Hotels in Sanibel, Florida

An intimate Olde Sanibel hideaway, the Waterside Inn is nestled on a beautiful stretch of white sand beach facing the Gulf of Mexico. Come stay in one of our charming beach cottages or efficiencies, just steps from the beach. Our unique property rests amid lush landscaping and is the perfect place for a romantic getaway, or for those looking for a quiet retreat where they can forget their worries. The Waterside Inn resides on a fifteen and a half mile stretch of beach, well known for excellent shelling, calm waters, and breathtaking sunsets. The hotel is also an ideal location for surf fishing, and bird watching. In addition to an exquisite beach view, the Waterside Inn has two heated swimming pools, shuffle board courts, fishing equipment, and bike rentals available for your entertainment. Propane grills are also on hand for those who like to barbeque. Please note that rates are based on double occupancy, and that there is a USD 20.00 extra person charge for each additional adult. Extra children are free. Check-in starts at 3 PM on the day of arrival. Please check-in at the front desk. Please call 800-741-6166 if arriving after 8 pm. After doing so, check the box in front of the office for an after hours arrival packet with your last name on it. The packet will include a key to the unit, and a map of the property. The barrier islands of Sanibel and Captiva reside off the gulf coast of Southwest Florida. Famous for their white sand beaches, world renowned shelling, lush tropical vegetation, and the Ding Darling Nature and bird sanctuary. The islands also have 25 miles of bike paths, and world class fishing.

Sanibel Island's most complete resort, Sundial Beach Golf Resort is the centerpiece of this unique barrier island off the southwest coast of Florida. Sanibel is two-thirds nature preserve, providing visitors with an experience of Florida the way it used to be. There is virtually no end to the activities at Sundial Beach Golf Resort. Sanibel Island is a natural playground. Feel the white sand beach between your toes, take a refreshing swim in our blue-green waters of the Gulf of Mexico or one of Sundial's five pools, and bike the miles of paved paths around the island. The Resort offers a wide array of activities for all ages: swimming in 5 heated pools, Tennis courts, Sundial Cycles and Sails-offering non-motorized boats including Hobie Cats, Kayaks, Sunfish sailboats, paddle boats and windsurfers. One and two bedroom Residences feature options for view and amenities and conveniences of home in a tranquil, tropical setting. These Residences offer a full kitchen with house wares, living/dining area, full bath(s) and ample space that is ideal for couples or larger families. Best of all, Sanibel's pristine shell-dotted beaches are just steps away.
Beaches Bar and Grill - located in our main lobby. Boasts gorgeous views of the Gulf of Mexico. Serving breakfast daily from 8am to 11am and dinner from 5pm to 10pm.

Crocodial's Poolside Bar and Grill - Situated on our main pool deck. This party spot is popular for its frozen tropical drinks and ice-cold beach brews, all served poolside. Indulge in foot-long Croc Dogs, Italian sausage sandwiches, and fresh tropical fruit salads. Open daily, lunch through sunset, Crocodial's serves lunch and has a lively happy hour from 4pm to 6pm.

Sharky's - Our new restaurant, located in the main lobby. Treat yourself to casual, delicious menu items as well as a lounge and billiards area. Open daily from 11am to 10pm, Sharky's serves lunch and dinner and features a happy hour from 8pm to 10pm.

Sundial Beach Golf Resort will add a Resort Recreation Fee of $20.00 ($20.22 including tax) per day, per room to your rate. The Resort Recreation Fee includes: Bicycles for adults and children, Kayaks, Tennis Court access, Fitness Center access, Fun Poolside Activities, Beach and Pool rafts, floats and toys, Beach Chairs Umbrellas (based on availability and city ordinance restrictions), Guestroom wireless high speed internet.

The West Wind Inn is an award winning, casual beachfront resort with over 500 ft. of sparkling sand beach on beautiful Sanibel Island, Florida. Enjoy miles of famous shelling beaches, 21 miles of paved bike paths, tennis, golf, quaint shops, art galleries, fine restaurants, fishing, canoeing and kayaking in back bay waters or just relaxing by the large heated pool/ pool bar and doing nothing at all. The On-site restaurant, The Normandie Seaside Cafe, serves breakfast and lunch daily and during the months of November - May serves evening dinner on Friday and Saturday nights. The West Wind Inn is the closest resort to the J. N. "Ding" Darling National Wildlife Refuge and the Balley-Matthews Shell Museum, and is located on the "quiet" end of the island away from the traffic and conmgestion.
The West Wind Inn has an efficient, courteous and friendly staff at your service. The gueast rooms have microwaves, refrigerators, coffee service, private screened terrace/ balcony, cable TV/ DVD players, wireless internet access, in-room safe, full-size iron/ board, hairdryer and daily newspaper delivery. Kitchenette and gulf front rooms also available.
Named one of the "Top 10 Performers" by Lodging Hospitality.

Sanibel Island Beach Resort Hotel Offers Family Fun Cross over the Sanibel Causeway, just west of Fort Myers, Florida, into paradise at the Holiday Inn® Sanibel Island Beach resort hotel. Here, guests relax beside the azure waters of the Gulf of Mexico, relishing the sun, sand and stress-free environment of Sanibel Island. Our guests have all they need when they stay with us, from a great beach-front location near popular attractions, shopping and dining to the services and amenities that our hotel provides. Among Sanibel Island hotels, ours offers guests both a tropical beachfront haven and easy access to attractions such as Bailey-Matthews Shell Museum, DING Darling Wildlife Refuge and Sanibel Lighthouse. Other nearby points of interest include the Dunes and Beachview golf courses, as well as Sanibel Island Marina. Our hotel's facility is a great place to host small meetings, retreats or beachside weddings. We provide business travelers with copy and fax services, free high-speed Internet access and even catering, ensuring a stress-free stay. While on Sanibel Island, our hotel's guests enjoy prime amenities, including an outdoor pool, tennis courts, bike rentals and ping-pong. On-site dining options include Courtney's Tiki Bar and Courtney's on Sanibel Restaurant, which offers room service. And, our resort's gift shop, Sincerely Sanibel, offers souvenirs to help you remember your wonderful trip. We look forward to your visit!

Sanibel Moorings Resort has provided luxurious, world-class accommodations in tropical surroundings on the east end of Sanibel Islands for more than 30 yrs. 122 individually-owned and decorated one, two and three-bedroom condominium suites that are just a few steps away from the glistening Gulf of Mexico and its splashing surf and shell-speckled sands or the serene boat docks on the back bay. Although it is a safe bet you will want to explore the islands and everything they have to offer, there is plenty to do at Sanibel Moorings. Take a guided tour of the tropical flora, and watch the monarchs and queens flutter by in the butterfly garden. Sit on a bench by the bay cedar tree, take in the flowers and listen to the soothing waters in a nearby fountain. Join the weekly shelling lecture before hitting the beach to collect conches and coquinas. Grab some exercise with a game of tennis or take a dip in one of our swimming pools. Rent a bicycle and hop on the scenic Sanibel bike paths. Fire up the grill, cook up some fresh fish or burgers, and enjoy an outdoor picnic, then lounge in your suite and watch a DVD. If you have a gulf-front suite, pour a cup of coffee, sit on the porch, and listen to the whispers of the waves on the beach or start your evening by watching the pelicans scoop up the unsuspecting fish. For those on the dock side of Sanibel Moorings, you will notice the newly refurbished docks where you can tie up your boat and have easy access to the Caloosahatchee River and Gulf of Mexico. You are welcome to fish on the beach or off the Sanibel Moorings docks. In fact, the Sanibel-Captiva area is known as one of the top tarpon fishing locations in the world. Please note that boat docks are subject to a USD 20.00/day fee for dockage, and all docks have water and electric included. Minimum age for resort reservations required at check-in is 24. Front desk hours are 8am to 6pm daily. Housekeeping upon request only. Amenity fee of USD 38.85 per reservation. USD 15.

The Sanibel Sunset Beach Resort includes forty-six units nestled on 4.5 acres of tropical Sanibel Island. Our 360 ft of beach along the Gulf of Mexico offers beautiful shells tranquil sunsets and great tans Complimentary resort amenities include a daily Continental breakfast bicycles the island has 25 miles of bike paths shuffleboard tennis and tennis equipment and beach furniture. The junior Olympic size swimming pool is surrounded by graceful palm trees and has great views of the beach.

Sanibel Island, Florida -- an island hideaway off the Ft. Myers coast where nature meets the sea, offers the relaxation of the beach and a vision of the environment in harmony with nature. Soaked in hues of indigenous flowers jasmine, periwinkle, bougainvillea, lantana, dune daisy and hibiscus -- Sanibel Inn peers into butterfly gardens shaded by more than 600 palms. Inside, warm-toned bamboo flooring along with a palette of grass green, sea blue and golden wheat featured in trellis and striped patterns adorn each of the 68 hotel rooms and one-bedroom suites. Nature comes indoors with photos of the local flora and fauna framed in dark wood. Along with hotel rooms and one-bedroom suites, Sanibel Inn offers two-bedroom condominiums that are perfect for families or larger groups of friends who wish to stay at the Inn. With 23 miles of paved hiking and bike paths, guests experience nature up close and personal, gazing at spoonbills and herons. Exploration continues on the beach where more than 200 rare species of shells, including junonia and alphabet cones, await discovery. Adventures resume on the greens at The Dunes Golf Tennis Club winding through 75 acres of natural lake view fairways and Audubon Cooperative Society wetlands.

The Beach Bar - Located pool side serving light fare including sandwiches, wraps and special treats for children.

Sea Star Cafe and Bar - Sea Star Cafe features traditional cafe fare with an Island twist for breakfast, lunch and dinner, the Sea Star Cafe and Bar provides Sanibel Inn guests with a casually chic dining option. Located just steps from the lobby, the Sea Star offers delectable menu items including breakfast favorites, sandwiches, burgers, pastas, steaks and the finest seafood from the Gulf and beyond. Open from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m., seven days a week.

Sanibel Inn will add a Resort Recreation Fee of $10.00 ($11.10 including tax) per day, per room to your rate. The Resort Recreation Fee includes: Bicycles for adults and children, Kayaks, Tennis Court access including racquet rental, Beach Chairs Umbrellas (based on availability and city ordinance restrictions), Guestroom wireless high speed internet, Newspaper Delivery (six days per week)

Song of the Sea is a romantic Beachfront European style inn located on beautiful Sanibel Island. This intimate inn offers individualized personal service with picturesque views of the beach and the warm Gulf waters on the horizon. To welcome each guest, the Inn offers a complimentary bottle of wine upon arrival. The guestrooms and suites feature rich combinations of mahogany toned wood and wicker combined with textured fabrics in shades of cream, ochre, and caramel to mimic the sun-soaked sand just steps away. All of the accommodations feature demi-kitchens to create the perfect vacation home away from home as well as DVD players, CD clock radios and high speed internet. Greet each morning with a complimentary continental breakfast complete with make your own waffles, an assortment of breakfast breads, fresh fruit, juice and coffee in a beautiful setting on the Inns lanai. After breakfast, relax by the pool and spa or take a long bicycle tour of the islands 23 miles of bike paths. The bicycles are compliments of Song of the Sea. Explore the natural beauty of Sanibel, with two thirds of the island a nature preserve, or find a special treasure in one of the shops on Periwinkle Drive. Whether you chose to relax or explore, Song of the Sea gives each guest the peaceful solitude to reconnect with nature and loved ones.Should your travel plans include an arrival after 11:00 pm, please call (239) 472-2220 for check-in instructions.

Voted Best Inn on the Island, the Island Inn, with its combination of quaint Old Florida cottages and modern lodges, sits on 10 beautiful Gulf front acres, offering 550 feet of beach with some of the best shelling the area has to offer. Every room and cottage, most with screened porches, overlooks the beautiful 10-acre shaded beachfront yard, just steps from the gentle warm waters of the Gulf. This priceless amenity ensures a peaceful, private and relaxing stay, as well as offering a wonderful space for the kids to play while you sit back with a book on your porch. Dating back to 1895, the Island Inn is the traditional family resort on the island. The Inn's award-winning Traditions on the Beach - Restaurant, Bar and Lounge serves breakfast and dinner in one of the islands only Gulf front dining rooms. Live music and dancing nightly. The Island Inns location, Old Florida charm and warm southern hospitality keep guests returning year after year. The Inns guests liked the resort so much that, in 1975, they bought it! Shareholders now own the Inn, many of whom have multi-generational ties. If you're looking for a special place to slow down and relax, and spend some quality time with friends and loved ones you just found it. The Island Inn Sanibel's historic beachfront resort.The hotel also offers free Breakfast, free wi-fi, free parking and there are NO RESORT FEES!Note regarding cancellation:$35.00 fee applies to all cancels.

Sanibel's Seaside Inn -- offers a touch of Olde Island charm in a classic Florida escape just steps from the warm waters of the Gulf of Mexico. Seaside Inn offers 32 beautiful hotel rooms and cottages with interiors inspired by a 50's retro flavor combining hues of pale blues, greens and yellow with accents of teal and turquoise. Relaxing on furniture made from bamboo, wicker and fruitwood, guests enjoy the personal touches of the inn, such as continental breakfast delivered to each room. Photographs of families enjoying the Sanibel Island beach, collecting shells and water skiing hang upon the colorful walls. Outdoor activities abound with quiet adventures, from pedaling 23 miles of paved nature trails that wind through picturesque wetlands and spotting egrets, spoonbills and herons to combing the beach for more than 200 rare species of shells. For more active play, Sanibel Island offers 18 holes of golf on 75 acres of natural lake view fairways and Audubon Cooperative Society wetlands at The Dunes Golf Tennis Club.Should your travel plans include an arrival after 11:00 pm, please call (239) 472-2220 for check-in instructions.