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Sanibel Inn

Top Beach Hotel

937 East Gulf Drive, Sanibel, FL 33957, United States

+1 239 472 3181

£192+

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Overall guest ratings

8.3/10 Excellent

Based on 1053 reviews

Review highlights

Beach

9.6
Location

9.5
Breakfast

3.3
WiFi

3.1

Good to know

Great view
Beach nearby
Pleasant hotel grounds
Good outdoor sports facilities

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About

Where Nature Meets The SeaSanibel Inn is the ideal island hideaway just off the coast of Fort Myers, Florida. Awarded the Certificate of Excellence by TripAdvisor, all our spacious accommodations feature awe-inspiring views of the Gulf of Mexico. Select from 93 guest rooms, suites and two-bedroom condos. Enjoy 600 feet of private pristine beach with world-famous shelling, gulf front beach chairs and umbrellas.Included with your reservation is sports and social membership to The Dunes, Sanibel Islands premier Golf & Tennis Club. The 18-hole championship golf course was masterfully designed by 10-time P.G.A. Tour winner and world renowned golf course designer, Mark McCumber. The Dunes also offers golf and tennis instruction, live entertainment and other weekly activities for the whole family to enjoy. Use of our kayaks, paddleboards, on-site tennis court and bikes are also included in your sports membership.Our Poolside tiki bar serves cocktails and grille items. Gas Barbecue Grills are available for all our guests. Guest room Amenities include: Screened Balconies, teak patio furniture, 42 LCD Flat Panel TV, with HBO and the Disney Channel, High Speed Internet, Refrigerator, Microwave, Coffee maker, Iron / ironing board, In-room safe and more!

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Amenities

Free Wi-Fi
Facilities for disabled guests
Child-friendly
Room service
Internet
Bicycle hire
Outdoor pool
Restaurant
Bar/Lounge
Air-conditioned
24 Hour Front Desk
Free parking
Cribs available
Gift shop
No smoking
Safe
Pets not allowed
Private beach
Outdoor tennis
Grill

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Couples

Families

Solo

Overall rating

8.3 Excellent

Based on 1,052 reviews

Beach

9.6

Location

9.5

Pool

8.4

Service

8.1

Amenities

8.0

Bar and Beverages

7.2

Room

6.2

Food

5.0

Vibe

4.4

Breakfast

3.3

WiFi

3.1

Overall rating

8.6 Excellent

Based on 547 reviews

Beach

9.6

Location

9.5

Pool

8.6

Service

8.5

Amenities

8.3

Bar and Beverages

7.2

Room

6.4

Food

5.1

Vibe

4.0

Breakfast

3.6

Overall rating

8.4 Excellent

Based on 483 reviews

Beach

9.6

Location

9.3

Amenities

8.5

Pool

8.4

Service

8.0

Value for money

6.9

Room

6.3

Cleanliness

5.4

Food

4.9

Vibe

4.6

Breakfast

3.1

Overall rating

9.0 Excellent

Based on 21 reviews

Beach

9.6

Location

9.5

Service

8.0

Amenities

8.0

Room

6.2

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8.3

Pros: Property was conveniently located on the beach. Plenty of activities included in the cost. Outside beach staff extremely friendly and talkative.

Cons: Coffee was horrible, room wasn't cleaned till late afternoon but expected.

Reviewed Jul 2017

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9.2

Pros: Fantastic holiday on a relaxing place where everything is available and included. Quiet and family friendly - amazing view from the condos - a perfect place to recreate at the end of your holiday. ...

Cons: We were worried when we al ready had had room service and suddenly 3 new women had locked themselves into the condo - do they come in 2- shifts or were they not service maids?

Reviewed Jul 2017

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10.0

Pros: Great Breakfast burritos and coffee poolside, then mojitos in the late afternoon poolside was quite enjoyable. The restaurant is closed but the pool cabana is open for breakfast lunch and cocktails ...

Cons: No see ums and mosquitos are out, but the hotel gives you a special lotion to keep them away. It works fine, but still pack OFF for the mosquitos .

Reviewed Jul 2017

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7.9

Pros: loved the private balcony, many amenities included in resort fee, parking was close to units but limited space. Great for families. Only Steps to the beautiful ocean.

Cons: Main restaurant was closed and under construction, coffee in rooms was terrible

Reviewed Jul 2017

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10.0

Pros: Simply wonderful!

Reviewed Jul 2017

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8.3

Pros: There was an broken AC unit in the bedroom, but the maintenance man (unfortunately I did not get his name or I'd mention him by name) switched out the entire unit while we were at dinner and was ...

Cons: No AC in the bathroom - just a screened window - making it very damp and hot even after a cold shower. Also, not much light in the living room area.

Reviewed Jul 2017

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8.8

Pros: Free bikes and paddle boards

Reviewed Jul 2017

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7.5

Pros: very nice place to come and relax. lots to do within a short distance quiet would recommend to friends staff was great

Cons: the beds were not comfortable, the pillows were terrible

Reviewed Jul 2017

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7.9

Cons: Rooms are tired and need refreshing. Room was not cleaned after the first night. Limited food service.

Reviewed Jul 2017

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9.2

Pros: Bed like a cloud

Cons: Was hard get some water bottle for drink!!! On there the water was really expensive!

Reviewed Jul 2017

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8.0

Pros: Location, beach, waterview

Cons: Closed restaurant/ bar early

Reviewed Feb 2017

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10.0

Pros: Wonderful amenities! Bikes and kayaks for our use and the close proximity to the ocean made this location an excellent choice for our family.

Reviewed Feb 2017

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9.2

Pros: Fantastic holiday on a relaxing place where everything is available and included. Quiet and family friendly - amazing view from the condos - a perfect place to recreate at the end of your holiday. ...

Cons: We were worried when we al ready had had room service and suddenly 3 new women had locked themselves into the condo - do they come in 2- shifts or were they not service maids?

Reviewed Jul 2017

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10.0

Pros: Great Breakfast burritos and coffee poolside, then mojitos in the late afternoon poolside was quite enjoyable. The restaurant is closed but the pool cabana is open for breakfast lunch and cocktails ...

Cons: No see ums and mosquitos are out, but the hotel gives you a special lotion to keep them away. It works fine, but still pack OFF for the mosquitos .

Reviewed Jul 2017

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10.0

Pros: Simply wonderful!

Reviewed Jul 2017

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8.8

Pros: Free bikes and paddle boards

Reviewed Jul 2017

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9.2

Pros: Bed like a cloud

Cons: Was hard get some water bottle for drink!!! On there the water was really expensive!

Reviewed Jul 2017

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10.0

Pros: Wonderful amenities! Bikes and kayaks for our use and the close proximity to the ocean made this location an excellent choice for our family.

Reviewed Feb 2017

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8.3

Pros: Property was conveniently located on the beach. Plenty of activities included in the cost. Outside beach staff extremely friendly and talkative.

Cons: Coffee was horrible, room wasn't cleaned till late afternoon but expected.

Reviewed Jul 2017

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7.9

Pros: loved the private balcony, many amenities included in resort fee, parking was close to units but limited space. Great for families. Only Steps to the beautiful ocean.

Cons: Main restaurant was closed and under construction, coffee in rooms was terrible

Reviewed Jul 2017

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8.3

Pros: There was an broken AC unit in the bedroom, but the maintenance man (unfortunately I did not get his name or I'd mention him by name) switched out the entire unit while we were at dinner and was ...

Cons: No AC in the bathroom - just a screened window - making it very damp and hot even after a cold shower. Also, not much light in the living room area.

Reviewed Jul 2017

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7.5

Pros: very nice place to come and relax. lots to do within a short distance quiet would recommend to friends staff was great

Cons: the beds were not comfortable, the pillows were terrible

Reviewed Jul 2017

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7.9

Cons: Rooms are tired and need refreshing. Room was not cleaned after the first night. Limited food service.

Reviewed Jul 2017

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8.0

Pros: Location, beach, waterview

Cons: Closed restaurant/ bar early

Reviewed Feb 2017

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