SANIBEL INN - Sanibel FL 937 East Gulf Drive 33957

937 East Gulf Dr., Sanibel, FL 33957 United States

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In Sanibel (East End)

9.2

Excellent

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Call to book 1-800-219-2797

Group Sales: 1-800-906-2871

Sanibel Inn is located on Sanibel Island, offering a relaxing environment immersed in natural beauty.

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Reviews

"Paradise"

Wonderful in every way.

Denise H. (Individual traveler, booked 1 room)

Verified Review, stayed from Fri Jan 30 to Wed Feb 04 2026 at a $427.23 average nightly rate.

"Very nice facility. Great rooms and friendly people."

Will be back for sure.

Martin B. (Individual traveler, booked 1 room)

Verified Review, stayed from Fri Jan 23 to Mon Jan 26 2026 at a $404.47 average nightly rate.

"Wonderful!"

The hotel is impeccable, clean, grounds are lush, the screened in patio was the very best part. It was nice to have beach set up, chicken tacos were excellent at The Tiki Hut. This was on my bucket list so once in a lifetime thing. Sad I did not find sizable shells 😥 but that's ok, the whole trip was good!

Linda D. (Individual traveler, booked 1 room)

Verified Review, stayed from Sun Oct 12 to Wed Oct 15 2025 at a $218.99 average nightly rate.

"Fantastic Time"

Awesome time! Staff were very nice. The food was delicious! The grounds were very clean and taken care of.

Vanessa G. (Individual traveler, booked 1 room)

Verified Review, stayed from Thu Jul 10 to Sun Jul 13 2025 at a $372.99 average nightly rate.

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Property Description

With a stay at Sanibel Inn in Sanibel (East End), you'll be within a 10-minute walk of Sanibel Island Southern Beach and Sanibel Moorings Botanical Gardens. This beach hotel is 11.1 mi (17.8 km) from Key West Express and 21.2 mi (34.2 km) from Bonita Springs Public Beach.

Enjoy a satisfying meal at Dante's Restaurant serving guests of Sanibel Inn. Relax with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge or the poolside bar.

Make yourself at home in one of the 95 air-conditioned rooms featuring kitchens with full-sized refrigerators/freezers and ovens. 65-inch LCD televisions are provided, with cable programming available. Conveniences include safes and desks, as well as phones with free local calls.

Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.

Discover Resort's Florida - 0.5 mi
Sanibel Island - 1.6 mi
Fort Myers Beach - 4.8 mi
Key West Express - 5.5 mi
Healthpark Medical Center - 8.7 mi
Estero Bay/Ft Myers - 9.6 mi
Railroad Museum South Florida - 11.3 mi
University Eye Surgery Center - 11.7 mi
Riverwalk Surgery Center - 11.7 mi
Edison Community College - 11.8 mi
Lee County Sports Complex Hammond Stadium - 12.8 mi
Summerlin Bend Surgery Center - 12.9 mi
Gulf Coast Hospital - 13.2 mi
Lee County Sports Complex - 13.6 mi
Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre - 13.9 mi
Bonita Beach Park - 14.0 mi
Southwest Florida College - 14.2 mi
Life International College - 14.5 mi
Surgi Care Center - 15.3 mi
Six Mile Cypress Slough Preserve - 15.4 mi
Southwest Regional Medical Center - 15.4 mi
Sfi Ambulatory Surgery - 15.5 mi
Barefoot Park - 15.8 mi
Hertz Arena - 15.9 mi
Lee Memorial Health System - 16.0 mi
Florida Gulf Coast University - FGCU - 16.1 mi
Edison and Ford Winter Estates - 16.2 mi
City of Palms Park - Red Sox Spring Training Stadium - 16.5 mi
Delnor Wiggins Pass State Park - 16.7 mi
Centennial Park - 16.9 mi
Fort Myers Historical Museum - 16.9 mi
Imaginarium Hands On Museum - 17.3 mi
Burroughs Home - 17.4 mi
Plantation Golf & Country Club - 17.4 mi
Naples Fort Myers Greyhound Track - 17.6 mi
Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW) - 18.0 mi
Calusa Nature Center and Planetarum - 18.1 mi
JetBlue Park - Red Sox Spring Training - 18.2 mi
Veterans Community Park - 19.6 mi
Naples Museum of Art - 21.0 mi

Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, an elevator, and a vending machine.

Head down to the water and enjoy a day at the private beach, or take advantage of other recreational amenities including an outdoor pool and an outdoor tennis court. Additional features at this hotel include shopping on site, barbecue grills, and a vending machine.

Immerse yourself in nature at Sanibel Inn. The Inn offers a wide variety of accommodations and amenities surrounded by beautiful gardens and tropical palms. Come to Sanibel Inn to discover why Sanibel Island was just ranked -1 Favorite Worldwide Destination by Arthur Frommer and -5 Top US Beach by Trip Advisor. Just like the tropical flowers in the gardens- Sanibel Inn reflects the colors of the island. From the brightly painted exteriors to the warm soothing interiors of the guestrooms and suites- Sanibel Inn provides a relaxing and comfortable beach hideaway in one of the newly renovated guestrooms and one bedroom suites. Sanibel Inn also offers two-bedroom condominiums that are perfect for families or larger group of friends who wish to stay together. The Sea Star Cafe is located at the Inn and serves breakfast- lunch and dinner with traditional cafe fare with an island twist. Sanibel Island is all about nature. Discover nature up close by bike via the 22 miles of paved bike and walking trails. Visit J. N. Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge to see a variety of migratory birds and explore an undeveloped mangrove ecosystem. Take a walk on the beaches and find rare shells such as the Junonia or 200 other species of shells. Take to the waters of the Gulf by kayak for a different point of view. Feel like a friendly tennis match- Sanibel Inn has a newly refurbished court on the grounds of the Inn or visit The Dunes Golf & Tennis Club. Sanibel Inn guests are also invited to golf at The Dunes where the greens wind through 75 acres of natural lake view fairways and Audubon Cooperative Society wetlands. After a morning of exploration- unwind by the pool and bathe in the warm Florida sun. Just steps away- the Beach Bar offers cool libations and poolside snacks. Sanibel Inn offers a gateway to the various activities on Sanibel and the perfect spot for a relaxing day in the sun.

Local Attractions

Edison-Ford Winter Home Ft Myers (23 miles), Downtown (23 miles), Cayo Costa State Park (79 miles), Murder Mystery Train (20 miles), Calusa Nature Centre And Planetarium (18 miles), Jetblue Boston Red Sox Training Camp (25 miles), Miracle Baseball (20 miles), J.N Ding Darling Wildlife Refuge (4 miles), Crow Inc (5 miles), Everblades Professional Hockey (22 miles), Florida Gulf Coast University Estero (22 miles), Naples Fort Myers Greyhound Track (35 miles), Zoomers Family Amusement Park (15 miles), Seminole Immokalee Casino (55 miles), Sanibel Playhouse (4 miles), Lighthouse Beach and Fishing Pier (2 miles), Minnesota Twins Spring Training Camp (17 miles), Barbara B Mann Performanning Arts Center (10 miles), Baileys Matthews Shell Muesum (6 miles), Tangler Outlets (5 miles), Broadway Palm Dinner Theater (8 miles), Dunes Golf and Tennis Club (2 miles)

Details / Other Expenses

Check-In 4:00 PM - anytime

Check-Out 11:00 AM

Year of Last Renovation: 2005

Floors: 2

Rooms: 94

Non Smoking Rooms: 0

Handicap Rooms: 0

Suites: 0

Meeting Rooms: 0

Total Taxes: 11.50%

Total Misc Fees: $33.00 USD

Check-In Instructions:

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
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
This property is professionally cleaned

Amenities / Features

24-hour front desk
Barbecue grill(s)
Beach sun loungers
Beach towels
Beach umbrellas
Bicycle rentals on site
Check In: 4:00 PM - anytime
Check Out: 11:00 AM
Clubhouse
Electric car charging station
Elevator
Elevator door width (centimeters) - 91
Elevator door width (inches) - 36
Firepit
Golf cart
Golf clubs (equipment)
Golf driving range on site
Golf lessons on site
Golf lessons with a pro
Golfing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Kayaking on site
No accessible shuttle
No rollaway/extra beds available
Number of bars/lounges - 1
Number of outdoor pools - 1
Number of poolside bars - 1
Number of restaurants - 1
On private beach
Optional golf privileges
Outdoor tennis courts - 1
Parasailing nearby
Pets not allowed
Pool sun loungers
Pool umbrellas
Pro shop
Professional property host/manager
Property does not require health documentation at check-in
Registration desk height (centimeters) - 76
Registration desk height (inches) - 30
Sailing nearby
Scooter/moped rentals nearby
Segway rental/tour nearby
Shopping on site
Smoke-free property
Snorkeling nearby
Stair-free path to entrance
Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
Tennis on site
Vending machine
Visual alarms in hallways
Well-lit path to entrance
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair accessible path of travel
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Windsurfing nearby

Airport & Shuttle Info

Sorry, no airport shuttle available.

Local Shuttle Info:

Pet Friendly?

Pets are not allowed

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes: Resort fee: USD 50.18 per accommodation, per night The resort fee includes: Additional inclusions Beach access Beach loungers Beach towels Bicycle storage Housekeeping In-room coffee In-room safe Internet access Newspaper Parking Partner property access Phone calls Pool access Self parking Sporting facilities or equipment We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Reservations are required for golf tee times. Reservations can be made by contacting the hotel prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
The property is professionally cleaned.

Property uses a professional cleaning service

Suggested AI Generated Itinerary

Day 1

Breakfast Lighthouse Café - Enjoy a classic American breakfast in a cozy setting, known for their world famous pancakes, located just 2.5 miles from the Sanibel Inn.

Lunch The Island Cow - A fun and casual eatery offering a wide variety of dishes, with outdoor seating available, located 3 miles from the Sanibel Inn.

Dinner Doc Ford's Rum Bar & Grille - Savor Caribbean-inspired seafood dishes in a lively atmosphere, located 5 miles from the hotel.

Activity J.N. -Ding- Darling National Wildlife Refuge - Explore this vast and beautiful wildlife refuge, perfect for bird watching and hiking, located about 4 miles from the hotel.

Day 2

Breakfast Over Easy Café - Enjoy a hearty breakfast with a variety of options in a quaint and friendly atmosphere, located 3 miles from the Sanibel Inn.

Lunch Sanibel Deli & Coffee Factory - Grab a quick and delicious sandwich or salad, along with a coffee, located 4 miles from the Sanibel Inn.

Dinner Traders - Experience a unique dining atmosphere with eclectic dishes and a gift shop, located 2.8 miles from the hotel.

Activity Sanibel Island Lighthouse - Visit this historic lighthouse and the surrounding beach area for a relaxing day, located just 2.5 miles from the hotel.

Day 3

Breakfast Sanibel Café - Start your day with a traditional breakfast in a laid-back setting, known for their unique seashell tables, located 3.5 miles from the Sanibel Inn.

Lunch Cheeburger Cheeburger - Indulge in custom-made burgers and shakes in a 1950s-themed diner, located 3 miles from the Sanibel Inn.

Dinner The Sandbar - Enjoy fresh seafood and steak in a sophisticated yet relaxed atmosphere, located 4 miles from the hotel.

Activity Bailey-Matthews National Shell Museum - Discover the beauty and science of shells and mollusks in this unique museum, located 4 miles from the hotel.

Frequent Questions

FAQs about Sanibel Inn

What time is check in?

Check in time is 4:00 PM - anytime based on the hotel's local time. Early check in may be available if requested at the front desk on the day of check-in.

What time is check out?

Check out time is 11:00 AM based on the hotel's local time. Late check out may be available if requested at the front desk during your stay.

How many rooms does Sanibel Inn have?

There are 94 rooms in the property.

Is there a pool at Sanibel Inn?

Yes, there is a pool on-site at the property.