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Sanibel Inn

3.0 star property

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A pathway leading to a pool area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by tropical plants and a thatched-roof structure.
A spacious bar area with wooden flooring and ceiling fans, featuring a central bar counter and multiple seating options.
A wooden boardwalk leading to a beach with greenery on both sides.
A swimming pool area with lounge chairs and palm trees, surrounded by buildings and a sunset view.
A modern bedroom with a large bed, a sitting area with a chair and a small table, and a view of a tropical landscape through the window.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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937 East Gulf Drive, Sanibel, FL, 33957
  • Place, Sanibel Island Southern Beach
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Periwinkle Way
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Sanibel and Captiva Island Visitor's Center
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Airport, Fort Myers, FL (RSW-Southwest Florida Intl.)
    ‪46 min drive‬

Room options

Premium Gulf View Condominium, 2 Bedrooms

  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds, 1 King Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Standard Room, Terrace, Beachfront

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a view of the beach through the window.

Standard Room, Terrace, Beachfront

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)
  • Beach view
  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Room, Beach View

A modern bedroom with a large bed, a sitting area with a chair and a small table, and a view of a tropical landscape through the window.

Room, Beach View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Beach view
  • 46 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Pool/Gulf View First Floor King

A modern bedroom with a large bed, a sitting area with a chair and a small table, and a view of a tropical landscape through the window.

Pool/Gulf View First Floor King

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Beach view
  • 46 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, Partial Sea View

A bedroom with two beds, a balcony with a view, and a painting on the wall.

Standard Room, Partial Sea View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Partial sea view
  • 56 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Pool/Gulf View Suite 1st Floor

A bedroom with a bed, bedside tables, a nightstand, a painting, and a window with blinds.

Pool/Gulf View Suite 1st Floor

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Beach view
  • 47 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Suite, Balcony, Beachfront

A bedroom with a bed, bedside tables, a nightstand, a painting, and a window with blinds.

Suite, Balcony, Beachfront

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Beach view
  • 47 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Condo, 2 Bedrooms, Balcony, Partial Ocean View

A living room with two sofas, a coffee table, and a chair. There is a kitchen in the background.

Condo, 2 Bedrooms, Balcony, Partial Ocean View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • Partial ocean view
  • 93 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Double Sofa Bed and 2 Single Beds

View all photos for Room, Beach View

A hotel room with two beds, a small kitchenette, and a seating area.

Room, Beach View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Beach view
  • 42 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Room, Beach View

A bedroom with two beds, a balcony with a view, and a painting on the wall.

Room, Beach View

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)
  • Beach view
  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Room

A bedroom with a bed, bedside tables, a nightstand, a painting, and a window with blinds.

Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Beach view
  • 47 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Suite, Beach View

A bedroom with a bed, bedside tables, a nightstand, a painting, and a window with blinds.

Suite, Beach View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • Beach view
  • 47 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Gulf Front First Floor Two Queen Room

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a balcony with a view.

Gulf Front First Floor Two Queen Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Gulf Front First Floor Suite

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Sanibel Inn

Timezone: America/New_York

An authentic, family-oriented Florida experience. Enjoy the many complimentary activities available when you stay at the Sanibel Inn. Unwind with the family while you cozy up to the fire pit or relax in the comfy suites and guestrooms set among a background of lush, well-manicured gardens. The ideal family destination to live like an islander.


Enjoy an exclusive membership to The Dunes Golf & Tennis Club Throughout your stay. Masterfully designed by 10-time P.G.A Tour winner and golf course designer, Mark McCumber—discover Sanibel Island’s premier golf and tennis destination.


Rate for a rollaway bed is $20.00 per night, plus tax. “Pack n’ Play” baby cribs are available for rental on request.


Resort Fee: There is a Resort Fee of $30.00, plus tax (total $33.45), collected by property at check in.


Cancellation Policy  NO SHOWS: The resort will charge one (1) night’s net room rate for any no-shows.
EARLY DEPARTURES: Guests who depart the Resort earlier than scheduled will be charged a fee of one (1) night rate for the room category reserved. This fee will be assessed to the Company. Guests who depart two (2) or more nights earlier than
scheduled will only be charged the early departure fee on the first night.


 


IMPORTANT INFORMATION


The health and safety of our guests, staff and island residents remain our highest priority. We are closely following local and state guidelines. The city of Sanibel has issued an emergency proclamation as follows:


Mandatory FACE MASK REQUIREMENT is currently in effect until further notice – all over the age of six must wear a mask in ALL indoor spaces such as hotel and restaurant lobbies.  Masks are also required in outdoor areas, UNLESS social distancing of 6′ is observed. Beach, bike/walk paths and outdoor physical recreation areas are excluded.

During your stay at Sanibel Inn, you're just a quick walk from Sanibel Island Southern Beach. An outdoor pool, a restaurant, and a poolside bar are available.
  • The restaurant, poolside bar, and bar/lounge offer choices for drinking and dining
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool
  • Amenities include an elevator and a vending machine
  • Onsite recreation includes a private beach, an outdoor tennis court, and a golf driving range
  • Just a 5-minute walk from Sanibel Moorings Botanical Gardens and 6 minutes by foot from Sanibel Island Southern Beach
Simply walk outside to feel the sun on your face at the sand beach. Lie back and work on your tan with relaxing beach amenities like umbrellas and sun loungers. After a day at the beach, enjoy amenities at Sanibel Inn like an outdoor pool and an outdoor tennis court.

There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge.

This 3-star Sanibel hotel is smoke free.

Dante’s Restaurant - This restaurant serves breakfast and dinner. Open daily.
Island Time Bar - This bar is located by the pool. Open daily.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Dante’s Restaurant
  • Island Time Bar

Things to do

  • 18-hole adjacent golf course
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Golf carts
  • Golf clubhouse
  • Golf clubs/equipment
  • Golf driving range
  • Kayaking
  • Optional golf privileges
  • Outdoor pool
  • Outdoor tennis court
  • Pro golf lessons
  • Pro golf shop
  • Shopping

Family friendly

  • High chair
  • In-room full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • In-room microwave
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Firepit
  • On a private beach
  • Pool loungers
  • 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.
  • Ceiling hoist
  • Lift (91 centimetre wide door)
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (76 centimetre high)

More

  • 3 floors
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 65-inch LCD TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Cleaning supplies
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Microwave
  • Toaster

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

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

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Resort fee: USD 50.18 per accommodation, per night
The resort fee includes:
  • Additional inclusions
  • Beach access
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Bicycle storage
  • Housekeeping
  • In-room coffee
  • In-room safe
  • Internet access
  • Newspaper
  • Parking
  • Partner property access
  • Phone calls
  • Pool access
  • Self parking
  • Sporting facilities or equipment

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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 cash
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
This property is professionally cleaned
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for golf tee times. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

Property is also known as

Inn Sanibel
Sanibel Inn
Sanibel Inn Beach Resort
Sanibel Inn Hotel
Sanibel Inn Sanibel
Sanibel Inn Hotel Sanibel

Sanibel Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 703 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 218 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 51 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 16 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 15 out of 1003 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Brenda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful rooms, fantastic beach access.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay with a relaxing day on the beach. Everyone was friendly & helpful and our room was very comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing property, every detail clearly thought out and the rebuilding after the hurricane is phenomenal.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location with easy beach access and wonderful Gulf views.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Gregory

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great amenities, wish we stayed longer.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lora

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Loved everything about staying here!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loves the tiki hut
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Arthur

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everyone and everything were 100%, it made for the perfect weekend getaway with my wife.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Sanibel Inn was a wonderful place to stay! Looking forward to returning next year!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michelle Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful complex, would definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Glen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great venue.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice place
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff, pool, view, food
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Cecilia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, close to the resort beach and pool. Food was good on site, bikes available for riding around town
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michele

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was great with easy access to.the beach!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

JEFFREY

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Spotless room, great staff beautiful place!!
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing place and experience
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Alexandria

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and friendly staff.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

LUANN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms are beautiful. The grounds are just gorgeous. The food and drinks at the Tiki Bar were awesome. And of course, the beach is the best part!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lynette

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice people working there, great restaurant and rooms are very clean. The pool And tiki bar are great and close proximity to pool.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful rooms and property. Amazing view and beachfront. Loved having tennis, bikes, pool, restaurant, pickleball, kayaks, SUP and fantastic shells. I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

William Allen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful view from screened in balcony, clean spacious rooms. Delicious food at both restaurants.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Amenities, landscape, clean rooms, friendly staff
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was very clean and ready a little early. Property is close to town and we biked everywhere. Would stay here again for sure!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Danny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really nice place. The grounds are very nice and well done. Pool is a little small and not a lot of seating available around the pool. Great location and not busy at all.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026