My daughter and I stayed here in October of 2012 and had a simply wonderful time! Although the outside of the inn is dated and older looking, the rooms are stunning! I loved the tile floors, the view was wonderful and the bed so comfortable that we slept like babies. The staff was very helpful and kind. I would stay there again in a heartbeat. Good location too.

We've spent some days at Sanibel Inn during this winter break with my family. It was really awesome! Nice apartment, clean, beach front with great dimensions for a family of 5 as we are, with 2 rooms and 2 whole baths.
The beach is really nice, and the inn provides you with everything there. It's closed to great restaurants and shops. Definitely a very good choice!!!!!

Just spent 5 days at the Sanibel Inn (pool & palm suite) and thoroughly enjoyed every day. All staff that we encountered were very friendly and professional. What a great location with the pool, pool bar and the ocean. Nicely equipped kitchenette that served our purpose for eating breakfast and lunch in. The only suggestion for improvement is a mirror in the bedroom and a more comfortable sofa. Plan to return again.

The Sanibel Inn reminds me of a Hampton Inn.

Pros:
Beautiful location on the beach
Friendly staff

Cons:
Housekeeping

When I pulled back the comforter, it was obvious that the sheets hadn't been changed from the previous occupant. How? Because they were smooth on the side of the bed on which the previous visitor did not sleep, and completely rumpled and somewhat dirty on the side of the bed that was used. The bathroom had remnants of the previous occupant, and there was a lot of dust on the mirror, toilet paper holder, etc. The room was not clean. It was tidy, but not clean.

It seems that this is the way it is these days. It isn't just the Sanibel Inn that suffers from non-existent housekeeping. I deal with it by travelling with my own sheets, and a canister of disinfectant wipes.

I did not give the resort a chance to remedy this problem. However, based on how nice and accommodating they were when I checked in, there is no doubt in my mind that someone would have been immediately dispatched to address these issues. But, it had been a long day, I was tired, and did not want to deal with waiting for someone. That is why I have learned to travel with my own things.

The rooms are actually quite nice. Simple, but nice. If they got their housekeeping situation under control, for the money, this place would be amazing.