A seashell found on the beach at The Inns of Sanibel, Sanibel Island hotel

Welcome to the Inns of Sanibel Beach & Golf Resorts on the gulf coast of Sanibel Island, Florida, featuring two adjacent properties on a world famous white sandy shelling beach. You have found the island getaway your heart desires. Sanibel Inn is now accepting reservations for 2025. If you know the accommodation you wish to reserve, just click on the button below. Or, visit the Sanibel Inn page to select your accommodation.

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Sanibel’s premier beachfront destination welcomes you. Perfect for a quiet island getaway or a vacation with the family, Sanibel Inn offers a wide array of amenities and activities for every age and interest.

Luxurious guestrooms, suites and condominiums offer spectacular panoramic views of the Gulf of Mexico.

Experience the best of the island at Sanibel Inn, “Where Nature Meets the Sea.”

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A romantic escape awaits you at Song of the Sea. Located next to Sanibel Inn, Song of the Sea shares the same extraordinary amenities with its sister property, plus some of its own. Enjoy an on-site spa, and a toasty Jacuzzi for those cooler nights.

Stunning new guestrooms and beachfront suites will have you kicking off your shoes on our white sandy beaches in no time. We look forward to welcoming you soon to “the most romantic resort on Sanibel,” reopening in Summer 2025.

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Idyllic Island Weddings

Many couples dream of tying the knot in a picture-perfect island setting. If that’s your wedding fantasy, the Inns of Sanibel and our sister property The Dunes offer a variety of locations for island style ceremonies and receptions. From the shell-strewn shores of The Sanibel Inn to The Dunes Sunset Lake, both are perfectly located to take advantage of Sanibel’s glorious sunsets. For over 40 years, couples have trusted The Dunes with their special day. Contact our certified wedding planer today

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Island Style Dining

Located at the Sanibel Inn resort, Dante’s delivers a diversified menu with island flare. Inspired by a coal fired gill, Dante’s serves up everything from pizzas to fresh seafood with elegant presentations in a unique circular interior. For the true island experience, check out Island Time located next to the pool at the Sanibel Inn. Island Time offers light fare throughout the day from breakfast to evening cocktails. The Dunes Dining Room is known for its unique signature items, and the view of the sparkling lake and nature preserve are always worth the trip.

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Coming Soon…A New Spa Experience

The island experience is not complete without a day at the spa. Song of the Sea has a serene environment that is perfect for a day of relaxing. Whether you are staying at Sanibel Inn, or the Song of the Sea, you are just steps away from total relaxation. Spa services will begin after Song of the Sea opens in the summer of 2025.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • DIRECTIONS FROM RSW Regional SW International Airport – Merge onto I-75 N. Take exit 131 toward Cape Coral. Merge onto Daniels Pkwy. Use the left 2 lanes to turn left onto 6 Mile Cypress Pkwy. Continue onto Gladiolus Dr. Use the left lane to merge onto County Rd 869 S/Summerlin Rd via the ramp to Ft Myers Beach/Sanibel/Captiva. Keep left to continue on Summerlin Rd. Continue onto McGregor Blvd. Continue onto Sanibel Causeway. Continue onto Causeway Blvd. At the four way intersection, continue straight onto Lindgren Blvd. When you reach the stop sign at E Gulf Dr, you should see the signs for Sanibel Inn/Dante’s straight ahead. If you are checking into Song of the Sea or Seaside Inn, make a left on E Gulf Drive. For Sunset Beach Inn, you can make a right on Periwinkle, see addresses below.

    DIRECTIONS FROM TIA Tampa International Airport – Head northeast on George J Bean Pkwy toward Airport Recirculation Dr. Follow 1-275 S and 1-75 S to Naples. Take Exit 131 from I-75 S to Cape Coral/SW Florida Airport. Continue on Daniels Pkwy and turn right. Turn left on 6 Mile Cypress Pkwy, continue onto Gladiolus Dr. Use the left lane to merge onto Summerlin Rd via the ramp to Ft Myers Bch/Sanibel/CaptivaSummerlin Rd. Continue on Summerlin Rd, continue onto McGregor Blvd. Continue onto Sanibel Causeway to your Inn, see addresses below. 

    FROM INTERSTATE 75 SOUTH – I-75 S to Naples. Continue on Exit 128 and follow signs for County Rd 840/Alico Rd/Hertz Arena/San Carlos Park. Keep right at the fork, follow signs for San Carlos Park. Turn right onto Alico Rd. Turn right onto US-41 N. Turn left onto Gladiolus Dr. Merge onto County Rd 869 S/Summerlin Rd via the ramp to Ft Myers Bch/Sanibel/Captiva. Keep left to continue on Summerlin Rd, continue onto McGregor Blvd. Continue onto Sanibel Causeway to your Inn, see addresses below.

    FROM INTERSTATE 75 NORTHMerge onto I-95 N. Take Exit 12A on the left to merge onto Floridas TurnpikeTake Exit 54 for FL-84/I-595/US-441 toward Ft Lauderdale. Keep left at the fork, follow signs for I-595 W and merge onto FL-84 W/I-595 W. Continue to follow I-595 W. Keep left and merge onto I-75 N. Take Exit 128 for Alico Rd toward County Rd 840/San Carlos Park. Continue on Alico Rd. Turn right onto US-41 N. Turn left onto Gladiolus Dr. Merge onto County Rd 869 S/Summerlin Rd via the ramp to Ft Myers Bch/Sanibel/Captiva. Keep left to continue on Summerlin Rd, continue onto McGregor Blvd. Continue onto Sanibel Causeway to your Inn, see addresses below.

    INNS ADDRESSES:

    SANIBEL INN: 937 E. Gulf Drive, Sanibel, FL 33957

    SONG OF THE SEA: 863 E. Gulf Drive, Sanibel, FL 33957

     

  • There are lots of things to consider when deciding where to stay on beautiful Sanibel Island. If you’re looking to explore our world-famous beaches (and collect some seashells!) then staying at a beachside hotel is a must. You can compare each of our four top rated hotels on Sanibel Island here to see which property suits you best!

    But don’t take our word for it! Check out these recent stories from our past guests. All of our properties have 4 stars or higher on Google Reviews, and there are hundreds of testimonials for you to check out.

    And of course, take into consideration deals and offers! Explore our best Sanibel Island hotel offers to save big on your next getaway.

  • Sanibel has a history as a very safe city and place to visit. In 2017 the National Council for Home Safety and Security named Sanibel as the 7th safest city in Florida. The 2018, 2019, and 2020 rankings for the survey do not include populations lower than 10,000, so Sanibel was excluded.

    For more information on our safety policies regarding COVID-19, please see our COVID-19 page here.

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