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Lantern Inn & Suites

2.5 star property

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a microwave, a TV, and a bathroom with a mirror and sink.
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Outdoor pool, open 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM, sun loungers
A compact room with a kitchenette, a microwave, a coffee machine, and a compact refrigerator.
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Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Bar
The current price is $91
$80 nightly
$91 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jul 30 - Jul 31

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7251 N Tamiami Trl, Sarasota, FL, 34243
  • Place, Tarpon Bay Grill and Tiki Bar
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, University of South Florida Sarasota
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Lido Beach
    ‪22 min drive‬
  • Airport, Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.)
    ‪6 min drive‬

Room options

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A hotel room with two beds, a TV, a desk, and a chair.

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(69 reviews)
  • City view
  • 312 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a mirror, and a window with curtains.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(143 reviews)
  • City view
  • 312 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking (Walk-In Shower)

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a sofa, and a bathroom visible in the background.

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

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • City view
  • 311 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Large Twin Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking (Bathtub)

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a TV, and a desk.

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

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)
  • City view
  • 312 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Large Twin Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a TV, and a mirror.

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(15 reviews)
  • City view
  • 312 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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The price is $112
Jul 30 - Jul 31
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About the neighborhood

Sarasota

With a stay at Lantern Inn & Suites, you'll be centrally located in Sarasota, a 5-minute drive from John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art and 14 minutes from St. Armands Circle. .This hotel is 9 mi (14.5 km) from Lido Beach and 12.3 mi (19.8 km) from Siesta Key Beach.

What's nearby

  • Tarpon Bay Grill and Tiki Bar - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • University of South Florida Sarasota - 3 min drive - 2.0 miles
  • Mall at University Town Center - 20 min drive - 9.7 miles
  • St. Armands Circle - 20 min drive - 9.4 miles
  • Lido Beach - 22 min drive - 10.0 miles

Getting around

  • Sarasota-Bradenton Intl. Airport (SRQ) - 9 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪RaceTrac - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Chick Fil A - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Anna Maria Oyster Bar - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Lantern Inn & Suites

Lantern Inn & Suites offers 120 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. This Sarasota hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access.

Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations. Business-friendly amenities include phones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily. Renovation of all guestrooms was completed in January 2024.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 120 air-conditioned rooms featuring microwaves. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature hair dryers and toothbrushes and toothpaste. Conveniences include coffee/tea makers and irons/ironing boards, as well as phones with free local calls.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as an outdoor pool or take in the view from a terrace and a garden. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, tour/ticket assistance, and a picnic area.
Unwind at the end of the day with a drink at the bar/lounge or the poolside bar.
Featured amenities include express check-out, a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage. Free self parking is available onsite.
Jammie's On 41 - Onsite bar. Happy hour is offered. Open daily.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/truck parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar

Restaurants on site

  • Jammie's On 41

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool gate

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • In a nature reserve
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • 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
  • Elevator
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Lever door handles
  • Phone accessibility kit
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Smooth flooring in room
  • Tile flooring in room
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
  • Renovated guestrooms - January 2024

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 1:30 AM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
This property enforces quiet hours from 10:00 PM to 8:00 AM
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 17 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: USD 150 per accommodation, per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 10 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 20 years old
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 fire extinguisher, 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

We should mention

Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

3 Palms Sarasota Suites
3 Palms Suites Hotel Sarasota
Sarasota Suites
Lantern Inn Sarasota
Lantern Sarasota
Suburban Extended Stay Sarasota
Lantern Inn Suites
Lantern Inn & Suites Hotel
Lantern Inn & Suites Sarasota
Lantern Inn & Suites Hotel Sarasota

Lantern Inn & Suites Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1089 out of 1573 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 324 out of 1573 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 98 out of 1573 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 21 out of 1573 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 41 out of 1573 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great little stay with a vibrant tiki bar!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Lynda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay. Would stay here again.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Brad

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Brenda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms are so clean, most comfortable beds plenty of towels staff is excellent . Nice bar to relax !
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

katrina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms, friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Ronald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice stay
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
check in was easy and the room was excellent, the beds were comfortable and very clean. great location and the pool area was great.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Hilda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place was super clean the staff were very friendly I will be booking here again. Very satisfied with our stay recommend this place 101%.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Nayra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay overall! The staff was friendly and helpful, the room was clean and comfortable, and the location was very convenient. Everything was well-maintained and made for a relaxing experience. I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Brandy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel! We enjoyed our stay. Beds were comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Ira

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I stay pretty often. Always a pleasant stay. Comfortable beds, i enjoy the drink voucher tgat comes with Expedia.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

Jane

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place, very caring staff, loved the pool and tiki bar.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Lane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was very clean, staff was wonderful!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great for our 1 night stay for flight the next morning. Excellent TIKI bar!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The bar was a nice treat...met some great people...will be back
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Tammy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, great location wonderful staff and bar out front.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Wilda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and quiet room.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

Arlene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the tiki bar by the pool Denise made you feel welcome. Pool was nice, would definitely stay here again
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Musa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay just as proposed
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Jane

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The tiki bar and pool were awesome
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

VICTOR

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great room, great location, great staff and a great bar…..
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely amazing all around!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Norbert Jose

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Nice staff and clean rooms
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026