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Island Inn

3.0 of 5
3111 West Gulf Drive, Sanibel Island, FL 33957
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Island Inn
Ranked #8 of 30 hotels in Sanibel Island
4.0 of 5 stars 305 Reviews
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What travellers say about this hotel
  • Continental breakfast(8)
  • Kimball Lodge(8)
  • Full kitchen(4)
  • Gulf view(4)
  • Ding darling(4)
  • Fresh fruit(3)
  • Front desk staff(3)
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Lake City, Florida
Reviewer
4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2012
1
person found this review helpful

Even though it cost me a shoe (don't lose shoes in the low tide!) we had a wonderful time! Loved the Inn and the feeling that we had moved back in time. We were in the Kimball Lodge and were very happy with how close our room was to the beach. And the beach! LOTS of wonderful shells, especially at... More

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Boston, Massachusetts
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2012
3
people found this review helpful

This was our first visit to the Island Inn and we were delighted by our experience. The property and its setting feel like the days of Florida before high rises and fast food invaded. Our two bedroom cottage was charming, nicely decorated and spacious. The staff was very helpful and lovely. As others have mentioned, there are many options for... More

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Fishingflats, Manager at Island Inn, responded to this review
22 May 2012

Thank you for staying at the Island Inn and taking the time to provide your feedback. It seems you captured the essence of the Island Inn and Sanibel… we’re so glad our slice of paradise fit your needs. The Island Inn will continue to provide a historic, beachfront experience with the modern accommodations today’s travelers have come to expect. We... More

seattle, wa
Senior Reviewer
6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2012
1
person found this review helpful

Once a year we have a 2 day get away to Sanibel. This year we decided to try the Island Inn due to the positive reviews and boy am I glad we did. I will start by saying if you want the closest room to the beach, book the Kimball Inn Kitchenette suite. Call the hotel directly to get the... More

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Fishingflats, Manager at Island Inn, responded to this review
22 May 2012

Thank you for your review and stay at the Island Inn on Sanibel Island. You mention a very important suggestion… call the Inn directly so our staff can help you choose the accommodation that best fits your needs, ensuring your expectations are met. In your case, it seems the Gulfview Kitchen Suite in our Kimball Lodge was perfect! As you... More

Lima, Peru
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2012
1
person found this review helpful

. T he Island Inn is beautiful place to stay. We had a really preety room, spacious, full kitchen, very clean, big bathroom, lots of space for our things, beautifull view and sunsets, The staff is very gentle, they are really nice people. The place is ideal for a quiet and wonderful vacation. we will return as soon as we... More

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Fishingflats, Manager at Island Inn, responded to this review
22 May 2012

Thank you for leaving a review of you stay at the Island Inn and coming to visit us all the way from Peru! The staff at the Island Inn remembers you and the pleasure was truly ours. We sincerely hope you will be able to return soon! :-) More

Poinciana, Florida
Contributor
15 reviews 15 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2012
1
person found this review helpful

This was our second stay on the island, but the first time at the Island Inn. We stayed in a Gulview Studio in Starkey Lodge. The room was very spacious and clean with a great view of the Gulf from our second floor room. A deck would have been nice, but there are other buildings at the Inn that do... More

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Fishingflats, Manager at Island Inn, responded to this review
22 May 2012

Thank you for your review and stay at the Island Inn on Sanibel. We’re glad you enjoyed the staff, grounds and Complimentary amenities offered to all guests. I can assure you that the Island Inn’s management will continually reinvest in its infrastructure, facilities, accommodations and guest services in order to provide an old Florida, low density, resort experience with unparalleled... More

Sarasota, Florida
1 review
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2012

There were three of us that had booked this room online. (the Kimbal Lodge) We werre very disappointed with the appearance of the entire Inn. It looked very dated and "shabby" (not historic) We were promised a room that had access to the beach due to health problems that one of us had. This was not correct. We were told... More

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Fishingflats, Manager at Island Inn, responded to this review
17 May 2012

The Island Inn remembers you and is disappointed you chose to post false statements concerning your experience. Allow me to address your statements. The room you booked online, the Gulfview Deluxe Room, has very accurate pictures, description and floor plan with square footage on our website. You booked the room online, and therefore would have been aware of its beach... More

Glasgow, United Kingdom
Senior Reviewer
6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 May 2012
1
person found this review helpful

This place is fine, it's right on the beach, the rooms are clean and the staff are very friendly and helpful. However, we paid quite a lot of money to stay here for 6 nights in May 2012 and expected something more luxurious than the Island Inn provided. The decor is a bit dated and the restaurant (Traditions) is a... More

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Fishingflats, Manager at Island Inn, responded to this review
10 May 2012

Thank you for your review of the Island Inn. The Inn’s prices are inline with every other accommodation option on Sanibel and Captiva islands. Your comments echo what many have said about Sanibel Island, in general. The allure of the Island Inn and Sanibel is not what it has, but what it does not have (crowded public beaches, high-rise buildings,... More

Winterthur
Senior Contributor
27 reviews 27 reviews
Reviews in 17 cities Reviews in 17 cities
14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 May 2012
4
people found this review helpful

Great historical Inn located at beach front. Millions of sea shells, great for shelling. Every day we spotted dolphins fishing very close to the beach. The location of this Inn is great (in the middle of the Sanibel Island). Disappointing was the breakfast, very poor compared to the rest. The noise isolation between room and room could be also improved.... More

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Fishingflats, Manager at Island Inn, responded to this review
9 May 2012

Thank you for your review and stay at the Island Inn. The Inn does offer a light Complimentary breakfast, which no other accommodation on the islands does. Guests can choose to partake in this or seek their own breakfast preferences, either by buying groceries (all accommodations have refrigerators) or visiting one of the local restaurants. We’re glad you enjoyed all... More

Saint Bonifcaius, MN
Senior Reviewer
6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
20 helpful votes 20 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 May 2012
2
people found this review helpful

I've stayed at several properties with my family over the years on Sanibel and value and quality are usually luxuries that have to be sacrificed in order to stay near the beach. This time I needed a place just for a two night stay prior to meeting friends at a different location for a longer time period. I found the... More

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Fishingflats, Manager at Island Inn, responded to this review
9 May 2012

Thank you for staying at the Island Inn and taking the time to leave a review. It sounds that you truly embraced all the Inn represents and had a wonderful 2-night stay. Taking into account valued feedback from guests such as yourself, the Inn will continually reinvest in its infrastructure, facilities, accommodations and guest services in an effort to be... More

Burlington, Vermont
Reviewer
3 reviews 3 reviews
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 May 2012
3
people found this review helpful

Just spent four days & nights at this wonderful place with my sister! Lucky to stay in Spoonbill North cottage. Gorgeous view, great screened porch, spacious with everything we needed. Very quiet despite people around. Beautiful beach...the BEST shelling area!! Very friendly staff, spotless and nicely furnished, delicious breakfast with something for everyone. Sincerely hope to make this an annual... More

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Fishingflats, Manager at Island Inn, responded to this review
9 May 2012

Thank you for visiting the Island Inn and Sanibel with your sister. The staff at the Inn remembers you and the pleasure was truly ours. We hope you can find the time to make it back to the Island Inn soon! :-) More

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  • Island Resort Sanibel
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Address: 3111 West Gulf Drive, Sanibel Island, FL 33957
Price range (per night):* S$176 - 343

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