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The Anchor Inn

2.0 star property

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Deluxe Single Room | Living area | 55-inch Smart TV with cable channels, streaming services
Deluxe Single Room | Dining
Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Signature Cottage | Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Signature Studio Suite | Private kitchen | Mini-fridge, microwave, stovetop, toaster

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
The current price is $248
$222 nightly
$248 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jun 30 - Jul 1

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1245 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel, FL, 33957
  • Place, Periwinkle Way
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Sanibel Island Southern Beach
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • Place, Sanibel and Captiva Island Visitor's Center
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Airport, Fort Myers, FL (RSW-Southwest Florida Intl.)
    ‪53 min drive‬

Room options

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Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Comfort Studio

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 307 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Signature Studio Suite | Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Signature Studio Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Deluxe Single Room | Living area | 55-inch Smart TV with cable channels, streaming services

Deluxe Single Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 445 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Signature Cottage | Exterior

Signature Cottage

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Queen Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Elite Single Room | Private kitchen | Mini-fridge, microwave, stovetop, toaster

Elite Single Room

  • 511 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Sanibel

With a stay at The Anchor Inn in Sanibel (Mid Island), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Sanibel Island Southern Beach and Sanibel Island Lighthouse. .This hotel is 11.1 mi (17.9 km) from Key West Express and 11.3 mi (18.1 km) from Captiva Beach.

What's nearby

  • Periwinkle Way - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • J. N. Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Sanibel Island Southern Beach - 20 min walk - 1.1 miles
  • Sanibel and Captiva Island Visitor's Center - 1 min drive - 0.9 miles
  • Dunes Golf and Tennis Club - 2 min drive - 1.1 miles

Getting around

  • Southwest Florida Intl. Airport (RSW) - 41 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Jerry's Foods - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Turtles Tiki Bar - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Gramma Dot's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪MudBugs Cajun Kitchen - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪The Marketplace At Sundial - ‬3 min drive

About this property

The Anchor Inn

The Anchor Inn offers 12 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. Rooms open to patios. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas. Kitchenettes offer stovetops, microwaves, and cookware/dishes/utensils.

This Sanibel hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices). 55-inch Smart televisions come with cable channels. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool and complimentary bicycles.
Make yourself at home in one of the 12 guestrooms, featuring kitchenettes with stovetops and microwaves. Rooms have private patios. 55-inch Smart televisions with cable programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Conveniences include separate sitting areas and irons/ironing boards, and housekeeping is provided on request.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as an outdoor pool, or other amenities including 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 uncovered self parking on site

Things to do

  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room kitchenette
  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Virtual front desk

Guest services

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

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • In a nature reserve
  • Outdoor furniture
  • 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.
  • Area rugs in room
  • Grab bar near toilet (32 inches high)
  • No elevator (single-level property)
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Tile flooring in room
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (40 inches high)

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 55-inch smart TV with cable channels
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Freezer
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge
  • Paper towels
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Guests will receive an email within 48 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and an access code; front desk staffed during limited hours
A virtual front desk provides assistance to guests
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Access code, front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 50 per accommodation, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only

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:

  • A damage deposit of USD 150 will be collected before check-in.
  • Resort fee: USD 15 per accommodation, per stay
The resort fee includes:
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Laundry facilities

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

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 50 per accommodation, per night
  • 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
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
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 Anchor Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 39 out of 44 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 44 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 44 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 44 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 44 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.8/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect spot great room and bikes
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel was perfect It was decorated beautifully and was so clean and the bed was so comfy and the rainfall shower was very nice, the room had everything you could need for a nice vacation there’s a market within walking distance which had everything you need to make your stay perfect highly recommend this hotel anytime we come back to Sanibel we will always stay here
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Douglas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I love the Anchor Inn on Sanibel. I will return. The Inn is cozy, comfortable, quiet, and perfectly located so I could get anywhere easily.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jillian

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay! The bikes were such a bonus! We rode all over the Island. The room looked brand new and had such a quaint feel to it. It was more than we could have asked for!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was spotless. Had free bikes, locks, helmets. Even has a shell washing station! Keurig with coffee sugar and creamer minis, a mini fridge and cooktop if you wanted it. King Bed was very comfortable!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Elias

Everything was great all of it. But I am gonna mention something in which I do understand but should be revised. I understood that check in was at 10am but was told a different story on email and in person
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026