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The Helmsley Sandcastle

Four miles from downtown Sarasota, this casual Lido Beach resort is across the street from South Lido Park nature trails and one mile from the upscale shops and restaurants of St. Armands Circle.

Situated on 600-feet of private white-sand beach, The Helmsley Sandcastle offers complimentary beach chairs, and volleyball and shuffleboard courts. Guests can rent kayaks, personal watercraft, small sailboats, and bicycles. Also on site are a complimentary fitness center, two outdoor pools, and a game room.

American fare is served in a coffee shop, dinner restaurant, and a sidewalk café. Complimentary hors d’oeuvres are served nightly at the pool bar.

Business services are provided at the front desk. Wireless Internet access is complimentary in the lobby and at the pool area.


  • 24-hour front desk
  • Air-conditioned public areas
  • Arcade/game room
  • ATM/banking
  • Audio-visual equipment
  • Ballroom(s)
  • Banquet facilities
  • Bar/lounge
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Business services
  • Coffee shop or café
  • Complimentary newspapers in lobby
  • Concierge services
  • Conference room(s)
  • Dry cleaning service
  • Elevator/lift
  • Event catering
  • Fitness equipment
  • Gift shops or newsstand
  • Internet access in public areas - complimentary
  • Internet access - wireless
  • Laundry facilities
  • Meeting rooms (small groups)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Number of floors: 4
  • Number of rooms: 179
  • Parking (free)
  • Patio
  • Picnic area
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Private beach
  • Restaurant(s) in hotel
  • Room service (limited hours)
  • Security guard
  • Swimming pool - outdoor
  • Tour assistance

Rooms

Guestrooms at The Helmsley Sandcastle span seven buildings, one-four stories high. Views are of the pool, courtyard, or Gulf of Mexico. All rooms include high-speed Internet access (surcharge), phones with voice mail, and complimentary newspapers. TVs come with complimentary 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.

In-Room Features

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Cable/satellite TV
  • Climate control
  • Clock radio
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Complimentary newspaper
  • Complimentary toiletries
  • Cribs (infant beds) available
  • Direct-dial phone
  • Electronic/magnetic keys
  • Hair dryer
  • Housekeeping
  • In-room safe
  • Internet access - high speed
  • Internet access - surcharge
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Makeup mirror
  • Premium TV channel(s)
  • Refrigerator
  • Rollaway beds
  • Smoking rooms
  • Voice mail
  • Window opens

Located Near

Lido Beach - adjacent
South Lido Park - across the street
St Armands Circle (shops, restaurants) - 1 mile
Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium - 2.5 miles
Marina Jack - 3 miles
Downtown Sarasota - 4 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

Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport (SRQ): Approximate driving time to The Helmsley Sandcastle is 19 minutes and distance is 7.5 miles.

Driving directions from Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport

Driving directions from Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport:

  • Head north on Airport Cir.
  • Turn left toward Airport Cir (signs for Long Term Parking).
  • Turn left at Airport Cir.
  • Turn right at University Pkwy.
  • Turn left at US-41.
  • Turn right at John Ringling Blvd.
  • At St Armands Cir, take the second exit onto John Ringling Blvd.
  • Slight left to stay on John Ringling Blvd.
  • Continue on Ben Franklin Dr, and proceed to the resort at 1540 Ben Franklin Dr.


Getting there: Taxis and airport shuttles cost approximately $20 from the airport to The Helmsley Sandcastle. Rental cars, available online, are the preferred method of travel in Lido Beach and Sarasota.

Getting around: Rental cars are the most convenient option for exploring the area. Public transportation (less than $5) is also available, with a bus stop located outside the resort.

All prices are subject to change.

Policies

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on hotel policy.
Rollaway beds and cribs (infant beds) may be available and should be requested at the time of booking; fees may apply.
Photo identification and credit card or cash deposit are required at check-in for incidental charges.
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in. Special requests made via this Web site cannot be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

  • Pets not allowed
  • Check-in time is 3 PM
  • Check-out time is 11 AM

Address

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1540 Ben Franklin Dr

Sarasota, FL 34236

USA

Nearest major airport:

Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton)

Area:

Longboat Key, Florida, United States of America

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