Island Inn News
The Bailey-Matthews Shell Museum Photography Competition
The Bailey-Matthews Shell Museum Photography CompetitionLike Mollusks? Enjoy photography? Well, your in luck! Sanibel Island's Bailey-Matthews Shell Museum is holding a competition on who can capture the best photograph of a live mollusks. Pictures submitted should...
Island Inn’s 2012 Summer Newsletter
Click here to see our 2012 Summer Newsletter Featured in this issue: Summer Promotion - book directly through the Island Inn's website or telephone and receive special discounts at over a dozen Sanibel Island businesses! New Mobile Site - view specials, make...
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...
Wall Street Journal: Florida’s Best Beaches
Wall Street Journal: Florida’s Best Beaches The Island Inn, Sanibel's #1 hotel & inn, was named in the Wall Street Journal for Florida's BEST beaches! We are incredibly proud of this recognition and definitely agree that our 550ft of pristine beachfront checks all...
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...
Thank You Veterans!
Thank You Veterans!Island Inn would like to say thank you to all those who have served and those who serve today. We invite you to join the Sanibel Island community in honoring our veterans today at City Hall. The event will take place at 11 a.m., Thursday, November...
Artist Spotlight – Spoonbill Mosaics
Artist Spotlight – Spoonbill MosaicsArtist & Founder of Ultimate Mosaics, Wilson E. Lopez, creates exclusive designs that are certified and copyrighted to ensure the authenticity of every piece. He has constructed two handcrafted mosaics for the Island Inn in...
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...
Support the Shell Museum for a chance to WIN GOLD from Congress Jewelers
Support the Shell Museum for a chance to WIN GOLD from Congress Jewelers Support the Shell Museum for a chance to WIN GOLD from Congress Jewelers 14K White or Yellow Gold Sand Dollar, Starfish, Pectin shell pendant with .05 ct. Round Diamond set in Sand Dollar ($595...
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...
Visitor Reviews
Tranquility I usually travel alone and I felt completely safe at the Island Inn. The inn is clean and well cared for, everything is in tip-top condition! In addition, the employees were all very kind. The free use of the umbrellas and beach chairs are the icing on the cake! Some other resorts on the island charge you $$ to sit under an umbrella. 
A great place to stay! We just left this wonderful inn. The people were so kind and welcoming, the room (actually more of a condo) was beautiful and had everything we needed. The beach in front of the inn was beautiful and had better shells than most places on the island! The balcony, which was screened in, was beautiful, we ate breakfast there every day! There were chairs and umbrellas on the beach. You can’t beat the sunset as well. This was our first time back to Sanibel since the devastating hurricanes. There were plenty of restaurants open and lots of shops are coming back too. We’ll be back!
Return to Paradise We have stayed at the Island Inn many times. However, this was our first stay since the hurricanes hit Sanibel. The rooms in Matthews Lodge were just as great as ever. The beach had a great many more shells. The chairs and umbrellas made sitting on the beach very peaceful and enjoyable. The staff was as friendly and welcoming as ever. While so much has changed, we were glad to support the Island Inn and all the other familiar businesses on Sanibel. It is important to show your loyalty to such a wonderful place and the people who live and work there. We will be back again in the near future!
