About this property

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 9.3 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Perfect for a 3-night stay!

  • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.4)

  • Top pick by families with children

Free private parking available at the hotel


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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Carolyn
    United States United States
    Right on a beautiful shell strewn beach! Charming room, with coastal decor.
  • Mark
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The location, the size of property. The staff were so friendly and knowledgeable. They lent us sieves to search for shells and a boogie board for my children. Wish we could have stayed longer. They lost 15 buildings in the hurricane but they are...
  • Marzenna
    Poland Poland
    Everything was excellent!!! It was wonderful time🥰
  • 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
  • Jefferson
    United States United States
    Everything about this room and location was perfect. Staff was very friendly and thorough. Would highly recommend. Will definitely stay there again when im back in that neck of the woods.
  • Frank
    Germany Germany
    Traumhafte Lage, direkt am Strand. Wunderschöne Wohnung mit super Ausstattung. Die Aussicht ist überwältigend.
  • Heike
    Germany Germany
    Perfekte Lage, außergewöhnlich freundlicher Empfang beim Einchecken, viele Extras inklusive, Mückenschutz für den Balkon, Liegen+Schirm am Strand, Web-Cam am Strand (nach Hause Winken :-)
  • Denis
    Switzerland Switzerland
    Wir haben zwei Nächte verbracht und waren alle sehr zufrieden. Die Lage ist perfekt, man schläft direkt am Strand. Wir waren im 2. Stock (unterster Stock) und konnten direkt vom Balkon aus zu den Strandstühlen gehen. Diese standen zusammen mit...
  • Natalia
    United States United States
    Nos encanto el hotel, la atención del personal y la ubicación! La vista desde la habitación es increíble!

Hotel surroundings

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 check what conditions may apply to each option when making your selection.
Refundable damage deposit
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.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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

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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
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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.