Island Inn

Hotels
9.4 (240 reviews)
3111 West Gulf Drive , Sanibel , us

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Heating
Hiking
BBQ facilities
Laundry
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Clean and spacious rooms
Friendly and helpful staff
Great location near the beach
Cons:
Lack of pool and restaurant
Inconsistent service at check-in
Comfort of beds could be improved

Categories

Cleanliness
9.64
The rooms were reported as clean and spacious.
Service
9.61
Most guests found the staff helpful and friendly, aside from a few isolated issues.
Location
10
Guests loved the convenient location near the beach and attractions.
Room Quality
9.6
Rooms were bright and comfortable with great views.
Amenities
8.64
Amenities were nice but lacking, such as a pool and breakfast.
Value for Money
9.09
Good value considering the beach access and room quality.
Food and Beverage
8.64
No breakfast provided but guests appreciated the kitchen.
Overall Experience
10
Overall positive experiences, with a few minor drawbacks affecting some stays.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-11 15:01

Property Description

Luxurious Beachfront Paradise on Sanibel Island

Seaside Serenity: Embrace the stunning 550 feet of private beach, perfect for swimming, grilling, and collecting seashells.

Endless Adventures: Explore the waters with complimentary bicycle, kayak, and paddleboard rentals, or let us arrange sailing and kayaking expeditions for you.

Home Away from Home: Unwind in rooms featuring ocean views, full kitchens, and HD cable smart TVs. Stay connected with free Wi-Fi and enjoy the convenience of an iPod docking station.

Contact us directly for after-hours check-in and experience the beauty of J.N. Darling Wildlife Refuge just minutes away. Book now for an unforgettable stay at Island Inn!

Important information:

Upon check-in photo identification and credit card is required. All special requests are subject to availability upon check-in. Special requests cannot be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.Guests 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.
Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.
A deposit may be required at the property.

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

Location

Guest Reviews

9.4
Based on 240 reviews
Cleanliness: 9.64
Service: 9.61
Location: 10
Room Quality: 9.6
Amenities: 8.64
Value for Money: 9.09
Food and Beverage: 8.64
Overall Experience: 10
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Joanki • extended_group • us
6
Me gustó pero me faltó
Pros:

Muy buena ubicación y las habitaciones muy cómodas

Cons:

Me párese muy caro para todavía estar en reparación y tener las máquinas y los trabajadores al lado tullo haciendo ruido y no tener ni la piscina reparada es decir si no está bueno el tiempo para playa no tienes otro entrenamiento

2026-07-20 • via Nuitee
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Lee • couple • us
10
Pros:

Sanibel is on a long hard road to recovery. This property is headed in the right direction to fulfill the Sanibel experience. Will revisit next year to support their progress!

2026-07-10 • via Nuitee
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Shelley • couple • us
10
2026-07-02 • via Nuitee
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michele • solo_traveller • us
10
Pros:

Beautiful scenery. Tranquil

2026-06-29 • via Nuitee
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Mona • family_with_children • us
9
We loved it and made beautiful memories.
Pros:

Shells!! Close proximity to the beach and great view of the beach. We loved that the Inn is very much invested in the preservation/conservation of natural resources and wildlife. Easy access from parking, room and beach.

Cons:

Our dishwasher did not work, had to hand wash all our dishes. Volume on the TV did not work. We chose not to report to staff so as not to have our vacation interrupted by technicians in our room making repairs/replacements.

2026-06-29 • via Nuitee
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Heather • solo_traveller • gb
10
Pros:

Property is clean, comfortable, well equiped and maintained and situated right on the beautiful shelly beach.
We stayed in Matthews Lodge which had direct access to the beach via stairs from the verandah. We would sit out there having breakfast in the mornings watching dolphins swim by close to the shoreline.
Our grandaughter was able to borrow a body board and shelling scoops, buckets etc from a lending area at reception, which is a great idea, as these items are usually discarded to landfill after only a few days use.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-06-14 • via Nuitee
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Roy • couple • us
10
Honeymoon.
Pros:

Quiet, relaxing fun honeymoon. Will be back.

Cons:

Hurricane damage.

2026-05-26 • via Nuitee
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Janette • solo_traveller • us
10
Pros:

Beautiful! So close to the beach and beautiful private beach access!

2026-05-26 • via Nuitee
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Heather • couple • us
10
2026-05-21 • via Nuitee
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Natalia • family_with_children • us
10
Volveremos siempre!
Pros:

Todo es hermoso! Una vista increíble, cómodo, limpio, bien ubicado🤩🤩

2026-05-17 • via Nuitee
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Augustine • couple • us
9
Great boutique hotel on prime beach location
Pros:

Beautiful beach and roomy accommodations

Cons:

Under major construction and currently no swimming pool.

2026-05-15 • via Nuitee
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Michael • solo_traveller • us
8
2026-05-06 • via Nuitee
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Nicole • family_with_children • ch
10
Wir hatten einen tollen Aufenthalt und würden sofort wieder buchen!
Pros:

Sehr freundlicher Empfang. Wir haben viele Informationen, Ausflugstips und Ideen bekommen.
Fahrräder können direkt vor Ort gemietet werden.
Die Lage ist einzigartig und wunderschön, direkter Strandzugang.

2026-04-16 • via Nuitee
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Elizabeth • family_with_children • us
10
Pros:

Location was great. The building was amazing it felt new. Very clean.

Cons:

My stay was perfect.

2026-03-20 • via Nuitee
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Lynda • couple • us
10
We had a wonderful stay and look forward to coming back and watching them rebuild .
Pros:

It was everything we were looking for!!! Even durning construction and the Devastation they occurred they have still managed to make everything look and feel wonderful.

Cons:

They didn’t have a longer stay for us because they were booked.

2026-03-14 • via Nuitee
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Kathi • couple • us
9
Absolutely beautiful suite/beach but be aware major construction going on.
Pros:

Absolutely loved the inside of our suite and the ocean front. Loved having the "living area" along with the screened in porch.

Cons:

I think Booking.com should have emphasized the amount of construction going on. All that was noted was no pool access due to construction--very small note. The reality is there is MAJOR construction going on. I booked the suite and then on the Inn's site I saw they emphasized no pool or dining access. I would have selected another hotel/inn. I feel a bit mislead by booking.com to be honest.

2026-03-06 • via Nuitee
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Beatty • couple • us
8
Pros:

Location and staff! Room was nice and clean.

Cons:

No pool or restaurant

2026-03-03 • via Nuitee
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Tomasz • family_with_children • pl
10
2026-03-01 • via Nuitee
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Denise • couple • us
10
Fantastic.
Pros:

Quiet beautiful beaches!

Cons:

Pillows. There should be 4 fluffy pillows per bed.

2026-01-20 • via Nuitee
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Mickey • couple • us
10
Love to shell. Beautiful shells by the thousands
Pros:

Shelling

Cons:

No see ems

2026-01-20 • via Nuitee