Lido Islander Inn and Suites - Sarasota

we loved the place, very convient and within walking distance to beach and St Armands Circle.

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I was glad I was traveling alone . I would never stay there if I'm traveling with my wife

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Everything was very convenient & easily accessible. The rooms were comfy & cozy. The only negative to the visit is that the walls are so paper thin that you can hear the television & complete conversations with other guests. There is no need to try & eavesdrop since you can hear every word. I did get an awesome deal for the room!! I only needed to be […] there to sleep since I came to enjoy the beach. Nice, clean hot shower, very comfy bed, fridge for my food, & microwave to heat it up. My wi-fi worked & there is also cable if you can't find anything to do in Lido Key. Go during early Spring(April-May) when the tourists have all left & the temperature is just right! I will definitely be back with lots of friends & we just might rent the whole place out for a week :-) I like spending my hard earned money on what I call a Mom & Pop small business! I would rather keep a small, cozy place in business as opossed to a large chain! Read more

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The cleaning lady hovered outside our front window on the first level suite from 8 am to 3 pm everyday! The laundry, cleaning supplies, etc. we're located in front of our room so you always saw piles of dirty laundry, trash, and the cleaning lady!! One day a bag of trash missed hitting me in the head when the cleaning lady dropped it from the second […] floor! It would make a HUGE difference if the cleaning area was either moved or partitioned off from view! Read more

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Room was clean, walls were thin but I was looking for a clean, convenient, cost effective overnight place for a short business trip. This worked great for that purpose.

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This place is small and simple. It had everything that my husband and I needed for a beach vacation: mini fridge, coffee maker, comfy bed, and convenient location to the beach, shops, and restaurants. We had an amazing trip and will definitely be back! NOTE: if you are looking for a resort, full-service type hotel this is not the place for you.

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The location was good, walking distance to the beach and St. Armand's. It was also walking distance to the community pool that has restricted hours and rules that is open to the public for a fee. The room was very small, hardly enough room to walk around the bed from the fridge to the bathroom and we could hear the conversations of those next door through […] the very thin walls. No closet or space to store luggage so we had to put the bags around or under the bed making it even more difficult to travel around the room. The being said, the location was great and on a vacation we don't need to spend much time in our hotel room and the low price gave us more money to spend enjoying our time in the area. So if you don't mind very tight quarters, eves dropping on those in the next room, self service amenities, off site pool and no help desk/concierge in exchange for an affordable, small hotel in a residential neighborhood close to the beach and shopping, then this is the choice for you. Read more

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Very small room, not soundproof at all.Good location. I have stayed there for 1 week. Did not noticed any cleaning service in my room. Microwave and fridge, right by water heater in utility room.I will definitely not come back.2 positives: good bed and location. Nothing else.

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minutes from St .Armands circle. good location to the beach. The price was right , And must say the room was clean. However the room we in stayed in was much, much to small, no room for a suite case never mind two suit cases, no room to make yourself comfortable inside, its like a over sized closet. The T.V is an old small one and the remote did not […] work, The bath room could use a new face lift, and a new toilet seat will help also.Certainly not a Three Star. Read more

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What you pay for is a very small room if you get a "A" room. Try and get a "B" room if you want more space. Linens are threadbaren and it is self served. If you want clean towels you collect them from the storage unit. The building is appears to be an old duplex which is now surrounded by million dollar homes. So, the surrounding neighborhood was beautiful. […] If you just want a place to plop your luggage and place to sleep you will be fine. We found the front patio to be enjoyable and a place to meet the other guests. The location is perfect. You can walk to St. Armands Cir and there is so much to do. Overall, for the price given the location we would probably return. Just don't expect an upscale suite. But it was quirky and fun! Read more

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Great spot near the water and the circle. Will book again.

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At first we thought, we would never stay there again because our room was so small. But then, we got a glimpse of some of the other rooms, and they looked really nice and large. So, next time, we would try for one of those. Great location!

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Close to beach, cute site for a get away, very small room though and easy to hear through the walls, fits the needs though if you are doing business in the area and need a clean place to stay near the beach.

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We expected a basic small room but didn't expect to have no control over our own heat/A/C, which was a real problem with A/C blowing into our freezing room all night. At check-in no one told us that we were to help ourselves to towels, toilet paper, etc. from a certain cupboard we never passed and didn't see (and found out about on our second last day). […] No one entered our room to clean or replace anything from the moment we checked in, so NO SERVICE which we've never seen anywhere before. 3 hangers for two people? No counter space for very good microwave and fridge, no kleenex, no ability to operate windows. Great bed, location and beautiful neighborhood. Read more

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The rooms were great, even better than I expected. and walking distance to the beach

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Great location . Close to the beach and restaurants . Well organized.

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I expected a dump given the low price and prime location, and was pleasantly surprised, for the motel was clean and had all necessary conveniences in a postage-size room. My only complaint was the noise, given the paper-thin walls and the party-central mood of the guests on weekends. As I only needed the room for sleeping and showers, and was out on […] the beach or visiting family the rest of the time, it exceeded expectations. Read more

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Everything was waiting for our arrival with no person to greet us - we had to ask people who were staying there. Enjoyed room and stay - right by beach.

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nice place to stay very great just one block to the beach and for the money you cannot beat this.

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Enjoyed my stay and would visit there again

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For those who do not have high expectations and do not require luxury, lido Inn is a perfect place. Away from high traffic streets and vicinity of the beach (two blocks away) this motel is quiet, modest and neat. The only remark is equipment it needs to be replace and electric tea pot would be advised. A few more hangers in the closet is a must. Other […] than that, is fine. I could recommend this place for a getaway. Mario Read more

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Not quite what I expected, but still an enjoyable stay. Only problem was noisy neighbors.

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I spent one night at this inn and found it to be charming, clean and very nice. I thought it was a great value for the amenities.

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The room was great, more than we expected, it felt like renting a little apartment instead of having a "room" in a hotel. The check-in process was easy and finding it was a breeze. The location is great too, only about a 5 minute walk from the beautiful Gulf of Mexico.

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A lovely old place a few blocks from the beach. Casual place and the one bedroom with living room was perfect for our last night in Florida.

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Acceptable is the best I can say. The price is good. The location is easy walking distance to the beach and the circle. The floor in my room was so dirty, my feet were black from just walking around the room. It would have been nice to have been informed there was no office and what I was supposed to do to access my room. The other guests tried to be […] respectful but the doors slammed and awakened me several times. Anyone talking outside was clearly audible from my room. The place is quaint. The room had a nice bed, frig, microwave, coffee machine, etc. You cannot control the air conditioning from your room. That was the biggest gotcha for me. I'd pay a bit more and stay at a nicer place next time. Read more

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Great location. Walked a block to beach and watched the sunset. They have BBQ grills and nice sitting area outside which was a great way to enjoy dinner with friends. Accomidations are spacious with large beds but the bottom mattress doesn't have a cover and supplies for the rooms are in a downstairs cabinet outside so it's first come. I recommend bringing […] your own soap and maybe some towels. It's a really good place for a group of people and very close to the beach. There is no one on premisis but there are cleaning people on site in the morning for those rooms that are vacant. The place could use a bit of TLC (tub was rusted near drain) but I would stay again. Iif your looking for brand new ultra modern..may want to go to a bigger hotel Read more

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Walk to the beach is nothing, Neighborhood is great! They have an outside seating area with a grill that was just what my friends/family needed. We have a great dinner 1 night! The hotel needs a few updates, like newer TVs, a mattress cover for comfort, and nicer towels, but the rooms are spacious, include everything you need and nicely decorated.

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The good: Internet and heat worked well (it was a cold evening when I arrived). Room had newer and clean 'beachy' decor, and smelled fresh (none of that musty Florida smell). Bath seemed older but VERY clean. Outside area with table, grill and some plants, but not so clean, also kitchen is older. The other aspect: having booked this through expedia, […] it would have been appreciated to know before arriving that there is no office and how the check-in works, and that the room was not at the address given for this "Inn". Room was in one of those 'old Florida' compounds, and I found it slightly unsettling that some other people lived there year round - not your usual "Inn", I'd say. Had to walk around for a while to find a public beach access, as all buildings along the beach post a 'no trespassing' sign, and view was of a large condo building. Read more

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We booked a two Queen Bed suite and were allocated a King Bed and 2 Singles. The management of this 'hotel' is very 'hands off'. Very nice location and easy access to shops and beach.

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Effortless check in and out. Great location and. Lots of room in the one bedroom suite.

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I almost hate to give this review. I'd like to keep this gem quiet. Great place to stay, close to the beach and shopping.

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Hotel location very nice. The room is incredible small. No hotel service at all.

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Everytime I am in Sarasota, I stay here. Always nice and convenient.

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This spot was perfect for our use. We chose the smaller guest room but it worked out fine and fit our budget. Close to Armand Circle with all the fine shops and dining. And close to the wonderful beach...important. Had a great time!

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Drunken male guests were loud until 5:30am. Love the location but won't be back.

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The walls were paper thin so you could hear the conversation in the next room. We would not stay there again.

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I booked this property based on it's proximity to St. Armands Circle - it would be an easy walking distance. When we arrived, we were instructed by a note to find our printed reservation in the mailbox - which informed us that our room would be 7 blocks south of Lido Islander Inn. The room we stayed in was clean (though we did not have maid service) […] and adequate, but I wished I had been notified when I booked the room that there was a chance that we would be moved farther away. It was one mile from St. Armands, which was fine when walking there for breakfast and lunch, but not very convenient to walk after dinner in the dark and after a few cocktails. Read more

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Lido Islander was a nice little place to stay. The room was very clean and perfect for two people. It was missing an alarm clock (no biggie). The guest room had a few dishes, toaster, small fridge and microwave. We walked comfortably to both Lido Beach and St. Armand's Circle. Outside there is a small barbeque grill and seating area. Great little place […] tucked in a quiet neighborhood and should I need a place to stay I will book with them for my next trip. Read more

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We rented the Guest Room, which is rather small (about 12' x 12'). But it had all the necessities. The one quirk is the the level of the air conditioning was regulated by the adjacent large unit. We mentioned to staff when we arrived that it seemed a bit warm and it was immediately adjusted. We felt the guest room would probably be better suited to […] one person. You can't beat the price for the area. Within a short walk to the beautiful Gulf beach and public swimming pool. Read more

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Hotel was run down. Furniture was old and the fabric on the chairs was threadbare in places. The sofa looked so gross and dirty that I wouldn't even sit on it. There is no maid service and if you want a change of towels you have to get them yourself from this awful cupboard outside under the stairs. The website says this is luxury accommodation. It […] definitely isn't. It is cheap for the location but I would rather pay more and get a nicer place. Read more

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Pluses: friendly, helpful staff; nice room though a bit snug; 2-minute drive to St Armand's circle. Minuses: it looks like a dump from the outside; thought it'd be nearer to the beach; Mapquest directions didn't get me there--had to just drive around until I found it.

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The room was very decieving, after looking at it on-line. No room to open luggage. Very very tight with little room to walk around. Noisey outside the room at night. Would not stay there again. In fact we left after the first night, because it wasn't our liking

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I'm not a picky guy really, I passed up the large hotel to get something a little more "homey" and closer to the beach on a recent business trip. The place they put me wasn't in the picture that is on the web site but it was a small studio that had access to the pool which was nice. However, my biggest complaint is that the air conditioner is old and […] cannot keep the room cool, the ceiling fan wouldn't turn on and so the AC simply cooled the room from about 6' down. Seeing that I'm 6'4" my head was in muggy air while the rest of me was in the cool air. This is Florida people and even in October it's humid and you need the air to properly cool the room. But the area is clean and the beaches are beautiful, if they fix the AC I would have been very pleased with the place. Read more

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