Sarasota, FloridaLido Key
Lido Beach Resort
Breezy Gulf-front resort
Lido Key Sarasota, Florida
Renovated
2016
Price
$$$
Rated for
Resort Luxe SocialOutside the door
The house
Opal CollectionBreezy Gulf-front resort
This is a classic Florida beach resort, built for unhurried days split between the Gulf surf and poolside drinks.
What it’s good at
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
A resort shuttle runs to St. Armands Circle for sidewalk dining and shopping. Along the shore, southern Lido Key stays quiet.
The rooms
Rooms are finished in cool blue tones and warm wood, split between the four-story Tiki Building and the fourteen-story Palm Building.
The pools
Bring a swimsuit.
Two heated pools curve along the beachfront, flanked by whirlpool spas and rows of teal loungers.
The spa & gym
Restaurant
Drift Kitchen & Bar
Floor-to-ceiling windows on the eighth floor overlook the Gulf and Sarasota skyline. The kitchen serves fresh seafood and brick-oven pizzas.
At the table
Beach Market Cafe brews morning coffee and prepares sandwiches to take down to the beach or pool.
How it began
The resort arrived in 1969, rising just as the historic Lido Beach Casino down the shore was demolished.
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Our shorthand
How we rate hotels.
The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.