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Lantern Inn & Suites

2.5 star property
Sarasota hotel with outdoor pool and pool bar

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Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave | Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Exterior
Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking | Bathroom | Combined shower/tub, hair dryer, towels
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Escape to Lantern Inn & Suites in Whitfield Estates, where you can unwind with a drink at the poolside bar or take in the views from the tranquil garden. The outdoor pool and barbecue grills offer endless fun, while helpful staff and laundry facilities make your stay seamless.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Connecting rooms available
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Bar
  • Laundry facilities
  • Air conditioning

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool bar
  • Bar/lounge
  • Terrace
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Garden
  • Vending machine
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Picnic area
  • Barbecue grills
  • Luggage storage

Feel at home (6)

  • Children stay free
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Garden
  • Terrace
The current price is $146
includes taxes & fees
$129 per night
Apr 1 - Apr 2

Room options

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking | Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
  • 312 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Large Twin Sofa Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave | Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking | Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
  • 312 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Large Twin Sofa Bed

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About the neighborhood

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7251 N Tamiami Trl, Sarasota, FL, 34243

What's nearby

  • Sarasota Classic Car Museum - 3 min drive
  • Powel Crosley Estate - 4 min drive
  • University of South Florida Sarasota - 4 min drive
  • New College of Florida - 4 min drive
  • John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art - 4 min drive

Getting around

  • Sarasota-Bradenton Intl. Airport (SRQ) - 6 min drive
  • St. Petersburg, FL (SPG-Albert Whitted) - 38 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Anna Maria Oyster Bar - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Goldstar Donut Shop - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Tarpon Bay Grill & Tiki Bar - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Mean Deans Local Kitchen - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Lantern Inn & Suites

Lantern Inn & Suites puts you within a 10-minute drive of John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art and IMG Academy. After splashing around at the outdoor pool, you can unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge. A poolside bar, a terrace, and a garden are other highlights. The comfortable beds and helpful staff get great marks from fellow travelers.

Languages

English, Spanish

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 105 rooms
    • Arranged over 3 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 1:30 AM
    • Minimum check-in age: 21
    • Check-out time is 11 AM
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Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
    • For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
    • Guests planning to arrive outside of reception hours must contact the property in advance to make arrangements.
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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
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Children

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

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
    • Onsite RV/bus/truck parking (fees apply)
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
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Other information

    • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Bar/lounge
  • Poolside bar
  • Barbecue grills

Traveling with children

  • Children stay free (see details)

What to do

  • Kayaking nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby

Services

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

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 path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Closed captioned TV
  • Lever door handles
  • Phone accessibility kit

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 36-inch flat-screen TV
  • Cable TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

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

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/tub combination
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi
  • Free local calls

Food and drink

  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Access via exterior corridors

Fees & policies

Refundable deposits

  • Deposit: USD 150 per stay

Children & extra beds

  • Rollaway beds are available for USD 10.0 per night

Policies

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 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

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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.

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. 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. Check-out time is 11 AM.

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.

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Lantern Inn & Suites Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Our room was recently renovated and very nice
Nora, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

clean and remodeled.
Our room was clean and remodeled. Loved the Tiki bar! The staff was very friendly.
steven, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Fine hotel in Sarasota, FL
Very nice, non-chain hotel. A little bit older, but clean, safe, and quiet. A nice hotel for a night or two in Sarasota.
David, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Would stay again
Staff was friendly, room was spacious and clean, with nice amenities of a keurig, refrigerator and soaps/shampoo etc. Pool looked inviting and had a happening tiki bar on premises. Only thing that would have made it better was if there was a continental breakfast offered.
Kathleen, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

The lady at the front desk when we checked in was super nice, everything was good while we stayed
Monica, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very good location, great reception, easy access, very clean
Argimiro, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Friendly staff, great location, would stay here again.
Shawn, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great stay at the Lantern Inn!
peter, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great stay for a great price, quiet, comfy beds, clean room, would stay again!
Jessica, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Clean and comfy. My go-to when I am in the area.
Jill, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Could use some TLC.
Hotel is a little run down. Grounds could use some TLC. This was a repeat stay for us. Everything is old. Lobyy could use a make over.
DIANE, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

I loved the rooms, very clean and the beds were comfortable
Marbelia, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Best option for your money
Súper clean good space
Javier, 2-night trip

6/10 Good

Recently remodeled room, hotel is under renovations. Room is spacious, with ceramic floor. Free parking. Friendly staff. Hotel has a tikki bar and it next to a Gas Station. 15 min drive to University Parkway (stores and restaurants).
celina, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Receptionist was knowledgeable, friendly and profesional. The room was implacably clean and the Tiki bar was a 10. New furniture in the rooms and the grounds were well maintained. Still going through a major renovation.
Humberto, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Clean and quiet motel, my child loved a heated pool, we stayed four days there.
Yulia, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Comfortable, Clean and Cute
It was a quick trip and the room was great!
Shelly, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Hotel and staff were very nice. Room was really clean and comfortable. We had to wait about an hour after check in time our room to be ready but everything else was great.
Brad, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Nice, stayed on third floor elevator was perfect
frank, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great place to stay . Very clean and friendly staff
Raymond, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent service from the moment we got there. Staff was very helpful and friendly. Would book again no problem…
Roberto, 6-night trip

8/10 Very good

Nice and reasonable
Place is fine for a nights stay. Everything was clean and comfortable, wish the bed had soft and firm pillows instead of all firm.
David, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Perfect stopover hotel
A one night stay as part of west coast road trip , room was comfortable and had everything needed. Tikki bar was lovely addition and somewhere to go in evening - could see some of hotel was recovering from recent hurricane damage but this didn’t impact our stay.
Krista, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Family
Clean, convenient, staff was greay and friendly. Bed was comfortable was mot a fan of the bed frame though. Every time my hubby or I rolled over it squeaked got woken up a lot from the sound. Frame was on top of wooden pedestal
patricia, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very clean and easy check in & check out.
SARA, 2-night trip

General property information

Travelers Say
"Clean room, Nice Clean Pool and, with the exception of one, the staff was friendly and very helpful..."
Reasons to Book
Property Cleanliness & Outdoor Pool
Check-In Time
3:00 PM
Check-Out Time
11:00 AM