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Sanibel Inn
3 stars

Sanibel Inn

937 East Gulf Drive, Sanibel, FL 33957, United States
Sanibel, FL
See location+1 239 472 3181
From
C$ 493
Cheapest

rate per night

8.7
Very good
based on 1225 reviews
1,225 reviews
Room type
Provider
Nightly total
King room
C$ 493
Queen room
C$ 510
Standard Room
C$ 639

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Sanibel Inn provides guests with an escape to the beautiful Sanibel Island where a variety of activities, restaurants, and scenic views are close by. Southwest Florida International Airport is also just 19 miles away from the hotel while Charlotte County Airport is 33 miles away.

With a total of 93 guest rooms, suites, and condos, all visitors can wake up to views of the Gulf Of Mexico and natural gardens. Accommodations are equipped with amenities such as high-speed internet access, a flat-screen TV, fridge, microwave, coffee maker, hairdryer, iron, ironing board, and balcony. Condos come with all the above plus a full kitchen and can sleep up to six people.

Guests staying at Sanibel Inn are welcomed with a membership to the Dunes Golf & Tennis Club. Tennis courts are also available on-site. Kayaks and paddle-boards are offered to go for a ride into the water, while bikes are provided to ride around the streets. Other facilities at the hotel include a heated outdoor swimming pool, barbecue grills, and free parking.

For breakfast, lunch, and dinner, guests can visit the on-site Dante’s Restaurant serving classic American cuisine, or the Island Time Bar & Grille to enjoy a drink or meal by the pool. Local restaurants are close by as well such as Il Cielo and Lazy Flamingo II.

Just 1.7 miles away from Sanibel Inn is the Sanibel Lighthouse. Guests can also visit Algiers Beach which is only 2 miles away. And shopping can be done at Periwinkle Place which is a short 5-minute drive away.

Travelers looking to get the most out of their trip to Sanibel Island will find the amenities and location of Sanibel Inn to be great.

Rating
8.7
Very good
Based on 1,225 verified guest reviews

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Amenities at Sanibel Inn

  • Private beach
  • Outdoor pool
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Coffee machine
  • Free parking
  • Wi-Fi available in all areas
  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV

Kitchen

  • Dishwasher
  • Oven
  • Microwave
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster
  • Refrigerator
  • Coffee machine
  • Kitchen

Basics

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Wi-Fi available in all areas
  • Internet
  • Fan
  • Free toiletries
  • Heating
  • Air-conditioned
  • Trash cans

Bathroom

  • Shower
  • Additional bathroom
  • Additional toilet
  • Hairdryer
  • Toilet
  • Toilet paper
  • Private bathroom

Outdoor

  • Terrace/Patio
  • Beach towels
  • Grill
  • Balcony
  • Private beach
  • Garden

Media and entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Cable or satellite TV
  • TV

Accessibility and suitability

  • Non-smoking rooms available
  • Disabled Access
  • Elevator

Things to do

  • Bicycle rental
  • Golf
  • Water sport facilities (on site)

General

  • Sea view
  • Sofa
  • Telephone

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Iron and ironing board

Bedroom

  • Alarm clock
  • Sofa bed

Dining

  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge

Services and conveniences

  • Safety deposit box
  • 24hr front desk

Family friendly

  • Cribs available
  • Playground

Parking and transportation

  • Free parking

Workspace

  • Desk

Health and safety

  • Daily housekeeping

Fitness

  • Tennis

Pool

  • Outdoor pool

Reviews of Sanibel Inn

8.7
Very good
1225 verified ratings
Wonderful
551
Very good
246
Good
188
Okay
94
Fair
86
Mediocre
38
Poor
23

Summary of reviews

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Guests loved the hotel's location, especially its beach access and beautiful grounds. However, there were several complaints regarding the service, including slow responses and issues with room cleanliness. Some guests also mentioned dated rooms and maintenance issues that detracted from their overall experience.
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Location10 out of 10
Cleanliness2.5 out of 10
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7.4
Good
Mark, Aug 2019
Pros (+) Beach front facility with a variety of room options. The resort fee actually included resort activities; paddle boards, kayak, bikes, guided paddles, beach chair with umbrellas, towels . Staff was very friendly, accommodating, and friendly.
Cons (-) Not excited about the drop in price after reserving room without any accommodation. The toilet ran continuously on arrival. Fixed very quickly. TV also would not stay on. Almost like someone in a bother room was clicking it off and on. The beach office for towels etc didn't open until 830. Seemed kind of late. Asked for a recommendation for fish tacos. The recommended restaurant had good food but ...
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9.4
Wonderful
Anonymous, Jul 2019
Pros (+) Bed and pillows were not as comfortable. Room was clean and updated. Excellent beach access.
Cons (-) We loved the hotel, but the price was a but high.
10
Wonderful
Anonymous, Jun 2016
Pros (+) Resort was not a big fancy place, but was smaller and quieter which was perfect for myself and teenage daughter! There was a mix of all types of guests from young couples, to families and retired couples. Everything you needed was right there at the resort or a short bike ride away. We loved the availability to take out a bike any time during the day. The resort staff were friendly and always help...
Cons (-) The only negative was that if the wind was above 35 mph we couldn't use umbrellas on the beach and there was limited shade at the pool.
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9.1
Wonderful
Anonymous, Feb 2016
Pros (+) The staff were amazing, they endured we had everything we needed
7.1
Good
Anonymous, Nov 2015
Pros (+) location and staff
Cons (-) leaky air conditioner....water all over the balcony slow-draining sink in the bathroom sand fleas in the bed maid cleaned the coffee cups with her bare hands...no gloves....no soap...
8.0
Very good
monique, Sep 2015
Pros (+) Love, love, love Sanibel Island and Sanibel Inn. Everybody was very helpful. Front desk staff especially Eric was welcoming and helpful. I would definitely go back again and stay here.
Cons (-) Everything
4.8
Mediocre
Anonymous, Aug 2015
Cons (-) facilities old, cockroaches in my room!!!!

Location

937 East Gulf Drive, Sanibel, FL 33957

What's nearby

  • Sanibel Moorings Botanical Gardens191 m
  • Sanibel Island Golf Club1.3 km
  • Sundial Beach Resort & Spa1.6 km
  • Dunes Golf and Tennis Club1.7 km
  • Tuttle's Sea Horse Shell Shop1.9 km
  • Spatini Teabar2.2 km
  • Sanibel Island Lighthouse2.7 km
  • Sanibel Day Spa3.1 km
  • The Herb Strauss Schoolhouse Theater3.5 km
  • Sanibel Public Library3.5 km
  • BIG Arts3.7 km
  • Sanibel Historical Village and Museum3.8 km

Policies

Check-in/Check-out

Check in anytime after 4:00 PM, check out anytime before 11:00 AM

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Cancellation/prepayment policies vary by room type and provider.

Essential information about Sanibel Inn

Low season

February

High season

February

Average price (weekend night)

C$ 926
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  • How long should you stay at Sanibel Inn? KAYAK users usually book their rooms here for 3 days.

FAQs when booking at Sanibel Inn

  • Where is Sanibel Inn located?

    Sanibel Inn is located at 937 East Gulf Drive, 1.8 km from the centre of Sanibel. Sanibel Moorings Botanical Gardens is the closest landmark to Sanibel Inn.

  • When is check-in time and check-out time at Sanibel Inn?

    Check-in time is 4:00 PM and check-out time is 11:00 AM at Sanibel Inn.

  • Does Sanibel Inn offer free Wi-Fi?

    Yes, Sanibel Inn offers free Wi-Fi.

  • Does Sanibel Inn offer free parking?

    Yes, Sanibel Inn offers free parking.

  • How far is Sanibel Inn from the airport?

    Sanibel Inn is 29.7 km from Fort Myers SW Florida Intl. Sanibel Inn is 41.3 km from Naples.

  • Does Sanibel Inn have a pool?

    Yes, Sanibel Inn has a pool on-site.

  • How does KAYAK find such great Sanibel Inn hotel deals?

    KAYAK scours the web for all room deals available at Sanibel Inn in Sanibel and lets you compare them to find the best rate for your stay. Many different travel sites will offer discounts or deals at different times for rooms at Sanibel Inn and KAYAK will provide you with prices from a huge range of travel sites. That means that you can always find a great deal for Sanibel Inn.

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Good to know

Value for money

7.9

Distance to downtown

1.8 km

Nearest Airport

Fort Myers SW Florida Intl

Distance to airport

29.7 km