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Rows of turquoise lounge chairs and umbrellas are neatly arranged on the white sandy beach of Lido Beach.

Future Opening

Sandcastle Resort at Lido Beach to Join Opal Collection
Lido Key, Florida

A Sunnier Future is in Store for Sandcastle Resort

Sandcastle Resort at Lido Beach is temporarily closed – but it’s far from the end of its story. Over the next few years, this cherished Sarasota gem on Lido Beach is being reimagined as a relaxed yet refined coastal retreat, set to join the ranks of Opal Collection’s premier lineup of over 20 of Florida’s best beach resorts.
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Sandcastle’s Next Wave

What Will Remain

Same Iconic Beachfront Destination

The same 600 feet of pristine white sandy beach that guests have loved since the original Helmsley Sandcastle opened in 1953.

What Will Change

A Totally New Guest Experience

Expect all the classic hallmarks of an Opal: signature hospitality, luxury accommodations, an enhanced guest experience, and the best in food and beverage.

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Sandcastle Close Contenders

If you liked Sandcastle Resort at Lido Beach, we also think you might like these other Florida resorts, set in beloved waterside destinations.

Treasure Island, FL

Treasure Island Beach Resort

Offering the comforts of a private beach home and the superior service of a boutique hotel, this little slice of paradise sits the white powdery white sands of Treasure Island’s three-mile beach.

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Delray Beach, FL

The Atlantic Suites on the Ave

Optimally positioned near Florida’s number one beach and right on the bustle of Atlantic Avenue, this all-suite hotel is the ultimate sanctuary for your family’s Florida beach getaway or peaceful, distraction-free home base for long-term business travel.

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Jensen Beach, FL

The Lucie

Nestled on pristine Jensen Beach, The Lucie is a boutique escape on Hutchinson Island, blending inviting decor with thoughtful amenities for the perfect getaway. Guests can savor bites at The Café and Pool Bar, relax by the tropical pool, or explore nearby shopping.

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Key West, FL

The Capitana

A boutique waterfront hotel ready to serve as your very own tropical sanctuary. Kick back and enjoy a casual island vibe with sweeping views of the bay cradled in a secluded, sandy lounge escape.

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Did You Know?

From Leashes to Luxury

Sandcastle’s Four-Legged Former Owner

Sandcastle Resort has had a colorful history on the island, perhaps most famously between the years of 2007 to 2011, when it was owned not by a person, but by a dog – a feisty little Maltese named Trouble. Trouble inherited the hotel (along with a hefty trust) from her owner, real estate mogul Leona Helmsley after her death, making her the richest dog in the world. It was certainly an unforgettable chapter to Sandcastle’s storied history…and we’re excited to say, there’s more in store.

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