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Island Inn

3.5 star property

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Luxury Suite, Sea View | Balcony view
Luxury Suite, Sea View | Living room
Gulfview Studio
Luxury Suite, Sea View

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Laundry room
  • Outdoor space

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3111 W Gulf Dr, Sanibel, FL, 33957
  • Place, J. N. Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Sanibel Island Southern Beach
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Periwinkle Way
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Fort Myers, FL (RSW-Southwest Florida Intl.)
    ‪48 min drive‬

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Gulfview Studio

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 43 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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Luxury Suite, Sea View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 56 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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About the area

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Located in Sanibel (West End), Island Inn is within a 5-minute drive of Sanibel Island Southern Beach and Periwinkle Way. .This beach aparthotel is 2.5 mi (4 km) from Sanibel Historical Village and Museum and 2.7 mi (4.4 km) from Bailey - Matthews Shell Museum.
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What's nearby

  • J. N. Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Sanibel Island Southern Beach - 2 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Periwinkle Way - 3 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Bowman's Beach - 12 min drive - 9.1 km
  • Sanibel Island Lighthouse - 15 min drive - 11.3 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Jerry's Foods - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Turtles Tiki Bar - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Doc Ford’s Rum Bar & Grille - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪MudBugs Cajun Kitchen - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Brgr Kitchen +Bar - ‬9 min drive

About this property

Island Inn

On a private sand beach, near Bailey - Matthews Shell Museum
Island Inn offers 20 air-conditioned accommodations with DVD players and laptop-compatible safes. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. Accommodations at this 3.5-star aparthotel have kitchens with full-sized refrigerators/freezers, stovetops, microwaves, and cookware/dishes/utensils. Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.

This Sanibel aparthotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices). 40-inch Smart televisions come with premium cable channels. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and irons/ironing boards. Housekeeping is offered daily and change of towels can be requested. Renovation of all guestrooms was completed in January 2023.

Recreational amenities at the aparthotel include a private beach.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 20 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring kitchens with full-sized refrigerators/freezers and ovens. Your pillowtop bed comes with premium bedding. 40-inch Smart televisions with cable programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Conveniences include laptop-compatible safes and microwaves, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Relax on the private beach or enjoy other recreational amenities such as bicycles to rent. This aparthotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, a picnic area, and gas grills.
Featured amenities include express check-out and laundry facilities. Free self parking is available onsite.

Property amenities

Beach

  • On a private sandy beach
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free covered self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Freezer
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Window screens

Entertainment

  • 40-inch Smart TV with premium cable channels
  • DVD player
  • IPod dock

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 lift
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Blackout drapes
  • Change of towels on request
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Limited-hour front desk

Location highlights

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

Things to do

  • 18-hole adjacent golf course
  • Bicycle parking
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Kayaking
  • Paddleboard
  • Snorkelling
  • Surfing/bodyboarding
  • Boat tours nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing 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 (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • 2 buildings
  • 2 floors
  • 20 units
  • Bicycle parking
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Built in 2018
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Renovated - January 2023
  • Towels (changed on request)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

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

Payment types

Important information

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, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Construction is underway at a neighboring building and there may be noise disturbance from the construction work

Property is 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

Island Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 848 out of 1130 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 232 out of 1130 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 33 out of 1130 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 1130 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 1130 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really nice, updated, and clean room with a screened waterfront balcony in a perfect place on the island (far enough away from the big resorts to be in a quieter area, but close enough to the center area of the island to be convenient).
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katie

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

James Clark, Watertown

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was good. The property is still recovering from the storm.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Judi

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean . Staff was amazing . Only downside - can’t book a specific room . We wanted first floor and we were told rooms can’t be requested . Manager was kind enough to give us first floor the next day and the rest of our stay was amazing . Would not rebook with them again though because we can’t be guaranteed the first floor even though we loved it !
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

leah

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ronald, Palm beach gardens

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Right on the beach and an ocean view
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin, Orange

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We have a planned a day trip to Sanibel Island for a trade show on Friday in Orlando. However, we decided to extend our stay and find a hotel to stay overnight. We would then return to Orlando on Sunday and drive back to Southern California on Monday. The hotel we chose was very pleasant, clean, and well-equipped with kitchen supplies. It also had a collection of seashells. The best time to visiting is June or July when the waters is clear and warmer.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly Lyn

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love the property
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The room was very clean and spacious. Late check-in was easy. View was amazing. Right on the beach. Good communication.Very nice staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dawn

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Arthur, Naples

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Staff was helpful. Units were pleasant and roomy.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
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.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dave

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A great place to enjoy the beach. Beautiful sunsets, We will definitely be back to Island Inn. Thanks for a great vacation!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Robert

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
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)..
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nedra

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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! :)
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Terry, Palm Coast

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ulysses

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Danielle

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing Staff
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donna

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Right on the beach!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Enjoyed Sanibel Island in August!

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jorge F

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Nice place peaceful
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Laura

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Warren

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Good air conditioning. Ice maker in refrigerator. Gr I 89.32
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025