Sandcastle Resort at Lido Beach

Location was great. The entire staff from groundskeepers to check-in were professional and courteous. Paid for a breakfast there on one morning. Food was the best breakfast I've ever had at a restaurant. No one ever gets eggs over easy right. Mine were perfect. I was upgraded to a poolside room because of the guest ahead of me was such a problem for everyone. Thank you. Free bottled water. Wow! My cousin lives close by and it was nice he was able to park there as a guest so I could spend time with his family on the beach without a big hassle of travel/parking arrangements. Rumor is it will be torn down and replaced. Nice I got to stay at place with an old Florida vibe before none are left and it's corporate greed or nothing.

Initially disappointed in our room. Leaky toilet above dripping into/on our toilet below. Management adjusted our room providing very nice accommodations for our second night and rescinded the first night's charge. This made up for the initial disappointment and was very much appreciated. Responsive management made a big difference. The shuttle bus was also great way to reach St. Armand's. Very short waits, comfortable and convenient.

White sand beach, large room with balcony (sea view). Sunbeds and sun umbrella for free of charge. New beach towel for every day. Two large pools, we really loved it. The beach is beautiful and peaceful. You can find microwave, ice maker and laundry at the property as well, if you need it.

The Sandcastle Resort is one of two beach hotels left on Lido Beach. Everything else has been torn down and replaced by condominiums. The Sandcastle has the most beautiful private beach I have ever seen in my travels around the world. You cannot find this kind of view and access at this price point anywhere else, in my opinion. It is pristine, well groomed white sand with an unobstructed view of the Gulf of Mexico…an almost impossible find anywhere you travel. I have read the other reviews. Frankly, most of the writers don’t seem to appreciate the gem they have found. Yes, the building is old and the rooms are worn out. It is clean but desperately in need of an update. But that is not going to happen because it was sold four years ago and, when the permitting process is done, it will be torn down and replaced by a new and fancy 306 room hotel which will cost you har more money. If you are at Lido for a fancy hotel, reserve down the street at the Lido Beach Resort. But, if you want a place to hang your swimsuit and spend the rest of your time enjoying the magnificent beaches and sunsets, this is a great place. We will continue to return until, sadly, it is gone. With it will go the kitsch of 1950’s beach resorts because this lovely old lady is the last of her kind.

The location is the best you can get, the resort is getting old and will be knocked down in the next couple of years so they resort who owns it charges lots of money for a shabby building which years ago had many amenities like room service and bikes to ride but no more yet they still put a daily service fee on the bill but most of the services don't exist anymore. Staff is always great, my family has been going there for over 40 years so it will be sad when it gets knocked down. There will be no more 2-4 floor motels on the beach anymore, only high-rises.