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Sunshine Island Inn

2.5 star property
Adults-only motel in Sanibel with free parking
your current months are January, 2025 and February, 2025.
January 2025
February 2025

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Exterior
Motel room, 1 queen bed (Heron Hideaway) | Private kitchen
Studio, 1 King Bed, Kitchenette (Lighthouse) | Living area
Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas
Suite, 1 King Bed, Kitchen (Tropical Paradise) | Living area

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Pool
  • Laundry
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
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

View all photos for Studio, 1 King Bed, Kitchenette (Lighthouse)

Studio, 1 King Bed, Kitchenette (Lighthouse)

Studio, 1 King Bed, Kitchenette (Lighthouse)

Highlights

Patio
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Fridge
TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Studio, 2 Queen Beds, Kitchenette (Coquina)

Studio, 2 Queen Beds, Kitchenette (Coquina)

Studio, 2 Queen Beds, Kitchenette (Coquina)

Highlights

Patio
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Fridge
TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed, Kitchen (The Palm)

Suite, 1 King Bed, Kitchen (The Palm)

Suite, 1 King Bed, Kitchen (The Palm)

Highlights

Patio
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Fridge
TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • 46 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed, Kitchen (Tropical Paradise)

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

Suite, 1 King Bed, Kitchen (Tropical Paradise)

Highlights

Patio
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Fridge
TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 46 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed, Kitchen (Banyan)

Suite, 1 King Bed, Kitchen (Banyan)

Suite, 1 King Bed, Kitchen (Banyan)

Highlights

Patio
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Fridge
TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 46 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Motel room, 1 queen bed (Heron Hideaway)

Motel room, 1 queen bed (Heron Hideaway)

Motel room, 1 queen bed (Heron Hideaway)

Highlights

Patio
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Fridge
TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Exterior

Sanibel Island Beach Resort

Pool
Pet-friendly
Parking included
Free WiFi
4.4 out of 5, Excellent, (1033)
The price is NZ$729
for 1 room
includes taxes & fees
6 Feb - 7 Feb
Sanibel Island Beach Resort

About the area

Sanibel

At Sunshine Island Inn you'll be within just a 15-minute stroll of Sanibel Moorings Botanical Gardens and Sanibel Island Southern Beach. Highlights at this motel include an outdoor swimming pool and in-room free WiFi. .This motel has free WiFi in public areas, gas grills and a picnic area. Additionally, you'll find laundry facilities. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .With a stay at this Sanibel motel, you'll be 18.6 km (11.6 mi) from Key West Express.
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What's nearby

  • Sanibel Moorings Botanical Gardens - 7 min walk
  • Periwinkle Way - 17 min walk
  • Sanibel Island Northern Beach - 2 min drive
  • Sanibel and Captiva Island Visitor's Center - 3 min drive
  • Sanibel Island Lighthouse - 3 min drive

Getting around

  • Fort Myers, FL (RSW-Southwest Florida Intl.) - 37 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Mudbugs Cajun Kitchen - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Gramma Dot's Restaurant - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Cheeburger Cheeburger - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Pinocchio's - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Tiki Bar - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Sunshine Island Inn

Adults-only motel in Sanibel with free parking
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.

  • 6 guestrooms or units
  • Beach lounge chairs
  • Towels for the beach
  • Umbrellas for the beach
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Self-service laundry
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Smoking in designated areas
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.

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

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

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)

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

More

  • 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

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

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express and Discover. Cash is not accepted. 

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Sunshine Island Inn?

Sunshine Island Inn offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at Sunshine Island Inn?

Yep, Sunshine Island Inn has a free self car park. Onsite parking is limited.

Are there any beaches close to Sunshine Island Inn?

Yep, Sunshine Island Inn is a short 13-minute walk from Sanibel Island Southern Beach.

Does Sunshine Island Inn have a pool?

Sunshine Island Inn has an outdoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying under the shade of an umbrella.

Is Sunshine Island Inn family-friendly?

No, Sunshine Island Inn is an adults-only property.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Sunshine Island Inn?

No, Sunshine Island Inn does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Sunshine Island Inn?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Sunshine Island Inn?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Sunshine Island Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 142 out of 255 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 85 out of 255 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 14 out of 255 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 255 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 255 reviews" "

9.2/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lynn

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice place! Spacious! Separate Bedroom was awesome!, full kitchen and bathroom, outdoor seating area, very clean, great pool and designated parking. Close to beaches and restaurants & ice cream shop!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice!
Our stay was very nice, although we had to cut it short due to hurricane Helene. (The staff was very understanding) We would definitely love to come back to Sunshine Island Inn.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Simon

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
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

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
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

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

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
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
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
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
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Travelled with family
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
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

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bruna

Travelled with family
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

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
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
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
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

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kate

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
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

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