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, pool loungers
A modern bathroom with a bathtub, toilet, and a large mirror reflecting a bedroom with a bed and a window.
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Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Bar

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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
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Lido Beach
    ‪24 min drive‬
  • Airport, Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.)
    ‪8 min drive‬
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Room options

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(64 reviews)
  • City view
  • 29 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(142 reviews)
  • City view
  • 29 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • City view
  • 29 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Large Single Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)
  • City view
  • 29 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Large Single Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(14 reviews)
  • City view
  • 29 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Lantern Inn & Suites

This hotel features an outdoor pool, a bar/lounge and a poolside bar. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, laundry facilities, a 24-hour front desk and express check-out are on-site.
Lantern Inn & Suites offers 120 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors, and features coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. This Sarasota hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access.

Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs, as well as telephones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and blackout curtains. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis. 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.

Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the comfortable beds at Lantern Inn & Suites. During your stay, you'll be close to IMG Academy. You'll find features such as free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking, plus an outdoor pool.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking and Motorhome/coach/lorry parking
  • Places for an enjoyable drink include poolside bar and bar/lounge
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool
  • Amenities include laundry facilities, a lift and a terrace
  • Guests really like the accommodation for the cleanliness and comfy beds
  • 14 minutes by car from St. Armands Circle and 9 minutes from IMG Academy
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 the business-friendly Lantern Inn & Suites. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Sarasota hotel.

Jammie's On 41 – On-site bar. Happy hour is offered.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/lorry parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • 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

  • Fenced pool
  • 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
  • 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
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • Lever door handles
  • Lift
  • Phone accessibility kit
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Tile flooring in room
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • 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
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • 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

  • 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.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

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

  • Deposit: USD 150 per accommodation, 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.

  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

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

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. At the property, quiet hours are enforced between 10:00 PM and 8:00 AM. For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

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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Lantern Inn & Suites Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1011 out of 1478 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 311 out of 1478 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 96 out of 1478 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 20 out of 1478 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 40 out of 1478 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Brad

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Great stay!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Ronald

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Very nice stay
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Brandy

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Great hotel! We enjoyed our stay. Beds were comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Jane

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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

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Room was very clean, staff was wonderful!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Musa

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Great stay just as proposed
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Tammy

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Clean room, great location wonderful staff and bar out front.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Carole

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Nice clean rooms ! Would stay again !
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Jane

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The tiki bar and pool were awesome
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

VICTOR

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Great room, great location, great staff and a great bar…..
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Norbert Jose

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Nice staff and clean rooms
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Paul

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Friendly staff and clean facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

albert

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Great staff really clean great place for the price
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Dale

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room, great staff, and would stay again, thanks.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good place to stay. But right next to an airport.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Deidra

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The rooms looked newly remodeled and were very clean. The staff was friendly and pool was so nice. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Deborah

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Clean, comfortable and easy access to Sarasota sites.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Place was easy to find. Tiki bar was nice to relax at. People were pleasant and easy check in.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean and well appointed
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Judd

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice rooms and very clean. Staff was very helpful. Location is close to a lot of stuff
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Benjamin

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Room was nice and very clean, quiet, we enjoyed the evening at the on site bar, as well
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Madhivanan

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The locality was amazing and I really loved the hospitality and room services
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was clean and tidy. Perfect for the price and location.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Mike

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable bed. The staff was friendly and the pool was warm!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Lloyd

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, comfortable, easy check in
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026