I checked out today after five days. My first thought upon entering room 401 was "drab". The room was furnished very cheaply and didn't appear to be that clean. The sheets and towels were very dingy. I have one word for them: "bleach". The room was a nice size for one person and had 2-burner stove, apartment sized refrigerator and microwave. Bathroom was just large enough for toilet and tub. The sink was outside the bathroom. I used some of the dishes and left them in the sink. The maid "washed" the dishes. I found food spots on them when I pulled them back out. The closest places to eat were somewhat of a hike. Nothing closer than two blocks away. A couple were a nice walk down the beach though. The nearest "grocery" store was a 7-Eleven a couple blocks away. The great thing about the room was the balcony overlooking the gulf. Fabulous sunsets every evening.

The price was right at $105/night (with AAA discount). All in all not a bad place. Just not great. And, let's face it- a bad place on the beach is better than a good place anywhere else.

We just checked out of the Island Inn today August 4, 2007 and had a wonderful time. This is not our first time at this property. It was GREAT. The room had a beautiful view of the Gulf of Mexico from our balcony. The Tiki Bar on the property was quaint and the bartenders were friendly and make a mean Margarita. In the lobby they have wonderful coffee every morning. They have a beautiful clean pool and you can throw an apple (or coconut) and hit the ocean. Special thanks to Daniela for making our stay extra special. We were in room 516. All of the staff was great. The Island Inn is within walking distance of two great restaurant/bars. Sloppy Joe's and Caddys on the Beach. This visit to the Island Inn was definately a FIVE star.

Just returned from my second stay at the Island Inn. During the week of June 7-14 there was quite a bit of construction going on in the hotel (not the unit where I staid). However, the drilling and hammering started around 8:30 and lasted into the afternoon and could be heard in the entire wing. They were removing flooring in some units, whole south wing, third floor, and laying new tiles. Otherwise, the hotel was still the same, great beach. If you are planning to go in the near future, make sure to ask if they are doing any renovation at the moment and if so, ask for a unit the farthest from it.

Our second stay at Island Inn in less that 1 year. Would go back in a
heartbeat!. Room 501 view was awesome! Has nice corner balcony, room nicely decorated. Not as "worn" as room 312 we had last time. Encountered quite a bit of noise 1st night there, (on a Friday) people arriving late, taking luggage to rooms-loud in corridor until about 2:00 a.m. Did not encounter this any other nights there (stayed
1 week) Clerk at desk said that 9 families had not checked in as of 11:00 p.m., late arrivals. He also said the it was unusual for May that they were that full every weekend. North end of resort is next to small public access lot. Most nights lot was empty by 10;00 or 11:00 p.m.- usually only four or 5 cars parked in it, little noise from it. Pool and grounds very clean, Tiki Bar available for some refreshments. All of staff friendly and helpful.