Sunshine Island Inn

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Dates

January 2025

February 2025

Motel room, 1 queen bed (Heron Hideaway) | Private kitchen | Fridge, microwave, stovetop, coffee/tea maker

Suite, 1 King Bed, Kitchen (Tropical Paradise) | Living area | TV

Studio, 1 King Bed, Kitchenette (Lighthouse) | Living area | TV

Overview
Rooms
Location
Policies

Excellent

Popular amenities

Air conditioning

Pool

Laundry

Parking included

Free WiFi

Explore the area

642 East Gulf Drive, Sanibel, FL, 33957

Sanibel Moorings Botanical Gardens
7 min walk
Sanibel Island Southern Beach
13 min walk
Sanibel Sea School
16 min walk
Fort Myers, FL (RSW-Southwest Florida Intl.)
37 min drive

Room options

Studio, 1 King Bed, Kitchenette (Lighthouse)

33 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Studio, 2 Queen Beds, Kitchenette (Coquina)

32 sq m
Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

Suite, 1 King Bed, Kitchen (The Palm)

46 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed, Kitchen (Tropical Paradise)

46 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed, Kitchen (Banyan)

46 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Motel room, 1 queen bed (Heron Hideaway)

28 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

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Pool

Pet-friendly

Parking included

Free WiFi

for 1 night

includes taxes & fees

1 Jan - 2 Jan

About this property

Adults-only motel in Sanibel with free parking

Along with an outdoor pool, this motel has laundry facilities and Gas grills. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a picnic area.

Sunshine Island Inn offers 6 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Rooms open to patios. Fridges and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include a shower.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Televisions come with cable channels.

Recreational amenities at the motel include an outdoor pool.

During your stay at Sunshine Island Inn, you're just a quick walk from Sanibel Moorings Botanical Gardens. Features include free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking, plus an outdoor pool.

Free WiFi
Free self-parking
Take a swim in the outdoor pool
Amenities include laundry facilities
Within a 15-minute walk of Sanibel Moorings Botanical Gardens and Sanibel Island Southern Beach

Sunshine Island Inn offers its guests an outdoor pool, barbecue grills, and a picnic area. Public spaces have free WiFi. Sunshine Island Inn also features laundry facilities and pool umbrellas. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Sanibel motel.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

Free self parking on site
Limited on-site parking

Conveniences

Laundry facilities

Outdoors

Barbecue grill
Beach loungers
Beach towels
Beach umbrellas
Outdoor furniture
Picnic area
Pool umbrellas

Accessibility

If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
No lift
Stair-free path to entrance
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower
Towels provided

Entertainment

TV with cable channels

Food and drink

Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Hob
Microwave
Paper towels
Refrigerator

Air conditioning

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime

Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property

Guests will receive an email 10 days before arrival with check-in instructions and an access code; access will be through a private entrance

Access methods

Access code, private entrance

Pets

No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

Children younger than 25 are not allowed at this adults-only property. All guests 25 and older are welcome.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

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

Resort fee: 3 per cent of room rate

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

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.

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

This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted

This property does not have a front desk. Guests will receive an email 10 days before arrival with check-in information and an access code. Guests can access their accommodation through a private entrance.

We should mention

This is an adults-only property and guests under 25 years old aren't allowed.
Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

Property is also known as

Sunshine Island Inn Sanibel

Sunshine Island Inn

Sunshine Island Sanibel

Sunshine Island Hotel Sanibel Island

Sunshine Island Inn Motel

Sunshine Island Inn Sanibel

Sunshine Island Inn Motel Sanibel

Sunshine Island Inn Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.2/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

19 Sept 2024

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

Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Simon

12 Sept 2024

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities

We absolutely love it ! Clean , impeccable, everything looks brand new , we really enjoyed the accommodation and how impeccable everything was , we didnt need anything in our stay so we cant really rate the service but we can absolutely recommend the place , the only thing i would have changed is the acces to the beach , the pathway was very sleppery and there was glass on the floor so i would recommend for guest not to go to the beach barefoot

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jerry

Travelled with partner

7 Sept 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

We loved the area. We had beach access and our room was beautiful! Thank you Sunshine Inn! We will be back and will refer you to others!

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brooke

3 Sept 2024

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

Weekend get away.

This was our first time visiting the island and the hotel was affordable. we stayed in the Palm suite which was clean and comfortable. No complaints about the property at all. It was recently renovated due to the hurricane and the property was lovely. The only complaint is the advertised ‘walkway’ to the beach- it was flooded and we had to walk our beach cart and feet through ankle deep algae and mud. There needs to be a better way. The hotel should consider improvements on this walkway.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wendi

Business traveller

1 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Such a cute and quaint place to stay. I never saw the staff and so it was a bit inconvenient if you needed something. I ran out of conditioner and you don't have immediate access to request something if needed. Parking and signage on where to go upon arrival was confusing. But I would highly recommend this place because of the atmosphere.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sue

29 Jul 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Exactly what i was expecting. Clean (most important), spacious, nicely done with new updates. Quiet, loved how the pool was situated for privacy to guests only. Location was great, short walk to beach. Would stay here again.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark

25 Jul 2024

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

Sanibel

Booked a one night stay to meet my daughter for dinner. Hadn’t been to Sanibel since Hurricane Ian.

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie, west valley city

Travelled with partner

22 Jul 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

We loved our stay . The location was perfect for beach access. The room was beautiful. We loved the property and pool . The owner was very friendly and personable. We will definitely stay here again

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Travelled with partner

19 Jul 2024

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

The property was convenient very well maintained and close to the beaches

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kirk

Travelled with partner

17 Jul 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Wonderful property. Clean and well maintained with great furnishings and friendly staff. Easy walk to the beach.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nellys

Travelled with group

17 Jul 2024

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

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Travelled with family

13 Jul 2024

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

Beach access can be tricky. Everything else was perfect

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel, Corpus Christi

Travelled with partner

10 Jul 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Well done Ian rebuild. Small and quiet we had a great time!

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jason

7 Jul 2024

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

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bruna

Travelled with family

6 Jul 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Beautiful spot, amazing staff. Location is great.

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cherry

30 Jun 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Quiet and clean. Bed was very comfortable!

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ann

Travelled with partner

29 Jun 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

This was a really cute property with six units that were all redone, because of Hurricane Ian. We stayed in the one called Tropical Paradise, and I would definitely stay there again. We also got to meet the owner and she showed us a few of the other units. The beach is across the street and you have to walk between two buildings to get there, but not a big deal.

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lindsey

Travelled with family, Travelled with group

26 Jun 2024

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

This place was lovely!!! The island is going through a tough time. I wanted to come down stay and support locals! I can’t say enough about how lovely they stay was. Very close to the beach, park right outside your door. They have beach chairs and umbrellas for your use. Grill, shower, hose off or even shower!!! Can’t wait to return!

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Marcia

Travelled with family

26 Jun 2024

Beautiful room - Clean and modern. The only issue we had was the 2 living chairs and couch was uncomfortable as the cushions were too worn for sitting more than 1 hour.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janice

24 Jun 2024

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

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kate

2 Jun 2024

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

Great Find

Pretty much brand new rooms following the hurricane - comfy bed, better than anticipated kitchette & bathroom. Nice touches & design throughout. Didn't get a chance to use the pool or grills but both looked well maintained & easy to use. Would highly recommend

Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Kathy, Lee

Travelled with partner

25 May 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Wonderful owner, clean and working hard to come back from hurricane.

Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

24 May 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

I would like to suggest that bathtub-shower be provided with grab bar for safety....I think there are movable ones that can be attached to outer wall of tub, if permanent installation is not wanted. Otherwise, the facility was exceedingly well furnished and designed.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2024