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Tarpon Tale Inn

3.0 star property

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Exterior
Signature Suite, 1 Bedroom, Kitchen (Captain's Cottage) | Living area | 50-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels, TV, Netflix
Lobby sitting area
Private beach nearby, white sand, sun loungers, beach umbrellas
Property amenity

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
$188
$169 nightly
$188 total
Total with taxes and fees
Dec 14 - Dec 15

Explore the area

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367 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel, FL, 33957
  • Place, Sanibel Sea School
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Sanibel Island Northern Beach
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Sanibel Island Lighthouse
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Airport, Fort Myers, FL (RSW-Southwest Florida Intl.)
    ‪39 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Signature Suite, 1 Bedroom, Kitchen (Captain's Cottage)

Signature Suite, 1 Bedroom, Kitchen (Captain's Cottage) | Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Signature Suite, 1 Bedroom, Kitchen (Captain's Cottage)

  • 500 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Family Suite, 1 Bedroom, Kitchen (Tarpon Cottage)

Family Suite, 1 Bedroom, Kitchen (Tarpon Cottage) | Living area | 50-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels, TV, Netflix

Family Suite, 1 Bedroom, Kitchen (Tarpon Cottage)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 500 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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Deluxe Studio, 1 King Bed, Kitchen (Seashell I) | Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Deluxe Studio, 1 King Bed, Kitchen (Seashell I)

  • 350 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Studio, 1 King Bed, Kitchen (Lighthouse I)

Deluxe Studio, 1 King Bed, Kitchen (Lighthouse I) | Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Deluxe Studio, 1 King Bed, Kitchen (Lighthouse I)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 350 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Studio Suite, Kitchen (Island Sunset)

Deluxe Studio Suite, Kitchen (Island Sunset) | Private kitchen | Full-size fridge, microwave, coffee/tea maker, toaster

Deluxe Studio Suite, Kitchen (Island Sunset)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 350 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 1 Twin Sofa Bed

View all photos for Comfort Room, 1 Queen Bed, Refrigerator & Microwave (Seashell II)

Comfort Room, 1 Queen Bed, Refrigerator & Microwave (Seashell II) | Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Comfort Room, 1 Queen Bed, Refrigerator & Microwave (Seashell II)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 250 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Comfort Room, 1 Queen Bed, Refrigerator & Microwave (Lighthouse II)

Comfort Room, 1 Queen Bed, Refrigerator & Microwave (Lighthouse II) | Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Comfort Room, 1 Queen Bed, Refrigerator & Microwave (Lighthouse II)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 250 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Junior Room, 1 Queen Bed, Refrigerator & Microwave (Birdhouse )

Junior Room, 1 Queen Bed, Refrigerator & Microwave (Birdhouse ) | Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Junior Room, 1 Queen Bed, Refrigerator & Microwave (Birdhouse )

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • 225 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

Sanibel

With a stay at Tarpon Tale Inn in Sanibel (East End), you'll be steps from Sanibel Sea School and 13 minutes by foot from Sanibel Island Lighthouse. .This beach hotel is 2.3 mi (3.6 km) from Sanibel Island Golf Club and 3.3 mi (5.3 km) from Sanibel Public Library.

What's nearby

  • Sanibel Sea School - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Sanibel Island Southern Beach - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Sanibel Island Northern Beach - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Sanibel Island Lighthouse - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Sanibel and Captiva Island Visitor's Center - 2 min drive - 0.9 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Jerry's Foods - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Turtles Tiki Bar - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Bimini Bait Shack - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Gramma Dot's - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Wickies Lighthouse Restaurant - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Tarpon Tale Inn

Sandy fun near Sanibel Sea School and Sanibel Island Lighthouse
Tarpon Tale Inn offers 8 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary newspapers and coffee/tea makers. Rooms open to furnished patios. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations have separate sitting areas. Beds feature premium bedding. Full-sized refrigerators/freezers and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Sanibel hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices). 50-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels and Netflix. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and ceiling fans. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include complimentary bicycles.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 8 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring microwaves and flat-screen televisions. Rooms have private furnished patios. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and a picnic area.
The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Free self parking is available onsite.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite parking (max 1 space per unit)

Things to do

  • Free bicycle rentals

Family friendly

  • In-room full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • In-room microwave

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (on request)

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Garden
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • No elevator
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 50-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels
  • Hulu
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Cleaning supplies
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Freezer
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Microwave
  • Paper towels
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Separate sitting area
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
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

This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Alcohol is not served at this property
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

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