Lido Beach Resort

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700 Ben Franklin Drive Sarasota, FL 34236-2011

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Need dates

  • 12/29/202412/23/2025

Ratings

Northstar
3
AAA
3

Awards

Trip Advisor Preferred Hotel Wedding Wire 2010, 2011, 2012 best of... 2012 Southern Living Magazine - Top ten brunch in Florida. Expedia Customer's Choice Award Preferred Hotel of Baltimore Orioles Spring Training Members of RCMA, MPI, MPI Chicago, New York and Atlanta Chapters, FSAE, and TSAE

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

Venue accessibility

  • Airport shuttle
  • Bus
  • Taxi

Equipment

  • Dance floor
  • Staging area

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)

Parking

  • Complimentary parking
  • Street parking

Distance from airport

  • 8.5 mi. from venue

Lido Beach Resort Meeting Space

Total meeting space14,118 sq. ft.
Meeting rooms7
Largest room3,045 sq. ft.
Second largest room2,800 sq. ft.
Space (Private)6,000 sq. ft.
Space (Outdoor)4,000 sq. ft.
Filters

Guest Rooms

Total guest rooms223
Suites56
Tax rate13%

Local Attractions

Mote Marine Aquarium

Recreation
6 mi. away
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.

Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall

Theater
2 mi. away
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

South Lido Park

Recreation
1 mi. away

Ringling Museum of Art

Museum
10 mi. away
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

Selby Botanical Gardens

Recreation
5 mi. away

Ed Smith Stadium

Recreation
10 mi. away

St. Armand's Circle

Shopping
2 minutes away

Arts District / Downtown Sarasota

Recreation
2 mi. away

More

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.

Seasonality

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Nov
Dec
High season
Feb 17 – Apr 7
Shoulder season
Apr 8 – Aug 15
Low season
Aug 16 – Dec 22

Cancellation Policy

Flexible

Facility Restrictions

Non Smoking - designated smoking areas only

Additional Information

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.