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Lido Islander Inn

3.0 star property
Motel with free parking, a quick walk to Lido Beach

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Terrace/patio
Exterior
Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed
Suite, 2 Bedrooms | In-room dining
Suite, 2 Bedrooms | Private kitchen

Reviews

7.2 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Pet-friendly
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

Map
528 South Polk Drive, Sarasota, FL, 34236
  • Lido Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • St. Armands Circle
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.)
    ‪14 min drive‬

Room options

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, laptop workspace

Suite, 1 Bedroom

7.0 out of 10
Good
(14 reviews)

Highlights

Porch/lanai
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
  • 74 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, laptop workspace

Room

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(12 reviews)

Highlights

Porch/lanai
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchen
Mini-fridge
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, laptop workspace

Suite, 2 Bedrooms

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Porch/lanai
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
  • 102 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed OR 1 King Bed, 2 Single Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(21 reviews)

Highlights

Porch/lanai
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the area

Sarasota

At Lido Islander Inn you'll be within just a 10-minute stroll of Lido Beach and St. Armands Circle. Highlights at this motel include free in-room WiFi. .This pet-friendly motel offers free WiFi in public areas, a garden and barbecues. Added amenities include laundry facilities, a picnic area and express check-in. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .With a stay at this 3-property class Sarasota motel, you'll be 3.1 km (1.9 mi) from Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium and 4.6 km (2.8 mi) from Marina Jack.
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What's nearby

  • Lido Beach - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • St. Armands Circle - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium - 6 min drive - 3.8 km
  • Marina Jack - 6 min drive - 4.8 km
  • Marie Selby Botanical Gardens - 9 min drive - 6.8 km

Getting around

  • Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Lido Beach Restaurant - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪O'Leary's Tiki Bar & Grill - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Marina Jack Yacht Basin - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Columbia Restaurant - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪The Old Salty Dog - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Lido Islander Inn

Motel with free parking, a quick walk to Lido Beach
As a guest of Lido Islander Inn, you'll find barbecue grills, a garden, and a picnic area. WiFi is free in public spaces. Lido Islander Inn also features laundry facilities, express check-in, and express check-out. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Sarasota motel.

  • 12 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • 2 buildings
  • Towels for the beach
  • Self-service laundry
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Smoking in designated areas
Lido Islander Inn offers 12 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors, and features coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels.

This Sarasota motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and a ceiling fan. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

Languages

English, Spanish

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited on-site parking (max 1 space per unit)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Family friendly

  • Free cot
  • Free rollaway/extra bed
  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Virtual front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (on request)

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Beach towels
  • Garden
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 2 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free cot
  • Free rollaway/extra bed

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive an access code
A virtual front desk provides assistance to guests

Access methods

Access code, private entrance

Pets

  • Pets: USD 20 per pet, per week
  • Only dogs are allowed
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children 18 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Free rollaway/extra beds!
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Pet fee: USD 20 per pet, per week
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

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

You need to know

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
Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 25 years old.
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
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 is professionally cleaned
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. 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. Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 25 years old. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. The property is professionally cleaned. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Children aged 18 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.

Property is also known as

Lido Inn
Lido Islander
Lido Islander Inn
Lido Islander Inn Sarasota
Lido Islander Sarasota
Lido Islander Hotel Sarasota
Lido Islander Inn Motel
Lido Islander Inn Sarasota
Lido Islander Inn Motel Sarasota

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Lido Islander Inn?

Lido Islander Inn offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at Lido Islander Inn?

Yep, Lido Islander Inn has a free self car park. Onsite parking is limited (max 1 space per unit).

Are there any beaches close to Lido Islander Inn?

Yep, Lido Islander Inn is a short 6-minute walk from Lido Beach. Fun beach activities include snorkelling, waterskiing and windsurfing. You can also find motor boats and boat tours.

Is Lido Islander Inn family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as laundry facilities and a BBQ, as well as free infant beds and free extra beds in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that Lido Islander Inn is a hit with families.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Lido Islander Inn?

No, Lido Islander Inn does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Lido Islander Inn?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Lido Islander Inn Reviews

Reviews

7.2

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 302 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 294 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 190 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 120 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 94 out of 1000 reviews

7.6/10

Cleanliness

6.8/10

Staff & service

6.8/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Adrian

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Sink no drain cover,missing drawer in old bureau,tv not working,shower water lukewarm,towels old and flimsy,parking lot too small for vehicles,light bulbs not replaced,room too small for the price,casement windows could not be closed due to broken or missing handles,window blinds filthy,did not receive entry code at time promised,.this unit should not be in rental pool until significant rehabilitation.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

AMELA

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Good location
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Tanya

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
Pros-beautiful neighborhood, location (around 8 min walk to beach and st Armand's circle), availability to rent nightly instead of weekly, fairly clean,safe neighborhood, cute decor, some cookies left at supply station. Cons-Everywhere you look is evidence of trying to save money. No light bulbs in ceiling fan. Old mattress squeaked SO bad, woke us up when one got out during night and backache next day. 3 windows didn't close. Closet doors broken, old sofa squeaked badly and not comfortable. Bare minimum supplies. No beach towels as listed, beach chairs provided are small and uncomfortable. They did provide additional towels when requested later that day. Bathtub drained very slowly while showering. Make sure front door is locked when you leave by pulling the door tight while locking. If you know what you are getting ahead of time, it makes it better. If the price was right, I'd stay again, but would prefer to try something different first.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Curtis

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful, highly recommended!
Stayed 13 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
I did not like the gravel parking lot Had just paid for detail on my car They don’t have a Keurig just an old style Mr coffee didn’t like that Bathroom very old But it is clean and they are very nice
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

VICTOR, MORRISVILLE

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

david

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quite and comfortable
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

sarah

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely place, plenty to do in the area. Outside seating area was tired looking though. A pool would be lovely here.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Joanne

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Outside appearance was not good. Spacious , clean . Not a great value
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

Phil

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Horrible

Room was not beach front. Size of a closet. No privacy. Did not stay and could not get any refund. Rented a nice hotel $100 cheaper. Never again.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

KELLY

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Salina

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Perfect location

The location is perfect. Just a short walk to the beach and right on the beach is a place to get food and drinks and a restroom. And Armand's Circle is very close also. It is a 15 min Uber ride into Sarasota. It was clean. It just needs a little updating. The shower was clean but the faucets were not completely attached to the wall and getting the temp just right or getting them to shut off was tricky, the toilet was newer tho and worked well. The towels were so thin and scratchy. The second bedroom had two twin beds with only a fitted sheet and a top sheet. Also very, very thin. The other bedroom with the king bed was made up with sheets, blanket and comforter and more pillows. The living room area was cute. We needed a few things and they were delivered to us promptly. So communication was good. Overall it was good. Had everything we needed and the location is amazing. They also have some little beach chairs you can take to the beach but no beach towels as advertised. Just needs a few more upgrades and some attention to the little things. Felt very safe in the location also.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A disappointing stay

The lights and the air conditioning in the rooms weren't working. The kitchen facilities were not very good.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Carol

Business traveller
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

Kathleen

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location of this motel is prime, it’s also an inexpensive option to stay on Lido. The hot water in the shower was luke warm, I did notify the manager- but it never got hot for our stay. The shower diverter is leaking badly causing low water pressure. There is not much, if any, insulation in this motel- extremely noisy, babies crying, people talking in the room above.. it was difficult to sleep. The duct tape on the windows to close the gap of them not closing correctly, allowed for the car traffic to be very noisy as well. The standard room barely fit two suitcases, can’t imagine what the petite room offered. The Comcast cable boxes need help, they are loose w/wires all over and they cut out. The remote doesn’t work to turn the TV on/off, but it did work to change channel so long as the cable box had a good connection. Although we left there in such a hurry, the cleaning lady was kind enough to take my husbands dress shirts from the closet that he accidentally left behind and keep them safe overnight until a friend was able to get them for us. We didn’t notice They were missing until we reached our next destination and the manager was responsive when I texted asking about having them picked up. So although we would not stay here in the future, I will say the staff was helpful when I contacted them about the clothing we left behind, and also helped explain how to get the tv to stay working.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Brad

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The short walk to the beach was awesome. The property definitely needs some attention. Room was nice but could use updating. Lack of access to clean towels was unhandy.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Needs updated entrance door didnt lock to condo, no way to turn ceiling fans off, ceiling light in master turned on by itself no way to turn off, no fire alarm, tv was broken in master bedroom.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Qassem

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Simple, easy, and comfortable, walk one block to the beach, and a couple blocks to st armands. Great little spot for a weekend getaway.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Patricia

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Michael

Travelled with family
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Mellow Vibes

Older property, but excellent location. Easy check in. Comfy bed. What more could I ask for?
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

Anitra

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I was immediately texted after booking with a “free upgrade” to a larger condo, this should have been a red flag. The space we were “upgraded” to did not have a functioning tub, so I asked to move. We were moved to a different condo, still not my original reservation: the space we moved in to also did not have a functioning tub, the cold water knob is literally coming out of the tile and the knob just spins but water does not come on, the heat does not work, there are no extra blankets in the rooms, and the bathroom window does not close. This is not a rentable space. Do not stay here with your family. It was clean but you can not shower and you can not sleep without blankets. I called the host and she explained the shower was from hurricane damage. I asked about the cold temperature and she informed me that the air was warm enough. I asked about blankets and she said there are extra in the closets (there are none). I asked about the bathroom window, and again, she said it is hurricane damage. I asked why she felt this space was rentable and her explanation was “there is another rental down the street for $400 a night. This isn’t the Ritz Carlton.” I explained that the Ritz Carlton is only great if you can shower and sleep there, you know, with blankets. I asked her to consider a refund and she told me I should have complained upon check-in, which was approximately 11pm.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

We’d do it again

Heat didn’t work the last night. The spigot from the shower was hanging off the wall and the handle to adjust the water temp was leaking right into the gap between the wall and spigot. The bathroom could have been much cleaner and mold was found where the vanities door opened at the hinge side. Bed was extremely uncomfortable and wasn’t wrapped to protect from bed begs. I was told there were 12 rooms and 12 parking spots, there were only 11, had to park in the street one night thankfully it was off season so not much traffic. Sign to business was gone after the storm. Wasn’t really sure we were at the right place initially. Property still needs a bit of cleanup outside. No room service so had to catch the person who flipped the rooms to ask for more coffee, only caught her one day. The location though, that’s the start of the show! Even after all of these things, we would stay again just for the location.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025