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Lido Beach Resort – reviews, photos

3.5 of 5
700 Benjamin Franklin Drive, Sarasota, FL 34236
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Lido Beach Resort
Ranked #14 of 46 hotels in Sarasota
4.0 of 5 stars 515 Reviews
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What travellers say about this hotel
  • Armand Circle(26)
  • TIKI bar(24)
  • Very nice(22)
  • South tower(15)
  • Pool area(15)
  • Great location(11)
  • Front desk staff(8)
  • Free shuttle(7)
  • Room service(7)
  • Friendly and helpful(6)
Traveller rating
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Omaha
Senior Reviewer
7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
“Bugs!!!”
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 February 2012
5
people found this review helpful

This is a beautiful location right on the beach. I made a reservation at the last minute and checked in on Tuesday night, January 24th around 7:00pm. First, I’d like to say that the front desk person was very helpful, and she was very efficient. I put my things into my room, room 435, and immediately met with some colleagues who were sitting a table at the pool
bar. The wait staff at the bar did a fabulous job, and the food was excellent.

When I got to my room later that night, I immediately noticed a few bugs
crawling on the floor in the kitchen area and in the bathroom. I killed them
and dismissed it since it is a hotel on the beach and a few bugs can be expected. However, when I went into the bathroom at 2:00am, I found 4 bugs crawling on the toilet and toilet seat. I thought about calling the front desk, but I really had no desire to change rooms at 2:00 in the
morning. Unfortunately, due to all of the bugs, I had difficulty sleeping. I
returned to the restroom at 4:00am, and again found 2 more bugs around the
toilet. At that point, I decided to remove my clothes that were on the bathroom
counter. When I lifted them up, a cockroach scurried along the counter. I
dozed on and off for a couple more hours and finally got up, killed a couple
more bugs, showered and checked out.

When I informed the gentleman at the front desk about the bugs, he told me I
could have changed rooms. I told him I really had no desire to move in the
middle of the night. He wrote my room number down and told me he’d have someone
look at it. He printed out my receipt and thanked me for my stay!

When I returned home from my trip, I e-mailed the hotel and attached the photos of the cockroach and one of the bugs. It has been a week and no response. So, the service averaged out at 3 out of 5. The staff did a good job, until I checked out. From then on, the service gets a 1.

  • Stayed January 2012, travelled on business
    • 2 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 1 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 1 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Service
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Shannon Burdge, General Manager at Lido Beach Resort, responded to this review
3 February 2012
Thank you for sharing your experience at the Lido Beach Resort. I can certainly understand your disappointment after reading your review. The Lido Beach Resort goes to great lengths to ensure this type of problem is prevented. I am very sorry we fell short in this particular room and ruined an otherwise wonderful stay. I would be more than happy to discuss your situation personally if you would like to call me. I want to make this right. I look forward to speaking with you. Thank you again for your comments.
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Palm Coast, Florida
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4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“Outstanding Customer Service”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 January 2012
1
person found this review helpful

We had reserved a "regular" room for one night - a room not overlooking the Gulf. When we checked in, I mentioned to the pleasant front desk person, Susan, that it was a "big" birthday for my husband. She upgraded us to an oceanfront room at no extra charge. We were delighted with this excellent customer service. The beach is lovely, and the prices fair.

  • Stayed January 2012, travelled as a couple
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Shannon Burdge, General Manager at Lido Beach Resort, responded to this review
3 February 2012
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience at the Lido Beach Resort. I will be sure to share your review with Susan. She will be thrilled to hear you enjoyed your stay!
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Sedona, Arizona
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4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
“Get Away”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 January 2012

What a relaxing beach resort experience!! Loved the convenience of having both poolside and beach available. Room with a view allowed us to enjoy the beautiful FL sunset. Food was great! Resort was also within walking distance to St. Armand's Circle which a variety of shops and restaurants...plenty of seafood!!

Room Tip: Beachfront rooms have best view.
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  • Stayed January 2012, travelled with friends
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Shannon Burdge, General Manager at Lido Beach Resort, responded to this review
31 January 2012
Thank you for sharing your recent experience at the Lido Beach Resort. I am extremely please to hear you enjoyed your stay! We truly appreciate your comments and your business!
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Waynes Fort, IN
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4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
“An excellent trial getaway”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 January 2012

We were researching pro's and con's of the atlantic vs. gulf coast for places to get away from the frigid north and tried Lido Beach a few weeks ago and thoroughly enjoyed it. Service is excellent, rooms are clean, and all was as expected or better. We just tried three days but will go for longer next trip down.

  • Stayed January 2012, travelled as a couple
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Shannon Burdge, General Manager at Lido Beach Resort, responded to this review
31 January 2012
I am very pleased to hear you gave the Lido Beach Resort the opportunity to earn your business. I am happy to hear you enjoyed your brief stay and will return for a longer visit in the future. We look forward to your return. Thank you for your review!
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Clarence Center, New York
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11 reviews 11 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
“get away”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 January 2012
3
people found this review helpful

Wonderful place to stay everyone is a pleasure to deal with the room was perfect, with two pools to choose from and three hot tubs and the beach at your door who could ask for more...oh the shopping you can walk to or take the shuttle so no parking worries and the tiki bar to have a bite to eat or that amazing drink and the restaurants and fitness center...need I go on

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  • Stayed January 2012, travelled with friends
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Shannon Burdge, General Manager at Lido Beach Resort, responded to this review
24 January 2012
I am very pleased to hear you enjoyed your stay at the Lido Beach Resort. Thank you for taking the time to share your experience!
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  • Lido Beach Hotel
  • Lido Beach Sarasota
  • Radisson Lido Beach Resort
  • Lido Beach Resort Florida
  • Lido Beach Resort Sarasota
Address: 700 Benjamin Franklin Drive, Sarasota, FL 34236
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