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Island Inn

3.0 of 5
3111 West Gulf Drive, Sanibel Island, FL 33957
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Rating summary
  • Location
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Sleep Quality
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Rooms
    4 of 5 stars
  • Service
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Value
    4 of 5 stars
  • Cleanliness
    4.5 of 5 stars
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Connecticut
Senior Contributor
25 reviews 25 reviews
11 hotel reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2013 NEW

Over 100 yr old historic location with very modern facilities. Comfortable, air conditioned, microwave, refrigerator, tv with DVD player, just steps from the sea. Pool, free beach chairs, friendly staff, continental (minimal) breakfast included. Room with kitchenette is fully equipped with cookware, dishes and glassware. Unique sunrise AND sunset opportunities from the beach. Just be sure to buy the "no... More

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Fishingflats, Manager at Island Inn, responded to this review
20 May 2013

Thank you for staying at the Island Inn and for taking the time to review your experience. I’m glad you enjoyed our peaceful, relaxed atmosphere along with our recent modernizations. I hope your travels home to Connecticut were safe and you are able to visit Sanibel Island again soon! :-) More

Poway, California
Senior Contributor
21 reviews 21 reviews
5 hotel reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2013 NEW

This was our first time at the Island Inn, and I'm hoping to come back many times!. Nice clean rooms - not fancy or posh - but everything you need in a wonderful environment. Had the best sleep I've had in months. Don't know if it was the sound of the ocean or just the very comfortable beds. This is... More

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Fishingflats, Manager at Island Inn, responded to this review
20 May 2013

Thank you for choosing the Island Inn for your Sanibel Island vacation and for taking the time to leave a review of your experience. It sounds like the Inn’s “old Florida” charm, low density and unparalleled beach proximity, combined with its modern accommodations and amenities were a great fit for your needs and expectations. I hope you are able to... More

tumble1968
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3 reviews 3 reviews
3 hotel reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2013 NEW

This is a great place to relax and forget your troubles. The location is excellent, being far enough away from the town center to be quiet, but close enough to be convenient to get too. On arriving into the courtyard everything is bright and well kept. All the staff are very friendly and helpful with any requests that you may... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2013 NEW

This was the 2nd time we stayed at the Island Inn, and it was as good or better than the first time. It almost goes without saying that the beach is good - after all, it is Sanibel Island. The accommodations were very comfortable, very well maintained, and everyone was very friendly and helpful. We even had a close-up and... More

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Fishingflats, Manager at Island Inn, responded to this review
18 May 2013

Thank you for being such a loyal guest of the Island Inn and for taking the time to write this review. I’m so glad your 2nd experience at the Inn was a pleasant one and you had a close up encounter with our dolphins! I hope your travels home were safe and you are able to visit Sanibel Island again... More

Ormond Beach, Florida
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2013 NEW

This is a first time for my husband and myself visiting Sanibel Island and staying at the Island Inn. All I we can say is "WOW," what a beautiful island. What a wonderful Inn. We will stay here again in the future . We are impressed with the "Matthew Lodge Gulf View." Clean rooms with daily maid service if requested.... More

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Fishingflats, Manager at Island Inn, responded to this review
17 May 2013

Thank you for choosing the Island Inn for your maiden voyage to Sanibel Island and for taking the time to share your experience. It sounds like the Inn’s “old Florida” charm, low density and unparalleled beach proximity, combined with its modern accommodations and amenities were a perfect fit for your needs and expectations. We will be anxiously anticipating your next... More

Dover, New Hampshire, United States
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2013

Island Inn provides a comfortable and relaxed setting to getaway and enjoy some of the best life has to offer. With the beach footsteps from the rooms you have acess to fun in the sun during the day, beautiful sunsets, and moonlit walks at night. The rooms were pleasantly decorated with a new, fresh, and inviting cottage style. The staff... More

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Fishingflats, Manager at Island Inn, responded to this review
15 May 2013

Thank you for staying at the Island Inn and for taking the time to share your experience. I’m glad you enjoyed our updated accommodations, combined with our relaxed “old Florida” atmosphere and unparalleled beach proximity. I hope you are able to visit Sanibel Island and the Island Inn again soon! Oh, and great sunset picture!!! :-) More

Wakefield, United Kingdom
Senior Contributor
34 reviews 34 reviews
8 hotel reviews
Reviews in 20 cities Reviews in 20 cities
20 helpful votes 20 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2013

Stayed at kimball ground floor rooms for three nights. Although the room was clean with fridge,microwave and coffee maker there were no plates cutlery or cups to make a snack with. There is nowhere on the property to have lunch or buy drinks so we had to go out or fill our cool bags which fortunately we had brought with... More

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Fishingflats, Manager at Island Inn, responded to this review
15 May 2013

Thank you for your review and stay at the Island Inn. It sounds like you enjoyed all that the Inn has to offer, except the fact that your room did not have a full kitchen. If having a full kitchen with all utensils is important, we suggest guests book our Gulfview Kitchen, Gulfview Studio, Gulfview Kitchen Suite or any of... More

New Jersey
Contributor
12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2013

We spent 5 days here, they were a great 5 days. The hotel is located in a great place. Bikes rentals were at the front desk. The rooms were always kept clean. Microwave and a mini refrigerator were provided for snacks and a cold one. It was nice to always have a cold one and some dip and chips. Breakfast... More

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Fishingflats, Manager at Island Inn, responded to this review
15 May 2013

Thank you for staying at the Island Inn and for taking the time to share your experience. I’m so glad you enjoyed your time at the Inn and found our accommodations, staff and location to be a good fit to your needs and expectations. Concerning the dinner ticket you mentioned, this is a 15% gift certificate that guests of the... More

Vero Beach, Florida, United States
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2013

My wife and I just returned from a four night stay in the Kimble lodge. The room was very nice and well cared for. Everyone who worked there were great ambassadors and the other guests all seemed to enjoying their stay. We fished from the beach and it was good. We took a fishing charter on Tarpon bay and had... More

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Fishingflats, Manager at Island Inn, responded to this review
14 May 2013

Thank you for staying at the Island Inn and for taking the time to share your experience. I’m so happy you enjoyed your accommodations and have given us the opportunity to host your next Sanibel Island stay. I hope your travels home to the East coast were safe and will be anxiously awaiting your arrival in August! :-) More

Wayne, Pennsylvania
Top Contributor
91 reviews 91 reviews
32 hotel reviews
Reviews in 51 cities Reviews in 51 cities
66 helpful votes 66 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 May 2013

Many years ago our family spent a spring break in Fort Meyers Beach and visited Sanibel and Captiva very briefly (never made it to the beach). This Spring my husband and I stayed in a second floor, gulf view, kitchen suite in Kimball Lodge for 2 nights to see a bit more of this beautiful island. Our beachfront accomodations were... More

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Fishingflats, Manager at Island Inn, responded to this review
13 May 2013

Thank you for staying at the Island Inn and choosing us for your Sanibel vacation. I’m so glad you enjoyed the Inn’s old Florida charm combined with its modern accommodations and amenities. I hope you can find the time to visit the Island Inn again sometime in the near future! :-) More

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Additional Information about Island Inn

Also Known As:
Island Hotel Sanibel Island
Island Hotel
Island Hotel Sanibel
Island Sanibel
Island Resort Sanibel
Is Sanibel
Address: 3111 West Gulf Drive, Sanibel Island, FL 33957
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Region: United States > Florida > Southwest Gulf Coast > Sanibel Island
Amenities:
Bar/Lounge Beach Business Centre Free Breakfast Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking Kitchenette Restaurant Suites Swimming Pool Wheelchair access
Hotel Style:
#1 Onsen Hotels in Sanibel Island
#3 Top resorts Hotels in Sanibel Island
#3 On the Beach Hotels in Sanibel Island
#9 Romantic Hotels in Sanibel Island
Price range (per night): 152 AUD - 311 AUD
Hotel Class:3 star (3*)
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
Voted "Best Inn on the Island," the Island Inn, with its combination of old Florida cottages and modern lodges, sits on 10 beautiful Gulf front acres, offering 550 feet of beach with some of the best shelling in the area. ... more   less 
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