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
Exterior
Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking | Bathroom | Combined shower/tub, hair dryer, towels
Exterior
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Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning

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

Room options

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

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

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

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

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

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(9 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(52 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.

Languages

English, Spanish

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. 722 out of 1122 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 264 out of 1122 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 83 out of 1122 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 22 out of 1122 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 31 out of 1122 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lori

Traveled with group
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room as pictured and staff very attentive and clean.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Maria

Traveled with family and small children
Disliked: Amenities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

joan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to beach still need a car or close to bus
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jana

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was very close to the airport and that is what we needed. A one night stay until we could get into our house we were staying in. The room was very clean.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chuck

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is under construction due to the recent hurricanes. Our room has been remodeled and it’s very nice. Tile floor which I prefer to carpet, the bathroom is very nice and tub was reglazed. Tiki bar was cute!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

William

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Kris

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Florida

It was very good! Could use Kleenex in the rooms
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alimorad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had my doubts initially but I was surprised in what good condition my room was, clean and functional. The management takes a good care of the property and the housekeeping did a great job too. Large TV and a functional coffee machine. A good deal for the price.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

IDAIR E, EL PASO

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel that’s close to the airport. We absolutely loved the rooms, and the heated pool felt amazing. We just wish it included breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Whitney

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Olga

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Elizabeth

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Clean and Comfortable

The bldg is old but our room had been renovated and was quite comfortable. Very clean! Bed was comfortable. More pillow options might help. Staff very polite and efficient. Fridge was a bit noisy but did not keep us awake. Being near the airport, morning flights began at about 5:30 am.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jane

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lantern Inn - beautiful stay

Very pleasant trip and accommodations were top notch. Anything needed was immediately brought. We recommend The Lantern Inn. Very comfortable and pool was lovely.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Fabiola M

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Kim

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We stayed in a newly renovate room.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dale

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

Howling wind

Great room and service-only issue is the room was extremely loud from outside noises and wind blowing through door/window was very noisy.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very clean , friendly and convenient staff where fantastic
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erin

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nice hotel
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

JANETH, EDEN PRAIRIE

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Road noise
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Madeleine

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Don’t let the outside fool you! The rooms are spacious, modern, and clean. There are large tvs, bathtubs, and great products in the showers. The tiki bar is fun and friendly and has a great assortment of drinks. The staff is really helpful and nice. There was some construction going on and it is close to an airport, but noise was negligible and intrusion was minimal. We will go back!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Francis Erik

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
They have really made the Lantern nice! The a full bar, heated pool, and a convenience store next door. Very friendly staff and rooms are supper clean! A must stay! Super affordable!@
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025