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3.0 of 5
541 E. Gulf Dr., Sanibel Island, FL 33957
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Rating summary
  • Location
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Sleep Quality
    4 of 5 stars
  • Rooms
    4 of 5 stars
  • Service
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Value
    4 of 5 stars
  • Cleanliness
    4.5 of 5 stars
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Lubbock, TX
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
“Great location on the east end beach”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed December 9, 2012

I just spent a very pleasant and relaxing week at the Seaside Inn. We chose this hotel when another hotel could not guarantee us a room with two beds, in spite of reserving months ahead of time. Don't expect luxury at the Seaside, but rather an old Florida atmosphere in a great location. Beach chairs, umbrellas, towels, free bikes all make this a place we will visit again. Request a gult view room. The private balcony is worth the extra $$.

Room Tip: Second floor gulf view rooms have private balconies and are worth the extra $$$.
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  • Stayed December 2012, traveled on business
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 3 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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Indiana
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3 reviews 3 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“Great balance of price and value:)”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed December 7, 2012

My wife and I were looking for a relaxing, comfortable base from which to hunt sea shells.
Family recommended the Seaside Inn and we couldn't be happier with our decision to
stay here! The rooms were comfortable and clean and though we didn't try the pool, it
really looked inviting. We have already recommended the Seaside Inn to other family members!
The staff was very accommodating as far as giving us a first floor room due to bad knees.

Room Tip: If you are on a budget go for the poolside rooms. If you just have to have a water view then pop f...
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  • Stayed December 2012, traveled with family
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Kansas City, MO
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6 reviews 6 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“Updated/old Florida charm”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 26, 2012

Spent a wonderful Thanksgiving vacation at the Seaside. The grounds are well tended, steps to white beaches, heated pool, laundry facilities, the staff was very friendly and helpful. The rooms were the old Florida style, appeared newly renovated, they were modern and clean, flat screen tv's, wi-fi, bathroom had granite counters. Our room had an ocean view, the breakfast basket delivered daily was a great touch for enjoying breakfast by the water. Unlimited use of the Inn's bike's was our favorite pass-time. The size of the resort is small, much more personal attention, no crowds, great views; I would definitely go there again,.

  • Stayed November 2012, traveled with family
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Mooresville, North Carolina
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5 reviews 5 reviews
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“On the beach, but could have been a little cleaner”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed November 19, 2012

The seaside inn in sanibel is very close to a wonderful white sandy beach. Umbrellas and chairs were set up daily and the heated pool was also close by. Staff let us check in early because the room was ready. We needed a pack-n-play and they had one for us to use. Our 3 bedroom slept 8 including the pull out couch and we had two doors to access the unit (107). They had coffee, Danishes bagels, fruit cups and orange juice for each day. There were plates, bowls,
Glassware, pots, pans and utensils. Coffee pot, small fridge, small stove/oven, microwave and toaster.

They had some bikes but they were a little rusty and definitely used a lot.

Only complaint was that the tile kitchen and bathroom floors could have been cleaned better and overall a deeper cleaning was needed in the whole place. There was some food under the fridge and behind one bed. With a little toddler around, she found it all!!

The best was really the access to the beach --- so close and so nice!

We were minutes from a handful of great restaurants (blue giraffe, sanibel cafe, island cow, and lazy flamingo, and dairy queen) and a food store (Jerry's).

  • Stayed November 2012
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 3 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Cincinnati, Ohio, United States
2 reviews
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“Great vacation!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 12, 2012

The beach chairs and umbrellas were wonderful for relaxing close to the surf. The hotel breakfast basket allows guests to start their day at their convenience. In addition to pool and ocean, there is plenty to do on the island and the desk staff was extremely helpful. This hotel is an excellent value.

Room Tip: The room in the two story building away from the highway was ideal for me.
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  • Stayed November 2012, traveled solo
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Additional Information about Seaside Inn

Also Known As:
Seaside Hotel
Seaside Hotel Sanibel Island
Seaside Inn Sanibel Island
Seaside Sanibel Island
Address: 541 E. Gulf Dr., Sanibel Island, FL 33957
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Region: United States > Florida > Southwest Gulf Coast > Sanibel Island
Amenities:
Beach Free Breakfast Free Parking Kitchenette Swimming Pool Wheelchair access
Hotel Style:
#9 On the Beach Hotels in Sanibel Island
Price Range: $$
Hotel Class:3 star (3*)
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
Seaside Inn invites you to rediscover the charm of a quaint beachfront inn on beautiful Sanibel Island where life’s pace is slower. Unwind by the pool or enjoy a day at the beach looking for shells or soaking up the sun. Seaside Inn offers personalized service along with 32 newly renovated guestrooms, suites and cottages with interiors inspired by the sun bleached sand beyond the dune. Each guestroom and suite is furnished with a comfortable king or queen beds with views of the pool or beach. The cottages offer a separate living area with a new sleeper sofa, full kitchen and one bedroom with a king bed. Each cottage has a deck just off the living area to enjoy the Florida sun with family while overlooking the pool. Each day a complimentary continental breakfast basket is delivered to the rooms for the next morning’s enjoyment. While on Sanibel enjoy the wide variety of outdoor adventures. Spend time exploring the 23 miles of paved nature trails that wind through the wetlands with one of the bikes provided by Seaside Inn. Visit the J.N. Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge to view a wide variety of migratory birds and explore an unspoiled mangrove ecosystem. For more active play, Sanibel Island offers 18 holes of golf on 75 acres of natural lake view fairways and Audubon Cooperative Society wetlands at the Dunes Golf & Tennis Club. For play and relaxation, let Seaside Inn welcome you to the pace of island living. ... more   less 
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