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Lido Beach Resort
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700 Benjamin Franklin Drive, Sarasota, FL 34236
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“Weekend Away...”

Lido Beach Resort

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4 of 5 stars
gadsen64 9 contributions
Atlanta, GA
May 4, 2008 | Trip type: Couples
2/2 found this review helpful

My wife and I stayed here for the weekend to get away for our anniversary. With the exception of the bachelorette party in the room next to us, our stay was very pleasant. The room we stayed in was very nice, clean, and up to date. Our room had a small, but full kitchen, tile floors, recliner, bottled water, popcorn and a pretty good view. The staff was very nice and helpful (they did give us another room after we were woke up by the party going on next door at 2:30 in the morning). Overall, I would definitely go back to Lido Beach again.

  • My ratings for this hotel
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
    • 3 of 5 stars Business service (e.g., internet access)
  • Date of stay May 2008
  • Visit was for Romantic getaway
  • Traveled with Spouse / significant other
  • Age group 25-34
  • Member since March 07, 2005
  • Would you recommend this hotel to a friend? Yes
  • I recommend this hotel for An amazing honeymoon, A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway, People with disabilities, Older travelers, Great pool scene, Families with young children, Tourists
  • I do not recommend this hotel for Families with teenagers
  • I selected this hotel as a top choice for Beach / Sun
This review is the subjective opinion of a TripAdvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
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Management response from Shannon Burdge, General Manager
(Management representative)
May 11, 2008
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience at the Lido Beach Resort. I apologize your stay was interrupted by some inconsiderate guests. I am glad to hear you would return in the future. I appreciate your comments and look forward to your return in the future!
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
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“Very nice stay”

Lido Beach Resort

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4 of 5 stars
BailsBrew 10 contributions
New York
May 2, 2008 | Trip type: Family
2/2 found this review helpful

This hotel is NOT a luxury hotel, but if you want a nice, clean hotel with spacious rooms right on the beach, it is ideal. We stayed in the tower on a high floor and had a balcony with a beautiful view and sunsets to watch every night. The pool area is good with 2 pools and a few hot tubs. The tiki bar is great for a drink and to order a decent lunch. The beach there is not the most beautiful of this area of Florida, but it is fine. The water is clean as well as the beach itself.
We rented a car and drove into Sarasota for dinner a few times. It took 10 minutes and we discovered some fabulous restaurants...Derek's, The Table & Selva Grille.
It was fun to walk around St Armand's Square too which is very convenient to the hotel. Make sure to visit Kilwin's for ice cream, fudge and brittle...all DELICIOUS and worth the wait in the line!!

  • My ratings for this hotel
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
    • 5 of 5 stars Business service (e.g., internet access)
  • Date of stay March 2008
  • Visit was for Quality time with family
  • Traveled with Family with teenagers
  • Age group 35-49
  • Member since April 09, 2007
  • Would you recommend this hotel to a friend? Yes
  • I selected this hotel as a top choice for Beach / Sun, Great food / Wine
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Management response from Shannon Burdge, General Manager
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May 6, 2008
Thank you for sharing your experience at the Lido Beach Resort. We appreciate your comments and hope you will consider the Lido Beach Resort again if your travel plans include Sarasota. Thank you again for taking the time to review our hotel.
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
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“Upscale and tasteful”

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5 of 5 stars
SusieDBoston 1 contribution
Boston
Apr 28, 2008
2/2 found this review helpful

This is the hotel you want in the Lido Beach area, if you appreciate tastefully appointed rooms and an overall feeling of understated elegance. Nothing is shabby and nothing feels artificial or tacky.
The pool area (there are two swimming pools) has nice lounge chairs done in a rattan style weave.

The beach area has lounge chairs with a striped padded cushion. There aren't a lot of hotels to choose from in the Lido Beach area, and the Lido Beach Resort is the best, by a large margin.

  • Date of stay April 2008
  • Member since April 28, 2008
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Management response from Shannon Burdge, General Manager
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May 2, 2008
Thank you for taking the time to post your comments regarding the Lido Beach Resort. We appreciate the feedback and hope you will return in the near future. Thanks again for sharing your experience.
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“Great Place, but not cheep”

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5 of 5 stars
noreaster_2000 2 contributions
NY
Apr 28, 2008 | Trip type: Family
1/1 found this review helpful

Stayed based upon other reviews and other reviews are on the money. Great Beach. Stayed in 1 bdrm OF and it was large with a view of the Gulf that was to die for.

  • My ratings for this hotel
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
  • Date of stay April 2008
  • Visit was for Quality time with family
  • Traveled with Family with young children
  • Age group 35-49
  • Member since December 05, 2007
  • Would you recommend this hotel to a friend? Yes
  • I recommend this hotel for An amazing honeymoon, A romantic getaway, People with disabilities, Older travelers, Families with young children, Tourists
  • I do not recommend this hotel for Young singles, Girlfriend getaway, Pet owners, Families with teenagers
  • I selected this hotel as a top choice for Beach / Sun, Shopping, Golf
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Management response from Shannon Burdge, General Manager
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Apr 30, 2008
Thank you for sharing your experience at the Lido Beach Resort. We appreciate your comments and hope you will choose the Lido Beach Resort in the future when your travel plans include Sarasota.
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
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“hotel manager thinks on his feet”

Lido Beach Resort

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4 of 5 stars
jhatch27 7 contributions
north Lake Tahoe region, California
Apr 25, 2008 | Trip type: Family

My wife made the booking; my mother-in-law previewed the property since she lives nearby. On arrival, I checked into the room and the others went to the beach. When they eventually saw the room there was much distress: it didn't match the room that had been previewed, wasn't as nicely appointed, etc. They talked to the manager but he couldn't placate them.

I was *not* in the mood to deal with this but finally agreed to go down and see the manager, expecting to lose my temper.

The manager Blake couldn't have been nicer. It took me about 10 seconds to completely de-stress. He made several offers to compensate us for the mix-up in our booking. I give the property 4 stars on the manager's willingness to satisfy the customer quickly.

  • Liked — close to St. Armands circle commercial district
  • Disliked — cigarette butts on the beach
  • My ratings for this hotel
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 3 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
    • 2 of 5 stars Business service (e.g., internet access)
  • Visit was for Quality time with family
  • Traveled with Family with young children
  • Age group 35-49
  • Member since April 25, 2008
  • Would you recommend this hotel to a friend? Yes
  • I recommend this hotel for Young singles, A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway, Families with young children, Families with teenagers, Tourists
  • I do not recommend this hotel for Young singles, Girlfriend getaway, Pet owners, Families with teenagers
  • I selected this hotel as a top choice for Beach / Sun
This review is the subjective opinion of a TripAdvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
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Management response from Shannon Burdge, General Manager
(Management representative)
Apr 29, 2008
Thank you for sharing your experience at the Lido Beach Resort. I am sorry you had to experience a challenge during your stay, however, I am happy to hear how Blake resolved your issue. I will be sure to share your comments with Blake. Thank you again for taking the time to complete a review. We look forward to seeing you in the future.
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
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Average price*: $244 (year-round)
Call now to book: 1-800-45-HOTEL from hotels.com
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Address: 700 Benjamin Franklin Drive, Sarasota, FL 34236