Lantern Inn & Suites

2.5 star property

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Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave | Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking | Bathroom | Combined shower/tub, hair dryer, towels

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
$78
includes taxes & fees
Sep 29 - Sep 30

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7251 N Tamiami Trl, Sarasota, FL, 34243
  • Place, University of South Florida Sarasota
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Sarasota Classic Car Museum
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.)
    ‪5 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(126 reviews)
  • 312 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Large Twin Sofa Bed

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(12 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(53 reviews)
  • 312 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Large Twin Sofa Bed

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About this property

Lantern Inn & Suites

Hotel in Whitfield Estates
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. Other amenities include laundry facilities, a 24-hour front desk, and tour/ticket assistance.
Lantern Inn & Suites offers 105 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. 36-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool.

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

Lantern Inn & Suites features an outdoor pool, a terrace, and barbecue grills. Public areas are equipped with complimentary wireless Internet access. Guests can unwind with a drink at one of the hotel's bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. This Sarasota hotel also offers a vending machine, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden. Complimentary self parking is available on site.

Lantern Inn & Suites has designated areas for smoking.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

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

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge
  • Outdoor pool

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
  • 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
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Lever door handles
  • Phone accessibility kit
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 36-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 1:30 AM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

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 10.0 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 stay

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

Optional extras

  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 10.0 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
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 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

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

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Lantern Inn & Suites Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 770 out of 1183 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 275 out of 1183 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 83 out of 1183 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 25 out of 1183 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 30 out of 1183 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Francisco Elias

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Beautiful Clean Rooms

Not a lot of curb appeal but the room was exceptional! Recently remodeled with modern fixtures well done. Very clean! A bargain!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maritza

Business traveler, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The place was clean and friendly front desk Prompt to help and serve also they are close to everything
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sheila

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I love this place ❤️!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lavern

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I just stayed one night, front desk lady were very a comedating.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aaron

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was nice looked new, price was affordable
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Christopher

Business traveler
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Old motel. Rooms were fine. Motel 6 is nicer
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Fenny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Marjorie

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
This property is a hidden gem. The rooms are updated, clean and so fresh. It’s quiet, and I got a good night sleep. Unfortunately, I couldn’t give a five stars because the mattresses were just so firm. It was very hard for me to get a great night sleep. But that was the only thing that was wrong with this beautiful place.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Last minute trip, place is clean and updated. It’s not a 5 star hotel but for the price I am definitely impressed. It also has a cute little tiki bar that is in front and adjacent to the pool.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Robin Robert

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Zack

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Our room was immaculate and the hotel is centrally located
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alphonso

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It has a tiki bar
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sheila

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I'm a travel nurse and love the Lantern! It is clean and the staff are so friendly and accommodating! I have recommended the Lantern to all my fellow travel nurse's.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Laura

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Our room was clean and quiet, bed was comfortable. You can tell this is an older hotel but they are in the process of renovations. We didnt use the pool but it looked nice. We did have a drink at the tiki bar one night and it was lively and the bartender was very friendly. No complaints really. It worked out well for us while in town visiting family.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sheila

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sheila

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome place to stay!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sheila

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome atmosphere and awesome staff!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Rob

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The staff were great. For us, the location to the airport was the key. The local feel at the tiki bar was an added bonus.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

annette

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ania

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Contrary to the last two this one was excellent … love everything about it
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nebi

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Seems to be recently renovated. Near the Ringling Museum and beaches. Fast check-in and check-out. No issues.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Trent

Stayed 1 night in May 2025