Lido Beach Resort, SarasotaLido Beach Resort in Sarasota, United States has a corrected score of 3.4 ± 0.2 (solid evidence, 3 of 4 platforms), ranked 24 of 55 hotels we score in Sarasota. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 3.4 before correction: Booking.com 3.5, Tripadvisor 3.2, Google 3.5. Rooms from about $615 a night (cached, not a live quote).Lido Beach Resort is a beachfront property situated on Lido Key in Sarasota, Florida. It sits directly on the Gulf of Mexico with a 300-foot private beach area featuring volleyball courts and cabanas. The resort provides 222 guest rooms and suites, many of which include kitchenettes. Facilities include two outdoor pools, three hot tubs, and the on-site Drift Kitchen & Bar. A shuttle service connects guests to local areas, including St. Armands Circle. This hotel suits families and groups looking for coastal activities, though the adult-only pool area is quite small. The building was originally constructed in 1969 and underwent renovations in 2016.What stands out

Private beach access

Rooms include kitchenettes

On-site dining and pools

Free local shuttle

Watch out for

Small adult pool

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