Sanibel Island Beach Resort

3.0 star property

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Exterior
On the beach, sun loungers, beach towels
Outdoor pool
View from property
Reception

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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1231 Middle Gulf Dr, Sanibel, FL, 33957
  • Periwinkle Way
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Sanibel and Captiva Island Visitor's Center
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Sanibel Island Lighthouse
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Fort Myers, FL (RSW-Southwest Florida Intl.)
    ‪45 min drive‬

Room options

Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • 240 sq ft
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 1 King Bed (Gulf view)

  • 350 sq ft
  • Golf view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Premium Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

  • 380 sq ft
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

  • 250 sq ft
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed

  • 237 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About this property

Sanibel Island Beach Resort

3-star Sanibel hotel walkable to Sanibel Island Southern Beach
Timezone: America/Kentucky/Monticello Located in Sanibel, 1.1 mi from Sanibel Chamber of Commerce, Sanibel Island Beach Resort features free WiFi access and free private parking. Rooms are equipped with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. Rooms have a private bathroom fitted with a bath or shower. Extras include free toiletries and a hairdryer. You will find a 24-hour front desk at the property. Guests can enjoy the onsite bar. A pool is available for guests to enjoy. Sanibel Lighthouse is 2.3 mi from Sanibel Island Beach Resort, while Gulfside Beach is 1.4 mi from the property. Southwest Florida International Airport is 19 mi away.
The hotel offers a restaurant. Guests can unwind with a drink at one of the hotel's bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. A computer station is located on site and wireless Internet access is complimentary. This beach hotel also offers an outdoor pool, a terrace, and a garden. Onsite self parking is complimentary.

Sanibel Island Beach Resort is a smoke-free property.

BRGR Restaurant - This restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Tiki Bar - This cocktail bar serves lunch, dinner, and light fare. Open daily.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • BRGR Restaurant
  • Tiki Bar

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Computer station
  • Coworking space

Outdoors

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Garden
  • On the beach
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 2 accessible parking spaces
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Grab bar in shower
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 1 AM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 75 per pet, per day
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 20 lbs per pet)
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Resort fee: USD 25 per accommodation, per night
The resort fee includes:
  • Beach access
  • Beach towels
  • In-room bottled water
  • In-room coffee
  • In-room safe

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 75 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
Construction is underway at a neighboring building and there may be noise disturbance from the construction work

Property is also known as

Sanibel Island Beach
Sanibel Island Beach Sanibel
Sanibel Island Beach Resort Hotel
Sanibel Island Beach Resort Sanibel
Sanibel Island Beach Resort Hotel Sanibel

Sanibel Island Beach Resort Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 750 out of 1165 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 255 out of 1165 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 105 out of 1165 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 32 out of 1165 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 23 out of 1165 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful location right on the beach. Friendly staff. I liked the beach chairs that were provided.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Anna

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved this resort! It was authentic and pretty. Pool area, tiki bar and beach access were great. Staff were polite and friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Martha J

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our trip to Sanibel was great .The resort was nice and most of the staff was great. The housekeeping staff worked hard and was very helpful. Poperty was clean and comfortable!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

April

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our room was clean the bed was comfy room key system is awesome. The burger place beside it Let me just say the food and staff are AMAZING. The Mahi Mahi is the best ive ever had. The only thing we didnt like was its an island beach resort and the tiki bar closes at 7pm. 10pm or 11 would be much better for adults.we will be back though. Wonderful experience and we visit sanibel often just was first time staying.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Nicole, West Palm Beach

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
For the large price we did not except the room to not only be dirty especially in the bathroom but also no elevator to upper floors and stairs are not secure. Staff members fighting at pool bar. If you were only pay $100-$150 a night it wouldn’t be bad but for $500 a night we will never return.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Dave

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Gail, Fountain Hill

Traveled with partner
Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our first time staying at Sanibel Beach Resort was a great stay. They are right on the beach, great pool, friendly staff and close to many shops and restaurants. Very clean and quiet resort. Found a package deal with airfare and a rental car. Room was very clean and everything looked brand new.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was beautiful with friendly staff. The restaurant offered delicious food options. We highly recommend.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

GERALDINE, Walhalla

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved the spacious room and the property was beautiful and clean! The beach was perfect for shelling!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My husband and I stayed the week here and it was paradise. The pool area and restaurant/bar were well maintained with great service. Pictures don’t do justice to their beautiful area of palm trees, hammocks, and bean bag/yard games. Walk a few more steps to beach chairs available and the ocean. I do wish they had umbrellas for rent (you could buy them but we wouldn’t need it after we left). We rented bicycles nearby which was a great way to see the island, get coffee/lunch nearby. The BGBR restaurant at the resort had great food, coffee, and desserts. The mini burgers and truffle fries were my favorite. And the lava cake! They gave us a beach bag for collecting shells, and all staff members were helpful and courteous. We will definitely be back 🏖️☀️🌊
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Louise

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is the nicest motel I have ever stayed in. (Let's be clear, this is definitely a motel, not a big "resort". But I don't hold that against the place.) Considering the entire area was hit by a strong hurricane a few months ago, you would never know it. The Sanibel Island Beach Resort seemed to be just fine! The location was easy - just after the causeway onto the island. The rooms were clean and well appointed. The pool area and tiki bar comfortable a cute. And the glorious beach was just steps away! It was a touch pricey, but affordable when compared to other properties on the island, right on the beach. I would definitely stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Gary D

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Angela

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Larry

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
If youre looking for a hotel right on the beach with a quiet vibe. This is it. Friendly staff clean room Rent a bucycle. Its awesome
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

JON

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beach is great, pool is very good, and the rooms are clean though not spectacular. This was our first time visiting Sanibel since the hurricane, and I got the sense the island is still 6-8 months away from being back to normal.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lee

Traveled with partner
Clean & Comfortable. Right on the Gulf, perfect location
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Clifford Ray

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is beautiful, staff is super friendly and it truly feels like paradise! The tiki hut staff is the absolute best and so much fun!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Marianne, Duxbury

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa Noble

Traveled with family
The beach and property is just beautiful. So serene and relaxing
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025