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Sanibel Island Beach Resort

Property class: 3

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A resort with multiple-story buildings, palm trees, and a well-maintained lawn.
A hotel room with a bed, a view of the beach, and a window with curtains.
A beach with a variety of seashells and pebbles.
A hammock between palm trees with a view of the ocean.
A pool area with lounge chairs and a building with a red roof.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
$224 nightly
The current price is $250 total
Total with taxes and fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2

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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

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A hotel room with a bed, a view of the beach, and a window with curtains.

Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony (Gulf View)

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

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A hotel room with a large bed, a seating area with a blue sofa, a small table, and a desk with a lamp.

Room, 1 King Bed, Pool View

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

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a TV, and a window with curtains.

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Pool View

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

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A hotel room with a large bed, a seating area with a blue sofa, a small table, and a desk with a lamp.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

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

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A bedroom with a large bed, a nightstand, a chair, a window with curtains, and wall art.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Mobility Accessible

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

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A bedroom with a large bed, a nightstand, a chair, a window with curtains, and wall art.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Roll-in Shower

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

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A modern living room with a sectional sofa, a wooden coffee table, and a dining area with a round table and chairs.

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

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a TV, and a window with curtains.

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

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

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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 5 minutes by car from Sanibel Island Northern Beach..This beach hotel is 2.8 mi (4.5 km) from Sanibel Island Lighthouse and 5.8 mi (9.4 km) from Sanibel Harbour Beach.

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
  • ‪The Lighthouse Cafe - ‬19 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.
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Grab bar in shower
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Null
  • 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

  • Bed sheets 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

  • American Express
  • Diners Club
  • Discover
  • JCB International
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

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. 1653 out of 2385 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 480 out of 2385 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 169 out of 2385 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 41 out of 2385 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 42 out of 2385 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

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Beautiful beach, clean rooms, good service, excellent in house restaurant, Highly recommend!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
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8/10 Good

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Great access to beach and rooms very clean!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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8/10 Good

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Enjoyed our stay and liked it being on the beach front.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Great place for vacation with kids!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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8/10 Good

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Cute waterfront resort. We would definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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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

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Clean and quite, great location
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great location right on the beach with a nice pool and tiki bar
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Beautiful beach.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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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

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The rooms had every creature comfort desired. The beach is beautiful.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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The room was recently remodeled and fresh looking. I’d stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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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

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The room was clean and well stocked, the staff was friendly and helpful, and the restaurant and marketplace were excellent. This was our 2nd visit, and we look forward to our 3rd.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Had a great time service drinks and food are excellent room super clean with everything u need beautiful beach at ur door , pet friendly and chilling atmosphere l will be back
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great place. Nice people and great tiki bar
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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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
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10/10 Excellent

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We love visiting this is our second time , everyone is so wonderful Victoria and everyone else thank you very much
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The staff , location are amazing 1st time and hopefully ill be there next year again
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Sanibel Island Resort was amazing. It was extremely clean and well maintained. The bed was very comfortable. Employees were friendly and helpful. The pool area was great and the beach is steps away and beautiful. We will definitely go back.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great beach location. Pool and bar are top notch.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
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2/10 Terrible

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

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had an amazing stay at Sanibel Beach Resort! The beach is just steps away, making it incredibly convenient to spend the day by the water. The resort is beautiful, clean, and very family-friendly. Everyone was welcoming, and the location couldn’t be better. We will definitely be staying here again and highly recommend it to anyone looking for a relaxing beach getaway!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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We have stayed at this hotel multiple times, it's one of our favorites. It is clean, we'll maintained, great staff, outstanding housekeepers! I love that it is right on the beach! I was so sad when the island was almost destroyed by the hurricane, I think this hotel was one of the 1st hotels to re-open and we stayed here again. We love Sanibel and we love this hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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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