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Circus Chic Just Steps from Lido Beach

AN OPAL COLLECTION HOTEL

Sarasota, Florida
A luxurious restaurant entrance with deep red velvet curtains, a round ceiling light with a red glow, a black textured reception desk, and a stylish dining area with blue chairs and pink seating visible in the background.

Step right up to seaside splendor on Sarasota’s Lido Key

Come one, come all to Cirque St. Armands Beachside, Opal’s newest Lido Key-based hotel. Just steps from the white powdery sands of Lido Beach and a two-minute walk to the sophisticated district of St. Armands Circle, this circus-inspired hotel pays homage to the legacy of one of Sarasota’s most famous residents: John Ringling.

But don’t let “circus” lead you to think clichéd or trite when it comes to the vibe of this hotel. Picture something like The Great Gatsby meets Moulin Rouge with grandiose billowing drapery, geometric and stripe patterns, ornate ostrich feather chandeliers, golden wall sconces, and pin-striped columns. It’s a dreamy backdrop – with all the same core tenants of an Opal property: signature hospitality, food and beverage, and upscale accommodations that offer views from the beach to the bay.

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Two young people stand on a sandy beach wrapped together in a white towel with tan stripes. They smile at the camera, with a large modern hotel building and grasses in the background under a clear blue sky.

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Eat & Drink

Eat & Drink

Experience creative coastal dining, fresh Gulf flavors, and handcrafted cocktails at Cirque St. Armands Beachside’s on-site restaurants and bars on Lido Key.

Two lounge chairs with yellow pillows sit beside a pool under a yellow and white striped umbrella. Palm trees and a black fence are in the background, with blue sky and ocean visible.

Relax beside our circus-chic outdoor pool with handcrafted cocktails from Ringmaster Pool Bar. It’s the perfect place to unwind between exploring St. Armands Circle and enjoying Sarasota’s Gulf Coast.

A woman and a man hold hands while walking barefoot along a sunny beach. The woman wears sunglasses, a colorful top, and a white skirt. The man wears sunglasses and blue checkered swim shorts. The sea is calm behind them.

Beach

Experiences

Lido Key’s public beach is just steps away across the street, but guests of our hotel also get access to a private 300-foot secluded stretch of this beachfront at sibling Opal, Lido Beach Resort, located just half a mile away. Cool white sands give way to ample coastline views and warm turquoise waters.

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St. Armands Circle

Experiences

Walk to St. Armands Circle for boutique shopping, restaurants, cafés, galleries, and the European-inspired charm of one of Sarasota’s most iconic districts.

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A stylish restaurant with pink booths, red and blue tiger-patterned chairs, geometric black-and-white floor tiles, large windows, and modern pendant lights hanging from a pastel green striped ceiling.

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