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Seaside Inn: Traveler Reviews

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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Cutchogue, New York
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4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
“Perfect Vacation - Love Sanibel Island”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 7, 2013

Well I would like to start off with "I Love Sanibel Island" if you love the beach, like to bike ride, enjoy fishing, and can't get enough sun, this is the place for you. My husband and I rode our bikes everywhere, to the pier, grocery store, coffee in the morning, dinner and everywhere else..The Seaside Inn is a quaint 2 story inn that is clean and right on the beach and It has a heated pool. Lounge chairs and umbrellas are available at the pool and beach. Bikes are free of charge. Location is perfect and quiet. It is close to the fishing pier and light house which you can get to with a walk down the beach or a ride on your bike. Staff is very friendly and accommodating. We just left and already planning for next year!!

Room Tip: The Ocean View is well worth the upgrade.
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  • Stayed February 2013, traveled as a couple
    • 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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Stowe, Vermont
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“Perfect location”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 4, 2013

Great location--close to restaurants, shops, and the causeway. Gorgeous south/south-east view facing white sandy beach. The only resort along that strip with beach chairs and umbrellas. Complimentary bikes were nice too, especially being across the street from the bike path. Not crowded at all (last week in January), although when we walked to the lighthouse public beach, there were plenty of people. We stayed in a gulf front room with a small kitchenette (sink, fridge, microwave, toaster, coffee pot) & small lanai looking over the dunes and Gulf. Loved the breakfast basket delivered each night. Perfect for breakfast on the beach at our leisure (and the 12-cup coffee pot was just right!). Can't wait to go back.

  • Stayed January 2013, traveled with friends
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Stafford, United Kingdom
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18 helpful votes 18 helpful votes
“Unexpected!!!”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed January 31, 2013

I wasnt expecting much of this hotel, but i was suprised! Our room was great, right next to the pool! I spent a whole day in the pool, as i'm not a beach person - but it was easy because my parents went down to the beach, which was only 30 second walk away!!! I loved the pool because it went very deep, you dont normally have pools which go to 8ft deep!Our room was lovely,however, being on the ground floor, we had a few unexpected visitors! we put a towel under the door though, so it wasnt too bad!!! Breakfast was lovely, because we had a breakfast basket brought to us, filled with bagels, jams, butter and lots more bread type breakfast food!Overall, i would definately stay here again!

Room Tip: Try and get a higher floor! ( so the insects dont come in!!!)
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  • Stayed July 2012, traveled with family
    • 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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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
1 review
“Paradise”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 30, 2013

The Seaside Inn is a beautiful resort with a "cottage" feel. The location is wonderful. But it was the staff that will have us coming back to the Seaside Inn. Starting with Trisanne in the office, then Aldan who took care of us on the beach and Carolyn was an amazing housekeeper!

  • Stayed January 2013, traveled with friends
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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1 review
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
“Great time!!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 15, 2013 via mobile

We found this place when we were driving down the coast. We had a fantastic time. The room was great as was all the staff. I was able to fish off the beach and my girlfriend was shelling and taking in the sun. Heading back in March.

  • Stayed October 2012
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 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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