Sarasota Sands Timeshare Resort Reviews

Imagine finding a pudding rock in the Gulf. Must of traveled from Michigan.

Staff here is amazing! Great place to get away and visit the Barrier Island Atmosphere!

Great place to stay. Wonderful staff and a beautiful view of the Gulf.

I'm spoiled, yes. I didn't have much interaction with staff so cant rate. The resort is very, very dated. Seriously in need of at least a low budget interior design. The building is old but the suites felt old. One of our bath tubs was clogged, but that was the only unsanitary item I encountered. Bed very basic..not comfortable. Cable was exceedingly basic and No Netflix. Otherwise, the basics were provided and were clean.

It was a nice beach at the sand resort but the rooms were infested with centipedes they were even on the ceilings

Have owned here for quite a number of years. Although the staff is very nice and helpful, the place is getting rundown.

Older hotel/motel style resort next to Ted Spealing Lido park.
Clean one bdr. 2 bath 660 sqf size accomodation with 1 excellent king size nest quality comfort bed and linens and 2 corner fixed sofa seats.
WiFi is good and whole resort is on the beach.
There are very few available electric outlets for guest chargers or lap tops.
Kitchen is full of appliances and has counter top seating two and four at the table.
Towel exchange is btw 9-10am and disinterested masked lady with muffled voice gives direction that are very hard to follow.
Beach is under reclamation and offers some nice finds.

The staff was friendly. The pool and other entertainment were sub par. The access to the beach was good

Family oriented, affordable, clean and on Lido Key!

Great time share at south end of Lido Beach. Exercise room, Jacuzzi and sau6, pool and kiddie pool, game room, and the Gulf of Mexico!

Put your heart any short place to hang out family had a lot of fun definitely do it again easy to find

The family has been coming here for 39 years. We have enjoyed many vacations here. There is always somewhere new to explore. Sarasota Sands is a wonderful place to set up camp, enjoy the warm weather, family and friends.

Sarasota florida is a amazing city. It's a hidden gem. Its a tropical city. There are many different things to do and see, Like Jet Skiing, kayaking, and sarasota bay tours. There are a ton of restaurants to go to. For all of the people who have gone to Sarasota sands year after year have an emotional connection to life on Lido Key. a ton of people have been going there year after year since the 1980s. Every week there is a ice cream social the first night that we get there, which helps you meet new people. The Private beach resort is very quiet not loud and noisy. The only thing you hear is music and the waves crashing. The hotel might be a bit outdated but it's the people who make the place so amazing. Even though your on vacation it feels like a party 24/7. Even though we only go to Sarasota once a year its a second home for me and all od my family and friends. Even though thingd are constantly being renovated/changed its still always a good time. Generally we go to sunset then go party at the pool till 10pm. Then you wake up the next morning and relax once again. Sarasota florida is a magical place with tons of things to do, you never get bored, on Benjamin Franklin Dr, Sarasota, FL.

Little outdated but a classic laid back type of place perfect for family vacations

Great time, family, older property, well maintained!

Nice quite beach, went fishing got sand dollar pieces and neat shells, has a playground

I have been coming to Sarasota Sands for 10 years and i always look forward to it. Its super close to St. Armands which has food and shopping, the beach is steps away, the pool is great, game room is great, sauna and jacuzzi are great...everything here is perfect for relaxing and enjoying the beautiful city of Sarasota.

Best location on Lido Key. Nice rooms and amenities

This is a wonderful place. Right next to a state park at the end of Lido Key. Great place to unwind and get away. The resort itself is older, but has everything you need. Highly recommend!

Great place to relax and the beach is just out of this world. Could use some updating but the units are on the whole well maintained. Friendly staff more than glad to help you. Suggestion though, take your own bottled water along as the water that comes out of the taps should be censored.

Best location on Lido Key. Great timeshare with well maintained grounds and buildings. Love that they preserved original architecture over the years. Beautiful Beach

This Is one of the best beaches though the waves are pretty stout in the summer.

My wife and I happened on this resort in 2009 and have came back every years since and have looked forward to the time we can come here. Location, location, location.

We love it here. Been coming for 13 yrs. We own 5 units and the last 2 wks we have 4 generations. Old people dying off so there more and more units for sell. Check it out

What a beautiful set up!! Right on the beach of Lido Key!! Great prices for rent or a sum purchase following a annual maintenance fee and a week that's available. Beyond that, there's plenty to do, trails, kayak trips, sailing, you can actually walk the whole coast and bar hop. Plenty of plazas and stores to load up groceries and drinks, etc. Have fun!!!

Simple, no frills, old building but very well maintained. Direct access to the beach. Next to natural park. Very familiar and quiet. To rest. 5 minutes from downtown St. Armand and 15 minutes from dowtown Sarasota.

Right now they lost their beach, they are restoring it and are about 300 yards away. The beach to the north is really nice!!

Fabulous facility, clean and perfect for a family vacation

Came because of great reviews, but the rooms are awkward if you're sharing with family. I'm sleeping on towels on a rock hard sofa that looks 30+ years old. There are no sheets for extra sleeping space, only blankets. It is also HOT in this "extra room" I'm in. The kitchen is cool, but very noisy with more awkward layouts (it is still loud in this little room because I need the door to the kitchen open to breathe). They'd do well to have a fan in the "extra room", a sofa bed or bunk beds, and sheets. I think I'd be more comfortable sleeping in my car. Really wish I was almost anywhere else.

I've been going since I was 3 years old, that's 30 years and never have I been disappointed. I always hear bad things about time shares but best thing I've ever got.

Just love this condominiums. Old time Florida style with very friendly staff. Very clean and secluded place. Been going there for several years and will definitely return.

The resort is nice but the beach is amazing one of the most beautiful beaches you'll ever see

Had a great time. Beautiful sunsets, friendly staff and lots of seashells. :)

Awesome location, right on the beach. State Park on one side. So beautiful, panoramic view of the gulf. Clean and well maintained. Easy access to Sarasota and St. Armand's Circle.

Been coming here for years and usually the staff is friendly and helpful. I guess Covid has taken its toll on the front desk staff. Both times I interacted with Wendy she was rude and acted like she was bothered that she had to help me.

Really loved our stay here. Beautiful quiet location right on the beach. The people that own the units are so friendly and welcoming. Lots to do as as well. We'll be back for sure.

A week in paradise every year. (Minus the red tide this year)

Very friendly staff, great rooms and fabulous views.

Beautiful and homey! Perfect hidden gem for family vacation. My husband's family have been coming g here for over 40 years and we finally jumped in and bought our first week!!

Great place to spend some R&R! Outstanding beach, and Epic sunsets. You won't forget this place!!

Mostly great. Some kitchen amenities leave something to be desired (eg no sharp knives), and the water tastes horrible. Even the filtered water... awful. But other than that it's a great little place... great views, nice beach, nice staff, etc.

This is the best place to stay on lido key. My family has been coming here since the late 80 s and you can t beat the prices especially for being directly on the beach in Florida all the staff are extremely friendly and it s with in 10 minutes to f shopping and restaurants. if you need a place to stay on lido key Sarasota sands is the place.

The beach full of snails and many children but it is good

Apartment have almost everything you need. Just need your personal stuff and the beach there is beautiful.

I look forward to the week here all year long. Everything is clean and nice. The beach is fabulous and Sarasota is such a wonderful city. Plenty to do and great food in this area.

Okay resort, old with a few updates nice accommodating staff

Relaxing atmosphere, clean and friendly. Good to see friends and family!!

I love the location. It's tucked all the way at the end of the island away from most all traffic. Pool, private beach front, have room, fairly nice rooms. I vote Yes.

I have been going to Sarasota Sands for 23 years. Great family destination.

Have vacationed at Sarasota Sands for 36 years now... And it'll be 36 more to come! This is the perfect Florida beach resort and we love it here!

Fantastic clean resort. Not squished between resorts and good accommodations

This place is family. My family has been coming here for generations, and we go here every single year. What can I say? It's always paradise, with the units close to the pristine beach and water. What are you waiting for? Get over here!

It is very family oriented. The rooms are very clean.