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Sanibel Inn

3.0 star property

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A pathway leading to a pool area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by tropical plants and a thatched-roof structure.
Private beach, sun loungers, beach umbrellas, beach towels
A modern bedroom with a large bed, a sitting area with a chair and a small table, and a view of a tropical landscape through the window.
Breakfast and dinner served
A swimming pool area with lounge chairs and palm trees, surrounded by buildings and a sunset view.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
The current price is $446
$400 nightly
$446 total
Total with taxes and fees
Aug 2 - Aug 3

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937 East Gulf Drive, Sanibel, FL, 33957
  • Place, Sanibel Island Southern Beach
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Periwinkle Way
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Sanibel and Captiva Island Visitor's Center
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Airport, Fort Myers, FL (RSW-Southwest Florida Intl.)
    ‪46 min drive‬

Room options

Premium Gulf View Condominium, 2 Bedrooms

  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds, 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Gulf Front First Floor Two Queen | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Gulf Front First Floor Two Queen

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)
  • Beach view
  • 450 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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A modern bedroom with a large bed, a sitting area with a chair and a small table, and a view of a tropical landscape through the window.

Pool Gulf View First Floor King ADA

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Beach view
  • 500 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Pool/Gulf View First Floor King

A modern bedroom with a large bed, a sitting area with a chair and a small table, and a view of a tropical landscape through the window.

Pool/Gulf View First Floor King

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Beach view
  • 500 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Pool/Gulf View Top Floor Queen

A bedroom with two beds, a balcony with a view, and a painting on the wall.

Pool/Gulf View Top Floor Queen

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Partial sea view
  • 600 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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A bedroom with a bed, bedside tables, a nightstand, a painting, and a window with blinds.

Pool/Gulf View Suite 1st Floor

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Beach view
  • 500 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Gulf Front First Floor Suite

A bedroom with a bed, bedside tables, a nightstand, a painting, and a window with blinds.

Gulf Front First Floor Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Beach view
  • 500 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Standard Gulf View Condominium | Living area | 65-inch LCD TV with cable channels, TV

Standard Gulf View Condominium

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • Partial ocean view
  • 1000 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Double Sofa Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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A hotel room with two beds, a small kitchenette, and a seating area.

Gulf View Top Floor Two Queen

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Beach view
  • 450 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Gulf Front Top Floor Two Queen

A bedroom with two beds, a balcony with a view, and a painting on the wall.

Gulf Front Top Floor Two Queen

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • Beach view
  • 450 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Gulf View Suite Top Floor

A bedroom with a bed, bedside tables, a nightstand, a painting, and a window with blinds.

Gulf View Suite Top Floor

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Beach view
  • 500 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Gulf Front Suite Top Floor

A bedroom with a bed, bedside tables, a nightstand, a painting, and a window with blinds.

Gulf Front Suite Top Floor

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • Beach view
  • 500 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Gulf Front First Floor Two Queen Room

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a balcony with a view.

Gulf Front First Floor Two Queen Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

Gulf Front First Floor Suite

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Sanibel Island Beach Resort
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  • Pool
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
4.6 out of 5, Wonderful, 2,131 reviews
$204 nightly
The price is $227
Aug 16 - Aug 17
Total with taxes and fees
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About the neighborhood

Sanibel

With a stay at Sanibel Inn in Sanibel (East End), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Sanibel Island Southern Beach and Sanibel Island Lighthouse. .This beach hotel is 11.1 mi (17.8 km) from Key West Express and 8.4 mi (13.5 km) from Bowman's Beach.

What's nearby

  • Sanibel Moorings Botanical Gardens - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Sanibel Island Southern Beach - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Periwinkle Way - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Sanibel and Captiva Chamber of Commerce and Visitors Center - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Sanibel and Captiva Island Visitor's Center - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile

Getting around

  • Southwest Florida Intl. Airport (RSW) - 45 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Jerry's Foods - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Turtles Tiki Bar - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Gramma Dot's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Marketplace At Sundial - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪MudBugs Cajun Kitchen - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Sanibel Inn

Timezone: America/New_York

An authentic, family-oriented Florida experience. Enjoy the many complimentary activities available when you stay at the Sanibel Inn. Unwind with the family while you cozy up to the fire pit or relax in the comfy suites and guestrooms set among a background of lush, well-manicured gardens. The ideal family destination to live like an islander.


Enjoy an exclusive membership to The Dunes Golf & Tennis Club Throughout your stay. Masterfully designed by 10-time P.G.A Tour winner and golf course designer, Mark McCumber—discover Sanibel Island’s premier golf and tennis destination.


Rate for a rollaway bed is $20.00 per night, plus tax. “Pack n’ Play” baby cribs are available for rental on request.


Resort Fee: There is a Resort Fee of $30.00, plus tax (total $33.45), collected by property at check in.


Cancellation Policy  NO SHOWS: The resort will charge one (1) night’s net room rate for any no-shows.
EARLY DEPARTURES: Guests who depart the Resort earlier than scheduled will be charged a fee of one (1) night rate for the room category reserved. This fee will be assessed to the Company. Guests who depart two (2) or more nights earlier than
scheduled will only be charged the early departure fee on the first night.


 


IMPORTANT INFORMATION


The health and safety of our guests, staff and island residents remain our highest priority. We are closely following local and state guidelines. The city of Sanibel has issued an emergency proclamation as follows:


Mandatory FACE MASK REQUIREMENT is currently in effect until further notice – all over the age of six must wear a mask in ALL indoor spaces such as hotel and restaurant lobbies.  Masks are also required in outdoor areas, UNLESS social distancing of 6′ is observed. Beach, bike/walk paths and outdoor physical recreation areas are excluded.

Make yourself at home in one of the 95 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. 65-inch LCD televisions are provided, with cable programming available. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes and desks, as well as phones with free local calls.
Head down to the water and enjoy a day at the private beach, or take advantage of other recreational amenities including an outdoor pool and an outdoor tennis court. Additional features at this hotel include shopping on site, barbecue grills, and a vending machine.
Enjoy a satisfying meal at Dante’s Restaurant serving guests of Sanibel Inn. Relax with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge or the poolside bar.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, an elevator, and a vending machine.
Dante’s Restaurant - This restaurant serves breakfast and dinner. Open daily.
Island Time Bar - This bar is located by the pool. Open daily.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Dante’s Restaurant
  • Island Time Bar

Things to do

  • 18-hole adjacent golf course
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Golf carts
  • Golf clubhouse
  • Golf clubs/equipment
  • Golf driving range
  • Kayaking
  • Optional golf privileges
  • Outdoor pool
  • Outdoor tennis court
  • Pro golf lessons
  • Pro golf shop
  • Shopping

Family friendly

  • High chair
  • In-room full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • In-room microwave
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Firepit
  • On a private beach
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Ceiling hoist
  • Elevator (36 inch wide door)
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (30 inches high)

More

  • 3 floors
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 65-inch LCD TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Cleaning supplies
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Microwave
  • Toaster

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Resort fee: USD 50.18 per accommodation, per night
The resort fee includes:
  • Additional inclusions
  • Beach access
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Bicycle storage
  • Housekeeping
  • In-room coffee
  • In-room safe
  • Internet access
  • Newspaper
  • Parking
  • Partner property access
  • Phone calls
  • Pool access
  • Self parking
  • Sporting facilities or equipment

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

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
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property is professionally cleaned

We should mention

Reservations are required for golf tee times; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Property is also known as

Inn Sanibel
Sanibel Inn
Sanibel Inn Beach Resort
Sanibel Inn Hotel
Sanibel Inn Sanibel
Sanibel Inn Hotel Sanibel

Sanibel Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 698 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 221 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 52 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 16 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 15 out of 1002 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brenda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful rooms, fantastic beach access.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location with easy beach access and wonderful Gulf views.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gregory

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great amenities, wish we stayed longer.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lora

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Loved everything about staying here!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Arthur

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everyone and everything were 100%, it made for the perfect weekend getaway with my wife.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Sanibel Inn was a wonderful place to stay! Looking forward to returning next year!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Glen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great venue.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Michelle Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful complex, would definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice place
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Cecilia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, close to the resort beach and pool. Food was good on site, bikes available for riding around town
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michele

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was great with easy access to.the beach!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff, pool, view, food
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing place and experience
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

JEFFREY

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Spotless room, great staff beautiful place!!
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Alexandria

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and friendly staff.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

LUANN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms are beautiful. The grounds are just gorgeous. The food and drinks at the Tiki Bar were awesome. And of course, the beach is the best part!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lynette

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice people working there, great restaurant and rooms are very clean. The pool And tiki bar are great and close proximity to pool.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful rooms and property. Amazing view and beachfront. Loved having tennis, bikes, pool, restaurant, pickleball, kayaks, SUP and fantastic shells. I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was very clean and ready a little early. Property is close to town and we biked everywhere. Would stay here again for sure!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

William Allen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful view from screened in balcony, clean spacious rooms. Delicious food at both restaurants.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Amenities, landscape, clean rooms, friendly staff
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Danny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really nice place. The grounds are very nice and well done. Pool is a little small and not a lot of seating available around the pool. Great location and not busy at all.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was friendly and accommodating. Beach chairs and umbrellas made our beach experience very comfortable. Would enjoy returning
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Kathy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a fantastic stay. The only VERY minor suggestion is to put body lotion in the bathroom. We will come back to this clean, modern hotel.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a wonderful experience from start to finish! The grounds were beautifully landscaped and the rooms were incredibly clean. The screened in balcony was a great way to start the morning, drinking coffee and watching the waves. Will be back for sure!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026

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