Waterside Inn on the Beach (Sanibel Island, FL) - Resort Reviews

Also Known As:: Waterside Inn On The Beach Hotel Sanibel Island; Waterside Inn On The Beach Hotel; Waterside Hotel Sanibel Island; Waterside Resort Sanibel Island

Address: 3033 W. Gulf Dr., Sanibel Island, FL 33957

Phone Number:

Region: United States > Florida > Southwest Gulf Coast > Sanibel Island

Amenities:

Beach Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking Kitchenette Pets Allowed Swimming Pool Wheelchair access

Hotel Style:

#7 On the Beach Hotels in Sanibel Island

#8 Top resorts Hotels in Sanibel Island

Price Range: $

Official Description (provided by the hotel):: An intimate Olde Sanibel beachfront hideaway. All units recently refurbished including our romantic honeymoon cottage. Small pets welcome in selected units. Lush landscaping, two heated pools and stunning sunsets. Paradise awaits... just for you! ... more less

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PapaLainie

Rome, Georgia

Reviewer

5 reviews

Reviews in 3 cities

1 helpful vote

“SWEET!”

Reviewed April 26, 2013

We really enjoyed our stay at Waterside Inn! Our cottage was great! It had everything you need! We were given fresh towels everyday. The beach was beautiful! We collected so many shells! We stayed in Lime 103.

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TheJeremy01

1 review

3 helpful votes

“Your Cottage on the Ocean”

Reviewed April 12, 2013 via mobile

If you want a cool retro vibe that is laid back, right on the ocean, with full kitchens and with plenty if character- look no further. We were able to ride bikes (available for rent on premesis) to the grocery store to get fresh supplies for lunch and dinner. We grilled right off the beach. The beach is right out... More

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Oh my goodness what a gracious review of Waterside Inn!! We are so pleased that you captured the “Island vibe” and had a relaxing time with us. I do hope we’ll see you again soon! Until then….keep looking at that picture and before you know it, it’ll be vacation time again! More

TiliScotland

Scotland

Senior Reviewer

7 reviews

7 hotel reviews

Reviews in 5 cities

7 helpful votes

“A Dream Vacation”

Reviewed April 9, 2013

We have just returned from our vacation to Florida and I feel compelled to write a short review on the Waterside Inn, Sanibel, where we spent 4 glorious days as part of our trip. Myself, my wife and our 6 year old daughter had just the best time. We stayed in Grapefruit 106....... the room has everything you need for... More

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Thank you so much for sharing your memories of Waterside Inn on the Beach. We appreciate all your kind words and information for our fellow guests. Wow, you had a wonderful time here and did so much! That’s the great thing about Sanibel and Waterside Inn. You can relax and do nothing and take in the “Island Vibe,” or get... More

Nan M

Oneonta, New York

3 reviews

3 hotel reviews

4 helpful votes

“Fantastic time”

Reviewed April 2, 2013

My husband and I stayed in the Pineapple Lodge (Room 128) at the Waterside Inn last week. We had a great time! The hotel was the perfect beach accommodations: just a few steps from the beach, bike rentals on-sight, and a great overall location on the island. The room itself was very nice: clean and updated bathroom, nice kitchenette, good... More

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Thank you for leaving a review of your stay at the Waterside Inn on the beach. We are so happy you had a wonderful time here on the beach and enjoyed all we had to offer. We look forward to your return and sincerely appreciate your patronage. More

bobkent

Cobham, United Kingdom

Senior Contributor

22 reviews

18 hotel reviews

Reviews in 13 cities

59 helpful votes

“PERFECT LOCATION - SOME CHANGES ARE NEEDED”

Reviewed March 31, 2013

Stayed her for 1 week end March in Grapefruit Cottage after staying at least once previously in Pineapple Lodge. Given the cost $387 (£260) a night you would expect (at least I would) something special. The only thing special is the location, right on the beach and a wide stretch at that as many places have narrow beaches due to... More

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“GREAT LOCATION ON SANIBEL”

Reviewed May 27, 2009

Thank you for your review and suggestions on how to improve our property. We take all feedback very seriously and apologize for any inconvenience you may have experienced. Let me see if I can address your concerns. The cleaning company that cleans our rooms have been advised of the dirty bathroom you encountered. I must say that I wish you... More

Jeff A

Minneapolis, Minnesota

6 helpful votes

“Great family retreat”

Reviewed March 29, 2013

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the Waterside Inn on the Beach. Two adults, two teens...had a wonderful time. Room was clean, beds were firm and comfortable. Daily cleaning of our room was wonderful. Front office staff (Justin) was very responsive. Bike rentals were a plus.

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We appreciate your kind review of Waterside Inn on the Beach. Looking forward to your next visit! More

goodyweaver

Hershey, Pennsylvania

9 reviews

13 helpful votes

“With a little updating, this place would be perfect!!”

Reviewed March 17, 2013

My husband and I stayed here for 3 nights last month, and had a wonderful time. It was our first trip together without our kids in about 8 years!! We rented a room in the Pineapple Lodge, which was great for our short trip. We loved that there was absolutely no hassle in getting our room key and checking in... More

We appreciate you taking the time to give us a favorable review of Waterside Inn on the Beach. We are in the process of replacing our air conditioners with ones that have higher efficiency and dehumidifying capabilities. Hopefully this will make your stay a bit more comfortable. So glad you made it to our Sunset Party that we put on... More

goer33

marblehead, ma

39 reviews

14 hotel reviews

Reviews in 16 cities

159 helpful votes

“Not a First or Third Choice”

Reviewed March 15, 2013

We're long-time visitors to Sanibel and just spent five days here when, on somewhat short notice, we were unable to book at either of our two usual cottage colonies. While the perfect place to stay is always elusive, based on our expectations, we believe there are better places to stay on Sanibel. But one must plan well in advance, especially... More

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Thank you so much for your review of Waterside Inn on the Beach. I wanted to address the issues mentioned in your review. As you said, we have free Wi-Fi here for all our guests. We expect all our guests to do their personal activities on their own personal computers. One service we do provide is to print off your... More

Chris M

Knoxville, Tennessee

2 reviews

Reviews in 2 cities

2 helpful votes

“Great Pet Friendly Weekend”

As many reviewers have stated, Waterside Inn is a throwback to Old Florida. That being said, if you are expecting a cookie cutter, "modern" hotel experience this might not be the place for you. The place was really charming; the driveway and parking areas are all sand so it feels like you're driving right up to the beach, landscaping was... More

Hi Chris and thanks for your great comments about Waterside Inn on the Beach. One thing I wanted to correct you on is that you mentioned "Pineapple Cottage"....and unfortunately, we do not have a Pineapple Cottage. I am assuming that you stayed in one of our cottages since they are pet friendly. We have a Pineapple Lodge, but those units... More

mshtx

Texas

44 reviews

20 hotel reviews

Reviews in 27 cities

37 helpful votes

“Shelling!”

Reviewed March 7, 2013

I need to start by saying, I came to go shelling on Sanibel. If you want luxury accommodations, this is the wrong island. If you want the best shelling beaches, this is the place. This location is great. We have stayed at the other end of the island and Waterside is more low-key, quieter area that we enjoyed. We stayed... More

We appreciate the comments you stated concerning Waterside Inn on the Beach. We are so happy you found our beachside resort on Sanibel Island and enjoyed your time vacationing here with us. The best thing that set us apart from the other resorts is our excellent customer service, lush tropical surroundings, and our expansive beach area. The quaint colorful cottages... More

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