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!

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 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!

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.