Helmsley Sandcastle Hotel

1540 Ben Franklin Drive

Sarasota, FL US

Rating: 2 stars - Mobil Rating

Located directly on the Gulf of Mexico, on Lido Key, the Sandcastle is a picturesque resort with 600ft of private white sand beach. Two fresh water pools adorn the property. A full service Recreation Department is also available for your enjoyment. During the evening, relax with cocktails in our lounge and enjoy a carefully prepared meal in the Candlelight Dinning Room. Our Pool Bar is also open from noon until dusk, serving cocktails and a light menu.

Meeting Facilities

1540 Ben Franklin Drive

Sarasota, FL US

Two meeting rooms are available for use, with an overall capacity of 225 persons.

Restaurants

On-Site Dining

1540 Ben Franklin Drive

Sarasota, FL US

* Coffee Shop - Open 7am-5pm, casual, breakfast/buffet. * Candlelight Restaurant - Open 5pm-10pm, casual, innovative menu/salads. * Pool Bar - Open noon-dusk, casual, casual, drinks/hors d'ouvres. * Lounge Bar - Open 5pm-midnight, casual, drinks.

Area Attractions

Asolo Theatre

1540 Ben Franklin Drive

Sarasota, FL US

8 miles southwest to the property.

Columbia Doctors Hospital

1540 Ben Franklin Drive

Sarasota, FL US

12 miles west to the property.

Recreation

On-Site Recreation

1540 Ben Franklin Drive

Sarasota, FL US

* Video games * 2 heated pools * Shuffleboard * Water sports

Off-Site Recreation

1540 Ben Franklin Drive

Sarasota, FL US

* Golf courses

Room Information

Standard Room

Features 2 double beds. Includes full bathroom (some rooms with shower only), dresser, hairdryer, iron/board, two easy chairs, refrigerator, safe in closet, TV with remote control, and pay-per-view movies.

Deluxe Guest Room

Deluxe guest room with king bed or 2 double beds. Includes full bathroom, hairdryer, iron/board, dresser, work table, two easy chairs, refrigerator, safe in closet, balcony or pation with 2 chairs, TV with remote control, and pay-per-view movies.

STD 2 DBL 1 (C2D1)

STANDARD GST ROOM WITH 2 DBL BEDS. FRIDGE,IN ROOM SAFE, POOL SIDE

DLX 1 KNG SM (A1KS)

GULF FRONT DELUXE GST ROOM WITH 1 KING BED. BALCONY, FRIDGE,IN ROOM SAFE

DLX 2 DBL SM (A2DS)

GULF FRONT DELUXE GST ROOM WITH 2 DBL BEDS. BALCONY,FRIDGE, IN ROOM SAFE

Directions

Sarasota/Bradenton International Airport: SW

From the airport, exit and turn right onto University Parkway. Turn left onto US-41 (Tamiami Trail), south, until Gulf Stream Ave, then right. You will cross over two Causeways and enter St Armands Circle. Take 2nd exit from the circle "Lido Beach exit". Hotel is one mile to your right.

Tampa International Airport: SW

From the airport, proceed south on I-275 to I-75 south. Take Exit 39 and head west. This will put you on Fruitville Rd. Follow Fruitville to turn left on Tamiami Trail. The next stop light is Gulf Stream Ave, turn right and cross two causways to enter St Armands Circle. Take 2nd exit from circle "Lido Beach exit". Hotel 1 mile on right.