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West Wind Inn

Property class: 3
3-star beachfront vacation home near Sanibel Island Southern Beach

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Outdoor pool, a heated pool
Interior
Poolside bar
Outdoor pool, a heated pool
Property grounds

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry

Explore the area

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3345 West Gulf Drive, Sanibel, FL, 33957
  • Place, J. N. Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Sanibel Island Southern Beach
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Bowman's Beach
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Airport, Fort Myers, FL (RSW-Southwest Florida Intl.)
    ‪54 min drive‬

Room options

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In-room safe, blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Patio, Garden View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 320 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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In-room safe, blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Studio, 2 Queen Beds, Patio, Garden View

  • Garden view
  • 320 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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In-room safe, blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Patio, Garden View

  • Garden view
  • 320 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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In-room safe, blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Gulf Front Guest Room, 2 Queen Beds, Patio or Balcony

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Beach view
  • 320 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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In-room safe, blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Gulf Front Studio, 2 Queen Beds, Patio or Balcony

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

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In-room safe, blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Gulf Front Studio, King Bed, Patio or Balcony

  • Beach view
  • 390 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Suite, 1 Bedroom, Kitchen | Living area | 32-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels, TV

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Kitchen

  • Partial ocean view
  • 590 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Studio, Accessible,1 King, Kitchenette | In-room safe, blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Studio, Accessible,1 King, Kitchenette

  • Garden view
  • 390 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Guest Room, Accessible, 1 King, Garden View | In-room safe, blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Guest Room, Accessible, 1 King, Garden View

  • Garden view
  • 320 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Partial Ocean View

In-room safe, blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Partial Ocean View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)
  • Partial ocean view
  • 320 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony, Partial Ocean View

In-room safe, blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony, Partial Ocean View

  • Partial ocean view
  • 320 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Studio, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony, Partial Ocean View

In-room safe, blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Studio, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony, Partial Ocean View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Partial ocean view
  • 320 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Sanibel

On the beach.Your stay at this West End vacation home places you within 2 miles (3 km) of Sanibel Island Southern Beach and Periwinkle Way. J. N. Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge and Sanibel Historical Museum and Village are also within 3 miles (5 km).

What's nearby

  • J. N. Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge - 2 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Sanibel Island Southern Beach - 3 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • Periwinkle Way - 5 min drive - 2.8 miles
  • Bowman's Beach - 12 min drive - 5.9 miles
  • Sanibel Island Lighthouse - 16 min drive - 7.7 miles

Getting around

  • Southwest Florida Intl. Airport (RSW) - 57 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Jerry's Foods - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Doc Ford’s Rum Bar & Grille - ‬5 min drive
  • Phuzzy’s Boat Shack
  • ‪Turtles Tiki Bar - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Gramma Dot's - ‬11 min drive

About this property

West Wind Inn

3-star beachfront vacation home near Sanibel Island Southern Beach
Enjoy the umbrellas and sun loungers for a relaxing day at the beach. After a day at the beach, enjoy amenities at West Wind Inn like an outdoor pool and a children's pool.

There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include 2 bars/lounges, a beach bar, and a poolside bar. A computer station is on site, and both WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces. For a fee, parking is available.

  • 103 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • 2 bars or lounges
  • 1128 sq ft of conference space
  • 105 sq m of conference space
  • Beach lounge chairs
  • Towels for the beach
  • Umbrellas for the beach
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Computer for guest use
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar on the beach
  • Bar by the pool
  • Dining venue
West Wind Inn offers 103 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature safes and complimentary newspapers. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee/tea makers are provided. Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • On a white sand beach
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas

Pool/Spa

  • Heated pool
  • Outdoor pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Self parking on site (surcharge)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Family friendly

  • Children's pool

Restaurants on site

  • Normandie Seaside Cafe
  • Upper Deck Pool Bar

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

Dining

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 8:30 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: USD 5 to 15 per person
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • A beach bar
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Bedrooms

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Rollaway/extra bed: USD 15 per day

Bathroom

  • 1 private bathroom
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony/patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities

Work spaces

  • 1,128 square feet of conference space
  • Computer station
  • Meeting room

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 2 pets total (up to 40 lbs per pet)
  • Fee: USD 35 per pet per day
  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pets allowed in specific rooms
  • Deposit: USD 35 per day

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Blackout drapes
  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe
  • Safe at front desk
  • Wedding services

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Children's pool
  • Heated pool
  • Bicycle rentals nearby
  • Ecotours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • 103 units
  • 2 floors
  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Garden
  • Soundproofing

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 5:30 AM
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

  • Pets: USD 35.00 per pet, per day, plus a deposit of USD 35.00 per day
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 40 lbs per pet)
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 15.0 per day.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

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

  • Resort fee: USD 34.95 per accommodation, per night
The resort fee includes:
  • Beach towels
  • Business center/computer access
  • Housekeeping
  • Newspaper
  • Sporting facilities or equipment

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

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 5 to 15 per person
  • Pet deposit: USD 35.00 per day
  • Pet fee: USD 35.00 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 15.0 per day

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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

  • Pets are welcome in certain rooms only; other restrictions apply (please see the Fees section for related charges). To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

West Wind Inn
West Wind Inn Sanibel
West Wind Sanibel
Wind Inn
West Wind Hotel Sanibel Island
West Wind Sanibel Island
West Wind Inn Hotel
West Wind Inn Sanibel
West Wind Inn Hotel Sanibel

Frequently asked questions

How close is West Wind Inn to the airport?

West Wind Inn is 30 mi (57-min drive) away from the Southwest Florida Intl. Airport (RSW) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does West Wind Inn have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at West Wind Inn.

How close is West Wind Inn to the beach?

This vacation home is on the beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does West Wind Inn offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at West Wind Inn, but cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for a fee of between USD 5 and 15 per person. It's available every day from 8:30 AM to 11 AM.

Is there a casino at West Wind Inn?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at West Wind Inn?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 5:30 AM.

Is there free parking at West Wind Inn?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home. Self parking is available for a fee.

Does West Wind Inn have a pool?

West Wind Inn features an outdoor pool and a children's pool.

Does West Wind Inn have a restaurant?

West Wind Inn is home to Normandie Seaside Cafe, which features American cuisine and happy hour.

Does West Wind Inn have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is West Wind Inn to downtown Sanibel?

West Wind Inn is 5.1 mi away from Sanibel.

West Wind Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 549 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 327 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 76 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 30 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 18 out of 1000 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
close access to the beach.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Oneida

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I felt that the Normandie restaurant was a wonderful part of the West Wind experience that would’ve been incomplete without it. Additionally, the extremely short distance to the pool and beach makes the hotel a stress-free and lax environment. Staff is friendly and accommodating to the needs of the guests.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2020
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

Nice location and amenities

Quck overnight at the beach. The Noseeums are terrible so be prepared if you want to walk the beach during early morning and evening times.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Bernadette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ronnie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pool and beach what more could you ask for?
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The proximity to the beach is great. Pool and bar are also very close and good.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We like the fact that it had a tiki bar on the property one of the few bars along the beach
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Delann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We started off a bit on the rough side but the manager Dawn came to the rescue and immediately corrected the issue. We had a great stay, beach was breathtaking, pool was also a welcome change. The rooms are clean, not huge but certainly adequate since not much time was spent inside. Lanai was refreshing in the evening. The outside bar offered live music most nights which I truly appreciated. Surrounding area offered fine dining. Don’t forget to rent a boat and go fishing, another great way to spend the day. Definitely family friendly as is the island. Would go back again. Beware the no-see-ums, bring bug repellent although they feasted on me my husband didn’t get one bite!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Molly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We had a great stay! The property is beautiful and we loved the fact that it was a relatively quiet resort (no partiers). The amenities were great (bike rentals, kayaks, paddle boards) and the staff were all super friendly and helpful. The room was clean and had a cute, beachy vibe, with a great view! We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Christopher Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved our stay, will definitely return!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Serena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
West Wind was perfect for my trip. Steps away from the beach, heated pool with a restaurant/bar! Free bike rentals, kayaks, and paddle boards. Another restaurant on the property that was open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Martin Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This resort was fabulous!! The dining was exceptional! Live music was great! swimming pool and included activities were fun!! Staff super friendly and accommodating! Perfect view of the sunrise and sunsets! Would highly recommend and will definitely be back!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

DelmaLee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Love this area. Repeat visitor. Disappointed this visit. Resort fee charged even though weather did not allow use of pool, or enjoyment of beach. Felt pressed to leave an hour earlier than check out time so new beds could be placed in room. Could have been scheduled after check out. Staff pleasant and helpful.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2022
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Jerry O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

Start okay finish bad

Good pool, nice upgrade to queen beds, daily bed made, and good response by cleaning staff. Surprise charge at end ver disappointing!!!
Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2022
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Mark H.

Liked: Cleanliness, location
Disliked: Communication

West Wind resort

The room was not the same as pictured. The Check-in process was not smooth, billed me again upon check-in. Great location and clean. Older building and can hear everything. Poor cell and internet signal. Great pool, bar and food on property.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ellen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Family friendly, not fancy but comfortable
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Marina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful location right on beach steps out our door ! Loved the screened in porch on our unit ! Everyone very friendly ! Enjoyed the live music as well !
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

James Allen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a spontaneous trip and it did exactly what we needed. The staff here is some of the best we have ever come across. Especially big shout out to Mary in the Normandie restaurant!!! She's simply just a gem! Was so relaxing. We will be back
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Rachel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Overall a great experience! The air conditioner was really loud (sounded like a jet engine) , the room was outdated but tidy. The outside amenities were awesome and so close to the beach ! The restaurant/bar was great, the food was good and so Convenient. We had a great time !
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Michael

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

Nice hotel in a quiet location

With my family for 2 nights. Good room that had a good balcony view of the pool and ocean. Liked the poolside restaurant/bar,(good food!) and the free paddle board rental.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Older property but rooms are updated. Nice pool, great location right on the beach. On site dining option in case you don’t have transportation. Overall a nice place- I would happily stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

MICHAEL

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location, but room was very moldy and outdated.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Lonnie

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Steps from the beach with amazing views of the ocean and sunset. Loved the screened in patio and the ammenities.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2021
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Lise

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nous avions réservé cette hôtel sur hôtel.com nous avons reçu notre confirmation avec le prix et tout jusque là tout va bien. Rendu à l’hôtel quand nous étions installer dans notre chambre soit une heure plus tard on nous a appeler pour nous dire que c’était 35.00 us soit $ 50.00 Cda car cette chambre avait une salle de bain rénover ou bien fallait changer de chambre. Belle arnaque . Très déçu de cette hôtel
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

Andreas

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

Direkt am Strand

Schöne, etwas in die Jahre gekommene Anlage direkt am Meer
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021

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