Gibson Inn

3.0 star property
3-star Edwardian hotel near Downtown Books & Purl

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking | Balcony
Front of property
Outdoor pool, open 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM, sun loungers
Bar (on property)
Interior

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Hot tub
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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51 Ave. C, Apalachicola, FL, 32320
  • Place, John Gorrie State Museum
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Downtown Books & Purl
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Dixie Theatre
    ‪3 min walk‬

Room options

Grand Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking, City View

  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

Classic Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(9 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Comfort Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(22 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Signature Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(31 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Family Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Superior Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

Deluxe Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • 26 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Deluxe Room

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

About the area

Apalachicola

Heart of Apalachicola.A stay at this Historic Downtown Apalachicola hotel places you steps from Downtown Books & Purl and within a 5-minute walk of John Gorrie State Museum. Dixie Theatre and Orman House Historic State Park are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • John Gorrie State Museum - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Downtown Books & Purl - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Dixie Theatre - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Riverfront Therapy & Spirit of the River Spa - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Orman House Historic State Park - 11 min walk - 1.0 km

Getting around

  • Tallahassee Intl. Airport (TLH) - 103 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Red Pirate - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪El Jalisco Mexican Restaurant - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Gibson Inn - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Oyster City Brewing Company - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Apalachicola Chocolate & Coffee Company - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Gibson Inn

3-star Edwardian hotel near Downtown Books & Purl
Gibson Inn offers its guests an outdoor pool, a hot tub, and complimentary bicycles. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces.

The business-friendly Gibson Inn also features a terrace, a garden, and concierge services. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Edwardian Apalachicola hotel.

  • 69 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • 3 buildings
  • Meeting rooms
  • Built in 1907
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Concierge
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • 1 conference room
  • Dining venue
Gibson Inn offers 69 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and coffee/tea makers. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Beds feature premium bedding. 55-inch flat-screen televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.

This Apalachicola hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices). Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and ceiling fans. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Fenced pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool gate
  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free extended parking on site

Food and drink

  • Weekday cooked-to-order breakfast available 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: USD 17 to 30 for adults and USD 17 to 30 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Couples/private dining

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Hot tub
  • Outdoor pool

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • No elevator
  • Visual fire alarm

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 55-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service
  • Meal delivery service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 35.00 per pet (varies based on length of stay)
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

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

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 17 to 30 for adults, and USD 17 to 30 for children
  • Pet fee: USD 35.00 per pet (varies based on length of stay)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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 and cash
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, and cash.

Property Registration Number HOT2900299

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM.
  • Pets are welcome in certain rooms only; other restrictions apply (please see the Fees section for related charges). To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Gibson Inn Apalachicola
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Gibson Hotel Apalachicola
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Gibson Inn Hotel Apalachicola

Gibson Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 473 out of 717 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 156 out of 717 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 53 out of 717 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 25 out of 717 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 717 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Rachelle

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was spacious and comfortable. Room was clean as well.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

katherine

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The closers on many of the doors were operating improperly causing door slams throughout our visit and a complaint about a door being difficult for a senior to manage. Husband who is a door guy told them of this problem.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bradley

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janis

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Sandra

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great rooms, really, charming town. Food was just okay and staff was friendly but a little scattered in service
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

2/10 Terrible

Robert

Shower did not have a door
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Wanda

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Peggy

Room is pleasant, bathroom nicely redone
Missing smoke detector. When I reported it, the clerk said that was not uncommon - people do that to smoke in the rooms. She said she was sorry and they never would have let us stay in that room if they had known.  The room was tiny. Checking?
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

MIN JU

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fred

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was clean, friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

wytonia

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The staff was courteous and helpful. The desk clerk assigned me with my luggage. The room was impressive. It took a little while for the internet to connect but it eventually kicked in. It was a pleasure stay. I plan to return.
Room was in the historic section of the hotel.
I loved the fan. It has an art deco look.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lois, Palm Harbor

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was large in the new expansion section of the hotel. Beds were terrific. Linens and towels high quality. Great walking location
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Mike

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Didn't have valet carts and ice machines were not nearby..Also pool and hot tub wwre not yet open.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Karen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Worst birthday weekend ever, thanks to the Gibson

The inn itself is very nice,the rooms were nice although there was a cockroach in our bathroom, we did a cousin’s birthday trip we canceled our reservation at a different inn because the Gibson has a bar and restaurant and a billiard room, we checked in and we were told by the bartender that on Saturday the following day we would not be allowed in the bar and we would not be able to eat in the restaurant due to a wedding they were hosting, in my opinion this is about as bad as it gets when it comes to bad hospitality, we also couldn’t use the restaurant on Sunday morning before we left again the wedding, I brought my issue to the front desk and all they could do is take $50 off our bill and say so sorry, we spent more than $50 on 1 round of drinks in their bar, this place needs to look up the definition of hospitality, stay clear of this place there are several Airbnb places, I would have booked one if I knew we were going to be kicked to the curb when it came to using their accommodation this id a horrible place
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Welcoming staff, very charming Inn, great chef!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

REGINE

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This hotel is amazing. You can feel the history ! The staff is super nice. The town is sweet. Pay attention to your travel days. Not everything is open every day. Restaurants are closing early
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wilson

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

tommy, milton

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Marsha

Liked: Cleanliness
The room was clean, but much smaller than it appears in the pictures. The bathroom was very small with the vanity in a small space uncomfortable to clean your face, shave or apply makeup.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Richard

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shelly

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025