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Lots of great aspects of this resort. The staff is great (very friendly and helpful)! The common areas are beautiful and provide a casual beach elegance. The two restaurants are very nice, each in their own way. The two pools are very nice and one is an adult only pool (which is a great feature). The one significant downside is the fact that the all of the facilities are available to the public. People who are not guests can simply walk off the beach and use the pools (the towels are available without a room pass) and dine at either of the restaurants. Also the food at the restaurants is spotty in quality.
My husband reserved a King Gulf view room and I couldn't have been happier with his choice, since this was a surprise anniversary trip for me. The room was spacious, and the views were wonderful. Check in was easy and the staff was pleasant and helpful. The common areas are all very nice. There are seating areas all over the place and it's lit up beautifully at night. The pools are both nice, although getting into the adult pool at the deep end is rather awkward for older people. Beach access is easy and there are chairs set up for free and only a $15 charge for umbrellas. My biggest disappointment is the food. I did a Yelp review on the restaurant so I won't go into that again. The other choice for dining is the tiki bar. We had lunch and dinner there our last day because we didn't feel like going to St Armand's Circle. Food is just ok, nothing special. I guess I thought if we were paying over $600 a night the food options would be better. To top things off, there was a private party going on with extremely loud music that blared until 9:30. We couldn't thoroughly enjoy our balcony and listening to the waves because of the music. Highly disappointing.
Superb! Great location, staff were friendly and beyond helpful. Rooms were fantastic. They offer free self parking (which is not common) and have a shuttle to take you to and from St. Armands Circle. We splurged and got a two bedrooom suite and I don't think I can ever stay in any other room. We had separate bathrooms but shared a common area which was fun at night to watch tv, hang and spend time together. I got a text everyday asking how my stay was going and if I needed anything. I cannot wait to book my next stay!!! My only boo hoo comment is that I wish they had a rewards or point program... Other than that, nothing bad to say at all, hurry and book your stay!
This was our 4th time at an Opal resort. Some good and some not great. This one was good overall. We had an oceanfront suite. The view was spectacular. Bed was comfortable. The bathroom tub was showing some wear as were the kitchen cabinets. Valets and front desk were friendly and helpful. Did not eat at the resort so can't comment on that. I would consider going back
We were so happy we stayed at Lido beach Resort. We stayed at the Palm tower side with beach front. The view was amazing. Check in was quick, they text you often to make sure everything works well even with housekeeping. Water pressure was excellent with 3 kinds of shower heads. Staff were friendly and beach umbrellas only rent for $15. Tiki bar drinks and food were excellent, service was quick. Staff already starts working around 7 AM to make sure everything was ready for the pool and beach. We also had breakfast at the Draft restaurant, amazing food and service also. Because it's turtle season, there was no music or any light, I appreciated how they wanted to help preserve the sea life. Beach was clean with white sand and calm waves. I would say the sand was better at Clearwater beach, but still a beautiful beach to stay. I could definitely come back to this resort.
Really fantastic service at lido beach resort tiki bar. Great views of the water. Amazing service by Marc! Always attentive and helpful with recommendations. Speedy service! Highly recommend!
Stayed at Lido Beach Resort for 4 nights, two different rooms which were in two different buildings , first room was less spacious, but still a beautiful room, stayed in that room for 1 night, the other room was amazing, huge room, big balcony, kitchenette, the shower even had two shower heads (3 if you include handheld), rooms were always clean, with chocolates and mouthwash left after being cleaned every evening, restaurant on 8th floor had a beautiful view of sunset and good breakfast and dinner, there is a mini cafe in lobby of other building with a delicious pb+j smoothie and a even better blueberry muffin, and you can buy the mix, cafe also has snacks, candy, drinks, coffee, breakfast sandwiches,etc. The mini cafe also sells sunscreen, aloe,hats, shirts, sunglasses, medicine, and more! Outside is wild, in between two buildings is a decorative stream with sitting areas and fire pits, there is a tiki bar with delicious food and drinks, I got the smash-burger and it was amazing, not just crappy reheated food, this was actual cooked goodness, there are two beautiful pools, one for adults, one for kids and adults. Music is played which makes it feel like a lively pool party all day, and, possibly the best part of this, beach access, a beautiful beach filled with shells, has beautiful, warm, turquoise water. Both beach and pool are nice and lukewarm, and are perfect temperature. It is right near a little area called St.Armands Circle, which I would definitely recommend going to. All in all, this place was great, will be back
3.5 (used to be 4.5) My family and I loved this place for a few years! Amazing fish sandwich and tacos, but unfortunately our recent trip seemed that things have changed. Almost as if they made changes to the menu and the ingredients they use. Our recent trip the items were slightly different and not as good as they used to be. Fish tacos were dry and tough. And the fish sandwich felt as if the ingredients were changed. Still decent but not as good as in the past. What we've always lived and still do: cocktails are delicious (stay away from frozen mojito), fries awesome and seasoned perfectly, burger was fresh and tasted great, and the fact that you're right off the beach. Great service and the team there are very nice. Love the strawberry daiquiri.
It's a 2 overall: 5 for the beach, 5 for the Tiki Bar, a 1 for the complexity in picking a tower and a room, and a -3 for price to value. Location is everything, and that's why they can command 474 for a basic room + $40 for the "resort fee". That fee alone is enough to piss me off for "2 waters, wifi, gym & a bag of microwave popcorn. But...the beach IS AWESOME!! PAY ATTENTION to the tower you stay in. The Tiki Tower is old school FLA motel & all you need to do is read the other reviews. We paid more for the Palm Tower (thank God), and parking in the multistory garage was easy, and so were the elevators. Our room (1014) was fine and clean - but check out the "view." Location is everything, and to be able to ride the elevator down and walk onto the beach is awesome. In addition, the chairs on the beach are very comfortable. We walked just down the beach & the Ritz beach club/location is really close (although the resort is a few miles away). So, as best I can tell, this is the only hotel right on the beach. We DID ENJOY the Tiki Bar. Great friendly service, excellent drinks, and delicious grilled calamari. Even if you don't stay at the resort, it's worth a stop as you walk the beach. The adult pool is tiny & one side is basically out of service as there is construction above. Staff above all was friendly, helpful and incredibly kind. Would I stay here again - NO (even though we were just in for one night).
We were Impressed with how welcoming, helpful and friendly all of the staff at the resort seemed. The hotel lobby is beautiful. It looks right out of the Potterybarn catalog. They offer free drinks upon check in. We were Given a room on the 1 at floor. I kindly asked for a higher room and the obliged. Not much different but we ended up in the tiki tower floor two just buy the tiki bar inside. It was perfectly located to the stairs but without any extra noise. The room was clean comfy and the added kitchenette was welcomed for all the cold water we would need. The beach was beautiful. The umbrella and chairs were comfy and welcomed. The white sand is super fine like powdered sugar. We loved the free shuttle to and from town and used it quite often over our four days. On the last night we tried Drift. What a beautiful restaurant. The whole floor. The waiting area, the bathrooms and the dining room are what all restaurants should have. We were quite impressed. The sunset was beautiful from there. However, keen in mind it is hot sitting near the glass.
We booked a stay at Lido Beach Resort to celebrate our second anniversary. The mixed reviews had me a tad nervous, but man... it was excellent! Sure, it's pricey. But with good reason in our experience. We got to the resort 5 hours before check in and left our bags with the valet. They told us to enjoy all amenities until our room was ready and they hoped they could get that arranged before 4pm. Okay, no big deal, super accommodating and really nice. We walked around a bit and then ate at the tiki bar. The drinks were great, bartenders were quick and nice and the food was good. Above average bar food. Then the front desk reached out to us and let us know the room was ready. The room was absolutely lovely. Clean, spacious and an absolutely insane view. This is what we wanted! It was worth it for me at that point. But then, they showed up with a cheese plate and champagne to help us celebrate our anniversary, which was so classy and sweet. The shuttle to Armands Circle is a great feature as well. Next morning, we hit the beach at 8am. A little line formed to wait for the chairs and umbrellas but it was no big deal and the guys were working quickly. It's abundantly clear the benefit you get from staying at the resort. The public beach next to the resort was packed to the max. Lido Beach Resort's beach was peaceful, quiet and stunning. We took advantage of the tiki bar a few times, the lobby cafe a few times and we ate at Drift as well. All very good. Housekeeping was great too! I mean, we will be back. It was really special and I'm glad the bad reviews didn't scare us off!
This is a great resort, and the service is excellent! From the bartender at the restaurant, to the towel attendants at the pool, to the asst. general manager, everyone was friendly and helpful! We had a noise issue and the asst general manager personally addressed it. This is a great location and resort!
3 months ago
We had a great stay at Lido Beach Resort! The resort is very clean, and every staff member we interacted with was friendly and welcoming. One of our favorite features was the two heated pools, including an adults-only pool. Even when the weather was a little cooler, the water was warm and comfortable. The resort also has direct beach access, and complimentary beach chairs are included for guests. Umbrellas are available for just $15 each, which we thought was very reasonably priced. They also offer food and drinks at the beach. The room rates are affordable for everything the resort offers, and the overall experience exceeded our expectations. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and will definitely be back. Highly recommend! read more
1 month ago
Mu husband and I recently stayed at the Lido Beach Resort and enjoyed our experience very much. From the friendly staff to the cool pool to the drinks and bites available poolside, we had an absolute ball! The one downside was the humidity in the room, as the A/C didn't seem to properly filter it out. That said, we'd be back, and we probably will be very soon! read more
2 months ago
Right on the beach , have tried both towers. Palm tower rooms are bigger . Originally didnt want to try tiki bc of prior review however those must've been before the renovation bc the rooms are just as nice, Just a little smaller! Location is great being ON the beach. Hotel is clean through out. Onsite Drift restaurant is delish! read more
Lots of great aspects of this resort. The staff is great (very friendly and helpful)! The common areas are beautiful and provide a casual beach elegance. The two restaurants are very nice, each in their own way. The two pools are very nice and one is an adult only pool (which is a great feature). The one significant downside is the fact that the all of the facilities are available to the public. People who are not guests can simply walk off the beach and use the pools (the towels are available without a room pass) and dine at either of the restaurants. Also the food at the restaurants is spotty in quality. read more
My husband reserved a King Gulf view room and I couldn't have been happier with his choice, since this was a surprise anniversary trip for me. The room was spacious, and the views were wonderful. Check in was easy and the staff was pleasant and helpful. The common areas are all very nice. There are seating areas all over the place and it's lit up beautifully at night. The pools are both nice, although getting into the adult pool at the deep end is rather awkward for older people. Beach access is easy and there are chairs set up for free and only a $15 charge for umbrellas. My biggest disappointment is the food. I did a Yelp review on the restaurant so I won't go into that again. The other choice for dining is the tiki bar. We had lunch and dinner there our last day because we didn't feel like going to St Armand's Circle. Food is just ok, nothing special. I guess I thought if we were paying over $600 a night the food options would be better. To top things off, there was a private party going on with extremely loud music that blared until 9:30. We couldn't thoroughly enjoy our balcony and listening to the waves because of the music. Highly disappointing. read more
1 month ago
Superb! Great location, staff were friendly and beyond helpful. Rooms were fantastic. They offer free self parking (which is not common) and have a shuttle to take you to and from St. Armands Circle. We splurged and got a two bedrooom suite and I don't think I can ever stay in any other room. We had separate bathrooms but shared a common area which was fun at night to watch tv, hang and spend time together. I got a text everyday asking how my stay was going and if I needed anything. I cannot wait to book my next stay!!! My only boo hoo comment is that I wish they had a rewards or point program... Other than that, nothing bad to say at all, hurry and book your stay! read more
This was our 4th time at an Opal resort. Some good and some not great. This one was good overall. We had an oceanfront suite. The view was spectacular. Bed was comfortable. The bathroom tub was showing some wear as were the kitchen cabinets. Valets and front desk were friendly and helpful. Did not eat at the resort so can't comment on that. I would consider going back read more
3 months ago
We were so happy we stayed at Lido beach Resort. We stayed at the Palm tower side with beach front. The view was amazing. Check in was quick, they text you often to make sure everything works well even with housekeeping. Water pressure was excellent with 3 kinds of shower heads. Staff were friendly and beach umbrellas only rent for $15. Tiki bar drinks and food were excellent, service was quick. Staff already starts working around 7 AM to make sure everything was ready for the pool and beach. We also had breakfast at the Draft restaurant, amazing food and service also. Because it's turtle season, there was no music or any light, I appreciated how they wanted to help preserve the sea life. Beach was clean with white sand and calm waves. I would say the sand was better at Clearwater beach, but still a beautiful beach to stay. I could definitely come back to this resort. read more
5 months ago
5 months ago
1 year ago
Really fantastic service at lido beach resort tiki bar. Great views of the water. Amazing service by Marc! Always attentive and helpful with recommendations. Speedy service! Highly recommend! read more
5 months ago
Stayed at Lido Beach Resort for 4 nights, two different rooms which were in two different buildings , first room was less spacious, but still a beautiful room, stayed in that room for 1 night, the other room was amazing, huge room, big balcony, kitchenette, the shower even had two shower heads (3 if you include handheld), rooms were always clean, with chocolates and mouthwash left after being cleaned every evening, restaurant on 8th floor had a beautiful view of sunset and good breakfast and dinner, there is a mini cafe in lobby of other building with a delicious pb+j smoothie and a even better blueberry muffin, and you can buy the mix, cafe also has snacks, candy, drinks, coffee, breakfast sandwiches,etc. The mini cafe also sells sunscreen, aloe,hats, shirts, sunglasses, medicine, and more! Outside is wild, in between two buildings is a decorative stream with sitting areas and fire pits, there is a tiki bar with delicious food and drinks, I got the smash-burger and it was amazing, not just crappy reheated food, this was actual cooked goodness, there are two beautiful pools, one for adults, one for kids and adults. Music is played which makes it feel like a lively pool party all day, and, possibly the best part of this, beach access, a beautiful beach filled with shells, has beautiful, warm, turquoise water. Both beach and pool are nice and lukewarm, and are perfect temperature. It is right near a little area called St.Armands Circle, which I would definitely recommend going to. All in all, this place was great, will be back read more
3 months ago
3.5 (used to be 4.5) My family and I loved this place for a few years! Amazing fish sandwich and tacos, but unfortunately our recent trip seemed that things have changed. Almost as if they made changes to the menu and the ingredients they use. Our recent trip the items were slightly different and not as good as they used to be. Fish tacos were dry and tough. And the fish sandwich felt as if the ingredients were changed. Still decent but not as good as in the past. What we've always lived and still do: cocktails are delicious (stay away from frozen mojito), fries awesome and seasoned perfectly, burger was fresh and tasted great, and the fact that you're right off the beach. Great service and the team there are very nice. Love the strawberry daiquiri. read more
4 months ago
It's a 2 overall: 5 for the beach, 5 for the Tiki Bar, a 1 for the complexity in picking a tower and a room, and a -3 for price to value. Location is everything, and that's why they can command 474 for a basic room + $40 for the "resort fee". That fee alone is enough to piss me off for "2 waters, wifi, gym & a bag of microwave popcorn. But...the beach IS AWESOME!! PAY ATTENTION to the tower you stay in. The Tiki Tower is old school FLA motel & all you need to do is read the other reviews. We paid more for the Palm Tower (thank God), and parking in the multistory garage was easy, and so were the elevators. Our room (1014) was fine and clean - but check out the "view." Location is everything, and to be able to ride the elevator down and walk onto the beach is awesome. In addition, the chairs on the beach are very comfortable. We walked just down the beach & the Ritz beach club/location is really close (although the resort is a few miles away). So, as best I can tell, this is the only hotel right on the beach. We DID ENJOY the Tiki Bar. Great friendly service, excellent drinks, and delicious grilled calamari. Even if you don't stay at the resort, it's worth a stop as you walk the beach. The adult pool is tiny & one side is basically out of service as there is construction above. Staff above all was friendly, helpful and incredibly kind. Would I stay here again - NO (even though we were just in for one night). read more
5 months ago
We were Impressed with how welcoming, helpful and friendly all of the staff at the resort seemed. The hotel lobby is beautiful. It looks right out of the Potterybarn catalog. They offer free drinks upon check in. We were Given a room on the 1 at floor. I kindly asked for a higher room and the obliged. Not much different but we ended up in the tiki tower floor two just buy the tiki bar inside. It was perfectly located to the stairs but without any extra noise. The room was clean comfy and the added kitchenette was welcomed for all the cold water we would need. The beach was beautiful. The umbrella and chairs were comfy and welcomed. The white sand is super fine like powdered sugar. We loved the free shuttle to and from town and used it quite often over our four days. On the last night we tried Drift. What a beautiful restaurant. The whole floor. The waiting area, the bathrooms and the dining room are what all restaurants should have. We were quite impressed. The sunset was beautiful from there. However, keen in mind it is hot sitting near the glass. read more
2 years ago
6 months ago
2 years ago
We booked a stay at Lido Beach Resort to celebrate our second anniversary. The mixed reviews had me a tad nervous, but man... it was excellent! Sure, it's pricey. But with good reason in our experience. We got to the resort 5 hours before check in and left our bags with the valet. They told us to enjoy all amenities until our room was ready and they hoped they could get that arranged before 4pm. Okay, no big deal, super accommodating and really nice. We walked around a bit and then ate at the tiki bar. The drinks were great, bartenders were quick and nice and the food was good. Above average bar food. Then the front desk reached out to us and let us know the room was ready. The room was absolutely lovely. Clean, spacious and an absolutely insane view. This is what we wanted! It was worth it for me at that point. But then, they showed up with a cheese plate and champagne to help us celebrate our anniversary, which was so classy and sweet. The shuttle to Armands Circle is a great feature as well. Next morning, we hit the beach at 8am. A little line formed to wait for the chairs and umbrellas but it was no big deal and the guys were working quickly. It's abundantly clear the benefit you get from staying at the resort. The public beach next to the resort was packed to the max. Lido Beach Resort's beach was peaceful, quiet and stunning. We took advantage of the tiki bar a few times, the lobby cafe a few times and we ate at Drift as well. All very good. Housekeeping was great too! I mean, we will be back. It was really special and I'm glad the bad reviews didn't scare us off! read more
1 year ago
This is a great resort, and the service is excellent! From the bartender at the restaurant, to the towel attendants at the pool, to the asst. general manager, everyone was friendly and helpful! We had a noise issue and the asst general manager personally addressed it. This is a great location and resort! read more
3 years ago
Lido Beach Resort gives the enchanting illusion of staying in a lovely home, with the amenities of a fanciful resort. Located atop the sand of the pristine Lido Key, this beachfront resort is marked by friendly staff, delightful libations, clean rooms, bright spaces, an inviting lobby, and a great Florida ocean-front experience. What is not to love about being greeted by complimentary Piña Colada's at check-in?! We stayed two nights and were so impressed with the kind and accommodating nature of all who worked there. We had a small issue with our thermostat and there was help in moments. My favorite parts of the resort were the cozy lobby, great dinner at Drift, and the corn hole on the beach. read more
9 months ago
2 years ago
Amazing Hotel, Great staff the entire property is gorgeous and they have a lot of amenities for your stay. read more
3 years ago
We stayed for a 3 night stay! It was wonderful. The customer service was lovely. A few recommendations would be beach service, painting and repair concrete on building (looks somewhat run down), fix smelly sulfur odor drain issue (read on another review as well), put some tlc into tiki tower outside hallways (looks run down). Also the pastry's were sold out way too early for breakfast (multiple days). I would 100% stay again and enjoyed my time here. read more
This is not a resort, it's a party hotel for people ages 35-65. I've been at expensive hotels and I've been at $6 a night hostels and this hotel was bottom tier for how expensive the cost was for a single room, no ocean view. We specifically chose this hotel to bring our dog, with not too many hotel options allow pets (in this area). Upon trying to park, I thought it was odd there was no valet services.. so I waited in the car for my boyfriend to check in and ask what the parking situation was. The desk person was irritated and said that he needs to check in, in order to get parking. -At what hotel has that ever been the situation??- should we have just left the car running while running in to check in at the front desk with our dog?.. We parked with the only information that we needed our room keys to enter the garage (which has no security or gates to block anyone from walking in). We parked and wasn't sure where to go, since we were given a map of the first floor only. NO ONE is wearing masks. No guests, no one in the elevators, no one walking around with kids.. it was a mask free party. We got stares when guests and employees looked at us going to our room. Our room was standard hotel, with essentials. No pet items which are offered on the website- dog bowls, towels and a bed. So nice our $75 pet fee went to a good place. I wanted to get a good scope of the hotel, since we were paying a good amount of money for a nice view and hotel experience. We walked the outdoor tiki bar/ pool area and to the beach. There's lots of lounge chairs but none were cleaned. Tiki bar was a mask-less party. A completely booked hotel means a bar and pool area full of drunk adults and bar attendees- some not even wearing true masks- most had them hanging below their chins. We got a good walk through of the hotel and decided to spend our money elsewhere. I didn't appreciate the lack of respect and guest services available. I woke up early the next morning to watch the sunrise, I awoke to the room service cleaning, strolling carts and our upstairs neighbors also moving around In their room. I walked out to the ocean to see that drinks and slices of fruit from drinks littered the bar tables and lounge chairs near the water. There was also a couple sleeping in from the night before.. on the outdoor benches near the front entrance. The cost of this hotel is due to the view and THATS IT. I will never go to this hotel again, and warn others to spend their money elsewhere. $$$$ you can stay at the ritz Carlton just down the road for the same costs- same views. The Westin (Sarasota) is pet friendly and has incredible guest services for half the cost. read more
3 years ago
Lido Beach Resort, how do I love thee? Let me count the ways: 1) At check-in you are offered a delicious frozen mango margarita. WOW, we loved this welcoming detail! 2) You are handed an elastic bracelet, which is so ingenious ... I wish EVERY resort hotel would adopt this idea, as it's so convenient to have your room entry on a bracelet instead of a card that can get misplaced. Basically we kept our comfy bracelets on the entire visit (5 days/4 nights) 3) We were so happily surprised with the quality of this hotel, as it's advertised as a 4-Star Hotel, but in fact is feels like a 5-Star property! When I asked WHY they don't advertise it as a "5-Star Resort" they replied that because they don't offer 24/7 room service they are NOT allowed to call themselves a 5-Star Hotel. (Believe me, you WON'T miss the 24/7 room service as it feels like the front desk is at your service 24/7) In fact, they provide a number to text them and every time we sent a text they immediately responded. EXCELLENT SERVICE with a Smile 4) Once we entered our room on the 7th floor (Room 7009) we were happily surprised as everything looked NEW!!! This is a hotel where the photos do not do it justice. You will love the room. Treat yourself to a larger suite overlooking the ocean with a balcony. 5) Speaking of balconies, they have the most comfy rocking chairs on the balcony. We enjoyed sitting on our private balcony at sunset enjoying the view and toasting to the beauty of Lido Beach. 6) When I went into the roomy bathroom I was OVERJOYED to see so much storage space! They have wall to wall shelves below the sink where you can store all of your possessions. 7) NEST is indeed the BEST brand of soap, shampoo and conditioner and I was thrilled to see they offer a LARGE bar of soap in the shower. 8) I'm spoiled when it comes to towels, as normally I stay in 5-star hotels such as The Four Seasons. I love white, fluffy, thick towels and the Lido Resort did not disappoint. 9) I'm a foodie, and we immediately decided to go for lunch at DRIFT (their restaurant on the 8th floor) Please treat yourself. The food and service at DRIFT is EXCELLENT. The atmosphere is amazing. (You'll be tempted to eat all your meals at DRIFT) I highly recommend eating breakfast at DRIFT. It was THE best poached eggs with hollandaise sauce I've EVER tasted in my life. Since I always order eggs Benedict, I know what I'm talking about. The Chef truly cooks a perfect poached egg! 10) The pool is beyond perfect. Never crowded and always crystal clean. The beach is a special treat ... as we live in Palm Beach where the sand is tan, not white. Walking on hot, tan sand hurts your feet. Walking on cool white powdery sand NEVER burns. I love Lido Beach. You will too P.S. Don't miss the following attractions, all easily accessed by the FREE LIDO BEACH RESORT shuttle which runs 7 days a week until late evening. BEST ICE CREAM: Kilwins (fav flavor: chocolate toasted coconut ) BEST DINNER MEAL in Sarasota: COLUMBIA (Spanish Cuban Cuisine) BEST LUNCH: Tommy Bahamas - don't miss the coconut shrimp appetizer. NOTE: if you shop at Tommy Bahamas (we bought a pair of jeans) they will offer you a FREE COUPON - valued $25.00 - use it at Tommy Bahamas to order 6 coconut shrimp. OMG - the BEST coconut shrimp I've ever tasted. Finally, DO NOT MISS the 66 acre Ringling Bros. Circus & Art Museum. You will love it. So many things to see and experience at this 66 acre property. We stayed for 5 hours and also ate a fabulous lunch at the Ringling Cafe. I can honestly say that the Cafe cooks THE BEST FRENCH FRIES on the planet. I'm still craving them, as they use a special seasoning salt, which makes them addictive. Can't wait to return to Sarasota. In fact, we are already planning a return stay in July at the Lido Beach Resort. It's THAT special read more
4 years ago
The Lido Beach looks REALLY good in pictures. Better than the actual place warrants. Upon closer inspection, you can tell that there is a lot of furniture that is coming apart at the seams or frayed or slightly dinged here and there. I give this resort kudos for keeping in all together throughout the pandemic however. It's been difficult for these resorts, especially the ones in prime tourist locations to stay afloat and in the black. The restaurant DRIFT was the primary reason I went to this hotel. The place itself was OKAY but nothing to write home about. Looks like they are trying to renovate and staff up their restaurant. The employees were nice but many of them didn't speak English. It appeared that this hotel was in the process of training new personnel. I had a somewhat chaotic experience as many of them came up to me but didn't know how to fulfill my simple request. Overall, from studying the patrons/customers of this place it seems to appeal to an overall European crowd and while I was there I heard, Czechoslovakian, Dutch, German, Polish, Romanian .. and of course some South American. read more
This is a great resort that has its own private beach. Rooms are nice but missing a few things like a coffee maker but that may be because of Covid. Check in was quick. Parking was really nice as we got to park right outside of our room as the garage was multilevel that matched the rooms We had a room that faced the ocean. This was so nice to be able to wake up to the sound of the ocean and have coffee on the patio was amazing. We would also come back to the room from the beach for lunch and cook. Eat on the patio with the ocean breeze. There restaurant is amazing and highly recommended. I wrote about it in another post. Bottom Line - This is a pretty expensive place and honestly we did not feel it was worth it. It may be because of covid and I hate to nitpick but for that much money we should not have had to call room service multiple times to get towels for example. However we did have a great time and made full use of what they offered and had. Will we go back? if we can get a deal, maybe. read more
1 year ago
3 years ago
I stayed here for a work trip and would definitely recommend this hotel when staying in Sarasota. I stayed in the newer tower, so my room was wonderful. It was spacious, with a full kitchen, large bathroom and balcony overlooking the beach. The pools were nice (loved that their was a kids and adults pool), location to the beach and downtown was unbeatable. They offer a free shuttle to St. Armand's Square and the driver was very friendly and helpful offering recommendations. The restaurants in the hotel (Drift) was great with wonderful views, and the tiki bar by the pool had fun drinks and decent food. The staff was friendly and accommodating and I would stay again! read more
3 years ago
this review is for their perfectly cute tiki bar! yes, drinks are a bit on the expensive side, but oh so worth it. grab yourself a beach-y cocktail and sit poolside, oceanside, or hot tub-side! we had a mango daiquiri! the nacho was very disappointing though. needs more than just chicken and warmed queso - good effort though! read more
3 years ago
I booked this hotel because I stayed once before. This time they put us in the smaller tower. The rooms were disgusting. Motel 6 is better! See pics. The room was filthy, window air conditioning unit, bugs, cobwebs, my feet were black from dirty floor. Staff was not helpful. Did not care. I left the next day and found another hotel. Don't give them your money. It's a dump! Read all the one star reviews! That will tell you all you need to know. Rude staff and gross resort. read more
3 years ago
Absolutely perfect place for a getaway! We are local, and wanted to enjoy our favorite beach, not have to fly or drive far. We were not disappointed! We were originally supposed to stay over the weekend, but changed to mid-week, which I recommend. For $15 more a day, we were able to upgrade to a Jr.Suite with a balcony. We stayed in the Tower on the 7th floor. Small kitchenette, full refrigerator, breakfast bar, table...too much for just the two of us but it gave it a spacious feel. Would be perfect for a family of four as there's a pull out couch. I'm very picky about rooms - this was clean, no bugs, and nothing was old and dinged up or anything. Nobody had an attitude here or looked unhappy. The service was perfect. But - I don't ever expect great service to equal someone kissing my you know what all day. Anyway... The beds are on the soft side, but comfortable. The pillows...lumpy? Is the only way to describe them. They're not at all comfortable. I would dock half a star just for that as it wasn't a good night's sleep. We ate at the Tiki bar for lunch - and I got a really strong rum runner! - chicken blt for me and a po boy for my husband. We split wings. Everything was good, my sandwich was my favorite. The next day we enjoyed quesadillas. Spicy good! We ate at Drift for dinner, hitting up their happy hour specials in advance (really big, nice bar there) - 3 apps and we split an entree. We got the meatballs (amazing), burratta salad (ok), crab cakes (amazing), and split the ribeye (ok, underwhelming). Key lime pie for dessert was tasty, but had a grainy sugar texture. The blueberry martini was delish. Overall, I wish we'd had more time here but we will definitely be back!!! Tips: - the Tiki Tower is motel style, and the "balcony" is your front door, with people walking by all day. Do not recommend even though it's cheaper. - you get a bracelet which is your room key and access to everything locked onsite. Wish every beach resort did this so you don't need a place for your room card. - Two waters a day for your room, but the 24 hour gym has waters as well - The beach in front of the resort is nicer than the Ritz. The latter was hard to walk on, so many broken shells it hurt the feet! - if you stay in the Hotel Tower, there's an access controlled parking garage with as many floors as the hotel - so convenient! - walk the beach in the morning - we saw dolphins and sea turtle tracks read more
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Posted sign no dogs on beach You always have a non compliance person. Other than this idiot Love, love, love atmosphere Great beach, location & cleanliness read more
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