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Sanibel Inn

3.0 star property
Beachfront hotel in Sanibel with outdoor pool and restaurant

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Experience the authentic Florida charm at Sanibel Inn, where lush gardens and a private beach set the tone for a family-friendly getaway. Unwind with your loved ones by the fire pit or relax in comfortable suites and guestrooms, complete with in-room WiFi. Enjoy golfing at The Dunes Golf & Tennis Club, shopping on site, or kayaking along Sanibel Island’s premier shores.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Bar
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • On a private beach
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Outdoor pool
  • Outdoor tennis court
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Beach sun loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Pool bar
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Barbecue grills

Feel at home (6)

  • Rollaway/extra beds available (surcharge)
  • Kitchen
  • Premium TV channels
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Elevator
$365 nightly
The total price is $407
Dec 17 - Dec 18
Total with taxes and fees

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Premium Gulf View Condominium, 2 Bedrooms

  • Sleeps 6

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Gulf Front First Floor Two Queen | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Gulf Front First Floor Two Queen

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Porch/lanai
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
LCD TV
Ceiling fan
  • 450 sq ft
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Pool Gulf View First Floor King ADA

Highlights

Porch/lanai
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
LCD TV
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
  • 500 sq ft
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Pool/Gulf View First Floor King

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Porch/lanai
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
LCD TV
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
  • 500 sq ft
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Pool/Gulf View Top Floor Queen

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Porch/lanai
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
LCD TV
Ceiling fan
  • 600 sq ft
  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Pool/Gulf View Suite 1st Floor

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Porch/lanai
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
LCD TV
  • 500 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Gulf Front First Floor Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Porch/lanai
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
LCD TV
  • 500 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Standard Gulf View Condominium | Living area | 65-inch LCD TV with cable channels, TV

Standard Gulf View Condominium

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Porch/lanai
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
LCD TV
Ceiling fan
  • 1000 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Double Sofa Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Gulf View Top Floor Two Queen

Highlights

Porch/lanai
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
LCD TV
Ceiling fan
  • 450 sq ft
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Gulf Front Top Floor Two Queen

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Porch/lanai
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
LCD TV
Ceiling fan
  • 450 sq ft
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Gulf View Suite Top Floor

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Porch/lanai
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
LCD TV
  • 500 sq ft
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Gulf Front Suite Top Floor

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Porch/lanai
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
LCD TV
  • 500 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Gulf Front First Floor Two Queen Room

  • Sleeps 4

Gulf Front First Floor Suite

  • Sleeps 4

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Gulf Front First Floor King

  • Sleeps 2

Standard Gulf View Condominium

  • Sleeps 2

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Gulf Front Top Floor Two Queen Room

  • Sleeps 4

Pool/Gulf View First Floor King

  • Sleeps 4

Pool/Gulf View Top Floor Two Queen

  • Sleeps 4

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Queen Room With Gulf View-First Floor

  • Sleeps 4

Pool Gulf View First Floor King ADA

  • Sleeps 2

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Gulf Front Top Floor King

  • Sleeps 2

Pool/Gulf View Suite 1st Floor

  • Sleeps 2

Deluxe Suite With Oceanfront View-First Floor

  • Sleeps 4

Deluxe Suite With Oceanfront View-Top Floor

  • Sleeps 4

Gulf View Suite Top Floor

  • Sleeps 2

Gulf View Top Floor Two Queen

  • Sleeps 4

King Or Queen Room With Gulf View-Top Floor

  • Sleeps 4

2-Bedroom Gulf View Condo

  • Sleeps 6

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About the neighborhood

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937 East Gulf Drive, Sanibel, FL, 33957

What's nearby

  • Sanibel Moorings Botanical Gardens - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Sanibel Island Southern Beach - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Periwinkle Way - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Sanibel and Captiva Chamber of Commerce and Visitors Center - 16 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Sanibel and Captiva Island Visitor's Center - 19 min walk - 1.6 km

Getting around

  • Southwest Florida Intl. Airport (RSW) - 45 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Jerry's Foods - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Turtles Tiki Bar - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Gramma Dot's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Wickies Lighthouse Restaurant - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪MudBugs Cajun Kitchen - ‬3 min drive

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.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 95 rooms
    • Arranged over 3 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
    • Minimum check-in age: 21
    • Check-out time is 11 AM
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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
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 21
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Poolside bar
  • Barbecue grills

What to do

  • Golf privileges
  • On a private beach
  • Tennis
  • Pro golf lessons
  • Kayaking
  • Shopping
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Scooter/moped rentals nearby
  • Segway rentals/tours nearby

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Beach sun loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Golf cart on site
  • Golf clubs on site
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas

Facilities

  • Adjacent to a golf course
  • Golf driving range on site
  • An outdoor pool
  • Golf clubhouse on site
  • Golf pro shop on site
  • Outdoor tennis court
  • Firepit

Accessibility

  • Elevator
  • Elevator door width (inches): 36
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk height (inches): 30
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Closed captioned TV
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Ceiling hoist

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 65-inch LCD TV
  • Premium cable channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Ceiling fan
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Alarm clock
  • Premium bedding
  • Free rollaway/extra bed

What to enjoy

  • Porch or lanai

Freshen up

  • Shower/tub combination
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free weekday newspapers
  • WiFi
  • Free local calls

Food and drink

  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Microwave
  • Kitchen
  • Toaster
  • Highchair

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe
  • Access via exterior corridors

Special features

Dining

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

Fees & policies

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. Fees may include applicable taxes:
  • Resort fee: USD 44.60 per accommodation, per night
  • Resort fee inclusions:
    • Additional inclusions
    • Beach access
    • Beach loungers
    • Beach towels
    • Bicycle storage
    • Housekeeping
    • Newspaper
    • Parking
    • Partner property access
    • Phone calls (may be limited)
    • Self parking
    • Sporting facilities or equipment

Policies

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 accepts credit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club
This property is professionally cleaned.

Also known as

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

Frequently asked questions

Does Sanibel Inn offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Sanibel Inn does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Is there a pool at Sanibel Inn?

Yes, there's an outdoor pool.

Are pets allowed at Sanibel Inn?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Sanibel Inn?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 11 AM.

What is there to do at Sanibel Inn and nearby?

Have fun with onsite activities such as kayaking, and improve your game on the tennis courts. Additional recreation nearby includes segway rentals. Enjoy a swim in the outdoor pool or use the hotel's other amenities, which include a private beach.

Are there restaurants at or near Sanibel Inn?

Yes, Dante’s Restaurant offers pool views and poolside dining.

Does Sanibel Inn have self-catered rooms fitted with kitchens or kitchenettes?

Yes, a kitchen is available in every room, and also includes a coffee maker, a toaster, and a refrigerator.

Does Sanibel Inn have any outdoor private spaces?

Yes, every room features a porch or lanai.

What's the area around Sanibel Inn like?

Sanibel Inn is a short 6-minute walk from Sanibel Island Southern Beach and 11 minutes' walk from Periwinkle Way.

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Reviews

Sanibel Inn Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.0

Cleanliness

9.2

Location

9.2

Staff & service

9.6

Eco-friendliness

8.8

Property conditions & facilities

Guest review summary

What guests liked

  • The beach was wonderful, peaceful, and easily accessible with amenities like chairs, umbrellas, and paddleboards provided. (31 reviews)
  • The pool area was great, clean, and well-maintained with nice amenities and activities available. (15 reviews)
  • Dining options on site were delicious and reasonably priced with great service. (6 reviews)
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Popular mentions

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Beach
Service staff
Location
Amenities
Biking
Food
View
Restaurant
Tiki bar

Reviews

8/10 Very good

We enjoyed the location and on-site amenities.
Brad, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great service excllent beach!
Jason, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very beautiful and just a very short walk to the beach
Curtis, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Loved our stay at Sanibel Inn! Will stay again!
Emily, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent!!!! Everything is new after Ian. All of the staff was extremely friendly and helpful. Loved having the chairs, umbrellas and towels at the beach and pool. Nice quality SUP, paddle & lifejacket, too. It was worth it to pay the extra for the Gulf View room and 2nd floor. Sanibel is coming back!
Cynthia S, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent accommodation. Great view of the beach and excellent service.
maria, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

We will return to Sanibel Inn. They exceeded our expectations in every way! From easy check-in, friendly staff, delightful accommodations, to the Tiki bar and restaurant food. All excellent!!
Terri, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful Sanibel Inn.
Ryan, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great rooms and staff
Frank, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent in every respect!
Justine, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Comfortable room, great view.
JILLIAN, 5-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

This was a great property if you want to get away from daily busy life and just relax!
Midiala, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very clean Staff friendly Restaurant good
Marlene, 8-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The staff was outstanding. Could update,expand pool, tiki bar area.
Judith, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Expensive but very enjoyable
Leonie, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The property is pretty with boardwalk to the beach. Loved having all the food options for lunch, quick bite, or a drink. Pool is nice with chairs and umbrellas and you can get towels there. We checked out bikes, paddleboards, and pickle ball everyday!
Kristina, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very friendly, lovely Beach ans wonderful rooms! A perfect stay with family
Felix, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

My husband and I had an exceptional time at this resort! Everyone went above and beyond to make our stay awesome! The room was beautiful, the grounds were gorgeous! We will be back and highly recommend this property!!
Claudine Noel, 5-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Amazing, everything was perfect

Amazing place to stay, condo was immaculate and brand new decor, spacious and had everything we needed. Bed was very comfortable. Beautiful view to wake up to aswell.
Suzanne, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent service and staff.
John David, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Super accessible and fun staff and tiki bar and restaurant!
Kathy Lynn, 6-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very new and clean, all modern interior and amenities
Timothy, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The tiki bar was great! The staff are all wonderful. It was so nice to be right on the beach. The room was fantastic. Lots to do around the area
Ashley, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great staff, amazing property.
Jim, 6-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The resort was exceptionally well cared for and pristine. The entire staff was warm, friendly and provided excellent care. My only recommendation is to rent a car upon arrival to have easy access to the entire island during a stay.
Christine, 4-night trip