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Lido Beach ResortvsSaddlebrook Resort
Saddlebrook Resort Tampa and Lido Beach Resort are both praised by professionals. On balance, Saddlebrook Resort Tampa ranks slightly higher than Lido Beach Resort. Saddlebrook Resort Tampa comes in at #23 in Tampa Bay Area with accolades from 4 sources such as Gayot, Fodor's and Michelin Guide.
Lido Beach Resort
Fodor's
Star Service
Rough Guide
Oyster
U.S. News & World Report
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."
OysterUpper-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 Report9.0
"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
Saddlebrook Resort
Frommer's Fodor's
Michelin Guide
Gayot
5700 Saddlebrook Way, Wesley Chapel, FL 33543
From $207/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Frommer's "Set on 480 rolling acres of countryside, Saddlebrook is a landlocked condominium development off the beaten path." Full review
Fodor's "Situated about a half-hour north of downtown Tampa, Saddlebrook is one of west Florida's top resorts, largely because it has so many things in one spot." Full review
Michelin Guide "Nestled among 480 acres of cypress shaded countryside, this luxury retreat combines fine dining and spa pampering with two 18-hole Arnold Palmer-designed golf courses."
Gayot "The emphasis here is on activity---biking, hiking and swimming, and most importantly golf and tennis."
