This Southern Florida hotel is located on 10 acres of Sanibel Island. It has 550 feet of private beach as well as onsite bicycle, kayak and paddleboard rentals. All rooms at the island Inn have a seating area, HD cable smart TVs, and full kitchens. a view of the ocean, free Wi-Fi, and an iPod docking station is also provided. The Island Inn's private beach provides an excellent area for swimming, BQQ grilling and seashell collecting. The front desk staff can also help guests organize sailing or kayaking expeditions. The Island Inn is 5 minute's drive from the 5,200-acre J. N. Darling Wildlife Refuge and less than 22 miles from Fort Myers city Centre. Jerrys Grocery Store is less than 3 miles away. Front Desk Hours are 8 am EST to 5 pm EST daily. If guests are arriving after 5 pm EST they need to contact the hotel directly for after hours instructions. Construction will be going on in other areas of the property daily from 9 am EST to 5 pm EST

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.5)

Free private parking available at the hotel


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 extra-large double bed
and
1 sofa bed
1 sofa bed
and
2 large double beds
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.5
Facilities
8.9
Cleanliness
9.3
Comfort
9.2
Value for money
8.4
Location
9.5
Free WiFi
9.2
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Kristy
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Lovely location, staff an amazing island, learned so much about the island
  • Leslie
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Great location, beach was stunning and great for shell collecting . Accommodation was perfect wish we could have stayed for longer . Wishing Island Inn and their team all the best as they rebuild after hurricane Ian . We would love to return one day
  • Christian
    Switzerland Switzerland
    Nice beach with million's of shell's, apartment with everything we needed
  • Tunnard
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    A lovely lady greeted us and explained that the only supermarket would close at 7 and directed us to the only restaurant that was open (food was amazing though). (Many businesses are closed due to the devastating hurricane last September 22)....
  • Endt001
    Netherlands Netherlands
    Location! Direct on beach! Nice Kitchen Nice terras
  • S
    Saidel
    United States United States
    My family and I were pleased with the service. we will be back.
  • Andrew
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    the proximity to the beach, the location, bathroom size
  • Jennifer
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Beautiful location, amazing staff and perfect rooms I will def be back one day!
  • Laura
    United States United States
    We were prepared for all the hurricane damage on Sanibel Captiva. Island Inn is on its way to recovery. The room was lovely. The sunsets were amazing.The beach was filled with shells.
  • Alexander
    Germany Germany
    Blick auf einen schönen, natürlichen Strand. Man konnte sich Strandspiele ausleihen. Es gab Liegen und Schirme.

Hotel surroundings

Facilities of Island Inn
Great facilities! Review score, 8.9

Most popular facilities
  • Beachfront
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Private beach area
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Alarm clock
View
  • Sea view
  • View
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Beachfront
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Terrace
  • Private beach area
  • BBQ facilities
  • Patio
  • Balcony
Kitchen
  • Dining table
  • Coffee machine
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Kitchenware
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Sofa bed
  • Clothes rack
Activities
  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
  • Beach
  • Snorkelling
    Additional charge
  • Cycling
  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Fishing
    Additional charge
  • Golf course (within 3 km)
    Additional charge
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Sofa
  • Seating Area
Media & Technology
  • Streaming service (like Netflix)
  • iPod dock
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • CD player
  • DVD player
  • Radio
  • Telephone
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is needed).
  • Accessible parking
Services
  • Grocery deliveries
    Additional charge
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access
  • Safety deposit box
General
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Tile/marble floor
  • Heating
  • Private entrance
  • Laptop safe
  • Fan
  • Ironing facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
Wellness
  • Sun umbrellas
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
  • Public Bath
Languages spoken
  • English

House rules
Island Inn takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in
From 15:00 to 16:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
Until 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Refundable damage deposit
A damage deposit of US$250 is required on arrival. That's about £197. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 7 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full via credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 12 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 25
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Cards accepted at this hotel
American ExpressVisaMastercardDiscoverCash is not accepted

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Upon check-in photo identification and credit card is required. All special requests are subject to availability upon check-in. Special requests cannot be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Island Inn in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

A damage deposit of US$250 is required on arrival. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 7 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full via credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.

FAQs about Island Inn

  • Room options at Island Inn include:

    • Suite
    • Double
  • Island Inn is 4.3 miles from the centre of Sanibel. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • The nearest beach is just 150 yards from Island Inn. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • The prices at Island Inn may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Island Inn offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Snorkelling
    • Fishing
    • Golf course (within 3 km)
    • Beachfront
    • Private beach area
    • Public Bath
    • Bicycle rental
    • Walking tours
    • Beach
  • Check-in at Island Inn is from 15:00, and check-out is until 11:00.