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Sunshine Island Inn

2.5 star property
Enjoy the outdoor pool at this adults-only Sanibel motel

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Exterior
Studio, Efficiency, 1 King Bed (Heron) | Private kitchen | Fridge, microwave, stovetop, coffee/tea maker
Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas
Suite, 1 King Bed, Kitchen (Banyan) | 1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets
Suite, 1 King Bed, Kitchen (Tropical Paradise) | Living area | TV

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Pool
  • Laundry
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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642 East Gulf Drive, Sanibel, FL, 33957
  • Sanibel Island Northern Beach
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Sanibel and Captiva Island Visitor's Center
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Sanibel Island Lighthouse
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Fort Myers, FL (RSW-Southwest Florida Intl.)
    ‪45 min drive‬

Room options

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Studio, 1 King Bed, Kitchenette (Lighthouse) | 1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Studio, 1 King Bed, Kitchenette (Lighthouse)

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • 350 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Studio, 2 Queen Beds, Kitchenette (Coquina) | 1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Studio, 2 Queen Beds, Kitchenette (Coquina)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 349 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Suite, 1 King Bed, Kitchen (The Palm) | 1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Suite, 1 King Bed, Kitchen (The Palm)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 500 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, 1 King Bed, Kitchen (Tropical Paradise) | Living area | TV

Suite, 1 King Bed, Kitchen (Tropical Paradise)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 500 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, 1 King Bed, Kitchen (Banyan) | 1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Suite, 1 King Bed, Kitchen (Banyan)

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

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Studio, Efficiency, 1 King Bed (Heron) | 1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Studio, Efficiency, 1 King Bed (Heron)

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Sanibel

Oceanside stay.You'll find Sanibel Island Southern Beach and Sanibel Moorings Botanical Gardens within a 15-minute walk of this Sanibel motel. Sanibel Sea School and Periwinkle Way are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Sanibel Island Southern Beach - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Periwinkle Way - 2 min drive - 0.9 miles
  • Sanibel Island Northern Beach - 2 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • Sanibel and Captiva Island Visitor's Center - 2 min drive - 0.9 miles
  • Sanibel Island Lighthouse - 7 min drive - 1.5 miles

Getting around

  • Southwest Florida Intl. Airport (RSW) - 37 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Doc Ford’s Rum Bar & Grille - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Turtles Tiki Bar - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪MudBugs Cajun Kitchen - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Cheeburger Cheeburger - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Wickies Lighthouse Restaurant - ‬16 min walk

About this property

Sunshine Island Inn

Enjoy the outdoor pool at this adults-only Sanibel motel
Sunshine Island Inn offers its guests an outdoor pool, barbecue grills, and a picnic area. Public spaces have free WiFi. Sunshine Island Inn also features laundry facilities and pool umbrellas. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Sanibel motel.

  • 6 guestrooms or units
  • Beach lounge chairs
  • Towels for the beach
  • Umbrellas for the beach
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Self-service laundry
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Smoking in designated areas
Sunshine Island Inn offers 6 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Rooms open to patios. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include showers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Televisions come with cable channels.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite parking

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Microwave
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop

More

  • Air conditioning

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive an email within 10 days before arrival with check-in instructions and an access code; access will be through a private entrance

Access methods

Access code, private entrance

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children younger than 25 are not allowed at this adults-only property. All guests 25 and older are welcome.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

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

  • Resort fee: 3 percent of room rate

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; cash is not accepted
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
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, and Discover. Cash is not accepted. 

We should mention

  • This is an adults-only property and guests under 25 years old aren't allowed.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

Property is also known as

Sunshine Island Inn Sanibel
Sunshine Island Inn
Sunshine Island Sanibel
Sunshine Island Hotel Sanibel Island
Sunshine Island Inn Motel
Sunshine Island Inn Sanibel
Sunshine Island Inn Motel Sanibel

Frequently asked questions

How close is Sunshine Island Inn to the airport?

Sunshine Island Inn is 25.4 mi (37-min drive) away from the Southwest Florida Intl. Airport (RSW) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Sunshine Island Inn have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Sunshine Island Inn.

How close is Sunshine Island Inn to the beach?

This motel is a short 13-minute walk from Sanibel Island Southern Beach and 1.2 mi (2-min drive) from Sanibel Island Northern Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Sunshine Island Inn offer free breakfast?

Sunshine Island Inn does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Sunshine Island Inn?

No, there is no casino at this motel.

What time is check-in at Sunshine Island Inn?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

Is there free parking at Sunshine Island Inn?

This motel offers free self parking.

Does Sunshine Island Inn have a pool?

Sunshine Island Inn features an outdoor pool.

Does Sunshine Island Inn have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this motel.

How close is Sunshine Island Inn to downtown Sanibel?

Sunshine Island Inn is 0.6 mi away from Sanibel.

Sunshine Island Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 167 out of 281 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 86 out of 281 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 14 out of 281 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 281 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 281 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Teresa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Teresa

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay, nice quiet well kept place close to the beach! Manager on duty was friendly and informative and the check in was no problem. I would recommend this hotel to my friends!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debbie

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
So much more than we expected .. the room had everything you could need and it was very clean. 4 ladies for a weekend get away and it was perfect, will definitely come back and recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dawn, French Lick

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, salt water pool amazing, quiet. Very clean and everything you need for a relaxing getaway!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aundrea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great stay.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin

Traveled with family
Very peaceful, great location, clean rooms with a great atmosphere
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jim

Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was terrific!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Schell

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Darling property. Thoughtfully restored after the hurricane. Very clean, well equipped and very comfortable bed. If I had one fix it would be the blue outdoor lights around the pool. Though they are terrific from a decorative point, they are problematic from a sleep perspective and the shades aren’t quite able to block all of the light.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My 1 room studio was impeccably clean and modern. The bedding was super comfortable, and the small kitchen area had everything I needed.Laundry room on premise was a plus. Pool is small and could maybe sqeeze in a few more lounge chairs?Overall I had a great experience at the Sunshine Island Inn and will look forward to another stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donald

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location and completely remodeled
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

CinderBubble

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great quiet location - within walking distance of dining, shops, and the beach. Staff very friendly and helpful. If you are looking to relax - this is a great option. Definitely would stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pam

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

10/10 Excellent

Heather

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

Perfect spot for a couples getaway

This is a great place to stay a couple looking for a quiet destination. We were really happy to find it so clean. Brand new beach chairs, umbrella, and also a cart to carry it all were on site to use! The walk over to the beach only took about two minutes. They also offer grills and grilling tools on the property overlooking the canal. I wish I would’ve known, we would’ve gone to Jerry‘s to pick up something to grill one night! Little touches like having bug spray and sunscreen on the patio were nice. The bed was very comfortable and the A/C worked well.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Traveled with partner
Liked: Amenities
Loved it here.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ronda

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed our stay very much! Lots of room for two of us. Very clean. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful, clean cottage/room. Will most definately come back here!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robbin, Queensbury

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Roomy and very clean. Had all the basics needed within the kitchenette. If visiting Sanibel again would stay here.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

David

Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Lynn

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yonghua

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Large rooms with updated furniture and utilities. Easy access to beach. Sanibel still needs time to recover. Famous beaches are closed for maintenance but this hotel has demonstrated a strong come back. Rate is reasonable and stay is comfortable. Would recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice and friendly, booked an extra nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lynn

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice place! Spacious! Separate Bedroom was awesome!, full kitchen and bathroom, outdoor seating area, very clean, great pool and designated parking. Close to beaches and restaurants & ice cream shop!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024