Sanibel Island Beach Resort

3.0 star property
3-star beachfront hotel near Sanibel Island Southern Beach

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

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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1231 Middle Gulf Dr, Sanibel, FL, 33957
  • Place, Sanibel Island Southern Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Sanibel Island Golf Club
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Periwinkle Way
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Airport, Fort Myers, FL (RSW-Southwest Florida Intl.)
    ‪40 min drive‬

Room options

Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony (Gulf View)

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

Room, 1 King Bed, Pool View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Pool View

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(6 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Mobility Accessible

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Roll-in Shower

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

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

About the area

Sanibel

On the beach.Within a 10-minute walk of this Mid Island hotel, you'll find Sanibel Island Southern Beach and Sanibel Island Golf Club. Periwinkle Way and Sanibel Moorings Botanical Gardens are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Sanibel Island Southern Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Sanibel Island Golf Club - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Periwinkle Way - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • J. N. Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge - 2 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Sanibel and Captiva Island Visitor's Center - 2 min drive - 2.1 km

Getting around

  • Southwest Florida Intl. Airport (RSW) - 38 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Jerry's Foods - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Turtles Tiki Bar - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Gramma Dot's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪MudBugs Cajun Kitchen - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪The Lazy Flamingo - ‬19 min walk

About this property

Sanibel Island Beach Resort

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.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

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
  • Limited onsite self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

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

Things to do

  • 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.
  • 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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 40-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 75 per pet, per day
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • 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

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • 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've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

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

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
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
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 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. 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 Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, and Carte Blanche. Cash is not accepted. 
    For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • Guests may experience noise disturbance due to nearby construction work.
  • 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.

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

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1030 out of 1497 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 296 out of 1497 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 110 out of 1497 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 28 out of 1497 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 33 out of 1497 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Dan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great resort!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bradley J, westerville

Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bradley J, westerville

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
room was very clean and well kept. Was cleaned every day and stocked with fresh towels. Staff was very friendly and helpful. Pool and beach bar were great. Easy quick access to the beach. Plenty of beach chairs were available. Definitely recommend staying at this hotel.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph M

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
We had a great time at Sanibel Island Resort. Staff were very courteous and friendly. Our room was spacious and the clean. The beach was quiet this time of year which was perfect.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bernie

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gayla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything was excellent except the tiki bar was closed on Sunday. Im guess because of continued construction. This is my 3rd visit to this resort and the remodeled rooms are beautiful!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ronald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent Resort, Food at Tiki Bar Excellent, very clean and organized property. We can’t wait to go back. Ron
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I don’t have a pet so I’m not sure. Our room did not overlook the beach but some rooms did. We were a very short walk to the pool and the beach - the hotel was quiet and the room was well furnished. It was perfect for a weekend getaway.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

victor

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Very disappointed this time around after years of visiting the area and this particular hotel me and my spouse are calling it quits and i’ll be sure to share my experience with all my employees as well with family and friends. The reason for the one star is because i specifically ahead of time asked for a second floor which by the way the resort confirmed my request but when i arrived they had booked them all so we ended up on the first floor that night around 11,30 pm it sounded like we had a stampede of elephants above us i decided to wait a while but it was getting worse i phoned the front desk and older lady answered and told me she would call the tenants above us and nothing happened so i called back and she answered very annoyed and told me she was busy imagine that at that time of night when the place was at half capacity or less . The next morning i went to the front desk and this lady as soon as we started talking she said oh the people above you are an elderly couple and they are. the sweetest you should meet them i said to myself and what are we but it gets better she already had are names and room number without us telling her . I explained listen we are on our 26 th anniversary and we chose this location cause this was were i proposed didn’t even get a happy anniversary or nothing just a look like get out of my face and leave . The day of the checkout she was there again with the same attitude and racist face the employees told me that’s her attitud.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lyndelle

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Ronald

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was very nice. Well kept, convenient and right on the beach!!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Castle

Disliked: Room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
this was a veryrelaxing short 4 day getaway
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sheree

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beach access, rooms clean. Had a family with small children next to our room. If the stay is for adults only, maybe put families in another area or adults too.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Really nice beach to relax, awesome restaurants just a beautiful island favorite breakfast place was the lighthouse cafe, dinner was Doc Ford, Mudd Bugs, keylime bistro for the keylime pie! So basically if your into nature, beach, and relaxing this is the island for you just bring spray for the no seeums although the hotel sells a spray for 7.00 not bad at all. But overall a nice relaxing 4 day getaway!
Pool and view to access the beach
beach off the resort
Beach off the resort
These are awesome Mudd Buggs I think they were called bon something but they were awesome
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

miriam, Bothell

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
not a very nice place feels more like Motel 6
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alyssa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beach view, beautiful
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Right on the beach. Quiet area tucked away behind some tall foliage. Beach was semi clean with tide water bringing in seaweed and small fish. Lots of shells to hunt through. Staff were pleasant and knowledgeable about the area and the island.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

CHAUR-MING

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Shoping was inconvenient.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

carlos

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent place to stay, we are definitely coming back when we can. Only down side for us was that we can hear everything from room next door.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
So close to the beach. A lovely place to stay.
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michele

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Perfect beach getaway!

Quick trip to relax. Perfect location right on the beach! Several different room views available- I would choose beach view next time but my room was just perfect. Mid week was nice and quiet, really was just what I needed!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025