Our stay at the Sanibel Inn on Sanibel Island exceeded our expectations by all measurements! Linda, one of the managers at the the Sanibel Inn, and Martha, a front desk supervisor at Song of the Sea, were extremely accomadating in our room needs. We experienced very difficult sleeping arrangements on our first night at the Song of the Sea. Because of this, Linda and Martha worked out a an amazing accomodation upgrade for another condo living situation. This upgrade was extremely beneficial, restful and intimate for us. We sincerely appreciate Linda's and Martha's work and responsiveness to our needs. And we feel very well cared for and want to express our sincere gratitude to the two of them for going WAY above and beyond our expectation.

On a separate note, while staying at the beautiful Sanibel Inn, DO NOT miss the chance to visit the Island's crown jewel or best well kept secret!
Ellington's, a jazz-bar resteraunt is understated in elegance, sophistication and pur delight. The likes of which you'd be likely to stumble upon in big city venues of Chicago or New York.

The resteraunt is a treat in itself, well-kept and top notch. The food is worth the price, and served at the right temperature and flavoring. Resteraunt owner, Sharon Wise, is earning top notch ratings from her personal touches to overt classiness -- even the spectacular artwork featured in the halls.

The jazz group ---- Danny Sinoff quartet -- is the cherry on top!! Incredibly talented muscicians and young Danny, better-than or good as "old Blue Eyes" himself set the mood of this must see destination place.

Don't miss out. It is well worth it!!!

Fabulous hotel! This was the best hotel that we've ever stayed at. The room is very nice. Hardwood floors throughout. Great for people with indoor allergies. Sofa bed not bad. View was great. We had the oceanfront suite. Large bathroom. Ocean is beautiful. Decent pool. Maid service was generally good, although she couldn't quite grasp the concept of four guests need four washcloths. I would absolutely stay there again and would recommend it to my friends.

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.