Island Inn News
Sanibel Bird Watching Ranks Top 10 for Birding Around the World in 2018
Sanibel Bird Watching Ranks Top 10 for Birding Around the World in 20189. Sanibel Island, Florida, United States Photo: J.N. “Ding” Darling National Wildlife Refuge (Official) Sanibel Island is home to 245 bird species, including the bright pink roseate...
Sanibel Shell Planter Tutorial for National Craft Month
Sanibel Shell Planter Tutorial for National Craft Month Wondering what to do with all of those fabulous shells you just found while on vacation at Island Inn? We've got an idea for you! This is a great activity for children, as well as adults, and will keep those...
Sanibel Luxury Suites – Introducing the New Matthew Lodge
Sanibel Luxury Suites – Introducing the New Matthew LodgeThe historic Island Inn, the island's oldest hotel (Est. 1895), is excited to announce the Matthews Lodge Luxury Suites on Sanibel. The Inn's latest investment is in the replacement of the Matthews Lodge, a 12...
Island Inn Sponsors Classes with ‘Adopt-A-Class’ Program
Island Inn Sponsors Classes with ‘Adopt-A-Class’ ProgramOn May 17 & 18th the Island Inn sponsored a group of 4th grade students from Tice Elementary School in Fort Myers, FL for the Bailey-Matthews National Shell Museum ‘Adopt-A-Class’ Program. For the first time...
Introducing Matthews Lodge Luxury Suites
Introducing Matthews Lodge Luxury Suites Take A Live Tour! Watch the Video Above... The historic Island Inn, the oldest hotel on Sanibel (Est 1895), is excited to announce the launch of the next phase of its refurbishment program. The Inn’s latest multi-million...
Women in History at the Island Inn
Women in History at the Island InnISLAND INN HONORS WOMEN PIONEERS DURING WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH Women’s History Month is a great time to offer thanks to the many island women who embraced this almost forgotten little barrier island and battled through hardships and...
Historic Replica of Islander Ferry Boat on Display
Historic Replica of Islander Ferry Boat on Display The Island Inn is now displaying a model of the historic Islander ferry, which was used back in the 1950's to transport visitors to and from the Islands before the Causeway. The newest addition to the Island Inn's...
ISLAND INN SPONSORS BAILEY-MATTHEWS NATIONAL SHELL MUSEUM FOR THE MONTH OF JUNE
ISLAND INN SPONSORS BAILEY-MATTHEWS NATIONAL SHELL MUSEUM FOR THE MONTH OF JUNEFor the entire month of June attendees at the Bailey-Matthews National Shell Museum will be greeted by a 6-foot Island Inn 'Welcome' banner and various other Inn-branded items that will be...
ISLAND INN SPONSORS 5TH ANNUAL “DING” DARLING TARPON TOURNEY
Anglers from all over the country jump in line to participate in the 2016 “Ding” Darling Tarpon Tournament held at Doc Ford’s Rum Bar & Grill on Fort Myers Beach. The Island Inn joined in as a sponsor of the tournament and part of the 50 teams that competed on May...
The Island Inn Brings Home the Championship!
The Island Inn Brings Home the Championship!The Island Inn softball team brought home the 2015 Fall Co-Ed Championship! The City of Sanibel’s Co-Ed Softball League consists of several teams from various businesses on both Sanibel & Captiva Islands. The tournament...
Visitor Reviews
Great view! Island Inn was a great place to stay. We had a gorgeous view of the beach and a screened in porch with a ceiling fan. The suite was beautifully decorated and had plenty of towels and toiletries provided. We could not have been in a better location for shelling as there were numerous huge stacks along our stretch of the beach. Finally, Glory was very patient and knowledgeable with my many questions. 
Shelley’s paradise This is our second time at the Island Inn. First time was before Ian. The place has changed with the removal of the central building that held the restaurant but the accommodation and people are the same. It’s a great location right on the beach. We stayed for a week for my wife’s birthday and they left her a special treat. Great people and great place. Highly recommend 
After Ian Still recovering from hurricane Ian we knew in advance that amenities were limited. Our room was great, very clean and comfortable, the management are doing the best they can for visitors. Very welcoming and friendly, and if you understand how bad that hurricane was I still recommend this place. There is building work noise nearby but we expected that. This place will bounce back and we would definitely stay there again in the future.
