Lido Beach ResortvsRumFish Beach Resort by TradeWinds
Both hotels are rated highly by professionals. On balance, Lido Beach Resort ranks slightly better than Guy Harvey Outpost, a TradeWinds Beach Resort. Lido Beach Resort comes in at #22 in Tampa Bay Area with praise from 4 reviews including Rough Guide, Oyster and Star Service.
Lido Beach Resort
700 Benjamin Franklin Drive, Sarasota, FL 34236
From $277/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
Fodor's
"Superb gulf views can be found at this stylish beachfront resort. In the South Tower, the majority of rooms have beach and gulf views." Full review
Star Service
"It's far from offering luxury, but the owners are generally conscientious, with fabrics and furnishings replaced as needed. " Full review
Rough Guide
"Modern, elegant rooms in a variety of sizes, most with kitchenettes or microwaves. Rooms in the south tower offer views over the sand or the city skyline. $189."
Oyster
Upper-middle-range
"The 222-room, upper-mid-range Lido Beach Resort is located on Lido Key on the Gulf of Mexico, off the coast of Sarasota." Full review
U.S. News & World Report
9.0
"Located on the island of Lido Key in Sarasota, Florida, the Lido Beach Resort is a beachfront property right on the Gulf of Mexico." Full review
RumFish Beach Resort by TradeWinds
6000 Gulf Blvd, Saint Pete Beach, FL 33706
From $139/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Star Service
"Located near the convention center, this is Tradewinds Resorts' entry-level offering on the beach, a more-than modest midrange hotel with low rates and friendly service." Full review
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Be sure to request one of the renovated rooms when checking in.
Gayot
"One of the few hotels in the area with an on-site kosher kitchen."
Fodor's
"The namesake artist's trademark vibrantly painted swordfish, mahimahi, and other sea creatures adorn the walls of this high-rise beachfront hotel that offers good options for both dining and exploring." Full review