About us
The Lido Beach Resort sits nestled on a wide stretch of private beach along the Gulf of Mexico. 223 Guestrooms and Suites with stunning views and just over 6,000 square feet of newly renovated, flexible meeting space make this a perfect option for small to mid-size meetings and social events. Two buildings on the same foot print of land provide clients with a variety of room types and floor plans, able to accommodate VIPs, large families, high-end luxury seekers, or those on tight budget; the Resort has it all! Less than 10 miles from Sarasota Bradenton International Airport and 66 miles South of Tampa International Airport. SRQ has more airlift than ever, making is easy to get to paradise! The Resort boasts two outdoor heated pools, three on-site dining options, fitness center, coffee shop, private beach with a variety of non-motorized water sports, full-time concierge staff, beach volleyball, cornhole, and complimentary shuttle to and from St. Armand's Circle, where guests will find over 140 shops and restaurants in a park-like setting. Also nearby guests will find deep-sea and Inshore fishing, Kayaking excursions, the Arts District, Seaway Tours, Museums, Botanical Gardens and Mote Marine Aquarium. Golf is also nearby, as is tennis, pickleball, Spring training baseball, biking, and electronic scooter rentals.
Venue Details
ChainIndependent / Other
BrandIndependentOpal Collection/Ocean Properties Hotels & Resorts
Built1976
Renovated2021
Total meeting space17,325 sq. ft.
Guest Rooms223
Venue typeResort
Industry Ratings
Northstar
AAA
Awards
Industry awards
Opal Collection awarded Top 25 Best Hotel Portfolio in Travel + Leisure’s World’s Best List, 2025
Amenities
Room features and guest services
- Calls (local)
- Calls (toll-free)
- Concierge services
- Internet access
- Laundry service
- Room service
- View (ocean or water)
- Voicemail box
Facilities
- Onsite catering
- Onsite gift shop
- Onsite restaurant
- Onsite security
- Pet friendly
- Rental car service
- Space (outdoor)
- Space (private)
- Wheelchair accessible
Business services
- AV capabilities
- Business center
Recreational activities
- Health club
- Outdoor pool
- Whirlpool
Transportation
- Airport shuttle
- Bus
- Taxi
Equipment
- Dance floor
- Staging area
Room features and guest services
- Calls (local)
- Calls (toll-free)
- Concierge services
- Internet access
- Laundry service
- Room service
- View (ocean or water)
- Voicemail box
Facilities
- Onsite catering
- Onsite gift shop
- Onsite restaurant
- Onsite security
- Pet friendly
- Rental car service
- Space (outdoor)
- Space (private)
- Wheelchair accessible
Need dates
Priority windows that venues prefer for hosting events
Jul 19, 2026 - Jul 23, 2026
Jul 26, 2026 - Jul 30, 2026
Aug 2, 2026 - Aug 6, 2026
Aug 9, 2026 - Aug 13, 2026
Aug 16, 2026 - Aug 20, 2026
Aug 23, 2026 - Aug 27, 2026
Aug 30, 2026 - Sep 3, 2026
Sep 6, 2026 - Sep 10, 2026
Sep 13, 2026 - Sep 17, 2026
Sep 20, 2026 - Sep 24, 2026
Sep 27, 2026 - Oct 1, 2026
Oct 4, 2026 - Oct 8, 2026
Seasonal Availability
Match your event dates with this hotel’s availability. Low seasons tend to have better availability.Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
High season
Feb 17 - Apr 07
Shoulder season
Apr 08 - Aug 15
Low season
Aug 16 - Dec 22
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Meeting rooms
Total meeting space
17,325 sq. ft.
Largest room
3,000 sq. ft.
Space (private)
6,000 sq. ft.
Meeting rooms
7
Second largest room
2,800 sq. ft.
Space (outdoor)
4,000 sq. ft.
Standing capacity
300
Meeting rooms
Total meeting space
17,325 sq. ft.
Largest room
3,000 sq. ft.
Space (private)
6,000 sq. ft.
Meeting rooms
7
Second largest room
2,800 sq. ft.
Space (outdoor)
4,000 sq. ft.
Standing capacity
300
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Meeting space
Name | Room size | Ceiling height | Maximum capacity | U-Shape | Banquet rounds | Cocktail rounds | Theater | Classroom | Boardroom | Crescent rounds (Cabaret) | Hollow square |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3,000 sq. ft. 50 x 60 sq. ft. | 13 ft. | 330 | 90 | 220 | 300 | 330 | 160 | - | 180 | 100 | |
644 sq. ft. 28 x 23 sq. ft. | 15 ft. | 85 | 40 | 50 | 70 | 65 | 35 | 20 | 85 | 45 | |
1,000 sq. ft. 50 x 20 sq. ft. | 13 ft. | 110 | 35 | 80 | 106 | 110 | 50 | 40 | 50 | - | |
1,000 sq. ft. 50 x 20 sq. ft. | 13 ft. | 110 | 35 | 80 | 97 | 110 | 50 | 40 | 40 | 45 | |
1,000 sq. ft. 50 x 20 sq. ft. | 13 ft. | 110 | - | 80 | 102 | 110 | 50 | 40 | - | - | |
1,080 sq. ft. 27 x 40 sq. ft. | 16 ft. | 70 | - | 60 | 70 | 50 | - | - | - | - | |
483 sq. ft. 21 x 23 sq. ft. | 8 ft. | 40 | - | 30 | 35 | 40 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | |
260 sq. ft. 20 x 13 sq. ft. | 8 ft. | 15 | - | - | - | - | - | 15 | - | - | |
2,124 sq. ft. - | 13 ft. | 200 | 55 | - | 120 | 200 | 120 | 45 | 120 | 65 |
Guest rooms
Total guest rooms
223
Suites
56
Tax rate
13%
Total guest rooms
223
Suites
56
Tax rate
13%
Location
Getting Here
Less than 10 miles from Sarasota Bradenton International Airport (SRQ). Taxis and Ubers are available 24/7 and cost is approximately $25.00 each way.
66 miles South of Tampa International Airport (TPA)
Distance from airport
8.5 mi
Distance from airport 8.5 mi
Parking in the area
Parking in the area
Complimentary parking
Street parking
Local Attractions
Ed Smith Stadium
Recreation
10 mi
Arts District / Downtown Sarasota
Recreation
2 mi
South Lido Park
Recreation
1 mi
Ringling Museum of Art
Museum
10 mi
The Museum of Art, built by John Ringling to house his personal collection of masterpieces, today features paintings and sculptures by the great Old Masters including Rubens, van Dyck, Velázquez, Titian, Tintoretto, Veronese, El Greco, Gainsborough and more. The European, American and Asian masterworks available here make the Museum of Art an awe-inspiring retreat. It is a palace for treasures emulating the footprint of Florence’s Uffizi Gallery, echoing its grace and grandeur.
5401 Bay Shore Road
Sarasota, FL, US 34243
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Marina Jack
Recreation
3 mi
Marina Jack introduces unparalleled dining in a spectacular facility. Theater seating offers panoramic views over the marina, downtown, Sarasota Bay, Big Pass and out to the Gulf of Mexico. Menus incorporating the best of Marina Jack favorites along with the most current fresh seafood dishes are offered daily for lunch and dinner. The dining room features breathtaking architecture, a stunning lounge area, saltwater aquarium and dramatic use of fiber optic lighting. An open-air raw bar adjacent to the Deep Six Lounge adds to the excitement, offering casual dining and cocktails dockside.
With direct, no bridge access to the Gulf and a deep water harbor, we are located in the heart of downtown Sarasota where the attractions and entertainment are unlimited. Visit our transient area and take in some of the many attractions in a few nights or secure one of our 316 annual slips for the year. The marina includes full amenities, fuel dock, ship’s store and ground transportation. The marina is host to Sarasota’s largest charter boat fleet including fishing, diving, sailing, cruising, and boat rentals. Sarasota’s downtown area & St. Armands Circle offers world-renowned shopping, dining, arts, architecture, museums, aquariums, and more. Marina Jack specializes in transient dockage and boating group accommodations to this popular spot with our 25 full time slips. Come visit one of the most popular destinations on the west coast.
2 Marina Plaza
Sarasota, FL, US 34236
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Selby Botanical Gardens
Recreation
5 mi
St. Armand's Circle
Shopping
2 mins
Mote Marine Aquarium
Recreation
6 mi
At Mote, you can explore the secrets of the sea through touch pools, viewable-working labs and high-tech interactive exhibits that showcase the world-renowned research of Mote Marine Laboratory. See sharks, dolphins, manatees and sea turtles, along with more than 100 other species of marine life.
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Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall
Theater
2 mi
Set along Sarasota's beautiful bayfront, the landmark Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall has been entertaining audiences with a variety of music, dance, theater and comedy for more than 35 years.
Built in 1968 with funds from a city bond referendum and a bequest from philanthropists Lewis and Eugenia Van Wezel, the Van Wezel opened its doors in 1970 with a production of Fiddler on the Roof. Since then, the Hall has welcomed a broad range of performers and shows, including world-class symphonies, both classical and modern dance companies, jazz artists, pop legends, Comedy and Broadway.
777 N. Tamiami Trail
Sarasota, FL, US 34236
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Facility Restrictions
Non Smoking - designated smoking areas only
Cancellation Policy
Flexible
Additional details
The Resort specializes in groups with 10-125 rooms on peak nights. Our elegant boardrooms provide stunning views for smaller group, while our Royal Palm Ballroom offers a 180 degree view of the City Skyline, the Bay, and South Lido Beach. Outdoors our pool decks, private beach, and outdoor patios provide excellent outdoor dining and unforgettable events.
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Lido Beach Resort Frequently Asked Questions
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Sustainable Practices
Please provide comments or a link to any publicly communicated Lido Beach Resort's sustainability or social impact goals/strategy.
No response.
Does Lido Beach Resort have a strategy that focuses on the elimination and diversion of waste (i.e. plastics, papers, cardboard, etc.)? If yes, please elaborate on your strategy of elimination and diversion of waste.
Recycled program in place.
Diversity and Inclusion
For US hotels only, is Lido Beach Resort and/or parent company certified as a 51% diverse owned business enterprise (BE)? If yes, please indicate which one of the following you are certified as:
No response.
If applicable, could you please provide a link to Lido Beach Resort's public report on their commitments and initiatives related to diversity, equity, and inclusion?
No response.
Health and Safety
Were practices at Lido Beach Resort developed based on health service recommendations from public governmental entities or private organizations? If Yes, please list which organizations were used to develop these practices.
No response.
Does Lido Beach Resort clean and sanitize public areas and publicly accessible facilities (i.e. meeting rooms, restaurants, elevator banks, etc.)? If yes, describe any new measures that are taken.
No response.
Please explain, if applicable, the carbon offsetting options you offer to corporations.
Please provide, if applicable, an e-mail address for a contact who can address any follow up questions relating to sustainability and social impact goals and initiatives.
Has your hotel taken steps to reduce single-use plastics, such as removing plastic straws (except upon request for guests with disabilities), stirrers and cotton buds? If yes, please provide detail as to the steps you have taken to reduce single use plastics?
New products are bio friendly.
Does your hotel generate (onsite) or purchase (offsite) renewable energy (beyond your utility's standard offerings)? If yes, please describe your practices for generating or purchasing renewable energy.
Does your hotel engage in activities to protect & restore the natural environment in which it is located (i.e. trees planted, coral reef restored, etc.)?
Yes
Will your hotel be imposing any additional fees for cleaning services? If yes, please specify those fees.
Are specific cleaning/disinfection routines in place for pillows, duvets and their covers, headboard, bathrobe etc.? If yes, please describe.
Please include a link to your public report on community impact if applicable.
Please provide any other comments you wish to make regarding your efforts/initiatives to obtain certification in these programs.
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