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Sunset Beach Inn

2.5 of 5
3287 W. Gulf Dr., Sanibel Island, FL 33957
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Sunset Beach Inn
Ranked #18 of 30 hotels in Sanibel Island
4.0 of 5 stars 303 Reviews
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What travellers say about this hotel
  • Continental breakfast(13)
  • Friendly and helpful(11)
  • Free bikes(9)
  • Very clean(7)
  • Lounge chair(5)
  • Flat screen TV(4)
  • Full kitchen(3)
  • Only complaint(3)
  • Other room(3)
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Tampa, FL
Contributor
16 reviews 16 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2012
1
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We stayed here for Mother's Day weekend. Room was clean with the exception of dirty and stained carpet. It was spacious enough for the two of us. We used their bikes. They are not in very good condition and remember to bring your own pump since a lot of them had flat tires. It's literally a 30 sec walk to... More

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Nashville, Indiana
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2012
1
person found this review helpful

We stayed in this hotel a couple years ago and loved it. When looking for a place, I was reluctant due to some of the moderately negative feedback. I went ahead and booked the room and was very happy to find a nice, clean and comfortable room. The hotel staff are wonderful. Holly, the assistant manager, goes out of her... More

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Canton
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4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 April 2012
1
person found this review helpful

Don't let the modest exterior of this old style in fool you. The interior facilities have been recently upgraded with nicely appointed amenities that you would expect to find in a premium resort. We stayed at four different hotels during our week long tour of Florida and agreed that our bed and overall room accommodations at Sunset was the best... More

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West Des Moines, Iowa
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 April 2012

Don't come here for luxury however if you are looking for value the tennis courts, pool, beach were first rate. the pool was just wonderful very large and very clean and lots of pool side chairs Bring your own beach chair although they provide chairs and umbrella's they are not too many. The shell hunting was great right on the... More

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Port Jefferson, New York
2 reviews
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 April 2012
1
person found this review helpful

I have been visiting this hotel each spring since 2007 and have seen a real downward spiral. The bikes which were once a nice addition are no longer usable. There are less than ten bikes that can be ridden. The umbrellas and beach chairs are ripped and stained. As I walked down the beach the other resort hotels had really... More

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Clarkston
1 review
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 April 2012
2
people found this review helpful

This is by far one of our favorite vacations. The view was magnificent and peaceful and the grounds were beautiful. The room was nice and just steps away from the beach. The staff was friendly and extremely accommodating. They provided us with a beach blanket when we arrived which was a wonderful, unexpected surprise. It was a nice touch and... More

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toronto
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26 reviews 26 reviews
Reviews in 21 cities Reviews in 21 cities
40 helpful votes 40 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 April 2012
3
people found this review helpful

Stayed here in March and were bitterly disappointed. Having had to book late, there wasn't much left so we hoped that this place would be OK. It sure wasn't. Got horrible, smelly, below ground level room 142.When we objected we were told that it was all they had left .It felt and smelled grubby. Bathroom small and very tired. not... More

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LuxuryResorts, General Manager at Sunset Beach Inn, responded to this review
10 April 2012

Thank you for taking your time to relay these comments to me. I am taking to heart the information you have stated. I am planning immediate corrective action to resolve the comments as you have reported them. Please do not think this is indicative of our resort and we hope to have the opportunity to regain your confidence in the... More

Normal, Illinois
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5 reviews 5 reviews
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 April 2012
1
person found this review helpful

This is our third time visiting this hotel - and without some updates will be our last.The view from the beachfront room is incredible, you can't beat waking up and seeing the gulf/ocean from your wrap-around screened in porch! Now the negatives: 1) The carpet is dirty with stains and frayed around the edges 2) The room lacked any kind... More

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Blue Springs, Missouri
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4 reviews 4 reviews
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 April 2012
1
person found this review helpful

For the price, this hotel falls incredibly short. We reserved a 2 bedroom condo for one weekend. The accomodations were clean, but that's about all they had going for them. Large pieces of furniture were squeezed into the condo and made it very tight. The one bathroom is even tighter. For the amount of people this condo is expected to... More

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4 reviews 4 reviews
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 April 2012

The room was a decent size. The beds were comfortable. The room was very quiet, you couldn't hear anyone else unless you were on the screened in porch. I didn't like the sink or stove in the kitchen- sink handle was kinda broken and hard to turn off, the stove was tiny and outdated. Fridge was clean and worked well.... More

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  • Sanibel Island Sunset Beach Resort
  • Sanibel Sunset Beach Resort
  • Sanibel Island Sunset Beach Hotel
Address: 3287 W. Gulf Dr., Sanibel Island, FL 33957
Price range (per night):* S$160 - 270

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