Cirque St. Armands Beachside

4.0 star property

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Poolside bar
Lobby sitting area
Terrace/patio
Outdoor pool, pool loungers
View from room

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping

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233 Ben Franklin Dr, Sarasota, FL, 34236
  • Lido Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • St. Armands Circle
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.)
    ‪14 min drive‬

Room options

Room, 1 King Bed, Bay View

  • 31 sq m
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Bay View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 33 sq m
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

  • 60 sq m
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Gulf View)

  • 33 sq m
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed (Gulf View)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 31 sq m
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Mobility Accessible

  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About this property

Cirque St. Armands Beachside

On beach with outdoor pool for sandy fun near St. Armands Circle
At Cirque St. Armands Beachside, hit the beach, dine onsite at Ringside, or enjoy a drink at one of the hotel's 2 bars/lounges.
Cirque St. Armands Beachside offers 135 accommodations with safes and complimentary newspapers. Rooms open to balconies. Beds feature premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions come with premium satellite channels. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and hair dryers.

This Sarasota hotel provides wireless Internet access (speed: 50+ Mbps) for a surcharge. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool and a fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Our customers tell us they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Cirque St. Armands Beachside. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Lido Beach. You'll find features like 2 bars, an outdoor pool, and a restaurant. This property offers pet-friendly amenities like food and water bowls.
  • Enjoy a beachfront location while dining at Ringside
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast served daily for a fee
  • WiFi for a fee
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge, and a porter
  • Onsite recreation includes a gym
  • Steps from Lido Beach and 8 minutes by foot from St. Armands Circle
  • Dogs welcome for a fee (restrictions apply)
  • Pet-friendly amenities are available, including food and water bowls
Cirque St. Armands Beachside offers its guests an outdoor pool and a fitness center. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include 2 bars/lounges and a poolside bar.

A terrace, a vending machine, and multilingual staff are also featured at Cirque St. Armands Beachside.

This 4-star Sarasota hotel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy cooked-to-order breakfast daily from 7 AM to 11:00 AM.
Ringside - This beachfront restaurant serves breakfast and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
MidWay - This poolside lobby lounge serves lunch only. Happy hour is offered. Open daily.
Ring Master - Onsite bar. Open daily.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi (surcharge)
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: High-speed internet

Parking and transport

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: USD 10 to 20 for adults and USD 8 to 15 for children
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • MidWay
  • Ring Master
  • Ringside

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop

Outdoors

  • On the beach
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 6 accessible parking spaces
  • Area rugs in room
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Lift (109 centimetre wide door)
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Tile flooring in room
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 6 floors
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Guests booked in breakfast included rate plans receive breakfast for up to 2 adults who are sharing a guestroom. Breakfast fees apply for additional guests.
Guests booked in dinner included rate plans receive dinner for up to 2 adults who are sharing a guestroom. Dinner fees apply for additional guests.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 100 per pet, per day
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 40 lbs per pet)
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10.0 per night.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Resort fee: USD 39.20 per accommodation, per night
The resort fee includes:
  • Beach towels
  • Fitness center access
  • In-room bottled water
  • In-room coffee
  • In-room safe
  • Parking
  • Partner property beach club access
  • Partner property pool access
  • Pool access
  • Self parking

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 10 to 20 for adults, and USD 8 to 15 for children
  • Fee for in-room wireless internet: USD 0 per stay (rates may vary)
  • Pet fee: USD 100 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 10.0 per night

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

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG)
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • The seasonal pool will open in January and close in December.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • To make arrangements to bring your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Holiday Inn Lido
Holiday Inn Lido Beach Sarasota
Holiday Inn Lido Hotel
Holiday Inn Lido Hotel Sarasota Beach
Holiday Inn Sarasota Beach
Lido Holiday Inn
Holiday Inn Lido Beach
Holiday Inn Sarasota - Lido Beach Hotel Sarasota
Holiday Inn Lido Beach Sarasota Hotel

Reviews

Cirque St. Armands Beachside Reviews

8.4

Very good

8.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 520 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 274 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 115 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 61 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 34 out of 1004 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

boris

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

joshua

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is renovated from a Holliday Inn building and is 2 months in operation. It’s a fun theme, Cirque. The room was exceptional.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Business traveller, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The staff were incredibly kind and helpful!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel, good staff, good location
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Luanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carla

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

JOHN, Haddonfield

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel…very nice accommodations/ facilities. Friendly staff. Across the street from a beautiful beach and close to St. Amands restaurants and shopping.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Caroline

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

jill

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location was good, new construction, very nice and modern. Staff were friendly. The downside for me were the noisy neighbors (thin walls) and the whistling of AC all night long.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Phoebe

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
My husband and I and our daughter drove in from Miami to celebrate her 15th birthday. She wanted to tour Ringling Art College nearby and this circus themed hotel was perfect! We fell in love with the decor, it was done beautifully. We also really enjoyed the boutique vibe - nostalgic, swanky but low key. And the food was amazing!! We’re already planning to come back later this year.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Abdulkadir

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

phyllis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved everything about it!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Erik

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Gorgeous hotel! Excellent service. Bed and pillows were very hard and uncomfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Tedy

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Guerin, Sarasota

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Circus theme Hotel was beautiful… Newly remodeled, very classy and very comfortable. Staff was friendly and excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Keri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bar staff is excellent
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

ORLI

Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eliseth

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed for two nights and it was peefect, the customer service is exceptional, rooms are super clean.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

yanet

For the
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Holly

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

Weekend Stay

Visiting friends on Lido Key for the weekend and we chose this brand new Opal Collection boutique hotel. Excellent walkable location to St Armand’s Circle, be advised “bay view room” means parking lot view, but luckily we got a corner room, so from our balcony we saw parking lot and partial Gulf view which was very nice. So if you prefer a complete beach and gulf view, I suggest paying more for Gulf front room. Elevators are painfully slow. Food was excellent. Will definitely be back.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lidiette

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Danny

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

Great Lido Beach hotel

Recently renovated hotel. Decor was circus chic. Hotel was clean and staff very friendly. St Armond Circle and sister hotel Lido Beach Resort all 7 minutes walking away. They also have shuttle service. So it was great to not have to drive around and deal with traffic. I would definitely stay again
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ron

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This brand new hotel was very clean and fairly priced. The service was outstanding by all the staff. The outdoor pool area was spacious and with the bar/food area right there, the convenience was exceptional. Will definitely stay there again.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shayan, St Petersburg

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable and spacious. The amenities were nice and the room was updated. The staff was friendly and helpful. In room dining was still figuring out it's flow since the hotel opened 8 weeks ago. We had a view of Lido Beach and loved having balcony access both from our room and the seating area. Walking distance from St Armand's!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025