The family friendly Sandcastle Resort at Lido Beach offers comfortable beachfront accommodation in one of seven buildings, and plenty of opportunities for relaxation and recreation surrounded by beautifully landscaped grounds and swaying palm trees. Combining exceptional location with welcoming atmosphere, this Helmsley Sandcastle Hotel is an ideal place for a splendid vacation in Sarasota. * In addition to swimming, guests at Sandcastle Resort at Lido Beach can rent personal watercraft, kayaks, small sailboats, and bicycles. Other recreation includes two outdoor pools, a fitness center, and volleyball and shuffleboard courts. * Sandcastle Coffee Shop - Off the pool area. Indoor and outdoor dining. Casual American fare. Breakfast and lunch. * Candlelight Restaurant and lounge,seafood, steak, and other American cuisine. Dinner. Lounge open from early afternoon to late evening. * Floridian Sidewalk cafe ,open air dining. Casual American fare. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner. * Business services are provided at the front desk. Wireless internet access is available the lobby and at the pool area. Sandcastle Resort at Lido Beach\'s 179 guestrooms are located in seven two and four story buildings. Views are of the pool, courtyard, or Gulf of Mexico. * All rooms include high speed Internet access, phones with voice mail, and newspapers. TVs come with HBO channels. Compact refrigerators and safes are additional conveniences. * Bathrooms have shower/tub combinations or showers only, interior and/or exterior vanities, and makeup/shaving mirrors. A sitting area with two upholstered chairs is included. This casual Lido Beach resort is across the street from South Lido Park nature trails and 1 mile from the upscale shops and restaurants of St. Armands Circle. Sandcastle Resort at Lido Beach, Fl, is close to a myriad of local attractions, and only four miles (6.4 km) from downtown Sarasota. Sandcastle Resort at Lido Beach is perfect destination for a relaxing beachside vacation right on the Gulf of Mexico.... * South Lido Park - across the street * Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium - 2.5 miles * Marina Jack - 3 miles * Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall - 4 miles * Marie Selby Botanical Gardens - 4.5 miles * Sarasota Jungle Gardens - 6 miles * Ed Smith Stadium (spring training camp for Cincinnati Reds) - 6.5 miles * Sarasota Classic Car Museum - 7 miles * The John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art - 7 miles * Bobby Jones Golf Club (public) - 8.5 miles * Siesta Beach - 11 miles * Turtle Beach - 13.5 miles * McKechnie Field (spring training camp for Pittsburgh Pirates) - 14.5 miles * Manatee Convention Center - 18 miles