Sanibel Inn

3.0 star property
3-star beachfront hotel near Sanibel Island Southern Beach

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Exterior
Private beach, sun loungers, beach umbrellas, beach towels
Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board
View from room
Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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937 East Gulf Drive, Sanibel, FL, 33957
  • Place, Sanibel Moorings Botanical Gardens
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Sanibel Island Southern Beach
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Periwinkle Way
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Airport, Fort Myers, FL (RSW-Southwest Florida Intl.)
    ‪39 min drive‬

Room options

Premium Gulf View Condominium, 2 Bedrooms

  • Sleeps 6

Gulf Front First Floor Two Queen

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • Beach view
  • 450 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Pool Gulf View First Floor King ADA

  • Beach view
  • 500 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Pool/Gulf View First Floor King

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Beach view
  • 500 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Pool/Gulf View Top Floor Queen

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

Pool/Gulf View Suite 1st Floor

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

Gulf Front First Floor Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Beach view
  • 500 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Standard Gulf View Condominium

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Partial ocean view
  • 1000 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Double Sofa Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Gulf View Top Floor Two Queen

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

Gulf Front Top Floor Two Queen

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • Beach view
  • 450 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Gulf View Suite Top Floor

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

Gulf Front Suite Top Floor

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • Beach view
  • 500 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Gulf Front First Floor Two Queen Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 4

Gulf Front First Floor Suite

  • Sleeps 4

Gulf Front First Floor King

  • Sleeps 2

Standard Gulf View Condominium

  • Sleeps 2

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

Queen Room With Gulf View-First Floor

  • Sleeps 4

Pool Gulf View First Floor King ADA

  • Sleeps 2

Gulf Front Top Floor King

  • Sleeps 2

Pool/Gulf View Suite 1st Floor

  • Sleeps 2

Deluxe Suite With Oceanfront View-Top Floor

  • Sleeps 4

Gulf View Top Floor Two Queen

  • Sleeps 4

Deluxe Suite With Oceanfront View-First Floor

  • Sleeps 4

Gulf View Suite Top Floor

  • Sleeps 2

King Or Queen Room With Gulf View-Top Floor

  • Sleeps 4

2-Bedroom Gulf View Condo

  • Sleeps 6

About the neighborhood

Sanibel

On the beach.Within a 10-minute walk of this East End hotel, you'll find Sanibel Island Southern Beach and Sanibel Moorings Botanical Gardens. Also, Periwinkle Way is within half a mile (1 km) and Sanibel and Captiva Chamber of Commerce and Visitors Center is within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Sanibel Moorings Botanical Gardens - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Sanibel Island Southern Beach - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Periwinkle Way - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Sanibel and Captiva Chamber of Commerce and Visitors Center - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Sanibel and Captiva Island Visitor's Center - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile

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.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

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

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi

Food and drink

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

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

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
  • Elevator (36 inch 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 (30 inches high)

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 65-inch LCD TV with premium cable channels

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Kitchen
  • 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.

Property payment types

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
  • Newspaper
  • Parking
  • Partner property access
  • Phone calls
  • Self parking
  • Sporting facilities or equipment

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

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 cash
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. 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 Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, and cash. The property is professionally cleaned.

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.

Property is also known as

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

Frequently asked questions

How close is Sanibel Inn to the airport?

Sanibel Inn is 24.9 mi (45-min drive) away from the Southwest Florida Intl. Airport (RSW) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Sanibel Inn?

As of Feb 10, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Sanibel Inn on Feb 15, 2026 start from $642.72, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Sanibel Inn have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Sanibel Inn.

How close is Sanibel Inn to the beach?

This hotel is on a private beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Sanibel Inn offer free breakfast?

Sanibel Inn does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Sanibel Inn?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Sanibel Inn?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

Is there free parking at Sanibel Inn?

Free parking is not available at this hotel.

Does Sanibel Inn have a pool?

Sanibel Inn features an outdoor pool.

Does Sanibel Inn have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Sanibel Inn have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Sanibel Inn to downtown Sanibel?

Sanibel Inn is 1.1 mi away from Sanibel.

Sanibel Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 640 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 264 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 64 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 18 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 17 out of 1003 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

julia

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

James D

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely rooms, quiet atmosphere, and nice staff. The only issue was the no-see-ums so bring bug spray!!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

SUE

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was spotless. The resort is beautiful. The Tiki bar was awesome? Great bartenders. A great place to meet some locals. I would highly recommend Sanibel Inn.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Sanibel Inn property, room decor and staff were all great… this was our first time visiting Sanibel Island and both the Sanibel Inn and the area exceeded our expectations… we are already talking about and planning a return visit
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark, Wilmington

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was beautiful! The whole property was perfect! The beach bar food and staff was wonderful!! The beach team were so kind and so very helpful!! We loved everything about this hotel and will be back for sure
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia S

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mikaela

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was very nicely equipped. Beach was beautiful and easily accessible. Resort amenities were plenty and we loved the bikes which we used to tour the island.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

annalina

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
kitchen had all basics but 2 larger soup/salad bowls would have been nice.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was incredibly friendly and attentive to our questions and requests
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shelley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Everything lived up to my very high expectations.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Josh

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful views
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great service excllent beach!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Looks brand new
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The reception was welcoming and the room we stayed in was excellent.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Sanibel is definitely not what it used to be…..

On the "up" side: The room was very nice....quiet, clean, comfortable bedding.....The hotel grounds/location was good. There were bike trails all around Sanibel. We enjoyed Mudbugs (cajan restaurant) and The Lighthouse Cafe nearby (great breakfast!) On the "down" side: The beach was not as full of shells as it was prior to last years' hurricanes. The No-See-Um population was a nightmare….still dealing with all of the “bites” I got while sitting out near the pool/tiki bar and later when in the parking lot loading our bikes onto our vehicle..... Sanibel was a bit of a "ghost" town....but at least there was no Red Tide going on during this visit...... Overall, I think we are "done" with Sanibel.....don't see much reason to return......
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Keith Robert

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Grounds were beautiful and well kept. Rooms were clean. Entire staff was welcoming and accommodating. Many shopping and dining options near by.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The grounds are beautifully landscaped. The staff were friendly and very accommodating. Our suite had a gulf view and was newly renovated. We enjoyed the quiet peaceful atmosphere and I was even blessed to see a glorious sunrise from my balcony!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mildred

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Make sure you get oceanfront instead of ocean view room to have the best experience.
Peaceful water pic
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My family and I stayed in one of the 2 bedroom condos. The rooms were excellent and view of gulf was nice. Overall staff is very friendly and property has been rebuilt beautifully.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Curtis

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very beautiful and just a very short walk to the beach
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025