Lantern Inn & Suites

Property class: 2.5

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Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

A relaxed home base on Tamiami Trail

Rooted in a 1974 motor inn, the hotel has been renovated into a 100% non-smoking retreat that welcomes families, snowbirds, and business travelers alike, set within Sarasota's eclectic beach community.
VIP Access

  • Self-catering suites

    Efficiency rooms with mini kitchens make it easy to prepare your own meals

  • State College commute

    Enjoy a straightforward commute to the State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota campus

  • In-room entertainment

    Every guestroom includes Dish TV, ideal for unwinding after sightseeing or meetings
$78 nightly
The total price is $89
Oct 19 - Oct 20
Total with taxes and fees

Amenities

  • Complimentary on-site parking provided for every guest
  • Free Wi-Fi provided throughout all common areas
  • Regular happy hour hosted for all guests
  • Property enforces a 100% non-smoking policy
  • Convenient access to Sarasota Bradenton International Airport
  • Convenient reach to Ringling Museum and beaches
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A hotel room with two beds, a TV, a desk, and a chair.

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(71 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
(148 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

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7251 N Tamiami Trl, Sarasota, FL, 34243

What's nearby

  • Tarpon Bay Grill and Tiki Bar - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Mall at University Town Center - 20 min drive - 15.6 km
  • St. Armands Circle - 20 min drive - 15.1 km
  • Lido Beach - 22 min drive - 16.1 km
  • Mote Science Education Aquarium - 22 min drive - 16.3 km

Getting around

  • Sarasota-Bradenton Intl. Airport (SRQ) - 9 min drive
  • St. Petersburg, FL (SPG-Albert Whitted) - 52 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 puts you within a 15-minute drive of IMG Academy and Sarasota Memorial Hospital. Guests can enjoy the outdoor pool, and kayaking and snorkeling are nearby. Other highlights include a terrace and a garden. The comfortable beds and helpful staff get great marks from fellow travelers.

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 120 rooms
    • Arranged over 3 floors

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 1:30 AM
    • Express check-out available
    • Early check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age: 21
    • Check-out time is 11 AM
    • Late check-out subject to availability

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

Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 21
    • Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 20

Children

    • Up to 2 children (17 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding

Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

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

Other information

    • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Barbecue grills

Traveling with children

  • Children stay free (see details)
  • Pool gate

What to do

  • Kayaking nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Pool loungers

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace
  • An outdoor pool

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Assistive listening devices available
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Closed captioned TV
  • Lever door handles
  • Phone accessibility kit
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Smooth flooring in room
  • Tile flooring in room

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Alarm clock
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/tub combination
  • Soap and shampoo
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Free WiFi
  • Free local calls

Food and drink

  • Mini-fridge
  • Microwave

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Bulk dispenser for toiletries

Fees & policies

Refundable deposits

  • Deposit: USD 150 per accommodation, per stay

Optional extras

  • Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)

Children & extra beds

  • Rollaway beds are available for USD 10 per night

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM

Policies

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy.
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.
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and window guards on site.
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.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.

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

Frequently asked questions

Does Lantern Inn & Suites offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Lantern Inn & Suites does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Is there a pool at Lantern Inn & Suites?

Yes, there's an outdoor pool. Guests have pool access from 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM.

Are pets allowed at Lantern Inn & Suites?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.

Is parking offered on site at Lantern Inn & Suites?

Yes, there's free self parking. Free RV/bus/truck parking is available.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Lantern Inn & Suites?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 1:30 AM. There's a charge for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is 11 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge (subject to availability). Express check-out is available.

What is there to do at Lantern Inn & Suites and nearby?

Have fun with nearby activities like kayaking, snorkeling, and swimming. Enjoy a swim in the outdoor pool or use the hotel's other amenities, which include a picnic area and a garden.

What's the area around Lantern Inn & Suites like?

Lantern Inn & Suites puts you in Whitfield Estates, in the heart of Sarasota. Popular attractions include Tampa Bay, which is 21 minutes away by car. Travelers say that the hotel is in a great location.

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Reviews

Lantern Inn & Suites Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.4

Cleanliness

8.8

Amenities

9.4

Staff & service

9.0

Property conditions & facilities

Guest review summary

What guests liked

  • The pool area was clean, pleasant, and well-maintained, with many guests enjoying it. (95 reviews)
  • The property is conveniently located within 20-30 minutes from some of the best beaches in the country. (22 reviews)
  • The hotel's convenient location close to the airport was a major advantage for guests. (15 reviews)
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10/10 Exceptional

Love this place. Always a good weekend get away
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10/10 Exceptional

We enjoy our stay here we come twice a year and will not stay anywhere else great location family live a block over very convenient for us love pool
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10/10 Exceptional

The rooms were clean and even had a full size fridge and kitchenette area. The tiki bar downstairs was fun and the pool was clean and warm. Already planning to stay again
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10/10 Exceptional

Welcoming check-in, pleasantly surprised by the tiki bar and overall place. Will definitely be back!
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10/10 Exceptional

very clean well maintained and great nightlife activities also
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10/10 Exceptional

Awesome room they gave me an upgrade so I could be near the pool. It was a great stay nice and relaxing and the room was awesome. This is a great place to stay.
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10/10 Exceptional

Staff are very nice and helpful, rooms are very clean plenty of towels and changed with new ones daily bar is nice
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10/10 Exceptional

Great get away. Super relaxing.
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10/10 Exceptional

Amazing place and super clean
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10/10 Exceptional

Great location, pretty clean rooms
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10/10 Exceptional

Very polite and helpful staff. Very beautiful and clean property. Room 141 will now have a special place in my heart. Stayed for 2 weeks with my sister and it was so comfortable. I miss it already.
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10/10 Exceptional

Wonderful hotel, great amenities, amazing staff. It was a fantastic experience, we will stay here again.
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10/10 Exceptional

The room was very clean and comfortable. All the staff we spoke with were very friendly and helpful. Pool was clean.
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10/10 Exceptional

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
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10/10 Exceptional

The check-in was fast. The room was clean. Everything was very nice. Restaurants was close
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10/10 Exceptional

Our stay was so comfortable & peaceful. Room was so clean & very well maintained.
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10/10 Exceptional

The room was as pictured, clean, very comfortable bed, nice amenities. The room looks as though it was newly renovated and very comfortable. I didn't visit the tiki bar or pool but both looked cute, fun and well maintained. The only ding I would give it is the outside hallways and stairs need cleaning and improvement.
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8/10 Very good

We really liked our accommodation—it was super clean, the room was spacious, and the price was very affordable.
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10/10 Exceptional

Overall, very nice place to stay essentially located around all the baseball fields and a great value
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10/10 Exceptional

Excellent! Very clean and modern rooms
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10/10 Exceptional

I’ve stayed here on multiple occasions. The rooms are excellent and have small kitchenettes. It is a convenient location as well.
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10/10 Exceptional

Amazing stay. Comfortable, safe, clean, and a great price. Nearby to beaches & restaurants. Plus a free drink….What more could you ask for!
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8/10 Very good

Bathroom was clean, good place to stay. Bar and pool are good. Overall a nice place to stay.
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10/10 Exceptional

Room very clean comfortable bed , will come back
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10/10 Exceptional

The room was very clean. The pool and bar were awesome!