The recently refreshed Island Inn (2023) welcomes travelers to its private beach with sun loungers and snorkeling gear. Guests can kayak along the shore or try surfing and bodyboarding nearby. Previous visitors consistently highlight the staff's helpfulness during their stay.
Located in West End, a neighbourhood in Sanibel, Island Inn is next to a golf course and on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Sanibel Island Southern Beach and Bowman's Beach, while Sanibel Historical Village and Museum and Bailey - Matthews Shell Museum are cultural highlights. Periwinkle Way and Sanibel and Captiva Island Visitor's Center are two other places to visit that come recommended. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and parasailing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with ecotours and hiking/biking trails. Visit our Sanibel travel guide
Guests at this beach aparthotel will appreciate convenient on-site amenities such as Gas grills and a picnic area. Each apartment provides a kitchen with a fridge, an oven, a stovetop and a microwave. Guests will appreciate conveniences, such as a coffee/tea maker and a dishwasher, while a Smart TV with cable channels and a DVD player provide a bit of entertainment. Change of towels is available on request.
Island Inn offers 20 air-conditioned accommodations with DVD players and laptop-compatible safes. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. Accommodation at this 3.5-star aparthotel has kitchens with full-sized fridge/freezers, stovetops, microwaves and kitchenware and utensils. Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.
This Sanibel aparthotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices). 40-inch Smart televisions come with premium cable channels. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and an iron/ironing board. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and change of towels can be requested. Renovation of all guestrooms was completed in January 2023.
Recreational amenities at the aparthotel include a private beach.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.
Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
Fire extinguisher
General
2 buildings
2 floors
20 units
Bicycle parking
Bicycle rentals
Built in 2018
Individual decor
Individual furnishings
Renovated - January 2023
Towels (changed on request)
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age - 25
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out
Express check-out available
Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Front desk (limited hours)
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available
Payment types at the property
Important information
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
We should mention
This property does not have any lifts
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Construction is underway at a neighbouring building and there may be noise disturbance from the construction work
Property is also known as
Inn Island
Island Inn
Island Hotel Sanibel Island
Island Resort Sanibel
Island Inn Sanibel
Island Sanibel
Is Sanibel
Island Hotel Sanibel
Island Inn Sanibel
Island Inn Aparthotel
Island Inn Aparthotel Sanibel
Island Inn Near Sanibel Island Southern Beach
Frequently asked questions
Is Island Inn pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Island Inn?
As of 28 Mar, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Island Inn on 10 Apr, 2026 start from S$887, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking at Island Inn?
Self-parking is free at this property.
What time is check-in at Island Inn?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime.
What time is check-out at Island Inn?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Island Inn located?
Located in West End, this beachfront aparthotel is next to a golf course and within 3 mi (5 km) of Sanibel Island Southern Beach, Periwinkle Way and Sanibel Historical Village and Museum. Bailey - Matthews Shell Museum and Bowman's Beach are also within 6 mi (10 km).
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Reviews
Island Inn Reviews
9.4
Exceptional
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9.6
Cleanliness
9.4
Location
9.4
Staff & service
9.2
Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 848 out of 1132 reviews
10 - Excellent
848
Rating 8 - Good. 232 out of 1132 reviews
8 - Good
232
Rating 6 - Okay. 34 out of 1132 reviews
6 - Okay
34
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 1132 reviews
4 - Poor
6
Rating 2 - Terrible. 12 out of 1132 reviews
2 - Terrible
12
Reviews
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Richard
7 Feb, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
The room was very clean and fresh. The view was awesome. The staff was great! All of our needs were met.
Richard
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Debra
5 Feb, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Beautiful, clean and well appointed room. Ken at the front desk was very nice and helpful. The resort took a beating from the hurricane in 2022 and they are slowly recovering, glad to be able to stay there and help them out. We will be back!
Debra
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent
Walter
22 Jan, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Everything was wonderful.
Walter
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent
Shane
11 Jan, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Ken at the front desk is amazing and makes you feel at home from the moment he says hello. Everything was clean, and absolutely beautiful. We hope to be back soon!!
Shane
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Gabriela
14 Dec, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
Appartement direkt am Strand.
Sehr freundliche Mitarbeitende.
Kostenloser Parkplatz.
Gabriela
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent
colleen
28 Nov, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
We enjoyed our stay. I would highly recommend!
colleen
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent
Robert
28 Nov, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Really nice, updated, and clean room with a screened waterfront balcony in a perfect place on the island (far enough away from the big resorts to be in a quieter area, but close enough to the center area of the island to be convenient).
Chris
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Verified
8/10 Good
James Clark
4 Nov, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Room was good. The property is still recovering from the storm.
James Clark
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Judi
2 Nov, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Room was clean . Staff was amazing . Only downside - can’t book a specific room . We wanted first floor and we were told rooms can’t be requested . Manager was kind enough to give us first floor the next day and the rest of our stay was amazing . Would not rebook with them again though because we can’t be guaranteed the first floor even though we loved it !
Judi
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent
Ronald
27 Oct, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Right on the beach and an ocean view
Ronald
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent
Kevin
27 Oct, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
We have a planned a day trip to Sanibel Island for a trade show on Friday in Orlando. However, we decided to extend our stay and find a hotel to stay overnight. We would then return to Orlando on Sunday and drive back to Southern California on Monday.
The hotel we chose was very pleasant, clean, and well-equipped with kitchen supplies. It also had a collection of seashells. The best time to visiting is June or July when the waters is clear and warmer.
Kevin
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Kimberly Lyn
21 Oct, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Love the property
Kimberly Lyn
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent
Carol
4 Oct, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
The room was very clean and spacious. Late check-in was easy. View was amazing. Right on the beach. Good communication.Very nice staff.
Carol
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Dawn
27 Sept, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
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
Dawn
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
Verified
8/10 Good
Arthur
24 Sept, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Staff was helpful. Units were pleasant and roomy.
Arthur
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified
8/10 Good
Thomas
23 Sept, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
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.
Thomas
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Dave
20 Sept, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
A great place to enjoy the beach. Beautiful sunsets, We will definitely be back to Island Inn. Thanks for a great vacation!!!
Dave
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified
8/10 Good
Robert
17 Sept, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
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)..
Robert
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Matthew
16 Sept, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
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!
Matthew
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Cheryl
12 Sept, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Such a nice location. Staff at check-in was extra nice and helpful with information about the area and different things to do. Looking forward to visiting again.
Cheryl
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent
Nedra
9 Sept, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
As a couple in our 50's, we were looking for something quiet and relaxing which is exactly what we found here. There are no shops, pools, bars, or restaurants within walking distance but the beach was PERFECT! We will definitely return! :)
Nedra
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Terry
31 Aug, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
They have been working tirelessly to get the property beck since the hurricanes. Our room was brand new and excellent! Everyone there is extremely knowledgeable and helpful to make sure your needs are met. It’s sad to see the island in such bad shape 3 yrs since Ian. However things are looking up all around and our stay along the beach was wonderful!
Terry
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Ulysses
26 Aug, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
Island Inn at Sanibel Island
Really loved this place. Right on the water, about 75 feet from back porch to ocean. Private and peaceful, everything a weekend getaway should be like. Will definitely be returning.