Helmsley Sandcastle Hotel
Sarasota, FL. United States

Hotels Lodging Address

1540 Ben Franklin Drive
Sarasota, FL 34236
Nightly Rates: ( 152.10 - 219.00 )
3 Star

Property Description

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.

Amenities

· AM/FM Alarm Clock
· Babysitting/Child Services
· Bar/Lounge
· Business Center
· Concierge
· 24 Hour Front Desk
· Handicapped Rooms/Facilities
· Free Parking
· Meeting/Banquet Facilities
· Meeting/Banquet Facilities
· Pool
· Restaurant
· Room Service
· Safe Deposit Box
· Shops/Commercial Services
· Television with Cable
· Laundry/Valet Services

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

Rate Disclaimer

Indicative rates for search purposes only; check for specific rate when making a reservation.

Miscellaneous Information

· American Dollars is the native currency.
· Check in time is 3pm
· Check out time is 11am
· Time Zone is EST
· Opened in 1966
· Renovated in 1999
· 179 rooms.
· 0 suites.
· 4 floors.

Directions

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.

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.

Nearby Airports * Sarasota/Bradenton International - 8 miles * Tampa International - 60 miles Nearby Corporations/Industries * Electro Corporation - 9 miles * Hi-Stat Manufacturing - 10 miles * Cockner-Bartelt Manufacturing - 10 miles * Sun Hydraulics - 9 miles * Teleflex - 15 miles * Tropicana Beverages - 20 miles

Sarasota/Bradenton International

Guarantee Policy

Credit card guarantee is required at time of booking.

Cancellation Policy

Cancel by 5pm hotel time, two days prior to arrival to avoid a penalty of one night's room and tax.

Restaurant Information

On-Site Dining

* 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.

Meeting Facility

Meeting Facilities

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

Recreation Information

On-Site Recreation

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

Off-Site Recreation

* Golf courses

Area Attractions

Asolo Theatre

8 miles southwest to the property.

Columbia Doctors Hospital

12 miles west to the property.