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Sunshine Island Inn

2.5 star property

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Exterior
Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas
Studio, 1 King Bed, Kitchenette (Lighthouse) | Living area | TV
Suite, 1 King Bed, Kitchen (The Palm) | Bathroom | Shower, hair dryer, towels
Suite, 1 King Bed, Kitchen (Tropical Paradise) | Living area | TV

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry

Explore the area

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642 East Gulf Drive, Sanibel, FL, 33957
  • Place, Sanibel Moorings Botanical Gardens
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Sanibel Island Southern Beach
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Sanibel Island Northern Beach
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Fort Myers, FL (RSW-Southwest Florida Intl.)
    ‪53 min drive‬

Room options

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Suite, 1 King Bed, Kitchen (Banyan) | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Suite, 1 King Bed, Kitchen (Banyan)

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

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed, Kitchen (Tropical Paradise)

Suite, 1 King Bed, Kitchen (Tropical Paradise) | Living area | TV

Suite, 1 King Bed, Kitchen (Tropical Paradise)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 500 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed, Kitchen (The Palm)

Suite, 1 King Bed, Kitchen (The Palm) | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Suite, 1 King Bed, Kitchen (The Palm)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 500 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Studio, 1 King Bed, Kitchenette (Lighthouse) | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Studio, 1 King Bed, Kitchenette (Lighthouse)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 350 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Studio, 2 Queen Beds, Kitchenette (Coquina) | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Studio, 2 Queen Beds, Kitchenette (Coquina)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 349 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Studio, Efficiency, 1 King Bed (Heron) | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Studio, Efficiency, 1 King Bed (Heron)

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • 300 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Sanibel

With a stay at Sunshine Island Inn in Sanibel (East End), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Sanibel Island Southern Beach and Sanibel Island Lighthouse. .This motel is 11.6 mi (18.6 km) from Key West Express and 21.7 mi (34.9 km) from Bonita Springs Public Beach.
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What's nearby

  • Sanibel Moorings Botanical Gardens - 8 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Sanibel Island Southern Beach - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Sanibel Sea School - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Sanibel Island Northern Beach - 3 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Sanibel Island Lighthouse - 7 min drive - 2.1 miles

Getting around

  • Southwest Florida Intl. Airport (RSW) - 37 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Jerry's Foods - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Turtles Tiki Bar - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Gramma Dot's - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪MudBugs Cajun Kitchen - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Marketplace At Sundial - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Sunshine Island Inn

Sunshine Island Inn offers 6 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Rooms open to patios. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include showers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Televisions come with cable channels.

Recreational amenities at the motel include an outdoor pool.
Make yourself at home in one of the 6 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Rooms have private patios. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have showers and hair dryers.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as an outdoor pool, or other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access and a picnic area.
Free self parking is available onsite.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite self parking

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • 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.
  • No elevator
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Microwave
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop

More

  • Air conditioning

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive an email within 10 days before arrival with check-in instructions and an access code; access will be through a private entrance
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Access code, private entrance

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children younger than 25 are not allowed at this adults-only property; all guests 25 and older are welcome

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: 3 percent of room rate

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; cash is not accepted
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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Guests under 25 years old are not permitted at this adults-only property
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Property is also known as

Sunshine Island Inn Sanibel
Sunshine Island Inn
Sunshine Island Sanibel
Sunshine Island Hotel Sanibel Island
Sunshine Island Inn Motel
Sunshine Island Inn Sanibel
Sunshine Island Inn Motel Sanibel

Sunshine Island Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 187 out of 303 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 88 out of 303 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 14 out of 303 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 303 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 303 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Aundrea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great stay.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Great location and facility. Renovated so nice with a great pool. Easy beach access with chairs and umbrellas to use. Perfect place to stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Schell

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Another wonderful stay. Clean, comfy beds easy beach access. This is a hidden gem on Sanibel.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matt

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice. Clean room next to the pool. Will stay here again the next time I visit Sanibel.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place very clean
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin

Very peaceful, great location, clean rooms with a great atmosphere
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Janet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My husband and I stayed here for the first time in February of 2026. It met all of our expectations! The room was clean, pool area was well kept, and it was a short walk to the beach. We also liked the fact that they provided beach chairs/umbrellas. We were also very fortunate to meet the property owner, Denise, while we were there and she was extremely kind and helpful. We are ready to book it again!
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dawn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, salt water pool amazing, quiet. Very clean and everything you need for a relaxing getaway!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Anna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was spacious and spotless. The kitchenette was a big plus. Just a short walk to the lovely beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Amenities
Loved it here.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bruna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful spot, amazing staff. Location is great.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Salvatore

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We have stayed here 3 times and it won’t be our last. Great service and quit secluded pool
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nelson

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cute Inn within very short walk to the beach. Clean modern room, with convenient kitchen efficiency including a sizable refrigerator. Friendly staff, easy parking. Close drive/bike ride to Lighthouse Park and nearby shops and food. We enjoyed the frozen custard from The Shack, dinner at Tutti Pazzi, and riding bikes around the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was terrific!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Yonghua

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
With rising cost of stay on Sanbiel, this place is a true gem that worths the buck and hope it stays that way. Feel accommodation is pricing out normal folks after hurricane Ian due to scarcity.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything was good
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Teresa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay, nice quiet well kept place close to the beach! Manager on duty was friendly and informative and the check in was no problem. I would recommend this hotel to my friends!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The property was convenient very well maintained and close to the beaches
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

CinderBubble

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great quiet location - within walking distance of dining, shops, and the beach. Staff very friendly and helpful. If you are looking to relax - this is a great option. Definitely would stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quaint properry with just 6 units and its own pool for a crowd free vacation. Beautiful grounds. Perfect location close to good shelling and within a short stroll on said beach to the light house beach area.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I absolutely loved this place. Easy walk to the beach. The rooms are clean and the beds are so comfy. I reacted an electric bike to get around and loved every moment of it.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The manager was very friendly & accommodating. Would definitely recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ronda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed our stay very much! Lots of room for two of us. Very clean. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
New clean rooms ! A pool just feet away ! Close to all beaches . Just a walk from your room and you are on sanibel beach . Will stay again . Kristen in the office was very helpful
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Donald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location and completely remodeled
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025