Castaways Beach and Bay Cottages (Sanibel Island, FL): See 151 Resort Reviews and 115 Photos

Also Known As:: Castaways Beach And Bay Cottages Hotel Sanibel Island; Castaways Beach And Bay Cottages Hotel; Castaways Beach And Bay Hotel; Castaways Beach And Bay Resort

Address: 6460 Sanibel-Captiva Rd., Sanibel Island, FL 33957

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Region: United States > Florida > Southwest Gulf Coast > Sanibel Island

Amenities:

Bar/Lounge Beach Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking Children Activities Kitchenette Pets Allowed Restaurant Swimming Pool

Hotel Style:

#10 Top resorts Hotels in Sanibel Island

#11 On the Beach Hotels in Sanibel Island

Price range (per night): $112 - $440

Official Description (provided by the hotel):: Waterview cottages, efficiencies, or motel units are surrounded by the Gulf of Mexico and beautiful Sunset Bay. Discover miles of sandy beaches, shelling, fishing, swimming, or just relaxing Island style. The Castaways is a touch of paradise you're sure to remember. World-class shelling and bird-watching. Great fishing from our private docks or in the Gulf of Mexico.Marina with canoe,kayak and bicycle rentals, charter captains, bait and other sundry items.Three restaurants and general store within walking distance. Heated swimming pool. Pet-friendly units available for guests who want their 4-footed friends to enjoy a true family vacation. ... more less

Ekustudent

1 review

“Beachfront treasure!”

Reviewed 6 May 2013 via mobile

Had such a wonderful time during my stay I didn't want to leave! Not only were the cottages clean and well maintained but the staff was pleasant and helpful as well! The amenities on site are excellent. The location can't be beat, everything you need within a very short walk. I will definitely return!

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kmartins33

Louisville, Kentucky

“perfect wedding location”

Reviewed 6 May 2013

We chose Castaways as our wedding location because of its tropical location and laid back atmosphere. The staff was fantastic and our guests had a wonderful time. We stayed in #28 next to the marina, which provided a perfect view of local wildlife each morning.

CathyRGL

Fort Myers, Florida

2 reviews

“Best time ever!”

My entire family just returned from 5 days at Castaways. It was so relaxing and fun for everyone. We enjoyed kayaking in the bay, finding an array of lovely shells, cooking on the grills, swimming, watching the most beautiful sunsets and just getting totally away from stress. Everyone went out of their way to provide us with whatever we needed.... More

JaneLenny

Northern Colorado

Contributor

14 reviews

5 hotel reviews

Reviews in 13 cities

4 helpful votes

“We'll be returning...”

Reviewed 1 May 2013

My wife and I had planned a longer stay on Sanibel. However, news of red tide forced us to make arrangements elsewhere. We made a point, though, to stop in Sanibel, just to check it out for future getaways (of course, the red tide had passed). We stayed at Castaways and enjoyed it very much. It has an unpretentious, "old... More

JeannieT562

Clayton

Reviewer

4 reviews

“Great Family Vacation Spot”

Reviewed 14 April 2013

We stayed at Castaways during spring break and had a wonderful time. We rented unit 34 which has a small dock right outside the back porch. You could see the marina from this site which was great for the fisherman in our family. There are many reviews about the resort being old and I agree that it is but it... More

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What a really nice review. Thank you so much. I am happy that your family enjoyed their stay and also enjoyed the fishing, shelling, biking and paddle boarding. These are great family amenities that are right here at Castaways for your enjoyment. We look forward to your return visit to Castaways and our beautiful island. More

Maraingela D

Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Senior Reviewer

10 reviews

3 hotel reviews

Reviews in 4 cities

2 helpful votes

“Repeat guest :)”

Reviewed 9 April 2013

Sanibel and Captiva are my favorite quick getaways, I try to go a couple times a year. I've stayed at various places and have really grown to love Castaways. They're dog friendly, super nice staff and cute places. The rates are reasonable if you go off season or look for and ask staff if there's any deals...they're very accomodating. It's... More

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Thank you for your lovely review. Castaways is as you say in a great location on the quiet end of Sanibel. Our guests are our priority and our staff enjoy helping our guests to have a great time. Again thank you for your time in writing this review. We look forward to your return. More

anonymstrvlr

winslow

6 reviews

Reviews in 6 cities

“Enjoyable Stay”

Reviewed 4 April 2013

Husband and I stayed at Castaways (marina side, #24) in late March. It was clean and comfortable. If you are looking for a 5 star resort or amenities of a large, luxury chain, this isn't for you. But it was great for us and met all of our needs. For the most part, it was very quiet and relaxing. Constant... More

Thank you so much for taking your time to review the Castaways. We are glad that you enjoyed your stay even though the weather was not the best. We do appreciate you letting us know about the bathroom light bulbs that were out. Our maintenace person went to the cottage and found that they had been unscrewed by the last... More

Diane H

Skokie, Illinois

5 reviews

1 helpful vote

“"Castaways Beach and Bay Cottages is a step above camping but 300x the cost"”

Reviewed 2 April 2013

We selected Castaways for our mother-daughter senior spring break trip as it was able to accommodate our group of 6 during our short window of travel days. We booked the cottages a tad late so we were also willing to move from a bay side cottage to a beach cottage based on availability. We also researched with the chamber of... More

I am sorry that you found that the Castaways was not to your liking. At no time was a manager approached so that we could address your concerns. Before arrival we did purchase additional items that you had asked for and placed in the cottage per your request. Items that were missing were replaced as soon as you let our... More

Rdianeth

3 helpful votes

“Romantic and dog friendly!”

Reviewed 2 April 2013 via mobile

My husband, two dogs and I stayed here last year. We loved Sanibel and Castaway so much we made a promise to come back every year for our anniversary. It's very relaxing and affordable. Great location and dog friendly, we couldn't imagine staying anywhere else.

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Thank you for your review. We are really happy that you loved your stay here at Castaways. We have many repeat guests that come back year after year with our longest repeat guest returning for 35 consecutive years. We are very pleased that you are going to return to us every year for your anniversary and look forward to seeing... More

Merry Z

Greensboro, North Carolina

“This is "Old Florida" at its best.”

Reviewed 27 March 2013

My husband I recently spent several days at the Castaways. We had a wonderful time, and we are planning to return next year. We stayed on the bay side where the only sounds we heard were the cries and the calls of the birds. We had a special close encounter with a pelican while we were sitting on the dock... More

Thank you so much for your really great review. We agree with you that this is such a great place to relax and enjoy out natural surroundings. The pelicans always seem to fall asleep on our dock. Seems like they are relaxed too!. Again thank you for your time in writing this review. We look forward to your return visit... More

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