Sanibel Island Beach Resort

Property class: 3

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A beach with a variety of seashells and pebbles.
A hammock between palm trees with a view of the ocean.
A landscaped area with palm trees and a view of the ocean.
A hotel room with a bed, a view of the beach, and a window with curtains.
A pool area with lounge chairs and a building with a red roof.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
The current price is $227
$204 nightly
$227 total
Total with taxes and fees
Oct 4 - Oct 5

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1231 Middle Gulf Dr, Sanibel, FL, 33957
  • Place, Sanibel Island Southern Beach
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, Sanibel Island Golf Club
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Periwinkle Way
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Airport, Fort Myers, FL (RSW-Southwest Florida Intl.)
    ‪47 min drive‬

Room options

Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony (Gulf View)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(19 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Pool View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Pool View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(23 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Mobility Accessible

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Roll-in Shower

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(9 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

7.0 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

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

DOUBLE TWO DOUBLE BEDS

  • Sleeps 4

DOUBLE POOL VIEW TWO DOUBLE BEDS

  • Sleeps 4

DOUBLE TWO QUEEN BEDS

  • Sleeps 4

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About the neighborhood

Sanibel

Located in Sanibel (Mid Island), Sanibel Island Beach Resort is within a 5-minute walk of Sanibel Island Southern Beach and within 3 minutes by car from J. N. Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge..This beach hotel is 2.4 mi (3.9 km) from Sanibel Island Northern Beach and 2.8 mi (4.5 km) from Sanibel Island Lighthouse.

What's nearby

  • Sanibel Island Southern Beach - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Sanibel Island Golf Club - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Periwinkle Way - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Sanibel Moorings Botanical Gardens - 19 min walk - 1.1 miles
  • Gulfside City Park - 3 min drive - 2.1 miles

Getting around

  • Southwest Florida Intl. Airport (RSW) - 38 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Jerry's Foods - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Doc Ford’s Rum Bar & Grille - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Gramma Dot's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Turtles Tiki Bar - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪MudBugs Cajun Kitchen - ‬18 min walk

About this property

Sanibel Island Beach Resort

Timezone: America/Kentucky/Monticello Located in Sanibel, 1.1 mi from Sanibel Chamber of Commerce, Sanibel Island Beach Resort features free WiFi access and free private parking. Rooms are equipped with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. Rooms have a private bathroom fitted with a bath or shower. Extras include free toiletries and a hairdryer. You will find a 24-hour front desk at the property. Guests can enjoy the onsite bar. A pool is available for guests to enjoy. Sanibel Lighthouse is 2.3 mi from Sanibel Island Beach Resort, while Gulfside Beach is 1.4 mi from the property. Southwest Florida International Airport is 19 mi away.
Make yourself at home in one of the 98 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with bathtubs or showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and coffee/tea makers, as well as phones with free local calls.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as an outdoor pool or take in the view from a terrace and a garden. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access and bike parking.
Stop by the hotel's restaurant, BRGR Restaurant, for lunch or dinner, or grab snacks at the coffee shop/cafe. Relax with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge or the poolside bar. To-go breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a computer station, a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage. Free self parking is available onsite.
To-go breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:00 AM and 11:00 AM.
BRGR Restaurant - This restaurant serves lunch and dinner. Open select days.
Tiki Bar - This cocktail bar serves lunch, dinner, and light fare. Open daily.
Market Cafe - This bistro serves breakfast only. Open daily.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily on-the-go breakfast available 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: USD 10 to 25 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • BRGR Restaurant
  • Market Cafe
  • Tiki Bar

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Computer station
  • Coworking space
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Garden
  • In a nature reserve
  • On the beach
  • On the waterfront
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 2 on-site accessible parking spaces
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Grab bar in shower
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 1 AM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

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 allowed for an extra charge of USD 75 per pet, per day
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant 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 27.88 per accommodation, per night
The resort fee includes:
  • Beach access
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Business center/computer access
  • Housekeeping
  • In-room bottled water
  • In-room coffee
  • Lending library access
  • Phone calls
  • Pool access

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

Optional extras

  • Fee for to-go breakfast: approximately USD 10 to 25 per person
  • Pet fee: USD 75 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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 fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
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
Construction is underway at a neighboring building and there may be noise disturbance from the construction work

Property is also known as

Sanibel Island Beach
Sanibel Island Beach Sanibel
Sanibel Island Beach Resort Hotel
Sanibel Island Beach Resort Sanibel
Sanibel Island Beach Resort Hotel Sanibel

Sanibel Island Beach Resort Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1578 out of 2290 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 463 out of 2290 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 168 out of 2290 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 40 out of 2290 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 41 out of 2290 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Madison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay! This was our second time staying here and we will be back again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location right on the beach with a nice pool and tiki bar
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice to have a restaurant on site and a tiki bar at the pool.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
3 day stay was just perfect...great room, perfect amenities, beach was beautiful, pool was just right and staff was very friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lori

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place. Nice people and great tiki bar
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Joel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the location ,people are super nice and everything was very, very clean the access to the beach was amazing
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

joel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff , location are amazing 1st time and hopefully ill be there next year again
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Bruce

Great restaurant and beach bar on premises.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Anna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great beach location. Pool and bar are top notch.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Ronald

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
nice beach location
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location is perfect and it’s pet friendly. The restaurant on site was a great option to not have to drive and the beach was your backyard!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, right on the beach. Friendly staff, accommodations were average but clean. Tiki bar was great and food was good! Would return😊
Stayed 5 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Denise M

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room great location great staff!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Hillary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the room and the location, the grounds were beautiful and had a convenient beach access, very charming!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property and location were stunning.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
First time visit very relaxing with beautiful views, staff was very friendly and helpful, will visit again!!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

PATRICIO

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent management and staff, superb accomodations
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was my second stay at this resort and I highly recommend it. It's centrally located and beautifully maintained. The Tiki bar at the pool is nice and the food there and in the restaurant is really good!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Denise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is the perfect place for a relaxing getaway!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, comfortable beds, great location! Appreciate how they have beach towels for us to use and liked how most places we wanted to go were within biking distance (Billy's Bike Rentals was great too!)
Stayed 5 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location, onsite restaurant helpful!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful location, lovely room with a pool and the bay a few steps away. Highly recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

robin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely beautiful room and incredible food at the restaurant. Great front desk service and great service at the tiki at the pool!! We cannot wait to come back!!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Amir

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a quiet place, nice clean beach.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful place to stay with access to the beach
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026