Cirque St. Armands Beachside

4.0 star property

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A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a view of the ocean.
A hotel room with two beds, a large mirror, a TV, and a balcony with curtains.
Daily cooked-to-order breakfast for a fee
A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by palm trees and a clear blue sky.
A modern hotel lobby with a curved orange sofa, green walls, and a large chandelier.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Air-conditioning
  • Gym

Explore the area

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233 Ben Franklin Dr, Sarasota, FL, 34236
  • Place, Lido Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, St. Armands Circle
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, South Lido Park
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Airport, Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.)
    ‪18 min drive‬

Room options

Room, 1 King Bed, Bay View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)
  • Bay view
  • 31 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed (Gulf View)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)
  • Beach view
  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(9 reviews)
  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Mobility Accessible

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • Beach view
  • 60 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Bay View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • Bay view
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Gulf View)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(10 reviews)
  • Beach view
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About this property

Cirque St. Armands Beachside

Along with an outdoor pool, this smoke-free hotel has a restaurant and 2 bars/lounges. Other amenities include a fitness centre, a poolside bar and a seasonal outdoor pool.
Cirque St. Armands Beachside offers 135 accommodations with a safe and coffee/tea makers. Rooms open to balconies. Beds feature premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions come with premium satellite channels. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit and hairdryers.

In-room wireless Internet access (speed: 50+ Mbps) is available for a surcharge. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool and a fitness centre.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Cirque St. Armands Beachside. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Lido Beach. You'll find features such as 2 bars, an outdoor pool and a restaurant. This property offers pet-friendly amenities, such as food and water bowls.
  • Enjoy a beachfront location while dining at Ringside
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast served daily for a fee
  • WiFi for a fee
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge and luggage storage
  • On-site recreation includes a gym
  • Steps from Lido Beach and 7 minutes on foot from St. Armands Circle
  • Dogs welcome for a fee (restrictions apply)
  • Pet-friendly amenities are available, including food and water bowls
Cirque St. Armands Beachside offers its guests an outdoor pool and a fitness centre. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include 2 bars/lounges and a poolside bar.

A terrace, a vending machine, and multilingual staff are also featured at Cirque St. Armands Beachside.

This 4-star Sarasota hotel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy a cooked-to-order breakfast daily from 7 AM to 11:00 AM.
Ringside – This beachfront restaurant serves breakfast and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Open daily.
MidWay – This poolside lobby lounge only serves lunch. Happy hour is offered. Open daily.
Ring Master – On-site bar. Open daily.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

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 transport

  • No on-site parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7 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
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

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

Outdoors

  • 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.
  • Area rugs in room
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Lift (109 centimetre 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 path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • 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 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

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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: USD 100 per pet, per day
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 40 lb per pet)
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Resort fee: USD 39.55 per accommodation, per night
The resort fee includes:
  • Beach towels
  • Fitness centre access
  • In-room bottled water
  • In-room coffee
  • In-room safe
  • Partner property pool access
  • Pool access

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 10 to 20 for adults and USD 8 to 15 for children
  • Pet fee: USD 100 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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 and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that 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
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • The seasonal pool will open in January and close in December.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • To make arrangements to bring your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).
  • 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

Cirque St. Armands Beachside Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 612 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 208 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 91 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 56 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 34 out of 1001 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The food in the main dining room and at the bar (different menu) was excellent.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Rebecca Sue

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quick but wonderful stay
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were lovely Hotel was amazing Restaurant food was stunning
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Payton

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing stay! Will definitely be returning!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful staff, excellent location and the perfect size. Loved this hotel, it will be our choice for all upcoming trips to Sarasota.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fabulous small boutique hotel on Lido Beach and close to St Armands Circle, Friendly staff and great restaurant!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

MYRNA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Beautiful,hip hotel. Great location!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

David F.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms were clean and decorated to go with the overall theme. Nice pool and great shuttle to the Lido Beach Resor down the street to use their private beach and to St Armands Circle. Wonderful experience; we will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Viva

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This place is amazing! The staff are amazing and very welcoming, they always find a way to help and they are so kind. The hotel is in a perfect location . Close to everything.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Alexis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The absolute best hotel stay ive ever experienced. The room was clean and beautiful. The staff was incredibly friendly and helpful! I'll definitely be returning and recommending to all my friends and fsmily
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Excellent hotel
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Spotless room, great location. Staff all so friendly and helpful!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Luis

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff and the location of the hotel.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property has been updated beautifully and my room was clean and welcoming. Minimal carpet is a big plus. The private balcony was my favorite place to enjoy breakfast. Will definitely visit again!
Gym
Private balcony
View from the pool deck
Private balcony
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was very nice. Beds and pillows great. Silent ventilation. Very quiet at night. Perfect access to the beach. Nice pools and attentive service.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Simon

Liked: Cleanliness
Spotless throughout!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
From the check in to checkout the staff made us feel like we were family.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff was incredible. They were so helpful and accommodating. Texting with the front desk was the icing on the cake.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay. Nice, new and clean hotel. Staff were great. Shout out to Jansen and Eric who ran the bar and were great!
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lewis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful couple of days. Great surprise. Restaurant Ringside was excellent dinner. Would love to return sometime....
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

nidia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Amazing !!!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Sonia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Perfect in every way. Beds were super comfy, rooms clean and very modern, wonderful location.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Cherie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was top notch! Would definitely recommend staying here.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everyone was so nice. The hotel was amazing, the rooms clean and in a great location.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Bonnie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great restaurant and bar/bartender. Best thing is the location, just steps from Lido Beach and only a very short walk to Saint Armand’s, which is a very fun place to eat and shop.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2026