

Pleasant

22 Feb 2026

Cheryl

The beach being closed was disappointing and pool service was not optimal for food and drink.

Family_with_children

4/10

Poor

21 Feb 2026

Marcio Giovani

Arriving at the hotel only to discover that the beach is essentially a large construction site — without any prior notice — is extremely unprofessional. As I later learned, several sections of Lido Beach are closed from January through April 2026 for shoreline reconstruction following recent hurricane damage. However, this information was not communicated to us in advance.

Access to the beach was a major factor in our decision to book a beachfront resort, especially during winter break with our family. We would have expected either Expedia or the hotel to clearly disclose any significant construction affecting the beach before our arrival.

To make matters worse, bulldozers were operating throughout the night, making it impossible for us to rest properly and completely disrupting what was meant to be a peaceful and relaxing stay.

At a minimum, there should be full transparency regarding major construction when the property is advertised online. The lack of disclosure has significantly impacted our vacation experience.

The front office supervisor, Kara, was kind enough to waive the resort fees and provide complimentary breakfast passes, which we appreciated. Nevertheless, overall, this has been a very disappointing experience.

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

21 Feb 2026

Kristiana

We had a fantastic stay. Every single staff member was friendly and welcoming. Room was clean and had everything we needed (traveling with 2 young children). Shuttle to St Armand circle was great, nice pool and restaurant. Unfortunately construction on beach but that’s out of anyone’s control. would highly recommend for families or anyone looking for a beautiful, convenient stay on Lido beach area.

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

19 Feb 2026

Michael

Highly recommend for families

10/10

Exceptional

09 Feb 2026

Mark

Nice clean rooms

10/10

Exceptional

08 Feb 2026

Robert

It’s a great place

10/10

Exceptional

02 Feb 2026

Jessica

Amazing location with the most friendly staff: everyone from the front desk to the servers to the pool attendants to the cleaning staff were all helpful with genuine smiles. The option of an adult only pool & hot tub area was a nice touch. Great restaurants on site and a convenient (and free!) shuttle to downtown area were especially appreciated in the chilly weather. Chairs on the private beach with free towels are also convenient with bar service provided to the area as well. Room was spotless with all the amenities we could want. We loved our stay!

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

02 Feb 2026

Pam

Great staff. Clean rooms. Awesome amenities: tiki bar, hot tub, pools, breakfast cafe- good food. Shuttle to Armand circle.
Great beach. Will definitely stay there again.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

27 Jan 2026

Heather

Location was great, staff so positive

10/10

Exceptional

27 Jan 2026

chad

We had a wonderful stay at this hotel. The staff was truly amazing and made us feel welcome from the moment we arrived. It was the perfect getaway — relaxing, comfortable, and exactly what we needed. The amenities were great and well-maintained, adding to an overall excellent experience. We would definitely stay here again and highly recommend it to anyone looking for a stress-free, enjoyable stay.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

24 Jan 2026

Edward

Beautiful resort. Staff were very friendly. Would definitely stay there again.

Leisure Friends