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Sanibel Island Beach Resort

3.0 star property
Beach hotel with a 24-hour front desk and an outdoor pool

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Outdoor pool
On the beach, sun loungers, beach towels
On the beach, sun loungers, beach towels
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Exterior
Travelers find a private beach with comfortable sun loungers at Sanibel Island Beach Resort. The BRGR Restaurant serves meals throughout the day, while the poolside bar on the scenic terrace provides refreshing cocktails after a day in the sun.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk

Room options

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Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony (Gulf View) | 1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony (Gulf View)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Room, 1 King Bed, Pool View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Pool View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 King Bed (View)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Mobility Accessible (View)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Roll-in Shower (View)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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40-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels, TV

Standard Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed (View)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds (View)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(15 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

About the neighborhood

Map
1231 Middle Gulf Dr, Sanibel, FL, 33957

What's nearby

  • Sanibel Island Southern Beach - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Periwinkle Way - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Sanibel and Captiva Island Visitor's Center - 2 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Sanibel Island Northern Beach - 4 min drive - 2.3 miles
  • Sanibel Island Lighthouse - 8 min drive - 2.7 miles

Getting around

  • Southwest Florida Intl. Airport (RSW) - 38 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Jerry's Foods - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Turtles Tiki Bar - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Gramma Dot's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Marketplace At Sundial - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Cheeburger Cheeburger - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Sanibel Island Beach Resort

Hotel near Sanibel Island Southern Beach
At Sanibel Island Beach Resort, you can look forward to a poolside bar, a terrace, and a garden. This hotel is a great place to bask in the sun with a beachfront location and sun loungers. The on-site restaurant, BRGR Restaurant, offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Free in-room WiFi, with speed of 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices), is available to all guests, along with dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • An outdoor pool
  • Free self parking
  • Smoke-free premises, coworking spaces, and a computer station
  • Concierge services, beach towels, and a 24-hour front desk
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the dining options, beach locale, and pool
Room features
All 99 rooms offer comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to perks like free WiFi and desk chairs. Guest reviews highly rate the clean rooms at the property.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with free toiletries and hair dryers
  • 40-inch flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, refrigerators, and coffee/tea makers

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • BRGR Restaurant
  • Tiki Bar

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Computer station
  • Coworking space

Outdoors

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Garden
  • On the beach
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 2 accessible parking spaces
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Grab bar in shower
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 1 AM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 75 per pet, per day
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Resort fee: USD 25 per accommodation, per night
The resort fee includes:
  • Beach access
  • Beach towels
  • In-room bottled water
  • In-room coffee
  • In-room safe

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 75 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
Construction is underway at a neighboring building and there may be noise disturbance from the construction work

Property is also known as

Sanibel Island Beach
Sanibel Island Beach Sanibel
Sanibel Island Beach Resort Hotel
Sanibel Island Beach Resort Sanibel
Sanibel Island Beach Resort Hotel Sanibel

Frequently asked questions

Does Sanibel Island Beach Resort have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Sanibel Island Beach Resort pet-friendly?

Yes, Sanibel Island Beach Resort allows dogs (limit 2 total). There's a fee of USD 75 per pet, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Sanibel Island Beach Resort?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Sanibel Island Beach Resort?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 1 AM.

What time is check-out at Sanibel Island Beach Resort?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Sanibel Island Beach Resort located?

Nestled on the beach, this Mid Island hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Sanibel Island Southern Beach and Sanibel Island Golf Club. Periwinkle Way and Sanibel Moorings Botanical Gardens are also within 1 mi (2 km).

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Reviews

Sanibel Island Beach Resort Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.4

Cleanliness

8.8

Amenities

9.2

Staff & service

8.8

Eco-friendliness

9.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 948 out of 1387 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 275 out of 1387 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 105 out of 1387 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 28 out of 1387 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 31 out of 1387 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect beach front hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas Martin Kovalski

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
All around great place
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Frank

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place to stay staff is great and the restaurant has great burgers.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kimberlea

Liked: Amenities
Staff were pleasant and accommodating.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a. Wry nice place to stay rooms were clean property was nice I loved the quaintness of Sanibel and this place was perfect right on the beach
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erlene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Can’t wait to come back! Love it here!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay and had a wonderful time
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
this was a veryrelaxing short 4 day getaway
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Javin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was ideal for beach front access for a quick overnight getaway. Nice property and good service
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent pet friendly resort!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sydney

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The property was clean and well maintained. The staff was all very friendly and helpful. The restaurant and tiki bar food and drinks were good.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yuniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel and staff, the fastest check in ever .
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Loreli

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved our stay here!!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient, quiet, & the private beach.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Judith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Safe parking; efficient staff
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was in great shape and the landscaping look great considering the area had endured a couple hurricanes.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott Alan

Very nice rooms and very clean and well taken care of resort
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

cheryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Clean and quiet
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Andy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Waitress at the restaurant was amazing. She made sure we were very happy and taken care of.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rodney

Liked: Amenities
Good restaurant & bar.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

carlos

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent place to stay, we are definitely coming back when we can. Only down side for us was that we can hear everything from room next door.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alyssa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beach view, beautiful
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cindy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice place to stay with a great restaurant on sight. Priced reasonable and customer service was excellent.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was in a great area on the beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Perfect beach front hotel
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2025

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