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Lantern Inn & Suites

Updated on Jul 20, 2026

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Located in: SARASOTA, FL
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 onsite.
Lantern Inn & Suites offers 120 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. This Sarasota hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access.

Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs, as well as phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily. 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.

Located in Whitfield Estates, a neighborhood in Sarasota, Lantern Inn & Suites is near the airport. St. Armands Circle and Mall at University Town Center are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Lido Beach and Siesta Key Beach. Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium and Asolo Theatre for the Performing Arts are also worth visiting. Looking to get your feet wet? Kayaking, snorkeling and swimming adventures can be found near the property.
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Popular amenities
  • ac
  • bar
  • barbecue
  • elevator
  • free parking
  • frontdesk 24 hour
  • housekeeping
  • internet
  • laundry
  • microwave
  • outdoor space
  • pool
Property amenities
Food and Drink
  • 1 poolside bar and 1 bar
Internet
  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking
  • Free RV/bus/truck parking on site
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
Things to do
  • Outdoor pool
Family Friendly
  • Laundry facilities
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool gate
Conveniences
  • Elevator
  • Vending machine
Guest Services
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour/ticket assistance
Outdoor
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Pool sun loungers
  • Terrace
Language Spoken
  • English
  • Spanish
Accessibility
  • Assistive listening devices available
  • Braille signage
  • Elevator
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lever door handles
  • Phone accessibility kit
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Tile flooring in room
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
Activities Nearby
  • Kayaking
  • Snorkeling
  • Swimming
More
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
  • Renovated guestrooms - January 2024
Room amenities
Bedroom
  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
Bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/tub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels
Food and Drink
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge
More
  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Phone
Policies
Check-in
  • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 1:30 AM
  • Early check-in is available for a fee
  • Early check-in subject to availability
  • Minimum check-in age: 21
Check-out
  • A late check-out fee will be charged
  • Check-out before 11 AM
  • Express check-out available
  • Late check-out subject to availability
Pets
  • Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)
Special check-in instructions
  • 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
  • Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 20 years old
  • Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
  • Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and window guards
  • 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
Property payment types
  • American Express
  • Discover
  • Mastercard
  • Visa
Important Information
Fees
  • You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:
  • Deposit: USD 150 per accommodation, per stay
  • We have included all charges provided to us by the property.
Optional extras
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)Rollaway bed fee: USD 10 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
  • Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 20 years old
  • Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
  • Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and window guards
  • 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
We should mention
  • Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
  • Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM
  • 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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