1540 Ben Franklin Dr - Sarasota, FL, United States 34236
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The Helmsley Sandcastle in Sarasota, Fla., is located one mile from St. Armand's Circle, an upscale entertainment, shopping and dining venue.
The Sandcastle Coffee Shop can serve breakfast and lunch poolside while snacks and cocktails are offered at the Sandcastle Pool Bar. Candlelight Restaurant and Lounge features casual nightly dining. Business needs are accommodated with more than 2,000 square feet of meeting space and high-speed Internet access for a fee. The hotel boasts a private white-sand beach. Two outdoor pools fill in the hotel courtyard, along with lounge chairs and a sundeck. A fitness center, bicycle rentals and video-game area are additional recreational alternatives.
Guestrooms at the Helmsley Sandcastle feature courtyard, pool or gulf views. Room amenities include makeup mirrors and complimentary toiletries. Complimentary newspapers, in-room safes and high-speed Internet access are provided. Refrigerators and coffeemakers are also available.
Property Amenities
Children Stay Free - 18 Years and Under
Meeting room (small groups)
Business services
Gift shop or newsstand
Restaurant(s)
Internet public area - high-speed
Room service (limited hours)
Swimming pool - outdoor
Poolside bar
Dry cleaning service
Laundry facilities
Concierge services
Safe-deposit box
Fitness equipment
Bar/lounge
Patio
Arcade/game room
Breakfast services
Coffee shop or cafe
Parking (Complimentary)
Courtyard
Private beach
Area Attractions
St. Armand's Circle - 1.0 mile Mote Marine Aquarium - 3.0 miles Selby Garden - 3.0 miles Marina Jacks Fishing - 3.0 miles Downtown Sarasota - 4.0 miles Sarasota Jungle Gardens - 6.0 miles Ringling Museum of Art - 7.0 miles Sarasota Classic Car Museum - 7.0 miles
Driving Directions
From Sarasota/Bradenton International Airport: Approximate distance to the hotel is 7.9 miles Go west on Airport Circle toward Bradenton Conn. Turn right onto University Parkway. Turn left onto North Tamiami Trail/US-41/FL-45. Turn right onto FL-789/North Gulfstream Avenue. Continue to follow FL-789 North. Enter next roundabout and take second exit onto John Ringling Boulevard. Stay straight to go onto Ben Franklin Drive.
Property Information
Check In Time - 3 P.m.
Check Out Time - 11 A.m.
Credit Card Required
Minimum Check-in Age - 21
Multilingual Staff
Photo Identification Required
24-Hour Front Desk
Policies & Disclaimers
Your charge card will be charged for the full payment upon submitting your reservation request. See {0}User Agreement.
Requests for bed type and smoking preferences will be submitted to the hotel but are not guaranteed.
Room pictures may differ from the actual room you receive.
You must present a photo ID upon check-in.
By proceeding with this reservation, you agree to all terms and conditions, which include the Cancellation Policy and all terms and conditions contained in the {0}User Agreement.
You agree to pay the cost of your reservation. If you do not pay this debt and it is collected through the use of a collection agency, an attorney, or through other legal proceedings, you agree to pay all reasonable costs or fees, including attorney fees and court costs, incurred in connection with such collection effort.
