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Lido Beach Resort

3.5 of 5
700 Benjamin Franklin Drive, Sarasota, FL 34236
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Lido Beach Resort
Ranked #13 of 46 hotels in Sarasota
4.0 of 5 stars 515 Reviews
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What travellers say about this hotel
  • Armand Circle(25)
  • TIKI bar(21)
  • Very nice(21)
  • South tower(15)
  • Pool area(15)
  • Great location(11)
  • Front desk staff(8)
  • Room service(6)
  • Friendly and helpful(6)
  • Free shuttle(6)
Traveller rating
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Casselberry, Florida
Reviewer
4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 May 2012 NEW

We stayed here for our honeymoon and enjoyed relaxing on our balcony the most :) The three Jacuzzis were great and the water was the perfect temperature. Definitely get the newer tower, although there are still some updates that could happen to make it more luxurious. Felt it was a bit overpriced. More

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Los Angeles, California
1 review
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 May 2012 NEW
1
person found this review helpful

We paid in excess of $500 a night for an oceanview room. Great view but the room looked like it had not been updated since 1970. Had a plastic shower with a door that wouldn't close. Old, worn furniture. cheap, old fridge. Maybe worth $179 a night max. Also bizzare was that the parking garage open to the public circles... More

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Orlando
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28 reviews 28 reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2012 NEW
1
person found this review helpful

On the beach, great food, huge suites, thoughtful touches and easy parking. We came for a conference and are truly impressed. The check in area is kind of dumpy but the employees are so nice you hardly care. The big surprise comes when you open the room door and find a suite with kitchen, living room, balcony and fully outfitted.... More

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Shannon Burdge, General Manager at Lido Beach Resort, responded to this review
26 May 2012

Thank you for your review and recommendation of the Lido Beach Resort! I am very pleased you enjoyed your room and your stay! We look forward to your return in the future! More

Dublin, OH
Senior Reviewer
7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2012

My wife and I made our first trip here and loved it. Most relaxing trip we've ever taken. Going back in November. Met another couple who were there for the 3d time in 12 months. We picked a great time, since it was after spring break and before school was out, so except for Mothers Day, it seemed we had... More

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Shannon Burdge, General Manager at Lido Beach Resort, responded to this review
26 May 2012

Thank you for comments regarding your recent stay at the Lido Beach Resort. I appreciate your taking the time to recognize the hotel and some of our fabulous employees. We look forward to your return in November! More

UK
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57 reviews 57 reviews
Reviews in 23 cities Reviews in 23 cities
19 helpful votes 19 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2012
2
people found this review helpful

My husband and I stayed here for one night in early May and we enjoyed it so much we wished we could have stayed for longer. The hotel is in a great location, just across the road from the beach and the sea was so warm I actually got him to swim in it - the first time in 25... More

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Shannon Burdge, General Manager at Lido Beach Resort, responded to this review
26 May 2012

Thank you for taking the time to share your experience at the Lido Beach Resort! I, as well, wish you could have stayed longer. Hopefully next time your travel plans bring you to Sarasota, you will stay with us! Thank you again for your review! More

Camden, Maine
Reviewer
4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2012

We stayed at the resort in late April to escape the northeast during our kids middle school vacation. We had an awesome time watching the locals catching fish from their boats each morning in the shallow waters near the beach. Unlike the previous comments, our whole family enjoyed watching the wedding ceremonies unfold. They didn't disturb or interfere with our... More

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Shannon Burdge, General Manager at Lido Beach Resort, responded to this review
26 May 2012

Thank you for your detailed review of the Lido Beach Resort. I am extremely pleased to hear you and your family enjoyed your stay! I am hopeful we will have the opportunity to serve you again in the near future! More

Annapolis, MD
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2012
1
person found this review helpful

They have done a nice job updating this very old property. Nice pools (one for adults only) and tiki bar. Beach is a bit below average for the area. Way overpriced. More

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Shannon Burdge, General Manager at Lido Beach Resort, responded to this review
26 May 2012

Thank you for sharing your thoughts on your recent stay at the Lido Beach Resort. I am sorry you felt the resort was "overpriced". Our rates change four times per year with the lowest rates being available in the summer months. My hope is you will check back on our rates for the summer and stay with us again. Thank... More

Morristown, New Jersey
1 review
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 May 2012

Stayed here in March 2012. This hotel was a lot of fun for my family, 2 parents and 2 kids ages 6 and 8. The access to both the pool and the beach were fantastic. There was also a ping pong table and a beach volleyball net. We went back and forth all day and the kids had a great... More

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Shannon Burdge, General Manager at Lido Beach Resort, responded to this review
12 May 2012

Thank you for your review of the Lido Beach Resort. I am very pleased to learn you and your family had an enjoyable time. We look forward to seeing you again in the future! More

Coatesville, Pennsylvania
Contributor
13 reviews 13 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 May 2012

Stayed at the Lido Beach Resort from May 3rd to May 7th. Wonderful place. The room was large and the bed was comfortable. The maid service was excellent - the room was spotless. All the staff was very friendly. The resort is right on the beach and it has 2 pools. One is an adult only with 3 hot tubs.... More

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Shannon Burdge, General Manager at Lido Beach Resort, responded to this review
12 May 2012

Thank you for your comments regarding your recent stay at the Lido Beach Resort. I am very happy to hear you enjoyed your stay. Hopefully, we will see you again soon! More

Clearwater, Florida
Senior Reviewer
7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
21 helpful votes 21 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 May 2012
1
person found this review helpful

So my wife and I did an over-nighter scouting mission to Lido Key and this resort poped up on my radar scan. It looked good, nice beach, great pics, above average reviews... So we went for it. The devil however, always seems to be in the details! Weddings, for instance, at these resorts are just the kiss of death due... More

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Shannon Burdge, General Manager at Lido Beach Resort, responded to this review
12 May 2012

Thank you for sharing your comments regarding your recent stay at the Lido Beach Resort. I am very sorry you did not enjoy your stay. The Lido Beach Resort caters to a wide variety of clientele including weddings but work very hard to ensure all guests receive the best service. Unfortunately, due to local ordinances, our Tiki bar is required... More

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  • Lido Beach Sarasota
  • Radisson Lido Beach Resort
  • Lido Beach Resort Florida
  • Lido Beach Resort Sarasota
Address: 700 Benjamin Franklin Drive, Sarasota, FL 34236
Price range (per night):* RM589 - 950

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