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The Helmsley Sandcastle in Sarasota, Florida |
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The Helmsley Sandcastle
1540 Ben Franklin Dr
Sarasota, Florida 34236
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The Helmsley Sandcastle Reviews
| Traveler Ratings Summary for The Helmsley Sandcastle
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Overall: 3.91 |
Service
4.27 |
Condition
3.36 |
Cleanliness
4.18 |
Comfort
3.36 |
Recommend
81.82 % |
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| Excellent Value for Beach Vacation |
Overall: 4 |
Service
4 |
Condition
3 |
Cleanliness
4 |
Comfort
3 |
Recommend
Yes |
| For what little we paid, this couple was very impressed with the very private beachfront property on Lido Key, just steps from our room. So close to St. Armands Circle for shopping. The 1970's decor could be updated but hotel rates would be sky high. Just a great value for a relatively beach getaway on the gulf.
Reviewed by traveler from New York on January 4, 2006 |
| Great Bay Front View! |
Overall: 5 |
Service
4 |
Condition
3 |
Cleanliness
4 |
Comfort
5 |
Recommend
Yes |
| I reserved the least expensive room I could and got a gulf front room on the bottom floor! It was the best view! The room was comfortable. I had to call maintance to fix the shower drain but they came right away. Great location! Would absolutly stay there again!!
Reviewed by traveler from Tampa, FL on July 25, 2005 |
| An Oldie But Goodie... |
Overall: 4 |
Service
5 |
Condition
3 |
Cleanliness
3 |
Comfort
4 |
Recommend
Yes |
| You can't beat the location and the features of this hotel - it's right on the beach, has lush landscaping with palm tress swaying in the breeze, a great little pool bar, a restaurant and room service, and numerous games and rentals for entertainment. I stayed in a 1st floor handicap accessible room even though I'm not handicapped. The living area and bathroom were quite large - but they could definitely use some updates. The bed had obvious "sinkholes" on each side, the main room light was two old fluorescents on the ceiling and the bathroom window and vents were far from clean. Also, I would probably request a top floor room next time so I didn't hear the ceiling creaking as people above me walked around. These issues weren't deal breakers obviously - I stayed here for 3 nights and was very comfortable. And the staff were very friendly and accommodating to requests. But don't go there expecting a 4 star hotel - the 2.5 star rating is accurate and fair. It's a nice place for budget travelers and for low maintenance people like me who just wanted to get away to the beach. I would definitely stay here again...
Reviewed by traveler from St Paul, MN on June 1, 2005 |
| Great beach, have a drink with Kelly |
Overall: 5 |
Service
5 |
Condition
5 |
Cleanliness
5 |
Comfort
4 |
Recommend
Yes |
| I thought the bed was hard, I'll pay for a better room next time. The staff are very friendly and the beach is gorgeous.
Reviewed by traveler from st petersburg, fl on June 1, 2005 |
| run down |
Overall: 3 |
Service
3 |
Condition
2 |
Cleanliness
4 |
Comfort
3 |
Recommend
No |
| It seems like the Sandcastle used to be a nice hotel, but has been sliding downhill for a while - it's in need of an renovation
Reviewed by traveler from Atlanta on June 1, 2005 |
| Great Location |
Overall: 4 |
Service
4 |
Condition
4 |
Cleanliness
5 |
Comfort
4 |
Recommend
Yes |
| Hotel was a little dated but very clean. Most rooms have an excellent view of the Gulf. Food service was average but we did enjoy ourselves at the outside bar. I would go back. The beach is amazing.
Reviewed by traveler from Cleveland OH on May 25, 2005 |
| awesome |
Overall: 5 |
Service
5 |
Condition
5 |
Cleanliness
5 |
Comfort
5 |
Recommend
Yes |
| excellent location and accomodations. friendly, helpful staff, clean and comfortable. very family friendly, great for all ages. the beach is just outside your door, great views.
Reviewed by traveler from pottstown,pa on May 24, 2005 |
| Impressed |
Overall: 5 |
Service
5 |
Condition
5 |
Cleanliness
5 |
Comfort
5 |
Recommend
Yes |
| Older, but very clean and nice! Great family resort and excellent for retirees.
Reviewed by traveler from Phenix City, AL on April 28, 2005 |
| Lido Beach Stay |
Overall: 3 |
Service
3 |
Condition
2 |
Cleanliness
3 |
Comfort
3 |
Recommend
Yes |
| This hotel is an old facility. The bathroom had mold and mildew on the tile and the wallpaper was stained and needed replaced. Faucets were pitted. We had stayed there a few years ago and thought by now they would have renovated. Only 4 king beds available overall. Our mattress in the double was sagged on one side. Furniture had holes in the wicker in the room. The dinette sets in the coffee shop were very worn - tattered material and paint worn off of the wood. It was clean and we did get a non smoking room as requested. Our balcony was nice and had a nice view of the courtyard with the ocean in the backround. Ate breakfast there and food was good.
Reviewed by traveler from Piqua, OH on January 20, 2005 |
| location, location, location!!! |
Overall: 4 |
Service
5 |
Condition
2 |
Cleanliness
4 |
Comfort
4 |
Recommend
Yes |
| Great spot, awesome beach, friendly staff, nice pools, older facility, a bit rough around the edges but priced nice and worth it.
Reviewed by traveler from garden city, mn on January 15, 2005 |
| Perfect spot; right on the beach |
Overall: 5 |
Service
5 |
Condition
4 |
Cleanliness
5 |
Comfort
5 |
Recommend
Yes |
| An older hotel, but in nice condition. Rooms were large, comfortable and clean. Beach amenities available. Two pools. Good dining.
Reviewed by traveler on January 14, 2005 |
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