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Island Inn

3.5 star property
Aparthotel with private beach, near Sanibel Island Southern Beach

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Island Inn, rejuvenated in 2023, offers a tropical getaway near Sanibel Island Southern Beach. Unwind on the private beach with sun loungers and snorkeling gear or take part in activities like kayaking and surfing/body boarding. The helpful staff has left a lasting impression on previous guests.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Laundry facilities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking

Main amenities (12)

  • 20 smoke-free apartments
  • Daily housekeeping
  • On a private beach
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Beach sun loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Air conditioning
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Picnic area
  • Gas grills
  • Limited hour front desk
  • Kayaking

Feel at home (6)

  • Kitchen
  • Premium TV channels
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
The current price is CNY2,013
CNY2,244 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 25 - Jan 26

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Gulfview Studio | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, individually decorated

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Exceptional
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Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
  • 43 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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Luxury Suite, Sea View | Living room | 40-inch Smart TV with cable channels, TV, DVD player

Luxury Suite, Sea View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
  • 56 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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Sanibel Inn
  • Pool
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Bar
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, 1,001 reviews
The price is CNY2,463
CNY3,189 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 3 - Feb 4
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About the neighborhood

Map
3111 W Gulf Dr, Sanibel, FL, 33957

What's nearby

  • J. N. Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Sanibel Island Southern Beach - 3 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Periwinkle Way - 3 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Blind Pass Beach - 13 min drive - 12.7 km
  • Bowman's Beach - 13 min drive - 9.1 km

Getting around

  • Southwest Florida Intl. Airport (RSW) - 45 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Jerry's Foods - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Doc Ford’s Rum Bar & Grille - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Cheeburger Cheeburger - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Rosalita’s Cantina Sanibel - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Sanibel Bean - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Island Inn

Island Inn puts you just a 5-minute drive from Sanibel Island Southern Beach. Freebies like WiFi and self parking are added perks, and guests can keep active with onsite kayaking, snorkeling, and surfing/body boarding. Nice touches like comfy beds, iPod docks, and premium bedding are offered up in all apartments. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff.

At a glance

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Property size

    • 20 apartments
    • Arranged over 2 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
    • Express check-out available
    • Minimum check-in age: 25
    • Check-out time is 11:00 AM
    • Contactless check-out available
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Special check-in instructions

    • The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    • Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
    • To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 25
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Children

    • No cribs (infant beds)
PETS

Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms (speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices))
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Parking

    • Free covered onsite self parking
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Beach

  • Private beach
  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Beach sun loungers

Internet

  • Free WiFi, with speed of 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)

Parking and transportation

  • Free covered self parking on site

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator (full size)
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Freezer
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Paper towels

Bedrooms

  • Premium bedding
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Pillow top mattress

Bathrooms

  • Toilet paper
  • Shampoo
  • Free toiletries
  • Soap
  • Towels provided
  • Hair dryer

Entertainment

  • 40-inch Smart TV with cable service
  • DVD player

Outdoor areas

  • Gas grill
  • Picnic area

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities

Work spaces

  • Laptop workspace

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • No elevators
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Window screens
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Change of towels (on request)
  • Free local calls
  • Front desk (limited hours)

Location highlights

  • On the waterfront
  • Next to a golf course
  • Near the airport
  • Near a health or beauty spa
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Snorkeling on site
  • Paddleboard on site
  • Surfing/body boarding on site
  • Kayaking on site
  • Bicycle rentals on site
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Boat tours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • 20 rooms
  • 2 floors
  • 2 buildings
  • Built in 2018
  • Individually decorated

Fees & policies

Policies

Construction is underway at a neighboring building and there may be noise disturbance from the construction work.
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
This property does not have elevators.
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip.
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher on site.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover
Cashless transactions are available.

Also known as

Inn Island
Island Inn
Island Hotel Sanibel Island
Island Resort Sanibel
Island Inn Sanibel
Island Sanibel
Is Sanibel
Island Hotel Sanibel
Island Inn Sanibel
Island Inn Aparthotel
Island Inn Aparthotel Sanibel
Island Inn Near Sanibel Island Southern Beach

Frequently asked questions

Are pets allowed at Island Inn?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Island Inn?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Island Inn?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Express check-out and contactless check-out are available.

What is there to do at Island Inn and nearby?

Have fun with onsite activities like kayaking, snorkeling, and surfing. Additional recreation nearby includes ecotours. Enjoy amenities like a private beach and a picnic area.

Does Island Inn have a kitchen or kitchenette?

Yes, there is a kitchen which also includes a coffee maker, a toaster, and cookware.

What's the area around Island Inn like?

Island Inn is located on the waterfront in West End, a short 15-minute walk from J. N. Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge.

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Reviews

Island Inn Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.6

Cleanliness

9.4

Location

9.4

Staff & service

9.2

Property conditions & facilities

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Amenities
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Sunsets
Spacious room

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Great staff, Ken at the office was very friendly, great room, great view. Loved it!
Patricia, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

We stayed at Island Inn on Sanibel Island for 2 nights just before Christmas when it was not so busy. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay here. The room is nice and cozy, with a fully functional kitchen and spacious bathroom We love the beachfront location, very convenient for the family. Free beach chairs, umbrellas, grillsll, and beach toys, you name it! Free parking in designated spaces, one for each unit. The staff were very friendly and helpful. They even offered a tide chart at check-in for you to plan shelling activities, LOL. In my opinion we had the best beach for collectingseashells right in front of the hotel.
KUN, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Appartement direkt am Strand. Sehr freundliche Mitarbeitende. Kostenloser Parkplatz.
Gabriela, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Clean room. Beautiful view. Helpful courteous staff
Brandon, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Love the property
Kimberly Lyn, 9-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The room was very clean and spacious. Late check-in was easy. View was amazing. Right on the beach. Good communication.Very nice staff.
Carol, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Amazing views from Matthews Lodge!!!! This is my third stay (first time after hurricane Ian) and every time the staff, from the office staff to the maintenance team to the housekeeping team are ALL amazing! Always right there to tend to every need with a smile! I don’t think there is ever a day they would ever not make this place feel like home away from home!! The Island Inn is a must and the island would not feel the same without them! They are working hard to re build the future and sustain the incredible history this Inn has to offer its guests. In fact, if I lived close enough, they make the environment so great I would even want to work there! God Bless!! Dawn H
Dawn, 7-night trip

8/10 Very good

Staff was helpful. Units were pleasant and roomy.
Arthur, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

The Inn was a nice place. However be careful what web site you make your reservations with. They tell you there is a pool, complimentary breakfast. These are no more. After the hurricanes the pool is gone as well as then doing a breakfast for there customers. Rooms were spacious but it does come with a price.
Thomas, 6-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

A great place to enjoy the beach. Beautiful sunsets, We will definitely be back to Island Inn. Thanks for a great vacation!!!
Dave, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

I think the Island Inn was a great place to stay if you want to walk out of your room onto a beautiful uncrowded beach that the crowd ls limited to the rooms it has occupied at the resort. Sanibel Island as a whole is still recovering from the devastation that the last hurricane there caused, as is the Island Inn, as they lost somewhere around 12-18 buidlings throughout the property. The room was a lovely efficiency room that included a living room and kitchen area. Rooms are clean and bright and well maintained. You can either stock up on food for your refrigerator and bbq right out on the beach or you can drive a little ways to Captiva Island and find some great restaurants there. We stayed there after a stay in Sarasota which was very busy, so an isolated, quiet beach without music playing and footballs being tossed in front of me was a nice change. Nice place to stay - Make sure you bring lots of strong bug spray for those times when there's no wind as the noseum's (sand gnats) will eat you alive and you won't know it until a few days later when you're home and itching like crazy. That's a "Sanibel" thing (not an Island Inn thing)..
Robert, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

We had an incredible stay at the Island Inn for our anniversary, and we can’t say enough about how wonderful this place is. Ken and the entire staff went above and beyond to make our trip truly special, and their kindness and attention to detail made us feel right at home. The rooms were very comfortable with breathtaking beach views, and the hotel provided so many thoughtful free amenities—like beach chairs and umbrellas—that made our days by the ocean even better. The screened porch was perfect for relaxing (citronella candles from the store were a lifesaver for the no-see-ums), and we loved how welcoming and friendly everyone was throughout our stay. Even with parts of the property still being rebuilt, the Island Inn already feels like a slice of paradise. We can’t wait to see it fully restored and will definitely be making all of our future Sanibel stays here. Highly recommend this gem to anyone visiting the island!
Matthew, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Such a nice location. Staff at check-in was extra nice and helpful with information about the area and different things to do. Looking forward to visiting again.
Cheryl, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

As a couple in our 50's, we were looking for something quiet and relaxing which is exactly what we found here. There are no shops, pools, bars, or restaurants within walking distance but the beach was PERFECT! We will definitely return! :)
Nedra, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

They have been working tirelessly to get the property beck since the hurricanes. Our room was brand new and excellent! Everyone there is extremely knowledgeable and helpful to make sure your needs are met. It’s sad to see the island in such bad shape 3 yrs since Ian. However things are looking up all around and our stay along the beach was wonderful!
Terry, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Island Inn at Sanibel Island

Really loved this place. Right on the water, about 75 feet from back porch to ocean. Private and peaceful, everything a weekend getaway should be like. Will definitely be returning.
Ulysses, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Amazing hotel in Sanibel

Third time staying in Sanibel. This hotel (or Inn) is amazing. Staff was very friendly and helpful. The room is amazing. Huge space, nice kitchen and supplies, balcony with a lot of chairs and table to sit and relax. King size bed was great and bathroom has 2 sinks - identical as photos. They offer 1 covered parking spot (in the summer or raining season, this make a difference). The Inn is right at the beach, in a private and nice place at Sanibel - away from the public beach area. My wife loved shelling in peace and found several shells to her collection. They offer chairs/umbrella at no cost. And bikes for rentals. Cleaning staff was great and service everyday.
Artur H, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Amazing Staff
Danielle, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Right on the beach!
Donna, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Nice place peaceful
Jorge F, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

The property is a little isolated and awkward to drive into. The view of the beach is beautiful and access is great. The amenities are a little limited.
Laura, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Good air conditioning. Ice maker in refrigerator. Gr I 89.32
Warren, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Probably not fair to rate an area that is still recovering from recent hurricane damage that ravaged Sanibel Island. The room seemed more of a one-bedroom condo you would rent on the beach for a few days to a week. If that is your goal, a great spot. Otherwise, for anyone passing through, I think it misses the mark. That is what we were doing.
Chris, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

We stayed in a room with an absolutely breathtaking view, the perfect way to start and end each day with the sound of the ocean. The front desk service at check-in and check-out was fantastic – friendly, welcoming, and efficient. The beach is spectacular – peaceful, clean, and ideal for relaxing or shelling. Everything at the hotel is well cared for and thoughtfully maintained. It was a wonderful experience and we will definitely be coming back. Highly recommended for anyone looking for peace, nature, and exceptional hospitality!
Natalia, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Island Inn is far beyond our expectations. Check in with Ken was awesome. Its more than a room irs an apartment with full kitchen, screened balcony overlooking the Gulf of America. One of the best places on Sanibel for sea shell hunting. Clean, nice furnishings.
Ronald, 1-night trip