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Sunshine Island Inn

2.5 star property
Enjoy the outdoor pool at this Sanibel motel

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Exterior
BBQ/picnic area
Front of property
Suite, 1 King Bed, Kitchen (The Palm) | Free WiFi
Suite, 1 King Bed, Kitchen (Tropical Paradise) | In-room dining
Reviews
8.6

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking includedParking includedParking included
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • LaundryLaundryLaundry
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning

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Map
642 East Gulf Drive, Sanibel, FL, 33957
  • Popular LocationSanibel Island Northern Beach2 min drive
  • Popular LocationSanibel and Captiva Island Visitor's Center3 min drive
  • Popular LocationSanibel Island Lighthouse3 min drive
  • AirportFort Myers, FL (RSW-Southwest Florida Intl.)37 min drive

Room options

View all photos for Studio, 1 King Bed, Kitchenette (Lighthouse)

Studio, 1 King Bed, Kitchenette (Lighthouse) | Free WiFi

Studio, 1 King Bed, Kitchenette (Lighthouse)

  • 350 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Studio, 1 King Bed, Kitchenette (Coquina)

  • 349 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed, Kitchen (The Palm)

Suite, 1 King Bed, Kitchen (The Palm) | Free WiFi

Suite, 1 King Bed, Kitchen (The Palm)

  • 500 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed, Kitchen (Tropical Paradise)

Suite, 1 King Bed, Kitchen (Tropical Paradise) | Free WiFi

Suite, 1 King Bed, Kitchen (Tropical Paradise)

  • 500 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed, Kitchen (Banyan)

Suite, 1 King Bed, Kitchen (Banyan) | Free WiFi

Suite, 1 King Bed, Kitchen (Banyan)

  • 500 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Studio, Efficiency, 1 King Bed (Heron)

Studio, Efficiency, 1 King Bed (Heron) | Free WiFi

Studio, Efficiency, 1 King Bed (Heron)

  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Exterior
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Parking included
4.1 out of 5, Very Good, (1004)
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$152 total
includes taxes & fees
May 25 - May 26
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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

  • Periwinkle Way - 17 min walk
  • Sanibel Island Northern Beach - 2 min drive
  • Sanibel and Captiva Island Visitor's Center - 3 min drive
  • Sanibel Island Lighthouse - 3 min drive
  • Dunes Golf and Tennis Club - 4 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Mudbugs Cajun Kitchen - 4 min drive
  • Sanibel Deli & Coffee Factory - 7 min drive
  • Cielo Restaurant - 3 min drive
  • Dante's Coal Fired Pizza - 11 min walk
  • Sanibel Grill - 8 min drive

About this property

Sunshine Island Inn

Enjoy the outdoor pool at this 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.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

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

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels

Outdoor space

  • Patio

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 10 days before arrival with check-in instructions and key retrieval information; access will be through a private entrance

Renovations and closures

This property is closed from October 31 2022 to May 6 2024 (dates subject to change).

Access methods

Key retrieval, private entrance

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children 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
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 accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Discover. Cash is not accepted. 

We should mention

  • 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.

How much does it cost to stay at Sunshine Island Inn?

As of May 11, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Sunshine Island Inn on May 13, 2024 start from $199.0, 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 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

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 108 out of 217 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 81 out of 217 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 14 out of 217 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 217 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 217 reviews" "

9.2/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Rosemarie

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff is wonderful! The location is great- right on the bike trail and a canal for kayaking.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

marilin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Richard, Mandeville

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed for two nights in Tropical King one bdrm suite. Room was very clean, we loved having the kitchen with full size refrig. Enjoyed use of the free kayaks. Easy walk to nice quiet beach, used facility provided wagon. Chairs and umbrellas also available. Pool very nice, and quiet. Great biking area if you have or rent bikes.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Judyann

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Accommodating and quaint!!
It was comfortable and friendly. Laid back and relaxing. Loved the layout of the property. Didn’t like the beach path. It was too narrow to walk on. Staff was friendly and accommodating. It was a pleasure meeting the manager Megan who was from West Palm Beach and volunteered for Sunfest with me in transportation area. It was great and had a great time in Sanibel Island. Definitely come back to Sunshine Island Inn. Perfect location.
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Cottage
Lagoon
Lagoon
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Juan

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Juanita

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The property was impeccable, close to the water, and couldn't ask for anything more. Will definitely be coming back in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

8/10 Good

Joel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Close proximity to beach - staff friendly and helpful - room and grounds clean
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022