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Lantern Inn & Suites

Property class: 2.5

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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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A hotel with a white exterior, multiple balconies, and thatched-roof structures.
A pool area with thatched umbrellas, lounge chairs, and a clear blue pool.
A covered outdoor seating area with tables and chairs, a fan, and a TV.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Bar
The current price is $81
$71 nightly
$81 total
Total with taxes and fees
Sep 13 - Sep 14

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7251 N Tamiami Trl, Sarasota, FL, 34243
  • Place, Tarpon Bay Grill and Tiki Bar
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, St. Armands Circle
    ‪20 min drive‬
  • Place, Lido Beach
    ‪22 min drive‬
  • Airport, Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.)
    ‪6 min drive‬

Room options

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

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
(70 reviews)
  • 312 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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
(146 reviews)
  • City view
  • 312 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)
  • City view
  • 311 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Large Twin Sofa Bed

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

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

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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 9 minutes from IMG Academy. .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
  • John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art - 5 min drive - 3.0 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
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Anna Maria Oyster Bar - ‬11 min walk

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 uncovered 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
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

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
  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • 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

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Lantern Inn & Suites Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1141 out of 1634 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 333 out of 1634 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 98 out of 1634 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 22 out of 1634 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 40 out of 1634 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very pleasant stay.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

carissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful stay everything needed was right there and staff very friendly
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel. Hotel staff nice and property clean.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Priscila

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We really liked our accommodation—it was super clean, the room was spacious, and the price was very affordable.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Daryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall, very nice place to stay essentially located around all the baseball fields and a great value
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

LESTER

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All was perfect, definitely will stay there sgain
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Katherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful place, reasonably priced, P 00
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Yolanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bathroom was clean, good place to stay. Bar and pool are good. Overall a nice place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jose

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room very clean comfortable bed , will come back
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Gordon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Check in was easy, room was great!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lynda

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

10/10 Excellent

Brad

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Janice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms were clean the staff amazing the bar super cool just stay 3 nights super quiet about like 25 min without traffic to coquina and Anna Maria beach accessible to restaurants the gas station it’s next to the hotel so you can go walking next time I will stay again
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was a very good experience, the room was very clean and very good decorated with everything in good condition.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

greg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Tiki bar was nice
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ronald

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

10/10 Excellent

Angelia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I was very happy with the cleaning the staff I will come back again
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Newly updated large rooms and freezing cold AC. Nice friendly Tiki bar onsite with good drinks and the hotel is in a quiet area.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

katrina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms, friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was very clean!!! Great value overall!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Erika

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms, excellent location, good amenities, I also received a voucher of $15 for the bar, I was satisfied with my stay for 1 night
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
todo excelente
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026