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Lido Beach ResortvsTradewinds Island Grand
Both hotels are rated highly by professional travelers. On balance, TradeWinds Island Grand Beach Resort scores slightly higher than Lido Beach Resort. TradeWinds Island Grand Beach Resort scores 75 with accolades from 4 publications like DK Eyewitness, Gayot and Frommer's.
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
Tradewinds Island Grand
Frommer's Fodor's
DK Eyewitness Star Service
Gayot
5500 Gulf Blvd., Saint Pete Beach, FL 33706
From $190/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
Frommer's "A maze of brick walkways, patios, and lily ponds connected by a quarter-mile of waterways." Full review
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For a quieter, more intimate experience, check out the resort's sister property, TradeWinds Sandpiper Suites.
Fodor's "The only resort on the beach offering up its own fireworks display, the island-chic TradeWinds is very popular with foreign travelers and the go-to place for beach weddings." Full review
DK Eyewitness "Deceptively severe-looking from the outside, this resort is fantastic once you explore the walkways, patios, and lily ponds."
Star Service "Situated next to the less energetic, more intimate Sirata Beach Resort, this is one of a pair of Tradewinds hotels, and it remains the nicer of the two thanks to continuing updates." Full review
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Dining and entertainment venues are varied, with nearly a dozen to choose from.
Gayot "With a variety of nine restaurants, lots of recreation and a wide range of meeting facilities, this resort is constantly filled with people from all walks of life."
