Sanibel Inn

Hotels
9.2 (438 reviews)
937 East Gulf Drive , Sanibel , US
+1 866-717-2323

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Heating
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Cleanliness
Friendly staff
Great location
Beautiful rooms
Good amenities
Cons:
High pricing compared to similar hotels
Tiki bar issues

Categories

Cleanliness
9.1
Specific sentiment from text indicates that the hotel is very clean and well-maintained.
Service
9.6
Staff were extremely friendly and helpful, consistently noted in reviews.
Location
9.3
Many reviews highlight the great location, being close to the beach and restaurants.
Room Quality
9.1
Rooms are remodeled and beautiful, a strong sentiment in the reviews.
Amenities
9.3
The availability of various amenities like kitchen facilities, beach access, and bike rental was positively noted.
Value for Money
8.8
Some reviews mentioned concerns about pricing, especially compared to similar establishments.
Food and Beverage
9.1
The food quality at the on-site restaurant was praised, though there were some mentions of issues at the Tiki bar.
Overall Experience
9.3
Overall sentiment was very positive, with many guests expressing a desire to return.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-08 18:02

Property Description

Beachfront Luxury with Poolside Bar
Indulge in a stay at Sanibel Inn where a heated outdoor pool and poolside bar await you.

Private Balconies and On-site Activities
Unwind in rooms with private, screened balconies, a refrigerator, and microwave. Enjoy kayak rentals, tennis courts, and complimentary bicycle usage.

Dining and Shopping Nearby
Savor meals at the on-site Island Times Bar & Grille. Explore Periwinkle Place shopping centre just minutes away, and visit various attractions within a short drive.

To experience beachfront bliss with top-notch amenities, book your stay at Sanibel Inn today.

Important information:

Please note the daily activity fee will be charged at check-in and is not included in the room rate.

The daily activity fee:

• Beach chairs and umbrellas (set up by staff)
• Beach and pool towels
• Bicycles & helmets
• Kayaks
• Paddle boards
• Pickleball courts & related equipment
• Tennis courts and tennis equipment
• WiFi
• Newspapers and magazines available via PressReader smartphone app
• Free Parking
• Complimentary Dunes Golf & Tennis Club membership includes free use of the driving range at The Dunes Golf & Tennis Club
• Discounted 18 holes of golf at The Dunes Golf & Tennis Club, twilight golf starting at 3:30 for cart fee only
• Complimentary tennis court access
• 15% off Dining Room & Bar purchases
• 20% off all golf & tennis apparel
• 20% off rental clubsGuests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: RSW

Location

Property Accessibility

Total Disability Score: 35.71
Public Area
  • Ramp: No
  • Entrance Leveled: No
  • Pet Friendly: No
Reception And Restaurant
  • Reception Hearing Accessible: No
  • Reception Wheelchair Accessible: No
  • Restaurant Wheelchair Accessible: No
Elevator
  • Elevator Audio Signals: No
  • Elevator Braille Numbers: No
  • Elevator Contrasting Buttons: No
  • Elevator Visual Signs: No
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Guest Reviews

9.2
Based on 438 reviews
Cleanliness: 9.1
Service: 9.6
Location: 9.3
Room Quality: 9.1
Amenities: 9.3
Value for Money: 8.8
Food and Beverage: 9.1
Overall Experience: 9.3
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Pamela • couple • us
10
We’ll Be Back
Pros:

The landscape and upkeep of the property was beautiful. The rooms were spacious and modern. The screened in porch overlooking the dunes and the beach was a perfect spot for breakfast and afternoon cocktails.

Cons:

Lol. Everything was perfect. Maybe just the gps directions- it tells you to turn off Lindquist, when it should really just say- straight ahead.

2026-10-24 • via Nuitee
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Katina • family_with_children • us
8
Pros:

The staff was amazing, so friendly, so helpful. The facilities and the grounds were absolutely stunning.

Cons:

The bed was unbearable. Bed was so hard and every time my husband moved the whole bed moved so we kept each other up all night every night.
Bar tender added an extra drink and extra tip for herself - jezelle?
No ceiling fans in rooms.

2026-10-24 • via Nuitee
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Kevin • family_with_children • nl
10
2026-10-18 • via Nuitee
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LaViajeraRelajada • solo_traveller • be
10
Fabulous!
Pros:

Everything was perfect! This is a really amazing property in a beautiful location and I can't speak highly enough about the hotel team! Every single person is fabulous and will go out of their way to make sure you have an amazing stay!

The room with the view of the ocean was fabulous, and so perfectly designed with beautiful attention to detail such as the turtle floor lamp or inlaid shell in the table. The bathroom was a very nice size with walk-in shower and good quality toiletries.

The beach is beautiful of course and the pool area is also very nice with sun and shade. There are also watersport options, bicycle hire available and a good marketplace in the reception area.

Cons:

I had a perfect stay! Two very small things the hotel could consider if they read these reviews:
- Dantes resto: I was suprised there was no outside space. I appreciate that with high temperatures etc many guests prefer to eat inside.
- the sunbeds at the pool are a slight strange design. They look great and are fine if you're sitting upright, but if you try to turnaround it is a rather strange angle!

2026-10-18 • via Nuitee
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thomas • couple • de
9
2026-10-18 • via Nuitee
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Pauline • extended_group • fr
9
2026-10-17 • via Nuitee
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Daniela • family_with_children • ch
10
Newly refurbished hotel and beautifully kept grounds in a wonderful location
Pros:

New rooms, beautiful setting, right on the beach. Very friendly staff and the free bikes were very handy.

Cons:

Slightly to expensive, not many restaurant options in walking distance.

2026-10-10 • via Nuitee
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Roberto • couple • us
10
Pros:

Excelente

2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
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Agnès • couple • fr
9
2026-09-16 • via Nuitee
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Bill • couple • us
10
Pros:

Location was excellent and the facility was top notch

Cons:

It was pricey

2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
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GERALD • couple • us
10
2026-09-10 • via Nuitee
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Emre • extended_group • tr
10
2026-09-08 • via Nuitee
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Edward • couple • us
10
Loved it lots of shelling opportunities
Pros:

Right off the road. Spacious room. Quite

Cons:

Bugs and no smoking area

2026-09-06 • via Nuitee
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Felipe • extended_group • ca
10
2026-09-05 • via Nuitee
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Rachel • couple • us
10
Our stay was great. Look forward to going back some day.
Pros:

Everything on the property was nice. Everyone was helpful. The beach loungers and umbrellas were set up every morning so all you had to do was walk out and relax.

Cons:

N/A

2026-09-05 • via Nuitee
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April • couple • us
10
Thank you Sanibel Inn! We had an amazing getaway!
Pros:

I loved the landscaping, the property with the grassy areas the pool areas and the updated refurbished rooms. I also loved that the parking was covered on the ground floor so my car didn’t cook.

Cons:

Nothing. Our stay was amazing. Right as we arrived on property, the office staff came outside and offered to get our group photo we were struggling to take ourselves before we even checked in. When we did check in we were allowed to check in early which made all the difference as we were only staying one night. If we hadn’t we would’ve been able to enjoy the beach front and pool areas because at the time of our true check in there was a huge thunderstorm. So we appreciated an early check in very much! I also loved that there was free use of pool floats, paddle boards, kayaks and bikes! We ate at Dante’s for the breakfast deal and it was delicious. Our server was excellent and helped us with everything we needed. I would definitely stay here again and I’ll tell people about this place!

2026-09-01 • via Nuitee
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Andrea • solo_traveller • de
9
2026-08-27 • via Nuitee
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Benito • family_with_children • us
8
Pros:

Peaceful and quiet

Cons:

Beach umbrella service.

2026-08-25 • via Nuitee
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Ajith • family_with_children • us
9
2026-08-23 • via Nuitee
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Adrian • couple • gb
7
Lovely place, shame about the restaurant.....
Pros:

Room was snug rather than spacious, but very nicely decorated in nautical themes. Easy access to the pool and beach

Cons:

Bathroom was small, and with the door right next to the second bed, was difficult to access without waking your partner. Restaurant was ok for breakfast but poor for dinner. Seems they mainly supply pizzas for guests to take away! My preferred main was unavailable on both nights, and there was NO desserts at all. So, not the full service restaurant we expected

2026-08-19 • via Nuitee