Beautiful place and awesome beach and pool love spending time here at Sanibel Collegeread more

Awesome place to stay on the Island. My extended family has rented from the cottages for over 3…read moredecades. They've also owned a unit for the same amount of time. I've stayed with them a handful of times, mostly over spring breaks.They describe it as a worthwhile cost, as it's one of their favorite places to vacation. Maintenance department does a good job, as their repairs are timely and efficient. Management is good, they consistently look to keep their units in great shape. Pool is terrific, never crowded. Margarita parties every week by the pool! Direct beach access, their patch of sand is rarely busy, No major downsides. My family and I have predominantly stayed in Pointe Santo while on Sanibel. Both are great, cottages are better for smaller groups, more cosy and show a better looking interior.

Great spot on the Island! Beautiful property, staff was attentive and informative! We spend the…read moreChristmas break down there and were beyond happy with the resort, ammenities and the Island. Check out the spot next door for lunch or adult beverages! You can rent bikes and have them delivered and picked up at the resort. Beach towels were provided along with 2 beach chairs. Outdoor grills are awesome and a great way to make friends. All guests we met have been coming down there for years. They are all like family and treated us like their family!

My in-laws have a time share here that we get to use often and it's a very nice place to stay…read more Units are very well kept and just recently had many updates done to them, especially the all new kitchens. Parking is abundant, that includes covered and uncovered parking areas. The pool area is very nice as well with a screened in bar area for drinks, and a hot tub off to the side as well. They also have gas grills available for people that would like to eat in, they aren't the best grills ever but easily get the job done. The resort has 3 "paths" to walk down to the beach which is about a mile and half from the light house. Also the resort office has umbrellas available to rent, a small reading library, and movies available as well. Some things I'm not overly crazy about but they don't really ruin the experience is that the hot tub is way too hot to enjoy if you are there during the summer months. I could see in the winter time it being refreshing but during the summer months they should turn the temperature down on the water. While the resort does have free wifi, the coverage is not very good. Most of the walking paths are gravel so if you are going barefoot you had better toughen up them feet. Overall staying here is a very enjoyable experience and I'd definitely recommend it to anyone looking for a place to stay while on the island.

I've been staying at the Island Inn since before I could walk, as my mom and cousin have been…read morecoming since before I was born. We were so sad that the Inn was destroyed during the hurricane and are happy they've been able to rebuild. We stayed in the Matthews Lodge on the first floor. The room is beautiful and comfortable. The staff are friendly, helpful, and accommodating. We arrived after the front desk closed. They reached out to us in advance, sent us all the information we'd need by email, and had our room keys ready for us in a lock box. The location is great, with gorgeous views of the Gulf. We lucked out and saw a pod of dolphins one morning!

This was the best hotel ever to us. Beautiful views. Quiet. Wonderful staff. Comfortable room.read more

Sanibel Moorings is the best resort my wife and I have ever stayed at. Every staff member we…read moreencountered was professional, friendly, and genuinely interested in making sure our stay was exceptional. A special thank you to Kari, the resort manager, whose leadership clearly shows in every detail of the property. The cleaning team deserves recognition as well -- our room was spotless, well-stocked, and refreshed daily with clean towels and linens. Their hard work made our stay comfortable and relaxing. Beautiful beach, inviting pool, great barbecue areas, and a welcoming atmosphere all around. We highly recommend Sanibel Moorings and look forward to returning.

Amazing gem on Sanibel. Steps away from a beach where you can actually swim and not have to worry…read moreabout rip currents. Miles from bridge and close proximity to dining, shopping , bike rentals and more. Great pool when you need a break to cool off from the beach. Newly renovated rooms with all the comforts of home. Even our furry friend could stay and was warmly received by staff. We will be coming back!

After a two and a half hour drive from Coral Springs FL, we stopped for a break before entering the…read morecauseway to Sanibel Island. There was no obvious parking, but the valets at the entrance told us parking was free for a slight tip (lol). We had a leisurely lunch outside on the balcony overlooking the swimming pool. Courtside Steakhouse had a varied menu. Everything we tried was just okay, not super outstanding, or memorable, but a nice stop from traffic.

Great views and for being a marriot offered everything marriot is know for…read more Rooms were recently renovated so bathroom are new and spacious . Double sinks . We had a room not at main part of hotel , roomy and plenty of Free parking View was overlooking the bay and bridge . Nice pool Used the spa , clean and offered all spa packages Ate at there steakhouse next to tennis courts Food was excellent , from steaks to nice fish entree Salad was good too Very nice experience and hotel is just outside of sannibel captiva experience

Best spot in the island. Quaint not fancy location location yeah. Been going there since 1975. Will…read morereturn soon.

When we come to Sanibel it's all about the beach, the shells and the view. This was our first visit…read moreto the Blue Dolphin, so we weren't sure what to expect. This was the best beach view (with a large picture window) that we've ever had! When we opened up the room it smelled great and super clean. It has an oven, refrigerator, coffee pot, microwave, pots and pans, silverware, cups, plates, wine glasses! We have always stayed at a place right down the road from here, but last year that cottage was so moldy it had centipedes and would gag you, so we had to branch out and find a new place. So glad we did!! We will never stay anywhere else.

Because of all the airport delays and chaos from our July '22 Spain trip, hubs and I wanted to…read moreround out our Summer before I start teaching in September. With the exception of a quick Dec '21 Tampa trip for hubs' nephew's wedding, when we routinely come to FL, it's not to Disney. We've never been Disney people. We don't have a connection with Disney and it doesn't bring us nostalgia. Truly no offense. We're fine. Seriously. With the 8 or so times hubs and I have visited Sanibel Island in the last umpteen years, we've tried a few places including one odd rental home when Airbnb wasn't even a thing back in '03. After that, our other trips became easier to book- including a favorite repeat of mine on W. Gulf Dr. that we wanted to pause from and instead come here again. While many resorts on Sanibel Island lean towards larger grounds, Seaside I. is the opposite. It has a quaint feel both inside and out. The Main office/Registration takes care of some of your hotel needs with Tide detergent packets (don't know where machines are), beach towels, sunblock for sale, Complimentary breakfast of bagels, dry cereal, milk, granola bars, banana, oranges and other lite fare every morning from 7:30-10:00, water paddles and few of other amenities. No on-site restaurant though. The several hosts we encountered were pleasant and so was Amber who explained in detail the ins & outs when we first checked in on a late Thursday afternoon for our August '22 stay. She mentioned that Seaside Inn+Sunset Beach+The Dunes Resort+ Song of The Sea fall within the same family company and that if we wanted to hotel hop to enjoy each of their amenities, we should wear a turquoise bracelet our hotel provides as proof we're guests here to enjoy Happy Hr, use the golf course (we don't golf) and other perks. Our Gulf View room was large with Queen size beds (used one to lay our clothes on), updated 'modern' furniture/frames/light fixtures, a small kitchenette with a mini fridge, TV, bathroom toiletries and a screened balcony- that STILL gave us an eye-catching view of the beach. The bed has white pillows and sheets and was comfortable. And while our AC was in full working order giving us relief from Sanibel's heat (love it though), it was LOUD. And annoying. So was the bathroom's layout with the door being way too close to everything around it like the shower and toilet. Doable but awkward. Plus some parts of the bathroom shelves were dusty. As mentioned, hosts were pleasant and easy to talk to. Aside from the bit of dust and loud AC, our room was comfortable and we had a restful 4 night stay- but we all know the pandemic has made some cleaning crew turn a blind eye and don't care about putting out 100%.

My sister has been recommending this place for many years. She visits once to twice a year for the…read morelast 20 years. So, since I haven't been, we decided to finally check it out. I love this place! We asked ourselves "why did it take us so long to come here?" This is our new favorite spot! The location is everything! Right on the Gulf of Mexico and it's super chill and laid-back. The exact relaxing vacation I was hoping for. Our room was facing the ocean so we were on the patio a lot. Listening to the ocean waves and the birds is very meditative. Our room had everything we wanted. Decent space, a small fridge, flatscreen TV, screened in patio facing the ocean. Clean and quiet. They offer canoes, bikes and ocean gear for free. There's also a decent size pool that was never busy. Very private area. Staff was friendly. Water was amazing...clean and refreshing. This is our new favorite and we will now be regulars.

Such a cute promising little place! The owners are so nice and have beach chairs and an umbrella…read moreand even a cart. The room was spacious and clean. They had great check in info. Unfortunately I did not sleep a wink here, I am a super light sleeper and unfortunately the room next to ours had a couple of baritone guys that woke up at 4:30 in the morning ughhh...the beds were not the most comfy unfortunately either adding to a bit of my suffering as well. Giving it 4 stars. I unfortunately should have gotten some earplugs after the first night. I felt like they were talking to me since their convo was so close to our headboard. Owners seemed to go above and beyond so probably unfortunately just the loud guests we were next to combined with my light sleeping tendencies!!!

This is a fantastic place hidden in plain sight on Sanibel. No, it is not on the beachfront but…read moreinstead is a hidden oasis next to and across the street from a deli, restaurant/bar and ice cream shop. This small. Independent establishment is well run and caters to all anticipated needs as part of your stay: beach chairs, beach umbrellas, a wagon to bring stuff to the beach, beach towels, some beach toys if you have kids, bikes, bike helmets and even sunscreen/bug spray if you need it! Rooms are neat and clean, ours wasn't spacious but we were outside most of the time. Each unit has an outdoor patio area with reasonable privacy, a table and two chairs. There are also other communal areas outside to relax, chat and read in the shade of the trees on the property. Would recommend this to anyone going to sanibel. Fantastic!

Julie is an amazing host, and the property is ideally located for boating and walking distance to…read moreseveral restaurants and bars. Will definitely be back

We had an amazing time exploring this part of Florida. Our stay at Golden Palm Waterfront enhanced…read moreour island experience. They were perfectly located within walking distance to restaurants and boat rentals. It's a small space perfect for a couple. It's a studio but it has a full kitchen with everything you need for a long stay. I was impressed how clean the place was. My dog loved boat watching through the fenced balcony. The wifi was a little slow but wouldn't want it any other way. You are on an Island after all. So much to explore you won't have time to worry about technology.

We stayed in those super adorable cottages for two nights on Labor Day weekend. I must say I was…read moretotally impressed and beyond satisfied with the experience. I'm a picky person so that says something. The cottage is spacious, cozy, and very clean with hardwood floors, vaulted ceilings, and cute ocean themed decors. It has a daybed in the entryway, a pretty big living room with chairs, a couch, and a TV, a fully equipped kitchen with dinning table and chairs, a decent sized bedroom with a comfy bed, a very clean bathroom, and a cute porch. The best part is that it has access to a private beautiful and quiet beach in the back of the property. It was perfect for swimming, shelling, and a romantic walk on the beach. We went to the beach near the lighthouse initially but regretted that we didn't spend more time at the beach right behind our cottage. The cost was a bit more than average but totally worth every penny IMO. We had the best time in Sanibel island and can't wait to return for another romantic getaway!

What a great find!!! Right on the beach. Quiet. Everyone was super friendly! It's small and quaint…read more Great for a low key amazing vacation. Are the rooms nice and new? No. But they are clean and have a full kitchen. I loved it but if you are looking for fancy schmancy it's not here. If you are looking for low key, beachy awesome? This is the spot. Plus it's easy for get there and you don't have to drive the length of the island to get there in that nightmare traffic. Rent a bike. It's the only way to go.