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#11 of 32 hotels in Sanibel Island
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  • Hotel class: 3 of 5
  • Rooms: 94
  • Address: 937 E. Gulf Dr. Sanibel Island, FL 33957
Property Type: Resort
  • Hotel featuring an assortment of amenities, sports facilities and leisure activities.
Description: Sanibel Inn -- an island hideaway where nature meets the sea, offering the relaxation of the beach and the elegant sound of jazz in harmony with the... This description is based on information provided by the hotel.
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“Loved the Sanibel Inn”

Sanibel Inn

Jul 17, 2008

We returned to the Sanibel Inn after a several year absence in October 2007. We found the Inn to be wonderful...convenient, clean and a staff more than willing to help make our experience an excellent one. In fact, we were so pleased, we returned again in June 2008 and found their accomodations and staff to once more be above our expectations. In addition to a convenient location, they have a great beach bar and a full-service upscale restaurant on site. We can't wait to return!

  • This TripAdvisor Member:
    • Liked — From using the bikes or getting towels to the toiletries in the room, all was with our comfort in mind.
This review is the subjective opinion of a TripAdvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
BandVCentralPA's Summary
Date of Stay: June 2008
Traveled with: Spouse / significant other
Visit was for: Quality time with family
Age group: 50-64
Member since: July 17, 2008
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
absolutely!
I recommend this hotel for:
An amazing honeymoon, A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway, Tourists
I selected this hotel as a top choice for:
Beach / Sun
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Average price*: $268 (year-round)
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“Relaxed in Sanibel”

Sanibel Inn

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4 of 5 stars
Coral Gables, Florida
Jul 17, 2008
2/2 found this review helpful

Stayed from 7/5 thru 7/9/08. Rain caused the short walk through the dunes to the beach to retain standing water for our entire stay. We were forced to walk though some nasty water each day. I wasn't too bad but management should lay down some boards, or something, so guests don't have to walk though it.

I was somewhat concerned after reading several reviews of the two bedroom suites. Some recent reviews were very critical. We found the suite exactly what we were expecting. It was mostly renovated, imaculately clean and had a nice view. Our request to be near the pool was respected and the personel at the hotel were very accomodating.

I learned that winter is the best season for shelling and we will return then. There is a shell museum close by and I would recomend giving it a visit.

  • This TripAdvisor Member:
    • Liked — Comfort, Cleanliness, convenience
    • Disliked — standing water on the walk to the beach
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wernolabound's Summary
Date of Stay: July 2008
Visit was for: Quality time with family
Age group: 35-49
Member since: August 23, 2007
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
    • 4 of 5 stars Business service
Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
absolutely!
I recommend this hotel for:
An amazing honeymoon, A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway, Older travelers, Families with young children, Tourists
I do not recommend this hotel for:
Young singles
I selected this hotel as a top choice for:
Beach / Sun, Museums / Cultural / Historical sites, Outdoor / Adventure, Shopping
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Average price*: $268 (year-round)
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“making memories”

Sanibel Inn

Jul 16, 2008

This is the 6th time I visit Sanibel and the 4th time I stay at the Sanibel Inn. My family loves this place and we have beautiful memories of our vacations there. The rooms are beautiful, the staff is friendly and attentive, The jazz at Ellington's (the club on the premises) is top notch, and if you have kids, they will love staying there. They provide yopu with pool toys, bikes for riding around the island, tennis racquets for using the courts on the premises, etc. I can't say enough nice things about the Inn and I know I will be returning as soon as I can!

  • This TripAdvisor Member:
    • Liked — everything
    • Disliked — nothing
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vivaclassicrock's Summary
Date of Stay: July 2008
Traveled with: Family with young children
Visit was for: Quality time with family
Age group: 35-49
Member since: July 16, 2008
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
    • 5 of 5 stars Business service
Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
absolutely!
I recommend this hotel for:
An amazing honeymoon, A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway, Older travelers, Great pool scene, Pet owners, Families with young children, Tourists
I do not recommend this hotel for:
Young singles
I selected this hotel as a top choice for:
Beach / Sun, Museums / Cultural / Historical sites, Outdoor / Adventure, Great food / Wine, Shopping, Other
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Average price*: $268 (year-round)
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“Good fit for Family”

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5 of 5 stars
Virginia
Jul 14, 2008

We spent three nights at the Sanibel Inn and couldn't have been more pleased. Value was excellent. Prior to arrival, we learned that the rates had declined and the reservation staff granted us the lower rate for an extended stay. The front desk was very accomodating and changed our suite when the furnishings were not what we needed. The Inn gounds crew was active in their work on the property.

Our party of six (age range 11 to 76) had a comfortable, well decorated suite. Everything was in good repair and clean. The beach was well served by a polite attendant. The snack bar provided good food at a reasonable cost.

We plan to return.

This review is the subjective opinion of a TripAdvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
martea's Summary
Date of Stay: July 2008
Traveled with: Family (extended)
Visit was for: Quality time with family
Age group: 65+
Member since: February 12, 2007
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
    • 5 of 5 stars Business service
Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
absolutely!
I recommend this hotel for:
People with disabilities, Older travelers, Families with young children, Families with teenagers
I do not recommend this hotel for:
Young singles
I selected this hotel as a top choice for:
Beach / Sun
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Average price*: $268 (year-round)
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“Liked it but was a little disappointed with the beachfront suite view”

Sanibel Inn

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4 of 5 stars
Coral Springs, Fl
Jul 13, 2008
0/1 found this review helpful

We just returned from my first trip to Sanibel Island and the Sanibel Inn.

I loved the island and the hotel for the most part but, was a little disappointed with the beachfront suite layout. Although the suite was definitely beachfront and had a nice view I would have preferred the layout of the room be swapped so that you could see the beach from the bedroom instead of from the living room. Just my personal preference, I guess. I just love to lay in the bed and wake up looking at an ocean view instead of a parking lot.
Other than that, the suite was very nice, clean, spacious and just as it looks in the pictures.

The hotel pool and pool bar were very nice and all of the staff from the front desk to the housekeeping staff to the beach attendant were very nice. The pool bartender (whose name I forget) was extremely nice, friendly and always remembered everyone's name which was very nice and made you feel welcomed.

  • This TripAdvisor Member:
    • Liked — Beachfront
    • Disliked — Room configuration
This review is the subjective opinion of a TripAdvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
lizfromfl's Summary
Date of Stay: July 2008
Traveled with: Spouse / significant other
Visit was for: Romantic getaway
Age group: 35-49
Member since: April 21, 2005
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
most likely
I recommend this hotel for:
An amazing honeymoon, A romantic getaway, Older travelers, Great pool scene, Families with young children, Families with teenagers, Tourists
I do not recommend this hotel for:
Young singles
I selected this hotel as a top choice for:
Beach / Sun
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Average price*: $268 (year-round)
Call now to book: 1-800-45-HOTEL from hotels.com

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Address: 937 E. Gulf Dr., Sanibel Island, FL 33957