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9.4 / 10 Guest Rating

Island Inn

3111 West Gulf Drive, Sanibel, us

Island Inn - main view

About the Property

Luxurious Beachfront Paradise on Sanibel Island

Seaside Serenity: Embrace the stunning 550 feet of private beach, perfect for swimming, grilling, and collecting seashells.

Endless Adventures: Explore the waters with complimentary bicycle, kayak, and paddleboard rentals, or let us arrange sailing and kayaking expeditions for you.

Home Away from Home: Unwind in rooms featuring ocean views, full kitchens, and HD cable smart TVs. Stay connected with free Wi-Fi and enjoy the convenience of an iPod docking station.

Contact us directly for after-hours check-in and experience the beauty of J.N. Darling Wildlife Refuge just minutes away. Book now for an unforgettable stay at Island Inn!

Facilities & Amenities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
BBQ facilities
Safety deposit box
Grocery deliveries
Public Bath
Outdoor furniture

Important Information

Check-in & Out

Check-in
Check-out11:00 AM

Property Notes

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 ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply. Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation. Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian. A deposit may be required at the property.

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1 night · 2 adults

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Guest Reviews

9.4
Exceptional234 verified reviews
AI Summary

Guests highly rate the clean and spacious rooms and frequently praise the friendly and helpful staff.

Categories

Cleanliness9.6
Service9.6
Location10.0
Room Quality9.6
Amenities8.6
Value for Money9.1
Food and Beverage8.6
Overall Experience10.0

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Carol
Verified booking
Standard Room
Stayed in Oct 4, 2025

"Exceptional"

10.0

The room was very clean and spacious. Late check-in was easy. View was amazing. Right on the beach. Good communication.Very nice staff.

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JoanusUS
Verified booking
solo_traveller
Standard Room
Stayed in Oct 2, 2025

"Peaceful!"

10.0

Island Inn is rebuilding after Ian’s wrath. They are doing a great job and also helping to protect the turtles that are nesting on the beach. Rooms are fresh and new. Just make sure to pick up a can of spray from the office. The no serum bugs are out. Put sunscreen on first and then the bug spray to enjoy being outside on hot humid days.

Room was very clean. Will take food next time to grill out.

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Dawn
Verified booking
friends
Standard Room
Stayed in Sep 27, 2025

"Exceptional"

10.0

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

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Arthur
Verified booking
Standard Room
Stayed in Sep 24, 2025

"Excellent"

8.0

Staff was helpful. Units were pleasant and roomy.

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Thomas
Verified booking
Standard Room
Stayed in Sep 23, 2025

"Excellent"

8.0

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.

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Dave
Verified booking
family
Standard Room
Stayed in Sep 20, 2025

"Exceptional"

10.0

A great place to enjoy the beach. Beautiful sunsets, We will definitely be back to Island Inn. Thanks for a great vacation!!!

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ChristineusUS
Verified booking
family_with_children
Standard Room
Stayed in Sep 18, 2025

"Exceptional"

10.0
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ANASSEusUS
Verified booking
couple
Standard Room
Stayed in Sep 18, 2025

"Staff overall does not great you at all . Not too friendly besides the housekeeping team ."

1.0

Location and functionality of the room .

Customer service was horrible at check in . Gloria was more worried about heating her lunch and was very mean to us because we asked to store our groceries in a fridge since the room was not ready .

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Robert
Verified booking
partner
Standard Room
Stayed in Sep 17, 2025

"Excellent"

8.0

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)..

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Matthew
Verified booking
family
Standard Room
Stayed in Sep 16, 2025

"Exceptional"

10.0

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!

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