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About the Hotel

233 Benjamin Franklin Drive, Sarasota, Florida, United States, 34236
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Close to Lido Key Beach
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Rooms and Suites

Cirque St Armands Beachside offers guest rooms and suites with balconies and floor-to-ceiling windows. All guestrooms include free Wi-Fi, air conditioning, 55' HDTVs, pillow menus, and laptop-friendly workspaces. Rooms feature ironing facilities, heating, a sitting area, and a sink. Soundproofed rooms are available. Some rooms offer a terrace and garden furniture. Select rooms have city or sea views. Bathrooms provide free toiletries. The spacious double room includes air conditioning, a coffee machine, and a balcony with city views, plus a private bathroom featuring a shower. The quadruple room features a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a private bathroom, and a balcony with city views. Non-smoking guestrooms are available with a flat-screen TV and a bathroom with a bath or shower. Petite corner rooms offer a flat-screen TV and a bathroom with a bath or shower; some include a balcony. The spacious suite includes a living room, a separate bedroom, and a bathroom with a shower and free toiletries, plus a balcony with sea views, air conditioning, and a flat-screen TV with cable channels.

Dining and Drinks

Guests at Cirque St Armands Beachside can enjoy an on-site restaurant and a tiki bar. Kokonuts Lounge & Tiki Bar serves lunch, light dinner, and happy hour drinks. The hotel features a full bar located poolside. Up to two kids ages 11 and under eat free when ordering from the main menu at any Holiday Inn on-site restaurant. The hotel is near many dining options. Kokonuts is the lunch, dinner, and bar restaurant next to the pool, with views from the restaurant. The breakfast restaurant is on the top floor with a view.

Leisure Amenities

The hotel has an outdoor heated pool that overlooks the ocean and is home to Kokonuts Lounge and Tiki Bar. Guests have access to a 24/7 Fitness Center. The hotel is located on the beach, 4 km from a golf course.

Location Highlights

Cirque St Armands Beachside is located in Sarasota, Florida, one hour south of Tampa. It is 15 km from Sarasota Bradenton International. The hotel is a 10-minute walk from St Armand's Circle and 7 km from a shopping center. Nearby landmarks include Save Our Seabirds (2 km), Bird Key Park (2 km), Public Beach (0.5 km), So. Lido Nature Park Kayak Launch (1 km), Clyde Butcher St Armands Gallery (1 km), South Lido Key Beach Park on the Gulf (2 km), Lido Key (0.5 km), St. Armand's Key (1 km), Lido Key Beach (1 km), and Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium (2 km). The hotel is near the aquarium, home to over 10,000 marine animals, including manatees, stingrays, sharks, turtles, and hundreds of fish.

Hotel Services

Holiday Inn Express staff aims to provide a pleasant stay. Conference services staff look forward to attending to meeting needs for up to 150 guests. The hotel provides easy access to dining options and is conveniently located near I-75, with plenty of parking. The staff are knowledgeable, friendly, and caring. Guests can plan events. This hotel is an excellent choice from which to explore Sarasota. Guests can catch a glimpse of John Ringling's 1920's vision of a world class shopping district and view the Statue Walk with 33 classical statues.

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The hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals
King Room
2 persons
33 m² 
1 King-size bed
Shower
Heating
King Room Ocean View
2 persons
33 m² 
1 King-size bed
Ocean view
Shower
Heating
Deluxe Queen Room
2 persons
33 m² 
2 King Size Beds
Shower
Coffee machine
Deluxe King Room
2 persons
33 m² 
1 King-size bed
Shower
Coffee machine
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Getting around

A list of all available modes of transport

City Centre
Sarasota 5.1 km
Airports
Sarasota Bradenton International (SRQ) 11.7 km
St. Pete-Clearwater International (PIE) 83.0 km
Train
Vanderipe Railroad Station 12.7 km
Bus
Bus stop100 m

Facilities

The hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

General

  • No smoking on site
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • On-site car park
  • Handicap parking
  • Safe deposit box
  • 24-hour reception
  • Express check-in/ -out
  • Pets allowed
  • Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
  • 24-hour security
  • Luggage storage
  • Lift
  • Vending machines
  • Smoke detectors
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Key card access
  • Key access

Sports & Fitness

  • Fitness centre
  • Wind surfing
  • Diving
  • Snorkelling
  • Canoeing
  • Cycling
  • Golf course
  • Fishing

Services

  • Free shuttle service
  • Valet parking
  • Pet amenities available
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Dry cleaning
  • Shops/Commercial services
  • Welcome drink
  • Happy hour

Dining

  • In-room breakfast
  • Restaurant
  • Poolside snack bar
  • Special diet menus

Business

  • Fax/Photocopying

Children

  • Children's menu
  • Toys

Spa & Leisure

  • Heated swimming pool
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Beach access
  • Sun loungers
  • Sun terrace
  • Pool with view
  • Shallow end

Room features

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Sitting area
  • Terrace
  • Garden furniture
  • Ironing facilities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Sink

Media

  • Flat-screen TV

Room decor

  • Carpeted floor
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Dining Onsite

Cirque St Armands Beachside offers a delightful array of dining experiences that celebrate family-friendly American cuisine. From sunny poolside lounges to an inviting rooftop breakfast spot, guests can indulge in flavorful meals while soaking in beautiful views that enhance every moment.
Cirque St Armands Beachside Sarasota Restaurant photo
Cirque St Armands Beachside Sarasota Restaurant photo
Cirque St Armands Beachside Sarasota Restaurant photo

Ringside

American
Ambiance
Family-friendly environment with a welcoming vibe, perfect for all ages.
Key Offerings
Enjoy hearty American favorites in a relaxed setting, open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Reservation
No
07:00 - 21:00 daily

Kokonuts

American Bar & Grill
Ambiance
Relaxing poolside setting, with a tiki bar and stunning views from the outdoor heated pool.
Key Offerings
Sample refreshing cocktails, shareable plates, and savory snacks while enjoying your time by the water. Ideal for casual lunches and vibrant dinners.
Reservation
No
Lunch and dinner service; open throughout the day

Location

233 Benjamin Franklin Drive, Sarasota, Florida, United States, 34236
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233 Benjamin Franklin Drive, Sarasota, Florida, United States, 34236
Nearby
Gulf of Mexico
Public beach
310 m
Restaurants
Ben & Jerry's
660 m
372A Saint Armands Cir
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Property information and rules
Check-in
from 16:00-23:59
Check-out
from 01:00-11:00
Guest Parking
Paid Private parking is possible on site.
Internet
Wireless internet is available in the entire hotel for free.
Breakfast
You can start your day with a full breakfast, which costs US$18 per person per day. 
Children & extra beds
Maximum capacity of extra beds in a room is 1. 
Pets
Pets are allowed on request.
Year renovated:
2010
Number of floors:
7
Number of rooms:
101
Former name
Holiday Inn

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