Multiple pools, a private beach and on-site volleyball keep the sun shining on our guests at the Sandcastle Resort at Lido Beach. Free Wi-Fi, cable TV, mini-fridges and coffeemakers make for a stress-free vibe at the four-story, 179-room resort. Two heated outdoor pools and private beach access add to the year-round Zen appeal. Dining options include a restaurant, a cafe and lounge as well as a poolside bar, and there's also limited room service. Try your hand at volleyball, shuffleboard or table tennis, stick to your cardio workout in the gym or check out a bike to explore the area. The resort is on Lido Key, four miles west of central Sarasota and 10 miles from I-75. Visit the sharks and manatees at the Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium, a 10-minute drive away. Cross Sarasota Bay, to revel in the Sarasota Jungle Gardens, six miles away. Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport is less than eight miles from the hotel.