Sanibel Island is located on the Gulf coast of southwestern Florida, west of Fort Myers Beach and just south of Captiva Island. Most of the hotels are located along Gulf Drive, which runs along the southern coast of the island.
Sanibel Island is located on the Gulf coast of southwestern Florida, west of Fort Myers Beach and just south of Captiva Island. Most of the hotels are located along Gulf Drive, which runs along the southern coast of the island.
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"The hotel was close to the beach, but that was the only positive. Don't stay here if you want a comfortable bed and functioning kitchenette with clean utensils.2015-10-13"
"Be aware that this is an older hotel. The room was clean, but the phone didn't work and there were other electrical problems. Our bill was adjusted due to these issues. The pool and beach were great.2015-04-08"
"The hotel was conveniently located. Clean room. The staff was friendly, especially the man handing out kayaks and bicycles. A good place for families.2016-03-31"
"Our room was spotless, and faced the ocean and pool. Beautiful, clean beach. Excellent on-site restaurant. This hotel was an excellent choice.2015-08-18"
"The hotel room was clean and comfortable, and the staff was friendly and helpful. Nice breakfast. Good place to stay.2018-10-08"
"Convenient location. The hotel room was clean, but housekeeping was inconsistent; the coffee wasn't always replaced.2018-10-08"
"We were satisfied. The hotel room was exceptional, with comfortable beds and a spacious sitting area. The bathroom was large. The staff was extremely friendly, polite, and helpful, and the breakfast buffet was good and warm. Great coffee, too. We highly recommend staying here.2018-04-26"
"The motel room was exceptionally dark, and it wasn't that clean. The smoke detector had an obnoxious blinking light directed right at the head of the bed. The AC didn't work, so we had to move to another room on the 3rd day. No daily housekeeping, but clean towels were available at the front desk. No extra coffee pods, toilet paper, or paper cups, though.2022-03-06"
"Nice visit. the hotel room was clean, and the employees were efficient.2021-11-22"
"The motel was OK, but not enough towels were provided, and there were no cups or ice bucket. Be aware that you have to request towels and toiletries ahead of time.2021-02-18"
"Clean motel with friendly employees. I recommend staying here.2019-03-20"
"The motel was noisy, and there was no hot water 3 of the 5 days I stayed. The restaurant food was inedible. The staff was nice, but it was a terrible place to stay.2016-02-27"
"A very pleasant hotel stay. I enjoyed the accommodations, and the staff was exceptional. The pool was too warm, but that's the only complaint I had. I look forward to returning.2015-09-09"
"The hotel was nice, clean, and quiet, and breakfast was great.2022-05-21"
"Everything was perfect: the room, breakfast, the pool and fitness room, and the cheerful employees. Housekeeping was excellent. Stay at this hotel.2021-06-30"
"The kitchen floor and bathroom felt slimy, and the housekeeper ignored the Do Not Disturb sign. She burst into the room at 3 PM when I was trying to sleep.2021-10-04"
"The hotel was in desperate need of a facelift.2021-05-15"
"Not a good experience. The hotel was dirty and noisy. I couldn't turn off the old-fashioned fan from the window AC. Don't even think about staying here.2021-01-24"
You can enjoy this beautiful getaway; we list beachfront hotels and resorts from midscale to luxury. Although many of the Sanibel Island hotels are not-pet friendly, Sanibel Siesta Condos offers pet friendly condos on the beach.
On Sanibel Island, enjoy everything a vacation island should offer. Hunt for seashells on its gorgeous beaches, visit the Sanibel Lighthouse, enjoy water sports and bird-watching, and indulge in fine dining.
End the day at the beach by taking in an extraordinary sunset that's ordinary here.
Much of the island has been preserved in its natural state, so be sure to visit the J.N. Darling National Wildlife Refuge to see a rare, undeveloped side of Florida.
Whether you want to be active or want the ultimate relaxing escape, Sanibel Island has what you're looking for.
HotelGuides made it easy to choose a hotel based on how far we wanted to get that day. Also liked being able to see the interstate interchange on the map to determine how far off the highway each hotel was.
On place pages like this, we order hotels from lowest cost to highest – except we list low-rated hotels at the bottom of the page.
Most of our competitors order these same hotels in other ways that make them more money.
How Do We Define Motel?
To us, motels are smaller lodgings that have rooms you can enter directly from the parking area.
At hotels, on the other hand, you can enter your room only through a hall inside the building.
Hotel Booking Tips
Beware of non-refundable reservations that could cost you a lot of money if you change or cancel them. +Non-refundable reservations are a gamble that will usually save you less than $10. If you make a $90 non-refundable reservation instead of a $100 refundable booking, you are betting $90 to win $10. Would you do that in Las Vegas? -
Don't assume you can cancel a non-refundable reservation without penalty if you notify the hotel weeks or even months in advance. +Often you cannot – because some hotels' profit strategy is to get paid more than once for the same room for the same night. -
Always read cancellation policies carefully before you make a reservation. + When is the latest date and time you can cancel without penalty? - More >
When you make a reservation, you will receive a confirmation email. Take a copy with you to the hotel.
The earlier in the afternoon you check into a hotel, the more likely you will get a room or suite that matches your preferences.
