# Island Inn Sanibel: The Historic Beachfront Resort

> Island Inn is a historic, family-owned beachfront resort on Sanibel Island, Florida,
> established in 1895. Set on 10 Gulf-front acres with 550 feet of private beach and some
> of the best shelling on Sanibel, it offers studio and suite accommodations with full
> kitchens and Gulf views in the Matthews and Starky Lodges. The inn is fully open; a pool
> and on-site dining are being redeveloped and are not currently available. No resort fees
> on direct bookings.

## Plan Your Stay
- [Accommodations & Room Types](https://islandinnsanibel.com/accommodation/hotel-room-types/): Studios and suites in the Matthews and Starky Lodges, all with full kitchens and Gulf views.
- [Promotions & Packages](https://islandinnsanibel.com/promotions/): Current deals and exclusive direct-booking offers.
- [Amenities](https://islandinnsanibel.com/amenities/): Complimentary beach chairs and umbrellas, free WiFi, free parking, onsite kayak/SUP/bike rentals, BBQ grills, laundry, daily housekeeping; no resort fees.
- [Policies](https://islandinnsanibel.com/island-inn-hotel-cottage-policies/): Check-in/out, deposits, cancellation, minimum age, pets, taxes.
- [FAQ](https://islandinnsanibel.com/faq/): Getting to Sanibel, shelling, amenities, booking, and inn policies.

## Current Status (Post-Hurricane Ian)
- [Is the Inn Open? / Know Before You Go](https://islandinnsanibel.com/hurricane-ian-hotel-open/): Fully open; all Matthews and Starky Lodge studios and suites are operational. Pool and dining are being redeveloped and not currently available. Construction is daytime-only and separate from guest rooms.
- [Sanibel Businesses Open After Hurricane Ian](https://islandinnsanibel.com/sanibel-businesses-open-post-hurricane-ian/): What is open on the island.

## Experience the Inn
- [Shelling at the Island Inn](https://islandinnsanibel.com/things-to-do-on-sanibel-island/shelling/): Some of Sanibel's best shelling; 250+ species, guided beach walks, onsite shell-cleaning station.
- [Weekly Beach Walks (Sea School)](https://islandinnsanibel.com/seaschool-experience/): Guided walks with a marine naturalist.
- [Things To Do on Sanibel Island](https://islandinnsanibel.com/things-to-do-on-sanibel-island/): Shelling, biking, kayaking, wildlife, golf.
- [Live Beach Cam](https://islandinnsanibel.com/sanibel-island-beach-cam/)
- [Family Vacation Guide](https://islandinnsanibel.com/island-inn-family-vacation-guide-on-sanibel-island/)

## About
- [About the Island Inn](https://islandinnsanibel.com/about-island-inn/)
- [Island Inn History](https://islandinnsanibel.com/island-inn-history/): Founded 1895 by the Matthews family; birthplace of the Sanibel Shell Festival.
- [Testimonials](https://islandinnsanibel.com/our-testimonials/)
- [Accessibility (ADA)](https://islandinnsanibel.com/ada-accessibility/)
- [Contact & Directions](https://islandinnsanibel.com/contact/)

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