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Sandpearl ResortvsLido Beach Resort
Both properties are rated very highly by expert writers. On balance, Sandpearl Resort ranks significantly better than Lido Beach Resort. Sandpearl Resort comes in at 92 with recommendations from 9 reviews including Travel + Leisure, Star Service and Oyster.
Sandpearl Resort
Frommer's
Star Service
Gayot
Fodor's
Travel + Leisure
Oyster
The Telegraph
Condé Nast Traveler
Lonely Planet
500 Mandalay Avenue, Clearwater, FL 33767
From $241/night
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Restaurant
Frommer's "A lagoon-style beachfront pool is the way to go, unless, of course, you want to dip into Sandpearl's life-enriching programs that take you on guided kayaking tours." Full review
Star Service "This hotel opened in 2007 and remains the premier venue for both individuals and gatherings, with some of the most attractive accommodations and best grub on the central gulf coast." Full review
Gayot "This gorgeous resort operates with a "save the environment" mentality."
Fodor's "Exudes history throughout its halls and in its coastal-chic rooms. All have a water view." Full review
Travel + Leisure "The most sophisticated digs in this part of the Gulf Coast, with citrus-hued rooms and apartment-like suites." Full review
Oyster Upscale
"Sandpearl Resort is a 253-room luxury hotel located directly on the white sands of Clearwater Beach, and is popular with families, couples, and corporate meeting groups." Full review
The Telegraph8.0
"From the welcome Champagne at check-in to the classic orchids-and-palms décor, this Four-Diamond deluxe property exudes old-world glamour and sophistication in an elegantly unpretentious style." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler Readers' Choice Award
""You would think you were on a tropical island" at the former Clearwater Beach Hotel, now an LEED Silver–certified beach resort." Full review
Lonely Planet Top Choice
"Following all the most fashionable trends, it touts an eco-conscious spa, boat slips, 253 sandy-hued rooms and suites with dark-wood furniture and Gulf-gazing balconies." Full review
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
