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Sanibel Inn
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937 E. Gulf Dr., Sanibel Island, FL 33957
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Perfect spot!!

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5 of 5 stars
wpbgirlie 11 contributions
west palm beach,fl
Jul 20, 2008 | Trip type: Couples
4/4 found this review helpful

After spending quite a bit of time online reading reviews of hotels, I decided to book the Sanibel Inn because of the location and price. I was pleasantly surprised! I was so very nervous because of the few "poor" reviews I read, but I took into consideration that not everyone is easy to please and that everyone has different experiences. We (my boyfriend and I)personally had a great experience at this hotel. I had booked a beachfront guestroom with a king bed request (apparently not all guestrooms have a king bed) and it was granted. The room (Jasmine building-room 3625) had hardwood floors, granite countertops and it was beautifully decorated. The view from our balcony was amazing which overlooked the surf and sand. The bed was actually very comfortable and the room was clean. The only downside I could report was that there was a bleach smell upon our entry, but hey! that means it's clean,right? The A/C was amazing (we were very cold at night) and the room also had a ceiling fan. The grounds were kept beautifully and there were free beach chairs(put out on the beach daily), towels and bicycles for the guests. They rent the umbrellas but we chose not to use one. We did not use the restaurant on the grounds nor the pool but both looked nice. We decided to go down to the Bubble Room on Captiva one evening and the Island Cow the next, what great food!!! I highly suggest the coconut shrimp at the Island Cow! It's not cheap to eat on the island, beware! But we didn't mind being on vacation. The sunset can only really be viewed at the end of Captiva Island so make sure you are in the right place at the right time! Check in and out was a breeze at Sanibel Inn and Tom was wonderful! What a nice guy and he had such great suggestions for us. Parking was free and no problem. Room service did a fantastic job and made sure we were stocked with what we needed. There is a small fridge,microwave and coffee pot (1 cup) in the kitchen, a DVD and tv in the room and a hairdryer in the bathroom. There are also bbq's and free ice located on the premises. We found beautiful shells on the shore and in the water. We went to a few of the beaches on the island looking for shells but keep in mind that the majority charge for parking! It's $2.00 an hour (which I find very expensive) and we actually got a $35 ticket for going over our alotted time by 1/2 hour, they do enforce it! Overall we would definately go back, we had a great time!!! Very romantic.

  • Liked — the beautiful room!
  • Disliked — couldn't stay longer!
  • My ratings for this hotel
    • 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
  • Date of stay July 2008
  • Visit was for Romantic getaway
  • Traveled with Spouse / significant other
  • Age group 35-49
  • Member since July 05, 2008
  • Would you recommend this hotel to a friend? Yes
  • I recommend this hotel for An amazing honeymoon, A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway, Older travelers, 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, Great food / Wine
This review is the subjective opinion of a TripAdvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
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superb staff and service

Sanibel Inn

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5 of 5 stars
davidhorn 1 contribution
ypsilanti
Jul 20, 2008 | Trip type: Couples
2/2 found this review helpful

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!!!

  • Liked — very courteous and accomodating staff
  • Disliked — nothing
  • My ratings for this hotel
    • 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 (e.g., internet access)
  • Date of stay July 2008
  • Visit was for Romantic getaway
  • Traveled with Spouse / significant other
  • Age group 50-64
  • Member since July 20, 2008
  • Would you recommend this hotel to a friend? Yes
  • I recommend this hotel for An amazing honeymoon, A romantic getaway, Great pool scene, Tourists
  • I do not recommend this hotel for Young singles
  • I selected this hotel as a top choice for Beach / Sun
This review is the subjective opinion of a TripAdvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
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Fabulous Hotel

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5 of 5 stars
jlm5779 4 contributions
Mt. Holly
Jul 17, 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

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.

  • My ratings for this hotel
    • 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
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
  • Date of stay July 2008
  • Visit was for Quality time with family
  • Traveled with Other
  • Age group 25-34
  • Member since July 17, 2008
  • Would you recommend this hotel to a friend? Yes
  • I recommend this hotel for Young singles, An amazing honeymoon, A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway, People with disabilities, Older travelers, Great pool scene, Families with young children, Families with teenagers, Tourists
  • I do not recommend this hotel for Pet owners
  • I selected this hotel as a top choice for Beach / Sun
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Loved the Sanibel Inn

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5 of 5 stars
BandVCentralPA 1 contribution
Central PA
Jul 17, 2008 | Trip type: Couples

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!

  • Liked — From using the bikes or getting towels to the toiletries in the room, all was with our comfort in mind.
  • My ratings for this hotel
    • 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
  • Date of stay June 2008
  • Visit was for Quality time with family
  • Traveled with Spouse / significant other
  • Age group 50-64
  • Member since July 17, 2008
  • Would you recommend this hotel to a friend? Yes
  • I recommend this hotel for An amazing honeymoon, A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway, Tourists
  • I do not recommend this hotel for Pet owners
  • I selected this hotel as a top choice for Beach / Sun
This review is the subjective opinion of a TripAdvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
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Relaxed in Sanibel

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4 of 5 stars
wernolabound 7 contributions
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.

  • Liked — Comfort, Cleanliness, convenience
  • Disliked — standing water on the walk to the beach
  • My ratings for this hotel
    • 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 (e.g., internet access)
  • Date of stay July 2008
  • Visit was for Quality time with family
  • Age group 35-49
  • Member since August 23, 2007
  • Would you recommend this hotel to a friend? Yes
  • 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*: $214 (year-round)
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Address: 937 E. Gulf Dr., Sanibel Island, FL 33957