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Lido Islander Inn

3.0 star property
Motel with free parking, a quick walk to Lido Beach

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Terrace/patio
Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed - No Resort & No Parking fees | Individually decorated, individually furnished, laptop workspace
Sports facility
Exterior
Two-Bedroom Condo - No Resort or Parking fees | In-room dining
Located near St. Armands Circle and Mote Marine Lab & Aquarium, Lido Islander Inn offers a comfy getaway with a garden setting and practical amenities. Enjoy laundry facilities, in-room WiFi, and free self-parking, with helpful staff enhancing the experience.

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, laptop workspace

One-Bedroom Condo - No Resort & No Parking fees

7.4 out of 10
Good
(16 reviews)

Highlights

Porch/lanai
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
  • 74 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Suite, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

Porch/lanai
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchen
Refrigerator
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, laptop workspace

The Petite Room - No Resort or Parking fees

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(12 reviews)

Highlights

Porch/lanai
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchen
Mini-fridge
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, laptop workspace

Two-Bedroom Condo - No Resort or Parking fees

7.2 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Porch/lanai
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
  • 102 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 8
  • 1 King Bed, 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed - No Resort & No Parking fees

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed - No Resort & No Parking fees | Individually decorated, individually furnished, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed - No Resort & No Parking fees

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(21 reviews)

Highlights

Porch/lanai
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
528 South Polk Drive, Sarasota, FL, 34236

What's nearby

  • Lido Beach - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • St. Armands Circle - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium - 6 min drive - 2.4 miles
  • Marina Jack - 6 min drive - 3.0 miles
  • Marie Selby Botanical Gardens - 9 min drive - 4.2 miles

Getting around

  • Sarasota-Bradenton Intl. Airport (SRQ) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Marina Jack - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Dry Dock Waterfront Grill - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Daiquiri Deck - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Drift Kitchen & Bar - Lido Beach Resort - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪New Pass Grill & Bait Shop - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Lido Islander Inn

Motel near Lido Beach
Located close to St. Armands Circle and Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium, Lido Islander Inn provides a garden, laundry facilities, and an outdoor entertainment area. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • Express check-out, express check-in, and barbecue grills
  • Outdoor furniture and beach towels
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff and location
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and have comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, as well as thoughtful touches like free WiFi.
Other amenities include:
  • Free infant beds and free extra beds
  • Hair dryers and shampoo
  • Flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Porches or lanais, microwaves, and coffee/tea makers

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited onsite parking (max 1 space per unit)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Family friendly

  • Free rollaway/extra bed
  • In-room crib
  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Virtual front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (on request)

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Beach towels
  • Garden
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 2 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free crib
  • Free rollaway/extra bed

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive an access code
A virtual front desk provides assistance to guests

Access methods

Access code, private entrance

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 20 per pet, per week
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 18 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 20 per pet, per week
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

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
Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 25 years old
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
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 is professionally cleaned

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Lido Inn
Lido Islander
Lido Islander Inn
Lido Islander Inn Sarasota
Lido Islander Sarasota
Lido Islander Hotel Sarasota
Lido Islander Inn Motel
Lido Islander Inn Sarasota
Lido Islander Inn Motel Sarasota

Frequently asked questions

Is Lido Islander Inn pet-friendly?

Yes, dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of USD 20 per pet, per week. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Lido Islander Inn?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Lido Islander Inn?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability).

What time is check-out at Lido Islander Inn?

Check-out is at 11 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is Lido Islander Inn located?

Situated near the airport, this motel is within a 10-minute walk of Lido Beach and St. Armands Circle. Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium and Marina Jack are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Reviews

Lido Islander Inn Reviews

7.4

Good

7.6

Cleanliness

9.0

Location

7.0

Staff & service

7.6

Eco-friendliness

6.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 310 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 293 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 192 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 117 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 89 out of 1001 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

William

Close to shopping and the beach
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kerri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
I loved how cute the room was and how close it was to the beach. There was a lot of sight seeing at night and we had a great time. Only issue we had was the ac face plate didn’t work but we got it adjusted. I would highly recommend this hotel
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leadys

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property is a great area near the beach less than 5 minutes walking distance. Only complaint i have is the shower looks old and in bad shape. Other than that we loved out stay and will come back again soon
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Cheryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Excellent location and nice place. We did have issues with the living room light not wanting to stay off. Maybe another light on the same frequency in another unit? Also, the shower handle was completely broken off and there was no drain hardware. The shower was usable, but could use some work.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kyle

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Host was amazing! Can walk 2 blocks to lido beach and to St. Armand’s circle which has lots of dining and shopping.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice place and convenient

We liked the location. Its close to the beach and St Armands Square where there are restaurants and entertainment.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

JoLynn

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
This was perfect for my family. We stayed in one of the condos so we had a kitchen and living room space. The facility isn't manned by in person staff so don't expect your room to be cleaned every day, but I prefer it that way. Very close to the beaches and a two minute drive to the local shops and restaurants.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

AMELA

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Good location
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Rudolph W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Three star resort in a 5 star location.......basic clean resort with few extras but within walking distance of st armands circle.....no extra parking fees!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Parker

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Didn’t mind it at all. Close to the beach. Price point seemed a little off but the area really was beautiful
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Penny

Liked: Amenities
It was ok
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful, highly recommended!
Stayed 13 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven B

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Clean, comfortable, short walk to beautiful beach

Our room was nicer than I expected, after reading several of the reviews. AC worked fine, shower water was cool, but weather was hot so we didn't mind. Hotel provides beach chairs, which we used and appreciated. Beach parking lots were packed, so we loved the location of the hotel. We would definitely stay here again--much cheaper than nearby alternatives.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Niurka

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was perfect! And one of the best things was the owner's understanding and help. Also, the great and nicest Alma orienting me about the area and more. I truly recommend this place for a very pleasant stay!!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Perfect location for beach and shopping. Television remote didn't work and the lights flickered a lot and some outlets had no covers on them. Overall would stay again for price and location.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location, good service.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Jamie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Communication was great! This is a very simple basic place to stay for the night. It is walking distance to the beach. The room was very small, but perfect just for one night. Parking was great and safe.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

KELLY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ivette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
I rented the 2 bedroom condo - The condo is a little outdated with the furniture it has but it was clean, everything worked. The staff was friendly and very serviceable. The area is very quiet and walkable distance to the beach. They provide 2 beach towels but they are standard towel size I recommend you bring your own. They do provide the very little sitting beach chairs. I definitely recommend the place for a short getaway.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Qassem

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Simple, easy, and comfortable, walk one block to the beach, and a couple blocks to st armands. Great little spot for a weekend getaway.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All ok Need to Fix bathroom sink drain
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Annette

Liked: Amenities
Nice older Inn in a great location
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely place, plenty to do in the area. Outside seating area was tired looking though. A pool would be lovely here.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
All the reviews about this property owner being the Hostess with the Mostest are 100% on point. I made a very last minute reservation which she accommodated with the utmost grace. When the neighboring room kept me awake, she moved me to a different, quieter room. Again, with nothing but the utmost grace. The room was clean and tidy, the bed oh-so-comfortable. I will be back on my next trip to Sarasota. Thank you so much for the over the top hospitality. God bless you and your family.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

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