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Cirque St. Armands Beachside

4.0 star property
On beach with outdoor pool for sandy fun near St. Armands Circle

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Poolside bar
View from room
Outdoor pool, sun loungers
Lobby sitting area
Terrace/patio
Cirque St. Armands Beachside on Lido Beach offers a tranquil getaway with amenities like a poolside bar and beachfront dining at Sand Dollar Restaurant. Enjoy in-room WiFi, dry cleaning/laundry services, and multilingual staff to enhance your stay.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Room service
  • Bar
  • Pet friendly
Beach

On the beach

This hotel is located on the beach. Take a relaxing stroll on the white sand beach. Experience the magic of beachfront dining with a special meal at the restaurant. Notable activities close by include snorkeling and windsurfing.

Poolside bar
View from room
What guests liked about the beach

The property's beach location is a major draw, with many guests praising its proximity to the beach and beautiful views.

Room options

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Room, 1 King Bed, Bay View

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
  • 31 sq m
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Bay View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
  • 33 sq m
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
  • 60 sq m
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Gulf View)

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
  • 33 sq m
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed (Gulf View)

1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Room, 1 King Bed (Gulf View)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
  • 31 sq m
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Mobility Accessible

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the neighborhood

Located in Sarasota, Cirque St. Armands Beachside is on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lido Beach and St. Armands Circle, while Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium and Marie Selby Botanical Gardens are popular area attractions. Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall and John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art are two other places to visit that come recommended. Discover the area's water adventures with snorkeling, windsurfing, and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails.
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233 Ben Franklin Dr, Sarasota, FL, 34236

What's nearby

  • Lido Beach - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • St. Armands Circle - 8 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium - 5 min drive - 2.2 miles
  • Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall - 6 min drive - 3.4 miles
  • Marie Selby Botanical Gardens - 9 min drive - 4.2 miles

Getting around

  • Sarasota-Bradenton Intl. Airport (SRQ) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Marina Jack - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Dry Dock Waterfront Grill - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Daiquiri Deck - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Drift Kitchen & Bar - Lido Beach Resort - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪New Pass Grill & Bait Shop - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Cirque St. Armands Beachside

Upscale hotel near Lido Beach
Located close to St. Armands Circle and Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium, Cirque St. Armands Beachside provides a poolside bar, a terrace, and dry cleaning/laundry services. This hotel is a great place to bask in the sun with a white sand beach and beachfront dining. The on-site restaurant, Ringside, offers breakfast, dinner, and ocean views. Stay connected with in-room WiFi (surcharge), with speed of 50+ Mbps, and guests can find other amenities such as 2 bars and a gym.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • A seasonal outdoor pool along with sun loungers
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), luggage storage, and smoke-free premises
  • Concierge services, a front-desk safe, and a vending machine
  • Free newspapers, a porter/bellhop, and a 24-hour front desk
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All 135 rooms feature comforts such as premium bedding and laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to thoughtful touches like free internet access and air conditioning.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and hair dryers
  • Flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, balconies, and refrigerators

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi (surcharge)
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: High-speed internet

Parking and transportation

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: USD 10 to 20 for adults and USD 8 to 15 for children
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • MidWay
  • Ring Master
  • Ringside

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop

Outdoors

  • On the beach
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 6 accessible parking spaces
  • Area rugs in room
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator (43 inch wide door)
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Tile flooring in room
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 6 floors
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Guests booked in breakfast included rate plans receive breakfast for up to 2 adults who are sharing a guestroom. Breakfast fees apply for additional guests.
Guests booked in dinner included rate plans receive dinner for up to 2 adults who are sharing a guestroom. Dinner fees apply for additional guests.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 100 per pet, per day
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 40 lbs per pet)
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10.0 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Resort fee: USD 39.20 per accommodation, per night
The resort fee includes:
  • Beach towels
  • Fitness center access
  • In-room bottled water
  • In-room coffee
  • In-room safe
  • Parking
  • Partner property beach club access
  • Partner property pool access
  • Pool access
  • Self parking

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 10 to 20 for adults, and USD 8 to 15 for children
  • Fee for in-room wireless internet: USD 0 per stay (rates may vary)
  • Pet fee: USD 100 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 10.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG)
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

The seasonal pool will be open from January to December
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Holiday Inn Lido
Holiday Inn Lido Beach Sarasota
Holiday Inn Lido Hotel
Holiday Inn Lido Hotel Sarasota Beach
Holiday Inn Sarasota Beach
Lido Holiday Inn
Holiday Inn Lido Beach
Holiday Inn Sarasota - Lido Beach Hotel Sarasota
Holiday Inn Lido Beach Sarasota Hotel

Frequently asked questions

Does Cirque St. Armands Beachside have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Cirque St. Armands Beachside pet-friendly?

Yes, Cirque St. Armands Beachside allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 40 lbs per pet. There's a fee of USD 100 per pet, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

What time is check-in at Cirque St. Armands Beachside?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Cirque St. Armands Beachside?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Cirque St. Armands Beachside located?

Nestled on the beach, this Sarasota hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Lido Beach and St. Armands Circle. Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium and Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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