The Helmsley Sandcastle on Lido Key

The Helmsley Sandcastle on Lido Key

The Helmsley Sandcastle on Lido Key sits on Lido Beach and is a pink stucco resort on 600 ft of private beach on the Gulf of Mexico, and is conveniently located 50 miles from Tampa. The Helmsley hotel is popular for the moderate price on its luxury accommodations. As it is near St. Armands Circle, it offers ample opportunity for shopping and fine dining in over 140 shops and restaurants.

Sarasota is well known for its charm as a resort community and you will find this awaiting you at the Helmsley. Some of the popular spots in Sarasota include championship golf courses, deep-sea fishing, tennis facilities, fabulous shopping, and a host of other cultural activities.

The resort is placed seven miles from Sarasota/Bradenton International Airport. Other attractions close to the Helmsley include Marina Jacks, Selby Gardens, Ringling Museum, G Wiz Science Museum, Sarasota Jungle Gardens, the Mote Aquarium, and downtown Sarasota. The amenities at the hotel include water sports, a restaurant, lounge, shuffleboard, sport court, a gift shop, a fitness center, a private beach and two outdoor pools in case you get bored with the beach.

All 179 of the guest rooms come fully equipped with air-conditioning, data ports, hairdryer, iron, ironing board, telephone, cable TV, and a safe to put away your valuables. The check in time is 3 pm and check out is at 11 am at the Helmsely.

If you stay at the Helmsley, you're bound to remember the swaying palm trees, the sun and the sand long after you leave. And of course the great service is a welcome extra as well. Thoughtful Helmsley touches during your stay here will include a morning newspaper, and a refrigerator to keep your beverages and snacks chilled. More than that, you will be treated to exquisite outdoor dining for breakfast and for lunch, right outside your door.

Your stay at the Sandcastle resort is bound to be casually comfortable with the warm tropical colors of Florida. The guestrooms at the hotel have varied points of view including Northside, Poolside, Courtyard, and Gulf. Whether you spend your time here windsurfing, playing beach volleyball or swimming in the Gulf of Mexico, you're going to love your stay at the Helmsley.

In case you're new to the Gulf waters, the Helmsley staff will give you personalized sailing lessons. Apart from the waterfront activities, you also have golf and tennis nearby. The Sandcastle resort offers a Candlelight Dining Room and Lounge along with facilities for the handicapped. The Pool Bar is open from noon and serves cocktails and a light menu. The full service Recreation Department is on hand to ensure that your stay at this storybook seaside setting is fantastic. Taken as a whole, the Sandcastle is a tropical paradise with Helmsley touch.

You might also want to consider holding your business meetings here as the resort also has a fully functional Business Center with audio-visual equipment, computer adaptable telephones, fax service, and meeting facilities for groups of 225 persons. Banquets may be reserved for 160 individuals at the Helmsley.

1540 Benjamin Franklin Drive
Sarasota, Florida 34236
(941) 388-2181
http://www.helmsleysandcastle.com