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Pelicans Roost

2.0 star property
Peaceful escape near Sanibel Island Southern Beach with an inviting pool and tennis courts for perfect relaxation and recreation.

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Pelicans Roost, an oceanfront retreat, offers a quiet escape from everyday life. Guests can cool off in the outdoor pool or enjoy friendly competition on two tennis courts. WiFi keeps everyone connected, and previous visitors consistently praise this getaway.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Kitchen

Room options

Condo, 2 Bedrooms (Gulf Front)

  • Ocean view
  • 111 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

About the neighborhood

Located on the beach, Pelicans Roost is in Mid Island, a neighborhood in Sanibel. While the natural beauty of Sanibel Island Southern Beach and Estero Boulevard Beach can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can check out Key West Express. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Dunes Golf and Tennis Club or FastTrax Fort Myers. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including golfing. Visit our Sanibel travel guide
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Donax Street, 605, Sanibel, FL, 33957

What's nearby

  • Seashells on Sanibel Island, Florida
    Sanibel Island Southern Beach
    1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Periwinkle Way
    Periwinkle Way
    15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Sanibel Island Golf Club
    9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Sanibel and Captiva Island Visitor's Center
    3 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • Gulfside City Park
    4 min drive - 2.3 miles

Getting around

  • Southwest Florida Intl. Airport (RSW)
    55 min drive

Restaurants

  • Jerry's Foods
    3 min drive
  • Turtles Tiki Bar
    16 min walk
  • Gramma Dot's
    4 min drive
  • MudBugs Cajun Kitchen
    19 min walk
  • Wickies Lighthouse Restaurant
    4 min drive

About this property

Pelicans Roost

Hotel near Sanibel Island Southern Beach
Pelicans Roost provides everything you need. Guests can connect to in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • An outdoor pool
  • 2 outdoor tennis courts
Room features
All guestrooms at Pelicans Roost have amenities such as WiFi.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with bathtubs
  • Balconies, kitchenettes, and full-sized refrigerators/freezers

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor tennis courts
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • In-room kitchenette
  • In-room washer/dryer
  • Living room
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • No housekeeping service

Outdoors

  • On the beach

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Bathtub
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Kitchenette

More

  • Living room
  • Washer/dryer

Policies

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open Monday - Saturday (9 AM - 5 PM)
Front desk staffed during limited hours
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
The office is closed on holidays. Guests planning to arrive on a Sunday, a holiday, or after 5 PM on Monday-Saturday are required to contact the office at least 72 hours in advance to receive special check-in instructions.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

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
Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 21 years old
This property accepts credit cards
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
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

Frequently asked questions

Does Pelicans Roost have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Where is Pelicans Roost 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).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Pelicans Roost Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.0

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

9.0

Staff & service

8.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 17 out of 26 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 26 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 26 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 26 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 26 reviews

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Ella

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Uncrowded. Very few dishes and cookware. Only 3 washcloths vow 2 bathrooms. Helpful staff. Clean.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everyone I expected and more ... can’t wait to go back again !
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was very close to the water. All rooms face the Gulf. Only negative was the kitchen didn't have basic things like foil, coffee and filters, oil spray for cooking, things you wouldn't necessarily think about getting at the store.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Crystal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This property is great to stay at. The condos are fully stocked with a beautiful view of the ocean. We will definitely be coming back.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Love love love it will be back next year
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2018
Verified

8/10 Good

Amanda

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort

Spacious apartment close to the beach

We rented the two bed two bath apartment for 5 nights. It was roomy, comfortable, quiet and well equipped and only a very short walk to the amazing beach. The apartment itself, although comfortable, could possibly do with some updating as, in places, was looking a little shabby, worn and tired eg, frayed bed sheets! A selection of sun beds and sun umbrellas were available to take to the beach. We thought it rather strange that we were required to remove bed sheets and place them in the washing machine, together with towels before our departure. However, this really didn’t take too long! Saying all this, we would stay at these apartments again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melanie

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

LOVED Everything about it!

Condo was beautiful! Had everything we needed and slept us comfortably. The beds were super comfortable! The screened in porch with a fan made things even more perfect! Loved having the beach view and access. The sand is like walking in powdered sugar! And shells galore! We can’t wait to come back!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julie

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

Beautiful, relaxing place to stay.

Pelicans Roost was a beautiful, relaxing place to stay. So quiet! The pool was wonderful to cool down after a hot day at the beach. The view was spectacular! The beds were comfy.
Verified

8/10 Good

Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

On the beach and nice amenities

Overall, we have a positive review. Directly on the beach, nice pool, pool accessories and bathrooms at the pool, nice updates in condo such as appliances, bathrooms and kitchens, in general the condo was clean. But as with all condo rentals, when you look more closely you can see that it needs a thorough cleaning (wash walls, clean/dust baseboards, wash curtains, clean grout lines). During our stay on a Sunday, a problem developed with the plumbing. Out of nowhere, the water in the toilet sucked down and the toilet was almost empty. Tried to flush toilet and then toilet wouldn't flush. Checked the other toilet and it did the same thing. The next morning sewage backed up in the bathtubs. Maintenance man lives on site and is extremely helpful, easy to reach and kind. He allowed us to immediately relocate to a new unit. It was a bit of an inconvenience. The front desk staff never reached out to us at any time to apologize, to see how we were doing in the new unit or speak to us. Driving to the airport we discussed how it would have been nice if the front desk/condo management would have made some type of a gesture for our inconvenience-perhaps a gift card for a dinner out somewhere in Sanibel? A small credit back? Something.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2017
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Donna

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

Family time

Great location on the beach.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2017
Verified

8/10 Good

Roddy

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Trip to the Gulf

Decided to try Gulf Coast Beach instead of Myrtle Beach. This property is located on the beach. All rooms are gulf facing with a nice large screened in balcony. They provide Beach chairs free of charge. Nice sunrise viewing on this side of the island. Pool and tennis courts on property. It is an older facility but has everything you need. Very quiet area and beach is not crowded. Found live starfish and sand dollars. Saw dolphins several times.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2017
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Matthew L.

The Roost ROCKS!

Great times @ Pelicans Roost this week. Condo offers great gulf views, fully equipped with appliances, kitchen gear, beach towels, etc. Carl did a great job of accommodating our late arrival & provided good insights on the area. Absolutely recommend it & would stay again.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2017
Verified

6/10 Okay

michael

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness

Right on the beach

Good layout. Right on the beach. A bit worn but every thing worked fine. The only knock was cleanliness. Showers and floor grouts needed that extra attention and carpets while they looked fairly new where in dire need of deep cleaning
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pinky

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

Will definitely be back!

We stayed in Unit 101 and enjoyed every moment. Clean, well-equipped, private, comfortable all describe our stay. There is a pool as well as access to the beach. Chairs and umbrellas are available for beach use. Staff was exceptionally pleasant and accommodating. We loved every minute of our stay and will definitely return.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael C.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Relaxing stay at the beach

Loved our stay at Pelican's Roost. Plenty of beach chairs and umbrellas to use. Condo was clean and well appointed. Will definitely come again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Close to the beach, great location

Condo has everything from beach towels to full washer/dryer. Great stay, loved the location and the bike riding trails available. Quiet! Loved the beach and would definitely come back!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laurence

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

Rêve d'une vue sur mer

Super séjour au Pelicans Roost. Idéalement situé face à la mer,au calme,l'appartement est spacieux avec deux belles chambres ,deux salles de bains,une grande pièce à vivre avec cuisine très bien équipée,coin repas et coin séjour avec deux beaux canapés,fauteuil ainsi qu'une terrasse aménagée.Vous pouvez profiter des chaises de plages et transats de l'hotel ainsi que des petits jouets de plage pour les enfants et comme le nom l'indique vous vous baignerez entourés de péilcans,ibis, aigrettes......Très beau souvenir et très bonne adresse.
Verified

8/10 Good

Hillary

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

Great quiet, private condo room - ocean view!

More than what we had hoped! Just went down for a long Memorial Day weekend. We were ready to stay anywhere in Sanibel and had no expectations. I have a problem with my foot so was over joyed with ease of access to beach - and a great private spot at that. Furnishings weren't fancy or particularly modern but everything you could want was there and clean! I enjoyed having a walk in closet in master off the bathroom - I hate to see luggage in room so it was wonderful! Bedroom, living room and lanai looked to ocean - AWESOME!~!! Only 20 units - all face ocean. Quiet. One thing to note - no maid service for visitor just cleaning between guests.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tim

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

A MILLION DOLLAR VIEW

The ratings I gave this hotel were actually thought about. My wife and I like to travel a great deal. This vacation was for 2 weeks and was the most relaxing and mind renewing vacation we have ever taken. The room was perfect. When we walked in the air in the room hit us in the face . It was clean. There were no smells of any kind. It was just fresh and there were no air freshner smells. Just clean. Our room had a 60 inch flat screen in the living room and flat screens in both bedrooms. They were very seldom watched. the view from the bedroom window was much better. watching the dolphins swim by, the pelicans and the crows stealing food from the people on the beach. The water was beautiful and the sounds of the waves splashing on the beach when you were eating lunch on your screened in balcony were just fantastic. As we talked with the other vacationers it seemed they had all been going there for 20 years they were very loyal. I see why. It was just perfect. You could not ask for more . we will be back next year.
Verified

8/10 Good

Ginger

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service

Customer Service

This is a do it yourself condo. By this I mean you clean your own room, wash your own sheets and towels upon check out and take your own trash. When we arrived the room was very clean and had a beautiful view of the beach. The overall experience at Pelicans Roost was great. The maintenance man was very friendly and attended to a minor problem with the wifi in a courteous rapid response. The woman that sits behind the counter on the other hand lacks every aspect of customer service know to man. She had posted a sign stating that she was at a meeting and that she would return at 11:30. We returned at 11:45 and saw her walking around in the office, the door was still locked. I watched as she looked at my wife through the window then went behind a wall and sat down. About 5 minuets later the maintenance guy showed up and attended to our needs. I guess she was just to busy to provide customer service to her customers.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steve

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

A great place to stay

A great place to stay says it all. I will return.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dennis

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

Paradise

I discovered Pelican Roost while looking for a place to take my family for mother's day. We stayed at this place and were blown away by everything about it. The view of the room is incredible. The staff from the check-in clerk to Carl the maintanance manager were very attentive to our every need. They really go out of their way to make you feel at home. We liked this place so much we already went back for Memorial Day Weekend and have a 10 day trip planned for July 4th. The room had everything we wanted. Sleeps 6 very comfortably and the beach is on a great location for kids. We were able to relax without worrying about the beach being over crowded. Good secluded spot. I would recommend this place to anyone looking to get away and relax for a few days.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Wonderful stay - wonderful service

We had a wonderful time and got a real bargain for the price! Although the condo could use a bit of updating, the layout, amenities, and location far over shadowed any needed updates. We would recommend whole heartedly!
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2017
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Macarena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2017