Frequently Asked Questions
COMMON QUESTIONS ABOUT CIRQUE ST. ARMANDS BEACHSIDE
Location
Cirque St. Armands Beachside is a seven-story boutique hotel that blends circus-inspired design with modern beachfront luxury. The layout features bold, theatrical corridors leading to Gulf-view and city-view rooms with floor-to-ceiling windows, while the public spaces include a dramatic lobby, Ringside restaurant, and a three-ring-shaped pool. Guests enjoy easy access to both Lido Beach and nearby St. Armands Circle, along with exclusive use of a private stretch of sand at the sister property, Lido Beach Resort.
Cirque St. Armands Beachside offers standard rooms with either one king or two queens and one-bedroom suites with king beds and separate living area. Standard, City, or Gulf Views are available, all rooms offer balconies.
St Armand’s Circle, a prime Sarasota attraction, is 0.6 miles from the hotel. Many guests walk to this well-known island shopping district, but the resort also offers complimentary shuttle service to and from.
Sarasota Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) is about 7 miles from the resort. Tampa International Airport (TPA) is 60 miles from the resort. This hotel doesn’t provide an airport shuttle, but our front desk will be happy to organize transportation for you!
Amenities
Please click here to see the full list of what’s included in the resort fee.
Self-parking is included in a nightly resort fee, available to guests only with a max of two vehicles per room.
Cirque runs a free, on-demand shuttle for guests between the hotel, St. Armands Circle, and its sister property Lido Beach Resort from 10 a.m. to 10:30 p.m.
Ringside is a Sarasota restaurant that is open to the public, serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Pool chairs at our Sarasota beach resort are first come, first serve.
If you are going to the private beach at sibling property, Lido Beach Resort, two beach chairs per guest room are included in the resort fee. Additional beach amenities, like cabanas and umbrellas, are available for rent through an outside vendor on property.
There is not laundry on property, but we’d also be happy to arrange dry cleaning services.
There are three on-site dining outlets, including:
- Ringside – The signature restaurant includes floor-to-ceiling windows revealing panoramic views of the beach, billboard-size murals, and five private booths.
- Midway – The lobby bar lounge is the place to mix and mingle beside views of the beach. Happy hours are a must here for the daring drinks that take center stage.
- Ringmaster – The pool bar serves up a similar menu as Midway with sips suited to sunbathing on the surrounding pool deck.
Dining reservations are highly recommended and can be made by clicking the Book Now button and selecting Eat & Drink for availability.
We also offer in-room dining 7 a.m.–10 p.m. that can be ordered online.
Fitness
Yes. In addition to the outdoor pool, our Sarasota resort offers a Fitness Center – stocked with strength and cardio equipment – so you can keep your workout routine going during your Florida beach escape.
With a playful, circus-inspired spirit, our Lido Beach hotel serves up plenty of ways to be entertained. Play by the pool, settle in on the sands of our neighboring beach, keep your routine on track in the fully equipped fitness center, or wander over to St. Armands Circle for shopping and nightlife.
In addition to the pool and beach, Sarasota family activities like the Mote Marine Aquarium, Ringling Circus Museum, and Sarasota’s Classic Car Museum are just a short car ride away.
Reservations
Yes, there’s a $30 extra person fee per person, per night after the second adult.
Reserve a room at our Lido Key hotel online or through our reservations department. Already made a reservation? Retrieve your booking details here. For restaurant reservations, click here.
Cirque St. Armands Beachside’s cancellation policy varies based on stay date and rate type (for instance an Advance Purchase rate has a stricter cancellation policy than most rates). Our deposit and standard cancellation policies are listed here.
Check in at our Sarasota beach hotel is at 4 p.m. and check out is at 11 a.m.
We do not offer rollaways. Pack and plays, high chairs, and booster seats are complimentary. These amenities are based on availability.
Our pet friendly Sarasota resort welcomes well-mannered dogs. Guests bringing dogs will be charged a $100 nightly fee per pet. Please click here for our full pet policy.
Please visit the links in our footer or contact the reservations department at least 24 hours prior to arrival to purchase a gift card or amenity.
Direct Booking Benefits
Yes, booking directly on Cirque’s website always gives you confidence you’re getting the best value. Many online travel agencies (OTAs) may advertise what looks like a lower rate, but that’s often because they don’t show associated fees upfront. Once the OTAs factor those in (usually at the last step in the booking process), the cost typically matches (or is more than) what you’d pay by booking direct – except without the benefits that come with booking straight from the source.
There are several advantages you miss out on when you don’t book direct, including:
- Exclusive Offers – When you book through our website, you unlock exclusive offers you won’t see on third-party sites. These specials add extra value to your stay, from savings on longer getaways and seasonal promotions to curated experiences you won’t find anywhere else.
- Access to More Availability/Room Types – There are limits on the inventory sold through online travel agencies, so when you book directly, you’ll find the widest availability and most access to every room type – making it easier to choose the perfect fit for your stay.
- True Customer Service – From booking to checkout, you’ll work directly with the people who know the property best. Our concierge and front-desk staff can tailor recommendations, handle special requests, and anticipate your needs to ensure every detail of your getaway is seamless, stress-free, and exactly the experience you’re looking for. OTAs will never do that.
Absolutely. When you book direct, any changes or cancellations are handled quickly and personally by our hotel team or our dedicated Opal Collection reservations team – no middleman, no hassle. With OTA reservations, adjustments have to go through large centralized call centers that manage thousands of properties, which often means longer wait times and less flexibility.
When booking online, always pay attention to the search results – and be on the lookout for scammy imitation sponsored ads from OTAs. Make sure the link points to the hotel’s official domain (opalcollection.com/cirque-st-armands) or booking engine (reservations.opalcollection.com/cirque-st-armands), not a third-party site. And, when in doubt, start at the hotel’s homepage or call the property.