Gibson Inn

3.0 star property

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Exterior
Bar (on property)
Family Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking
Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Bay View | Balcony
Grand Studio, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking | Living area

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Room service
  • Breakfast available
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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51 Ave. C, Apalachicola, FL, 32320
  • Place, John Gorrie State Museum
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Downtown Books & Purl
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Dixie Theatre
    ‪3 min walk‬

Room options

Deluxe Room

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Deluxe Room

  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Classic Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(8 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Grand Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking, City View

  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

Comfort Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(22 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Signature Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(30 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Bay View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Family Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Superior Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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About the area

Apalachicola

A stay at Gibson Inn places you in the heart of Apalachicola, within a 5-minute walk of Downtown Books & Purl and Dixie Theatre. .This hotel is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from John Gorrie State Museum and 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Orman House Historic State Park.

What's nearby

  • John Gorrie State Museum - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Downtown Books & Purl - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Dixie Theatre - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Riverfront Therapy & Spirit of the River Spa - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Orman House Historic State Park - 11 min walk - 1.0 km

Getting around

  • Tallahassee Intl. Airport (TLH) - 93 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Half Shell Dockside - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Apalachicola Chocolate & Coffee Company - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Oyster City Brewing Company - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Station - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Gibson Inn

Edwardian hotel with a 24-hour front desk and a restaurant
Gibson Inn offers 45 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. 55-inch flat-screen televisions come with digital channels.

This Apalachicola hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices). Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and complimentary toiletries. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include complimentary bicycles.
Make yourself at home in one of the 45 air-conditioned rooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and coffee/tea makers, as well as phones with free local calls.
Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access. This Edwardian hotel also features concierge services and a banquet hall.
Satisfy your appetite for lunch or dinner at The Franklin Cafe, a restaurant which specializes in American cuisine, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. Cooked-to-order breakfasts are served on weekdays from 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee.
Free self parking is available onsite.
Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available for a surcharge between 8:00 AM and 11:00 AM on weekdays.
The Franklin Cafe - This restaurant specializes in American cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Happy hour is offered.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Weekday cooked-to-order breakfast available 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: USD 17 to 30 for adults and USD 17 to 30 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Couples/private dining

Restaurants on site

  • The Franklin Cafe

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • Free bicycle rentals

Family friendly

  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Proposal/romance packages

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In a nature reserve
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • No lift
  • Visual fire alarm

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 3 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1907
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Edwardian architecture
  • Renovated entire property - November 2020

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 55-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service
  • Meal delivery service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: USD 50.00
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: USD 50.00

Special check-in instructions

Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 35.00 per pet (varies based on length of stay)
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 17 to 30 for adults, and USD 17 to 30 for children
  • Pet fee: USD 35.00 per pet (varies based on length of stay)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in fee: USD 50.00 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: USD 50.00 (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Property Registration Number HOT2900299

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Gibson Inn Apalachicola
Gibson Inn
Gibson Apalachicola
Gibson Hotel Apalachicola
Gibson Inn Hotel
Gibson Inn Apalachicola
Gibson Inn Hotel Apalachicola

Reviews

Gibson Inn Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 421 out of 640 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 141 out of 640 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 46 out of 640 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 24 out of 640 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 640 reviews

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Anita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Very uncooperative management if you have a billing issue. I received a reservation confirmation that was a Grand Suite room for $319 and was charged considerably more. They also knew the city had a boil water advisory and did not notify guests.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great place, great service

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Alexander

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robbie

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Dianne

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved the old Florida vibe and our room was more than we expected.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Tiana

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Charming Inn and very uncrowded town

We loved the charming Inn. We had a room in the newly remodeled back Mansion and the room was small but very charming and bathroom was amazing. We loved the sitting rooms and AC was always very nice and cold. Our only complaint is room service never came over the 3 days we stayed. You have to ask and we did but they never came. New pool and spa coming also. Probably will go back
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved it here! I’ll be back!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jill

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Loved this property. Very nice, clean room with higher end bath. Restaurant onsite. Convenient and reasonably priced.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Sal

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
The property is very old and didn't feel clean. Bed was very uncomfortable. Looking forward to the new addition.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Thomas

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nick, Ft Myers

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great old time look like what one might imagine an older southern large house would feel like. Locals patronize the bar and it's a genuine small town vibe. Room was on the small side but quite nice. Quaint common areas to hangout in. Keep in mind if you book on Expedia it's essentially a reservation and you have to pay when you get to the hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Isaak

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Ladies were excellent of course and I’m glad I stayed
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Anne

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
Good check-in, room spacious.nice bar, comfortable bed. But half the dresser drawers couldn’t open, micro-closet space. Restaurant servers ignored us and others; food cold. Room was not cleaned, wet, used towels were left behind. Took 15 minutes for shower water to get hot.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This Inn was incredible, plus so historic!!! We loved sitting on the veranda.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service

Facilities not as advertised

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Historic hotel with modern amenities and great comfortable beds.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Travis

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
History!!!!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Nathaniel

Travelled with partner
Historic charm and enjoyed the small downtown convenience. We felt the seating in the room was uncomfortable and could not control the room temperature.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elisabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025