LIDO BEACH RESORT - SARASOTA, Sarasota

Lido Beach Resort offers a range of accommodations, including family rooms with bunk beds, Palm Tower rooms with kitchenettes, and one- or two-bedroom suites with private balconies. All rooms include flat-screen TVs, refrigerators, and microwaves. Mobility-accessible rooms feature 32-inch wide door openings, and beach wheelchairs are available upon request. The resort is dog-friendly, providing Opal Paws dog mats and bowls for pets under 30 lbs.

Drift Kitchen & Bar, on the 8th floor of the Palm Building, serves fresh seafood, housemade pastas, and brick-oven pizzas with 180-degree Gulf views. The Tiki Bar offers tropical cocktails and light bites by the pool. Beach Market Café provides casual fare, and in-room dining includes breakfast, lunch, and dinner options. The resort also features seasonal holiday menus and private dining for events.

Guests can access 300 feet of private beach, two heated pools (one adults-only), and a fitness center with treadmills and free weights. Water sports, kayaking, and paddleboarding are available, along with nearby attractions like Mote Marine Aquarium and Ringling Museum. The resort offers beachfront weddings, corporate events in 6,000 sq ft of meeting space, and group activities like yoga and guided tours.

The resort is on Lido Key, 0.7 miles from St Armand's Circle and 7 miles from Sarasota Bradenton International Airport (SRQ). A complimentary shuttle runs to St Armand's Circle from 8:00 AM to 10:30 PM. Valet parking is available for a fee. Nearby attractions include Sarasota Jungle Gardens, Big Cat Habitat, and Siesta Key sailing tours.

Concierge services assist with activity bookings, transportation, and dining reservations. The resort provides coin-operated laundry, dry cleaning, and beach chair rentals. Event planners coordinate weddings and meetings, offering custom menus and AV support. Dog-friendly amenities include waste bags and treats. Shuttle service to St Armand's Circle is complimentary.