We spent 4 nights at the beautiful Song of the Sea. We were overwhelmed with the choice of hotels on Sanibel, so we ordered a visitors guide which made it much easier to compare hotels.

We chose Song of the Sea because it was a small hotel and much more intimate. We did not want to get caught up in the typical tourist scene of crowds and small children like Ft Myers Beach. It was quiet and relaxing. We had a poolside room and it was very spacious and clean. The bed was the most comfortable I have ever slept on away from home. The bathroom was a little small, but a good trade off for the full size kitchen space. They even had dishes and utensils!

There was a nice complimentary bottle of wine in our room when we checked in. It was a nice start to our romantic vacation. They had complimentary breakfast every morning and it was
impressive. Not just your average muffins and danish with coffee or OJ. It truly had a little something for everyone.

The entire staff was very friendly and knowledgeable of the island. Housekeeping was great, they kept our room immaculate even with all the sand we tracked in everyday.

It was a short walk to the beach where they provide chairs and umbrellas. They had complimentary bicycles for touring the island. Additional amenities like tennis, golf and a restaurant were located just next door at the Sanibel Inn. The hotel grounds and surrounding areas were beautiful and lush with native plants and wildlife. And of course, the shells were everywhere! The hotel is conveniently located near the majority of restaurants and shops.

The Song of the Sea is not a super luxury hotel, but it is very charming with an old world feel. Comfortable, clean, beautiful, and a great value. I definitely recommend it if your looking for a more intimate setting where the beauty of nature is all around.

We stayed at Song of Sea for our 15th Anniversary and loved it. Nice little quaint place. Exactly as described on line. Pleased with everything. Complimentary breakfast was perfect and we ate outside at tables. There were always beach chairs & umbrellas available, we were told if there were none there, notify front desk and they would bring some out. Pool was very nice and quiet. Property grounds are immaculate and our room was made up every day with fresh towels, etc. Nice that the room had a microwave, coffeemaker, refridgerator, etc. We loved Song of the Sea and will definately keep it in mind for future trips.

This property has improved dramatically from 2003. It goes to show how investing in people and facility can result in a resort that may be the best on the Island. It may not cater to all, but for the Guests that decide to invest a huge chunk of hard earned vacation dollars for a stay here, it's money well spent! All the Employees at Song of the Sea strive to make your stay extremely comfortable. The impression I get is that they really enjoy working at this beautiful Resort.
The rooms are inviting and very comfortable, and I highly recommend room #4120/Valencia for the best value. This room is located on the 2nd floor end of the pool facing building with a corner veranda that views the Ocean. The rooms in this building are offered at a lower rate. Rooms in the other two buildings are not worth the upgrade, unless you need the space of the Oceanfront suites.
Without tax, rate was $225 per night for 6 nights. This rate is a very good value for a place of this quality,
April was a great time of year to go to Sanibel. Clear blue skies, temps in the mid-80's everyday. February stays tend to be cold and limit Beach time.
Third stay here...this visit was the best!
Go in April and reserve a room at Song of the Sea.

We visit our clients in Fort Myers annually and wanted to stay on Sanibel Island. I found this hotel and its sister hotels online. I chose this one by the trip advisor reviews. We had an ocean front room. It was well layed out and the bed was very comfy. The bathroom was smaller than I would have liked but we managed. The staff are super friendly and will help you with anything you need. This place is best for couples not children. If you want to lay out on the beach you need to claim your beach chairs and umbrella early in the morning. They are free but go pretty fast. The sand and ocean are glorious. It was very peaceful and quiet on our stay.