We requested a room specifically with a beach front (gulf front) location with a balcony, because we had just finished with a business function in Orlando and wanted to be able to relax and decompress. The "balcony" is a 3 foot depth shared space and 2 plastic chairs with no privacy or separation from rooms on either side of us.... More

I just love this old hotel for its history and it brings old Florida taste back to vacations. I stayed here many times but this is my first review. If I had any complaints it would be why can't I buy this hotel? Lol... Its olf Florida flavor is very eveident in the rooms and hopefully when they update they... More

A wonderful view with a great room. This hotel is showing a little wear but the service and rooms are great. The food is exceptional and room service is everything you expect in a fine hotel. The cost is very reasonable for both the hotel and the restaurant. The location is a little hard to get to and a GPS... More

Iv stayed here twice now and it's lovely I had a gulf view room my last visit which was amazing hotel is very clean no complaint from me il me back In October :) More

Great hotel - dated but full of charm. Located on Lido beach on a quiet peaceful stretch of beach great for running, walking and shell collecting. The pools are wonderful for kids and adults alike. A mile down the road is the best shopping in Sarasota. Perfect hotel - perfect location. More

We've lived in Florida for more than 30 years and we've seen much of its essential nature be replaced by condos, strip malls, traffic and crowded parking lots. The Helmsley Sandcastle to its credit retains much of the charm so elusive now in the state. Lido Beach is beautiful and the hotel does a good job of providing beach services,... More

I can only describe this property as a thoroughly delightful "time warp". Straight out of the '70's, it may be dated, but immaculately kept up. A great change to be in a hotel right on the beach and with real character, in the nicest way possible. Came for business, but both my colleague and myself are considering returning for a... More

I always stay at this hotel that is located on Lido Beach. It is quiet and small. The Breakfast is wonderful too.. you can order a la carte or buffet. Its just 5 minutes from St Armands Circle.. My favorite restaurant. the Colombia and great stores and galleries.I just love it there! More

The hotel is on a wonderful, uncrowded beach. A short walk down the shoreline takes you to a completely unoccupied area at the southern tip of the island where the water is as calm as a swimming pool and the egrets walk along to catch food in the shallows. Facilities are very good but they need to be maintained with... More