Cirque St Armands Beachside
233 Benjamin Franklin Drive
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Why people book this hotel
“It's located directly across from Lido Beach and offers easy access to the beach…”
“Great location”
“The hotel's Ringling Brothers circus-themed decor, along with the overall servic…”
“Very friendly and professional staff”
“The room was spacious with a small nice balcony overlooking the area”
“Great location as it’s a nice quiet spot but is only a short walk to dozens of r…”
“Clean modern hotel nice spacious room”
“Breakfast was good and location was as well”
Overview
This Florida hotel is across the street from Lido Beach and 2 minutes' walk from Saint Armands Circle. Guests can enjoy an on-site restaurant and a tiki bar throughout their stay. Free WiFi access and a flat-screen TV are included in all rooms at Cirque St Armands Beachside the Beach. A desk and seating area are also provided. Sand Dollar Rooftop Restaurant serves breakfast and dinner and has ocean views. Kokonuts Lounge and Tiki Bar offers casual poolside cocktails. The large outdoor pool at the Sarasota-Lido Beach Holiday Inn overlooks the ocean. There is also a modern fitness centre on site. The hotel’s front desk is staffed 24 hours a day. Guests will be 3.2 km from Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium and 9.6 km from the John and Mable Ringling Museum. Sarasota city centre is 6.4 km away.
Traveller reviews
Flavio
couple
February 23, 2026
“Top-notch hotel, right across the street and in front of Lido Beach, in Sarasota.”
The hotel's Ringling Brothers circus-themed decor, along with the overall service, restaurant, and bars, is excellent. The staff is very friendly, attentive, and helpful. It's located directly across from Lido Beach and offers easy access to the beach facilities of another hotel in the same chain. Just steps away from St Armand Circle with dozens of restaurants and ice cream shop options.
Helen
couple
December 9, 2025
“Nice stay. We stayed 3 nights but only got toiletries, sleep masks and slippers on the last night. For the money we paid”
Great location
NV
family_with_children
December 7, 2025
“A beautiful resort at the beach.”
Beautiful decorated hotel at the beach and in walking distance of the charming St Armands circle. Very friendly and professional staff. The room was spacious with a small nice balcony overlooking the area.
Katherine
couple
November 5, 2025
“Nice comfy stay”
Clean modern hotel nice spacious room
Brenda
couple
June 26, 2025
“Fantastic”
The theme was exceptional and seen throughout the hotel. Every member of staff we came across were friendly, polite & helpful yet with professionalism but I have to mention the bar tenders who helped make our stay super great. We will return Thank you.
Paul
couple
April 28, 2025
“Highly recommended and would definitely stay again”
Lovely decor and the view from the balcony was stunning. Great location as it’s a nice quiet spot but is only a short walk to dozens of restaurants and shops. Staff were fantastic. All of them were friendly and helpful.
John
family_with_children
April 13, 2025
“Stunning hotel in stunning location”
The hotel was exceptional in all respects bar one. The staff could not do enough for us. The decor was stunning. I had one of the best steaks in my life. A hotel for adults and probably not families.
Michael
family_with_children
February 19, 2025
“Hotel closed. Building site”
Hotel closed. Building site
Peter S.
couple
February 17, 2025
“we only stayed one night and it served the purpose and the breakfast was good.”
the location
Kevin
couple
April 1, 2024
“never to be repeated !!”
location was excellent. straight on to the beach. a very short walk into town and all the bars and restaurants
Cristhiane
family_with_children
July 11, 2023
Location
Steve
couple
June 25, 2023
“Sarasota trip”
Great location
Lauren
family_with_children
June 16, 2023
“The staff was very polite and helped make our short stay memorable. We'll definitely be back!”
They had a closet of beach equipment/accessories that we were able to use at no extra cost. Our kids had a blast bringing the shovels and buckets to the beach.
Stuart
couple
May 28, 2023
“good location and ok but too expensive”
comfortable room
Jackie
family_with_children
March 1, 2023
“fabulous family catch-up by the amazing Lido Beach”
this has to be one of the best located hotels in Florida - the views are exceptional and the brief walk to St Armand circle ideal
Anklesaria
family_with_children
September 11, 2022
It was pleasure to stay
Michael
family_with_children
August 5, 2022
“It was mah.”
Breakfast was good and location was as well.
Luna
family_with_children
June 24, 2022
“A little too expensive for quality of hotel, might need upgrades.”
Ocean view and snacks and water
Helen
family_with_children
June 15, 2022
“Great location, shame about the lack of upgrade to the hotel. Needs urgent attention and upgrade”
Location, location, location!
Facilities
Activities
Fitness centre, Golf course (within 3 km), Fishing, Windsurfing, Canoeing, Cycling, Diving, Snorkelling, Beachfront, Fitness, Beach, Happy hour
Cleanliness & disinfecting
Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against Coronavirus, Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines, Guest accommodation is disinfected between stays, Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay
Food & Drink
Breakfast options, Wine/champagne, Fruits, Kid meals, Special diet menus (on request), Breakfast in the room, Bar, Restaurant
Food & drink safety
All plates, cutlery, glasses and other tableware have been sanitized, Breakfast takeaway containers, Delivered food is securely covered
General
Minimarket on site, WiFi available in all areas, Pets allowed, Non-smoking rooms, Non-smoking throughout, Air conditioning, Designated smoking area, Heating, Lift, Facilities for disabled guests, Safety deposit box
Internet
WiFi, Internet services, Free WiFi
Outdoors
Outdoor furniture, Terrace, Outdoor pool, Sun terrace, Outdoor pool (all year)
Parking
Parking, Accessible parking, Parking on site, Private parking
Physical distancing
Cashless payment available
Pool and wellness
Swimming Pool, Swimming pool toys, Pool with view, Heated pool, Pool/beach towels, Pool bar, Shallow end, Swimming pool
Reception services
Invoice provided
Safety & security
Key access, Key card access, Smoke alarms
Safety features
Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities, Shared stationery such as printed menus, magazines, pens, and paper removed, Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and key areas, First aid kit available, Access to health care professionals, Face masks for guests available
Services
Shuttle service, Daily housekeeping, Business centre, Laundry, Dry cleaning, 24-hour front desk, Room service, Meeting/banquet facilities, Concierge service, Shuttle service (free), Luggage storage, Express check-in/check-out, Fax/photocopying
Deluxe King Room
The spacious double room offers air conditioning, a coffee machine, a balcony with city views as well as a private bathroom featuring a shower. The unit offers 1 bed.
King Room
This non-smoking guestroom includes a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a bath or shower.
King Room with Ocean View
Offering expansive views of the Gulf of Mexico, this guestroom also includes a flat-screen TV and a seating area. A private bathroom is also provided.
Deluxe Queen Room
This air-conditioned quadruple room includes a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a private bathroom as well as a balcony with city views. The unit offers 2 beds.
Queen Room
This petite corner room offers a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a bath or shower. It may include a balcony.
Queen Room - Disability Access
This non-smoking guestroom includes a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a bath or shower.
Queen Room with Sea View
Offering expansive views of the Gulf of Mexico, this guestroom also includes a flat-screen TV and a seating area. A private bathroom is also provided.
King Suite with Ocean View
This spacious suite includes 1 living room, 1 separate bedroom and 1 bathroom with a shower and free toiletries. Boasting a balcony with sea views, this suite also offers air conditioning and a flat-screen TV with cable channels. The unit has 2 beds.
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