Our Testimonials

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.

  😍Great resort that is making the very best of the island after Hurricane Ian.

The remaining buildings are wonderful and ready for a great vacation. The people are very friendly and so helpful!!

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!

Restful, Quiet and Just Right! My husband and I stayed for three nights in April and had the BEST time! Our room was clean and well stocked, and the view just couldn't be beat. Ken and his staff were friendly and accommodating, and the best part having a room that was directly on the beach! We sat on the balcony at night and enjoyed the sound of the water, went shelling each morning and found our space at the Inn as a welcome retreat from our very busy lives back home.

Perfect Getaway! The Island Inn is an exquisite getaway on one of the best beaches we have ever been on! Accommodations and staff are top notch and the rooms have everything you could ever need and a few you didn’t know you needed! The shelling was as advertised as well. Just a great place on a great island-we are booking for next year as well!

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.

Love the Island Inn! We have been coming to Sanibel for years and this was our first stay at the Island Inn. We booked again for next year before we left, we love it there. Wonderful and easy accommodations, great helpful staff, we couldn't ask for anything more. You step right onto the beach from your screened in porch, so even when you are not on the beach you are enjoying it. The best shelling around! We enjoyed the morning beach walk with the staff from the Sanibel Sea School, it was very knowledgable and fun! Highly recommend!

A relaxing and refreshing stay on Sanibel So fun to walk out my door, barefeet in the sand, and only a minute before I am at the water’s edge and hunting for shells! Screened porch a nice feature. Staff very friendly and efficient. They even have bug spray available to purchase if the noseeums are bad ( which they were during my visit). I enjoyed sunsets and long walks on the beach. Bed was comfortable. Kitchen utensils were few, but the basics are included. Thankful this upscale Inn is open!

Wonderful Jack and I had a wonderful time at the Island Inn. The location was perfect. So nice to have the beach outside our door. I have brought back a lot of seashells to have fun with and display.

My favorite restaurants were Doc Ford, Tutti's, and Gramma Dots.

Thank you!!

Absolute perfection........... This place is absolutely fantastic. Ken, in the office, is quite the gracious and helpful host. He covered everything. The accommodations could not be any better. Everything you need is right there, from a fully equipped kitchen to bathroom toiletries. All you have to do is show up. I definitely recommend it, and we are looking forward to our next visit.

GREAT INN !! We booked our reservations before Hurricane Milton and were worried we wouldn’t be able to go. The hotel staff did a great job keeping us informed of the conditions of the hotel. They reassured us that the hotel was up and running and waiting for our visit. The staff are great and so helpful with any questions we had. Island Inn also offers quests a free educational tour of the beach from Sea School Staff. It was very helpful with sea shell identification. The room was spacious and very clean. We had a great view of the ocean. The beach was spectacular for shell collecting. We when to two public beaches and the shells were very sparse. Most of our meals were grocery items from Jerry’s store. We did eat at Doc Fords the Peel and eat Yucatan Shrimp was fabulous. I will forever compare any shrimp dish to this. The island had storm damage and I’m hoping they recover quickly. Take the friendly staff advice and use bug spray for no-see-ums, they are awful.

  I stayed at the Island Inn for the first time Aug 26-30. I absolutely loved it. The people were so friendly and helpful. The rooms were beautiful and comfortable, and best of all, right on the beach. I desperately needed some quiet peaceful time and I got it there. The shelling was wonderful. I went home happy, rested and looking forward to doing it again next year! Thank you so much for helping make my first vacation in 5 years wonderful.

We loved it! Came for a short stay Aug 2024. The island and the Inn are still recovering from Ian 2 years ago. Therefore, there are only 20 rooms I believe and that was fantastic. We practically had the beach to ourselves. The shelling was great! The room was clean had everything we needed and the staff were all wonderful. The kitchen and screened porch were added bonuses. If you are looking for amenities like a pool and spa, this may not be for you. If you are looking for a low key beach front relaxing stay, this is it. My only regret is we didn’t stay longer and didn’t pack enough bug spray. Those no see ums will eat you alive!

Most unique, peaceful, and beautiful stay! By far the most peaceful stay I’ve had in years! Sanibel got hit by a bad hurricane two years ago and I used to come as a child with my parents and the experience at Sanibel Island inn is superior! Ken the front desk manager is by far the most knowledgeable and experienced person I’ve met and knows the area very well! For a wonderful beach experience with amazing shelling and amazing dining come to Sanibel and stay at the island inn!

  The room we stayed in was perfect. spacious, clean, convenient in-room amenities, and right on the beach. The water and shells were amazing. We're already thinking about our next visit! Will definitely be back.

  We loved staying here this May, being at Sanibel searching for shells has been on my bucket list forever! Had to be cancelled after Ian ; but I was determined to get to the inn as soon as I could!! Rooms are perfect, location was perfect, and host were perfect. We will be back! 🫶🏻⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Who knew? We have lived in Florida long enough to know what hurricanes can do. But we had no idea how devastating Ian was to Sanibel. Our favorite store, Baileys? Gone. Lots of other stores and restaurants not open. It was a shock to see all the condo complexes along Gulf Drive all undergoing reconstruction, or in some places, gone. But the Island Inn? Makes you forget all that. Great staff, very comfortable rooms in the Matthews building, with full kitchen and wonderful balcony overlooking the Gulf. What more do you need? The beach remains what it has always been, one of the best in Florida, with absolutely amazing shells. And with some many fewer people staying on the island, more shells for the rest of us. No pool, no restaurant at the Inn? No problem. A wonderful stay, very relaxing, and so difficult to leave. An oasis of relaxation in a stress filled world, the Island Inn continues to provide the best as it has for years. Now, if they could get a pool rebuilt

Sanibel Dreams My husband and I spent a week at the Island Inn to celebrate our 10th anniversary. We stayed in the Starkey Lodge and loved it. The room had everything we needed and a beautiful beach view with a screened in porch. The staff had left us towel swans with champagne glasses and a lovely note thanking us for spending our anniversary there. And there was a bottle of champagne in the fridge! What a nice surprise. The staff was so nice and accommodating. The beach was full of shells which made my shell seeker self very happy. We can't wait to go back maybe for our 15th!

Love This Place! We had visited the Island Inn a few years ago and were keen to return. It was great to see the resort is well on its way to recovery after hurricane Ian. We stayed in Matthew’s Lodge. The accommodation was top notch, with amazing views. There was still some beach restoration happening but this wasn’t really an issue. The no-see-ums were out in force so bring some bug spray! Staff were fantastic throughout. Looking forward to our next visit!

Another memorable stay at the Island Inn! We have been to Island Inn multiple times and couldn't wait to return post Ian. The hurricane may have destroyed parts of this resort, but it certainly did not damper the spirit of the entire staff here. You'd never know Ian blew through the bottom level of Starky Lodge as the renovations are pristine and exactly how we remembered it. The beach is as beautiful as ever, and the shelling was absolutely amazing. The Wednesday morning beach walk by Annie (marine biologist from Sanibel Sea School) was so informative and enjoyable. She was a wealth of knowledge regarding all aspects of sea life and seashells. Although we opted out of housekeeping, their staff was very accommodating in replenishing towels, toiletries and coffee when we ran out. We enjoyed dining at Mudbugs (twice), Green Flash, Timbers and Doc Fords. All of the local shops and restaurants were very appreciative of the business, and it was a pleasure to support them. Thank you, Glory, Ken and Chris for another memorable stay and for your tireless efforts on behalf of this lovely storied resort. We can't wait to return again!

Another memorable stay at the Island Inn! We have been to Island Inn multiple times and couldn't wait to return post Ian. The hurricane may have destroyed parts of this resort, but it certainly did not damper the spirit of the entire staff here. You'd never know Ian blew through the bottom level of Starky Lodge as the renovations are pristine and exactly how we remembered it. The beach is as beautiful as ever, and the shelling was absolutely amazing. The Wednesday morning beach walk by Annie (marine biologist from Sanibel Sea School) was so informative and enjoyable. She was a wealth of knowledge regarding all aspects of sea life and seashells. Although we opted out of housekeeping, their staff was very accommodating in replenishing towels, toiletries and coffee when we ran out. We enjoyed dining at Mudbugs (twice), Green Flash, Timbers and Doc Fords. All of the local shops and restaurants were very appreciative of the business, and it was a pleasure to support them. Thank you, Glory, Ken and Chris for another memorable stay and for your tireless efforts on behalf of this lovely storied resort. We can't wait to return again!

Worth every penny! I stayed here for one night. The room was very very clean and had a gorgeous view of the beach. The shelling from in front this location was better than three beaches that I went to. I would absolutely stay here again. It is Sanibel and it is expensive, but it’s so worth it. The staff were also very friendly and helpful.

Return to Sanibel The Island Inn was welcoming, clean, quiet and convenient. Ken and staff were very friendly and informative. The suite was a nice size for two people and had a lovely kitchen for the size. It’s was fresh and clean. It was one the quietest places we have stayed. The Inn has a lot of information and bike rentals, kayaks, grills, chairs, umbrellas and a beach combing educational walk on Wednesday mornings. Joseph and Izzy from Sanibel Sea School are enthusiastic educators. Don’t miss the beach walk with them that is free to guests.

Wonderful! Loved, loved, loved! The room was perfect and very clean. The staff was awesome. Umbrellas and beach chairs were available. The view from our room was amazing. The beach was beautiful with many shells. Definitely will be going back!

  We couldn’t love the Island Inn more! We just spent 10 days in the Matthews Lodge building, our 2nd time there! It was so nice and clean, quiet and peaceful! Ken, Glory, and all of the staff are super nice and amazing! The beach was clean and the most shells I have ever seen! We can’t wait to come back next year!

Wonderful Staff and Amazing Accomodations This trip was made 2/14/23 after the destruction by hurricane Ian September 2022. They had some rooms available and we visited to help support their business. The room was immaculate despite the destruction most of the resort and island suffered. The employees were amazing and so kind and accommodating. This has been a favorite of ours for years and we will return. We had the shelling trip of a lifetime and supported their business without getting in the way of local hurricane cleanup. Amazingly, there was little trash to pickup on the beach but we did our part when we encountered it. Definitely visit for the wonderful employees, spacious rooms and world class shelling.

Our home away from home! We just spent the most perfect week in Sanibel. Island Inn is an excellent place to spend your vacation. We just celebrated our 25th anniversary there, and we could not have asked for better accommodations. We have been going there for many years, and they never disappoint. The rooms are gorgeous, the service is excellent, the beach is beautiful and the staff are absolutely the best. 🏝

Clean and comfortable It’s paradise. Everything about Sanibel, it’s people it’s beaches ..absolute paradise. Our suite was clean, spacious and very comfortable. The staff are very helpful, friendly and very accommodating. There’s a washer and drier at the main office and the kitchenette is fully equipped. I will definitely visit this magical little island again and I will stay at this lovely inn

Great hotel Mathews Lodge is an outstanding facility on Sanibel Island. The shelling at the Inn was the best in ten years. The Lodge wasn't significantly impacted by Ian and is a great place to stay. We will be back in May as it is such a great experience.

The Island Inn is our new Sanibel Island favorite! Our first trip back to Sanibel island after hurricane Ian. The Island Inn is a perfect beach getaway! From the moment we checked in we felt at home. The staff makes sure you have all the information you need to make your stay complete. The Inn is directly on a beautiful beach with so many shells and great fishing. The staff is so helpful informing you on what is currently open and closed on beautiful Sanibel and Captiva. The area is still quite devastated but there are several restaurants up and running and our stay was terrific. The rooms (all suites) have everything you need if you just want to stay at the Inn and enjoy the beach! Full kitchen, screened in porch with sitting area, comfy beds! We will definitely be back!

AMAZING STAY AS USUAL! This Inn is a hidden gem! Glory and Ken at the front desk are amazing! We come here twice a year and even though it is not the same since the hurricane, the ocean water was warm and inviting and just steps from our room. More restaurants are opening every time we go back. Nice and relaxing..no worries just the way we like it! Can't wait to go back!

  We loved being back on Sanibel Island. The Island Inn made it happen! It was simply amazing that they were able to rebuild so quickly after Ian. The accommodations were fantastic! The staff was awesome. Shout to Glory - she was the best host. The Gulf view was beyond great! The room was perfect for 2 adults wanting to shell by day, sit on the beach, and hang out on the lanai in the evenings. We have visited Sanibel annually for 31 years so have high expectations.

Island Inn made it possible in 2023 to continue our tradition. As an avid shelling enthusiast, we killed it - it was the best shelling experience in 31 years.

In conclusion, Island Inn made what seemed impossible - possible and we enjoyed every minute in great accommodations.

We will visit again.

Relaxing paradise! What a gem. Absolutely beautiful place? The room was fantastic. Very large with a large kitchen. Very comfortable. Just like I imagine dreamy beach house would be. The beach was right there with complimentary umbrellas and chairs. Service was fantastic. We were there only a day (but what a great relaxing day) as we are doing a road trip but we will definitely be back for a longer vacation.

Still Paradise!! Our first visit post hurricane Ian , although it was very emotional to see the island so different, it definitely is and will always be paradise. We love the Island Inn and have created so many memories and look forward to creating many more. The staff is awesome , from the moment you call to reserve you get the feeling you’re calling family. There is construction and rebuilding going on but you can tell that maximum effort is put into making their guest feel back at home. If you’re looking for a piece of paradise, gorgeous beaches , warm and friendly people, I urge you to reserve now!! You won’t regret it!

The Island Inn was AWESOME! We had an amazing week and an AWESOME experience at the Island Inn! Booking, check-in and check-out was easy and everyone was so friendly and helpful! The room was clean and spacious and housekeeping was exceptional. You can definitely still see traces of Ian, but the Island Inn and beaches still prove Sanibel is the best in Florida!! See you soon!

Amazing Accommodations Amazing renovations since Hurricane Ian. Very nice, attentive staff . A special shout out to John who puts the umbrellas out every morning and in every afternoon, and, anything else that needs to be done. Easy check in and check out was nice. The staff’s helpful, positive attitude poured over to the guests who were also polite and happy. Great two weeks on the still beautiful Sanibel Island!

Piece of paradise The accommodation was excellent. Spacious, full kitchen, full refrigerator and freezer, microwave, stove. Beds were amazingly comfortable with excellent and extra pillows. There was a screened in porch with a table where you could watch the water, or use the grill, or just count your shell collection of the day. The property also puts up umbrella’s daily. Lovely!!

Wonderful Post-Ian Visit at The Island Inn!!! We just returned from our first post-Ian stay on Sanibel. We have been regular visitors to the island for 20 years and were very excited and happy to be able to return to the Island and support the local businesses. This was our first stay at The Island Inn and it was wonderful! The staff was welcoming, the unit in Matthews Lodge was spacious and clean with a beautiful, unobstructed gulf view. We spent our days exploring Sanibel and Captiva from the Lighthouse to Chadwick Square by car and bike, and relaxing on the beach in the complimentary lounge chairs (with umbrellas). The island is still showing the effects from the hurricane, but the progress has been amazing. If you love Sanibel, please don't hesitate to support this beautiful Inn, the wonderful people who own/run it, and all of the local businesses. Enjoy!

Magical One of the most relaxing vacations we’ve had in a long time. Went to Sanibel for a few days to celebrate our anniversary and the Island Inn could not have been a more perfect spot! Is there left over storm damage on the island, yes. But stores and restaurants are open (Island Pizza was a favorite) and all are welcoming and happy to see guests. Ken at the Island Inn was fabulous and made our stay wonderful. Our room was pristine and so comfortable. The water is gorgeous and full of beautiful sea life. Go and enjoy it all! We will be back!

Great to be back on Sanibel after Hurricane Ian We had been wanting to help Sanibel in their recovery after Hurricane Ian. When the opportunity to book a room at the Island Inn became available, we were grateful to be able to return and help in the recovery by spending tourist dollars. We stayed 4 nights last week in the Starkey Lodge which was spotless and provided everything that we needed for a wonderful visit. (We especially loved the little shell tables outside every room door we have never seen so many shells on the beach in any prior trip to the island). We enjoyed the screened patio which helped to keep most no see ums out. All the hotel staff were friendly, welcoming, responsive, and appreciative. It was wonderful to sit under the provided beach umbrellas on a chaise staring at the Gulf. The island has made incredible progress to date. Recovery will take a long time, but new history is now being created on the island, as well as, at the Island Inn. Some restaurants are open. The bike paths are open. The beach is glorious! Vegetation is growing back. Thank you Island Inn!

Island Inn still a gem! I love Sanibel Island so much that I was willing to return to it post-Hurricane Ian. And so, when an opportunity to stay at Island Inn opened up, I grabbed it. I am so happy--and lucky--that I did. From the minute I made my reservation with fabulous Ken, to checking in with Glory and having wonderful Glen help me with my luggage, all was great. Janet (delightful) and Ceasar took care of my housekeeping needs. Despite the devastation all around them, Inn staff did their best each day to make things seem normal and make our stays as nice as possible. Yes, the pool is gone but the beach is as glorious as ever. Each day umbrellas and beach chairs are set up for guests to use. There is a guest laundry and one day I was able to take advantage of a delightful guided Beach Walk with naturalists from SCCF. I've been shelling on Sanibel for years and yet, I learned quite a few shell/sea life facts on the walk. I always enjoyed the Island Inn pre-hurricane and can absolutely recommend it post-hurricane.

  Amazing large room! Very clean and very nice staff!!! Loved it there and highly recommend.

  We’ve been coming to The Island Inn for years and couldn’t wait to get back! The staff were friendly as always. We stayed in Mathews which was perfect. The grounds were obviously damaged by Ian but the view was still beautiful and the shelling was amazing - can’t wait to go back.

Island Inn - Sanibel Island With all the hurricane damage, Island Inn was awesome They were welcoming and really appreciated your support. The Sharkey building is where we stayed. It has been completely redone and beautiful. Lots of the resort has been torn down and one building is still standing with lots of damage but it was amazing. No plush gardens but they are coming. The beach is empty of visitors and so many shells. They have beach chairs and umbrellas every day set up. It does not look the same, but for what they have been through, amazing.

  My husband and I stayed at the Island Inn a couple of weeks ago and we were very impressed with how helpful and appreciative the front desk staff was. Our studio room was beautiful, extremely clean, and roomier than we expected! We had the beach nearly to ourselves. Plenty of shells, and saw a couple of dolphins swimming close to shore. Not our first time on Sanibel, but our first time since the hurricane, and our first time at the Island Inn. We have already booked our next stay with this resort, and it will be our go to in the future.

Seashells! Seashells by the bucket full! Had the beach virtually to ourselves. Staff were friendly and stay was clean and quaint. The island is still recovering. Some restaurants and a grocery are open but for more variety you must cross the causeway. Much if the foliage is disabled from the hurricane and we can only imagine how beautiful the island actually was before. Be alert to the no see-ums!!! Bring bug spray!! All in all a nice family visit to help this area get bank on their feet.

  I am a frequent Sanibel visitor, but just had my first stay on the island since Ian at the Island Inn. I was a bit hesitant to go with the rebuild happening, but, I’m so glad I did. From the moment we arrived at the property until the time we left, the staff made us feel welcome, wanted and at ease. They helped us with our bags, we’re happy to help with any questions and we’re the best. Ken and the other staff took wonderful care of us. I can’t say enough wonderful things about them. If you are wondering if it’s ok to go back—go—they are lovely and Island Inn is great.

Serene spot to appreciate Sanibel The Island Inn suites are wonderful! These lovely, spacious accommodations include large screened porches furnished with table, chairs and comfy Adirondacks a perfect place to relax with one's morning coffee or to watch lightening over the Gulf. The Matthews lodge building survived Hurricane Ian with barely a scratch and we wish we had stayed longer than 2 nights. Yes, the evidence of the hurricane was everywhere; high piles of debris lined every road and vacant, damaged buildings were the norm. Beaches were closed to the public, and one needed to show a reservation to cross the causeway from 9pm - 6 am. But the roads and even most bike paths are clear and Island Inn has cleared away the debris from their property and beach so you can walk the sand like always. There were a few "shellers" each morning. Expect to hear some hammers and chain saws and be glad that means that people are trying to put their lives back together. There are restaurants open (make reservations!) and their food is as delicious as ever. (Old Captiva House was amazingly intact and charming.) So if you want to encourage the people who are trying to reopen their businesses, go to Sanibel and Captiva. Eat out. Buy t-shirts. But be respectful of the disaster crews, haulers, and construction workers, cranes and trucks. Observe from a distance; stay out of the way. But go! Enjoy the sun. Dine out. Pick up a few shells. But also listen to the stories and imagine what it's like to lose everything. You'll be blessed by the hope and determination of the people you meet.

First-class people, even AFTER Hurricane Ian We are so sad about what happened to the Island Inn during Hurricane Ian. The whole island was devastated, and the Island Inn--right on the ocean--was not spared. We had reservations for exactly when Ian hit. Obviously, that wasn't going to happen. But what did happen surprised me in an eye-opening way. Instead of going into lock-down, they got onto Facebook and started communicating right away--telling people what was going on at what to expect next. Soon their email was up and running, and they began making arrangements for REFUNDING pre-paid deposits. Which they did promptly and by talking to us the whole way through. What a class act. We see that they've already started the process of re-building from this devastating event. We see that they're dedicated to reopening this historic property. This sets an example--a shining example--of what businesses are supposed to DO when disaster strikes. And actually, the staff have gone above and beyond what could be expected. Well done, Island Inn. Well done.

  Island Inn is always the first place we call when we're considering SW FLORIDA as our vacation destination. Their staff are awesome always ready to assist, the grounds are as beautiful as the rooms and its location to the beach is fall out the door close. Oh did I fail to mention the sunsets and the shelling that's just more icing on the cake...
It's an absolute pleasure to leave a recommendation for this establishment. Continued success Island Inn we'll definitely return!

Great stay From booking, to emailing before arrival with questions, to check in, to the experience during the stay, and lastly to check out, everything was perfect and we felt taken care of. The staff we met everywhere on property was so kind. Impressive customer service. Everything was clean. We never had an issue finding an umbrella and chairs on the beach or at the pool. We will definitely go back.

Perfect stay This is a return visit here not altered at all still amazing. Check in fantastic staff very friendly and efficient. Nothing was too much trouble for them. Housekeeping very thorough and again nothing to much trouble. Great place directly on beach with great facilities. On site laundry and restaurant. Brilliant stay

  Wonderful Inn with a great staff.

Amazing hotel was reasonable in Sanibel standards). I have been in 5-stars hotels, and have never seen such amazing attentiom to details-they provide you all you can think of to make your vacation enjoyable. The island is beautiful, the location is great. Great beach adjacent footsteps from the rooms. Amazing balcony with ocean view (but muscito-protected). Room was spacious for all 5 of us, full kitchen with everything you need. Ice machine and laundry room for guests' use. Nice pool. The seashells beach walk tour was nice. Parking just next to the rooms. Outside showers to clean yourself from the sand. To sum it up-you won't want to leave. Service was also impeccable-they close check in early (5pm). Sent them an email at 3pm that we'll be late. 10 minutes afterwards got a response with instructions where they left us the keys in a locker with code and all explanations you need. I really hope to be back in the future but meanwhile-our entire family (couple+3) thanks this hotel for a memorable time. Highly recommended. More

The best place on earth (in Sanibel!) I have been here many times, stayed at both the Kimball lodge in the one bedrooms, in the kitchenettes, and in the Matthew's lodge and every one has been perfect for the situation. This place makes me so happy. It is always so clean, and beautiful. Our kitchenette last week was room 273, which is right on the end over the ocean. Can't recommend enough getting this room, we were very fortunate to get it! High enough up to see the ocean and hear it every morning.

The staff is super friendly and very helpful. Restaurant is great as well. I walked the beach every morning looking for shells. Rarely had to share the beach with more than 5-10 people. The pool is refreshing, though sometimes a bit crowded with kids.

I can't wait to come back again. Been visiting Sanibel since I was 6, and Island Inn for the past 5 years. More

Another wonderful Anniversary stay As always we had a wonderful stay at our favorite getaway in Sanibel. We usually stay in the Matthew Lodge but this time we stayed in Kimball. Our room, 523, was steps away from the beach. It wasn’t what we were used to at Matthew but it was still great. Very clean, lots of amenities and very comfortable. We walked in to see a beautiful anniversary arrangement set up with champagne. Tina and the staff here are always so wonderful, they truly go out of there way to help you and make your stay a wonderful one. Of course we will be back next year, or sooner, to enjoy our favorite place to relax at. Thank you for a wonderful anniversary celebration yet again!!! More

Paradise Found Had the absolute pleasure of spending a week-end at the Island Inn, and was simply blown away. My room was modern, perfectly appointed, quiet, spacious and extremely comfortable. The staff was incredible, the resort restaurant and amenities amazing... I want to move there! Actually... found out they do long term stays as well, I am totally going to try and do that in the near future!