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!

Another successful stay at the island inn. This is our…read morefourth time over the last year. The staff is friendly and helpful. The beach is right here. There are grills and chairs and umbrellas. Rooms are clean. Come and enjoy!

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.

My husband and I came down in January for a week and ended up staying over a month! Sanibel…read moreMoorings is our fifth rental, and our favourite beachside resort! We stayed in Captiva, and then West Middle and East gulf rentals. We discovered we are East gulf people, and love this low-key middle sized resort! Two story 8 unit buildings are sprinkled around the beautiful landscaping, giving it a real European village vibe. I could swim laps for an hour in the heated pool, even on a unusually cold rainy day . My husband and I bike the back bike trails to the Lighthouse point and Wickies and Gramma Dots restaurants and shopping. An easy walk to Dante's restaurant and a little island tiki bar nearby, it has provided the best of every world for us. Love hearing the waves and fresh breeze in the morning from my bedroom balcony, and I also enjoy a living room balcony, the units are all individual, something for everyone, and it's located south of the Causeway so you never get caught in periwinkle traffic leaving the island for more adventures.

I stayed at the Marriott Sanibel Harbor Resort over the Fourth of July weekend. I had originally…read morehoped to stay in the main tower, but I'm actually glad I ended up in the Captiva Tower. It was noticeably quieter, the pool felt cleaner, and there was much less hustle and bustle. The room itself was comfortable and met my expectations. The beds were comfortable, the pillows were just right, and the view was enjoyable. One word of caution: the shower can get pretty slippery, so be careful. The resort offers a complimentary welcome drink, but I wouldn't really call it complimentary since there's a mandatory $35 daily resort fee that covers various amenities, many of which you may not even use. I also don't drink alcohol, so it wasn't much of a perk for me. I did take advantage of the 24-hour fitness center and was pleasantly surprised. There was a good variety of equipment, the treadmills worked well, and they provided complimentary towels, water, and even apples. My only criticism is that the gym could use a more thorough cleaning. One thing to know before booking is that this resort doesn't have a beach. That wasn't a dealbreaker for me because the pool was very nice. My mother and I drove to Sanibel Beach, which was only about 10-15 minutes away. However, parking was difficult to find, it costs $5 per hour, and the mosquitoes were relentless. Unless you're set on visiting the island, I'd recommend relaxing at the resort instead. The elevators worked well, and every staff member I interacted with was friendly and professional. Overall, there wasn't anything particularly spectacular about this resort, but it provided a relaxing and enjoyable Fourth of July getaway for my family. I would recommend it to others. Personally, I probably wouldn't stay here again, although I wouldn't hesitate if it were my only option.

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.

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.

We had an amazing stay at tarpon tale inn! The place is so quaint and cute! Really loved the…read moregrounds, the thoughtfully placed landscaping for privacy, and lots of outdoor seating options. The inside is very clean, and it's nice that everything was recently renovated. They even have different pillow options- the first night my pillow height was too high, but I realized there was a thinner pillow, which I used the rest of my stay. The owners and employees are so friendly and always there (in person or by text) to answer questions or help. This place has everything you need: beach equipment, wagon, bikes, designated parking spot, even hydrocortisone cream. We had a car, but this place is perfect for those with no car. It's only a 5 minute walk to the closest beach, 12 min walk to the lighthouse beach (and a lot of beach parking on the island is not free). It's surrounded by good food- our favorite restaurant on the island (wickies) is just across the street, along with great ice cream. Just to the right is the deli where we got yummy bagels and coffee many times. I also prefer staying on this side of the island as it's much more cozy, small-town feel, and walkable than the other side and down by the beach resorts (we drove out to see). Our flight got cancelled on our last day and Joe was so accommodating with their equipment and outdoor space. My one very minor and personal opinion suggestion would be that the fluorescent bulbs made the room feel a bit blue and stark at night, if the bulbs had a yellow tint it would feel even more cozy. We can't wait to bring our kids when they're a little older and stay here again!

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!!!

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.