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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 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.
A compact room with a kitchenette, a microwave, a coffee machine, and a compact refrigerator.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
The current price is $85
$76 nightly
$85 total
Total with taxes and fees
Oct 28 - Oct 29

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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

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(72 reviews)
  • 312 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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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
(149 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, within a 15-minute drive of St. Armands Circle and 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
  • 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
  • Mote Science Education Aquarium - 22 min drive - 10.2 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.
Featured amenities include express check-out, a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage. Free self parking is available onsite.

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

  • Coffee and tea in common areas

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

  • Bed sheets 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

  • American Express
  • Discover
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

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

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1204 out of 1709 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 342 out of 1709 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 99 out of 1709 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 22 out of 1709 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 42 out of 1709 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

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Very pleasant stay.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great location, pretty clean rooms
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Amazing place and super clean
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Beautiful clean rooms, great service by housekeeping and can’t beat it for the price!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful hotel, great amenities, amazing staff. It was a fantastic experience, we will stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Very clean, very convenient to the 41 street , , close to beaches, restaurant..
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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8/10 Good

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
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10/10 Excellent

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Clean room, easy check in, and tiki bar on-site.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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I love the fact that the staff is friendly, there’s a cool tiki bar, is very clean rooms are great best part everything is close by is my third time and will be back
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Nice place ! Has a nice bar too!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Very nice hotel. Hotel staff nice and property clean.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great location for us we were playing a tournament at IMG it was just ten minutes away. Rooms were very clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Our stay was so comfortable & peaceful. Room was so clean & very well maintained.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great tiki bar
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great stay! Very clean, affordable. This is our third time staying here.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great stay. Would stay here again.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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
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8/10 Good

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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
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10/10 Excellent

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All was perfect, definitely will stay there sgain
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Check in was easy, room was great!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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This hotel was so clean and family friendly. It also had areas for adults. The room smelled nice and everything was spotless. Would definitely visit again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I’ve stayed here on multiple occasions. The rooms are excellent and have small kitchenettes. It is a convenient location as well.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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

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Beautiful place, reasonably priced, P 00
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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8/10 Good

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