Lantern Inn & Suites

2.5 star property
Hotel in Sarasota with 24-hour front desk and outdoor pool

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Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave
Exterior
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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking | Bathroom

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
  • Pool

Explore the area

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7251 N Tamiami Trl, Sarasota, FL, 34243
  • University of South Florida Sarasota
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Sarasota Classic Car Museum
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.)
    ‪5 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(125 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave (Bathtub)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Large Twin Sofa Bed

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(12 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(53 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave (Walk-In Shower)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Large Twin Sofa Bed

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About the area

Sarasota

At Lantern Inn & Suites you'll be 3.1 km (1.9 mi) from Powel Crosley Estate and 3.2 km (2 mi) from University of South Florida Sarasota. Highlights at this hotel include an outdoor swimming pool, free self-parking and a poolside bar. .For a drink, you can stop by the hotel's own lounge bar. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas and laundry facilities. There's also the convenience of RV/bus/truck parking. .Attractions within a 15-minute drive of this Whitfield Estates hotel include IMG Academy and St. Armands Circle.

What's nearby

  • University of South Florida Sarasota - 4 min drive - 3.5 km
  • Powel Crosley Estate - 4 min drive - 3.5 km
  • Sarasota Classic Car Museum - 4 min drive - 5.2 km
  • New College of Florida - 5 min drive - 4.1 km
  • John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art - 5 min drive - 5.2 km

Getting around

  • Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.) - 6 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪RaceTrac - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Anna Maria Oyster Bar - ‬11 min walk
  • Tarpon Bay Grill & Tiki Bar
  • Cafe Amalfi

About this property

Lantern Inn & Suites

Hotel in Sarasota with 24-hour front desk and outdoor pool
As a guest of Lantern Inn & Suites, you'll find an outdoor pool, a terrace, and barbecue grills. WiFi is free in public spaces. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. A vending machine, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden are also featured at Lantern Inn & Suites. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Sarasota hotel.

  • 1 building
  • 105 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Lift
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Bar by the pool
Lantern Inn & Suites offers 105 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. 36-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and blackout curtains. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Languages

English, Spanish

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • RV/bus/lorry parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Lever door handles
  • Lift
  • Phone accessibility kit
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 36-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 1:30 AM
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 17 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10.0 per night.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: USD 150 per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 10.0 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a smoke detector and window guards
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guest room reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express and Discover. Cash is not accepted. 
    For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a smoke detector and window guards in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • Up to 2 children aged 17 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Lantern Inn & Suites?

Lantern Inn & Suites offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at Lantern Inn & Suites?

Yep, Lantern Inn & Suites has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Lantern Inn & Suites?

The closest beach to Lantern Inn & Suites is Lido Beach (11.6 km).

Does Lantern Inn & Suites have a pool?

Yep, and guests recommend it! Lantern Inn & Suites has an outdoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying with a coldie from the bar.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Lantern Inn & Suites?

No, Lantern Inn & Suites does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Lantern Inn & Suites?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at Lantern Inn & Suites?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Lantern Inn & Suites Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 743 out of 1153 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 270 out of 1153 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 85 out of 1153 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 25 out of 1153 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 30 out of 1153 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Luis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Gene

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Newly Renovated.

Newly Renovated. New flooring, bath and bedding. Clean enough. Furniture and chair needs repairs. Love the tiki huts and bar. Beautiful landscaping. Great price. I will come back again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

wanda

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was friendly. The room looked like it was just renovated. Everything was clean and smelling fresh. I do recommend stay here.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michele

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very very clean and reasonably priced we were in between beach visits and just needed one night. The tiki bar was so fun, my husband and I made friends and the had the best bartender Travis. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sheila

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cassandra

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

PENNY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property was perfect for our stay before flying home early the next morning. Eduardo was great getting us in early and Stevie was awesome at the Tiki Bar.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristopher

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good Place to Stay

Work was still being completed, but the updates were amazing. The Tiki Bar is a nice added feature, but the bartenders didn't make the best tasting drinks. No breakfast offered.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Kristine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

WALTER

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super clean rooms, great staff, tiki bar
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Shana

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Julie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort

Never again

There was a weird smell in both the lobby and our room. Like they were trying to cover something else up. The bed was not comfortable at all.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff the evening I showed up was extremely helpful. I was traveling with my son and we were having credit card issues. She waited patiently while I contacted the bank and sorted out the issues. Took me a half hour and that didn’t rattle her at all. Thank you for an extremely pleasant experience. Very best, Rich and Dylan
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
For the price and location, it's hard to beat. Tiki bar is great.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Harold

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice proerty nice people
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

David

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This hotel was a great stay. It was clean, everyone was very friendly . The taiko bar was very reasonably priced and great vibes.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Victor

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were very impressed with Lantern Inn and Suites for the price. Our room was a nice size, clean, had comfortable beds, and seemed recently renovated. The pool was kept clean as were the washers and dryers (I had just stayed in a hotel in a different town that had some that left stuff all over my clothes so it is the first thing I noticed here). I would definitely stay here again if I ever return to Sarasota.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sheila

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carnell

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very Clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

James F

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Recent remodeled. Super clean! Would stay again for the price!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I have stayed at this lovely little hotel many times, and I would highly recommend it. The rooms are beautiful, the staff is friendly and professional, and their check-in process is very easy. Also, the communication from the staff is excellent.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kalyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025