Sunshine Island Inn

Sunshine Island Inn Inn in Sanibel Island

About this inn

Located in Sanibel Island, this lovely inn for $344 per night is a fantastic option for your next break. Set in Sanibel, within 200 metres of Gulfside Beach and 1.8 km of Sanibel Chamber of Commerce, Sunshine Island Inn offers accommodation with barbecue facilities and as well as free private parking for guests who drive.

Amenities

Pool

Air conditioner

Kitchen / Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Parking

Balcony / Patio

Map of Sanibel Island, FL

Nearby attractions

Six Mile Cypress Slough Preserve

Sunshine Island Inn

4.3

Excellent(169 Reviews)

Inn in Sanibel Island, FL

Reasons to book

Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind

Includes essentialsPool, Kitchen / Kitchenette, Air conditioner and more

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About this inn

Amenities

Pool

Air conditioner

Kitchen / Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Parking

Balcony / Patio

Map of Sanibel Island, FL

Nearby attractions

Six Mile Cypress Slough Preserve

Reviews

4.3/5.0

Excellent(169 Reviews)

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10.0

Apr 2024

Is an excellent cost-benefit!

The cleaning is simply sensational. The entire facility is well-maintained. The location is excellent, and we had a practically private beach. The room we stayed in was very spacious. Overall, comfort is excellent.

We didn't like the mattress because it was very soft. But it's comfortable.

10.0

Feb 2024

Great little place

A hidden gem. Very clean, had everything we needed. Staff very accommodating-we have fragrance sensitivities-they actually changed their laundry detergent to Free & Clear. Short walk to the beach. Would highly recommend this property.

furniture was very uncomfortable.

1.0

Oct 2022

Property was closed and left us stranded.

Nothing. The place was closed

Booking.com took the reservation and the property is closed. Let me and my co-worker stranded and sleeping in our vehicles. Booking.com should not secure reservations for closed properties!

8.0

Oct 2022

Very good

Bed was really uncomfortable

10.0

Sep 2022

wonderful

clean spacious confortable good location

tv restricted not Netflix

10.0

Jul 2022

Best Solo Vacation EVER

Absolutely EVERYTHING about this Inn is amazing! The room, the staff, the ease is access to the beach and eating establishments.....20/10 Stars

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9.0

Jul 2022

I spend the entire day on the different beaches and Sunshine was a great place to cool off and clean up.

Very cute property. Loved the assigned parking space located right outside my room. Also loved seeing the big, beautiful pink Plumeria tree in front of the building.

10.0

Jun 2022

perfect!

everything! it was perfect and comfortable

nothing - everything was perfect

10.0

Jun 2022

It was very nice place

Everything

nothing

8.0

May 2022

Nice, cozy stay - would stay there again!

Very nice accomodations. Bed was comfy, kitchen was well appointed (chairs around table were not comfortable), spacious. The room opens to the swimming pool, which was lovely. Parking right outside. Pool was warm, but not too warm. Close to beach. BBQ grills available by pool. Really appreciated laundry on site. Beach chairs provided. Small, intimate place - cozy. Vanity area outside toilet/shower was very nice. Tub is dated, but really -- who cares if you have a nice, hot shower -- no complaints. Not a quick one, but a walk to a nice cafe and ice cream shop nearby -- probably 15-minute walk. I liked that it was not in a high-tourist area -- so it was quiet and away from crowds and activity. Beach is lovely.

This is not on the water and no view of the ocean. There is a path to follow to get there. They do offer beach wagons, but again, first-come, first served. The path and short walk is not bad, but do not expect ocean views. Window coverings are the verticle slat-type blinds on the sliding glass door to the pool. One or 2 would always fall off. Until we futzed with it a bit, we couldn't close it tightly enough to keep light out at night. Biggest frustration was nobody on site to answer questions. Very much self-serve. There were moments when we were frustrated by that. We didn't know, for example, that beach umbrellas were available - first come, first served. A few other times we had questions, but ended up figuring it out on our own. Plan ahead if you want to use kayaks - have to fill out a waiver, which can be a challenge if nobody in the office. When we first arrived, we'd had a long drive and wanted to watch a little TV -- cable wasn't on for us, which we didn't have until next afternoon. And internet access is not always the greatest. There were signs posted all around the room, which I understand I guess, but not necessarily a warm and friendly atmosphere from hosts. Not necessarily a negative; pool is in the middle of all of the rooms. So you will likely be engaged in socializing with the others at the motel -- not ALL bad -- but sometimes a little uncomfortable.

10.0

May 2022

Exceptional

Very comfortable and read customer services

10.0

May 2022

Fabulous

I love how they had umbrellas and chairs and a wagon to take everything to the beach

Great location I’d love to be in on that side of the island very quiet

10.0

May 2022

great location with great amenities

having two separate bathrooms along with full kitchen

wish there were some different sitting chair with higher back

9.0

Apr 2022

Clean, quiet, great location and very comfortable.

Very clean, management was excellent, beds were very comfortable, nice and quiet.

10.0

Apr 2022

Fabulous vacation

We loved it! Location was perfect, easy beach access, beach wagon, umbrellas etc provided. Staff were amazing, kind and gracious.

Nothing!

8.0

Apr 2022

Very good

Clean room, nice and small property, quiet position, ideal if you do not like large crowds, lovely warm pool, extras such as beach chairs, umbrellas and a buggy to transport to the beach. Lovely bed linen and comfy pillows. Receptionist very welcoming and friendly. Really enjoyed my stay.

Beds a little too high to get on to easily, bathroom small and the bath could do with an update but the shower over the bath worked well.

9.0

Apr 2022

A perfect stay at Sunshine Island Inn

Very nice and cozy property. Friendly staff. Full equipped kitchen. Beach towels, chairs, umbrellas and kajaks for free. Nice and clean pool. Wifi was fast.

8.0

Mar 2022

Relaxing trip

Close to ocean. cleanliness of room

Wish they had small breakfast available

9.0

Mar 2022

good place to stay

excellent location very close to beach access plus decent pool and the banyan suite has everything need and comfortable

9.0

Mar 2022

Excellent location and wonderful place to relax.

I liked the size of the Banyan suite. I thought the pool was well-maintained and at a comfortable temperature. The amenities in the suite were all very nice, especially the big refrigerator with a full freezer and an ice-maker. Appreciated the dishwashing liquid and the cutlery, glasses, plates, bowls, pots, and pans. The beach was a bit of a hike but not too far.

Only wished that there had been a more modern chest of drawers in the bedroom for folded clothes, socks, and underwear.

10.0

Mar 2022

great relaxing stay, wish we could have stayed longer. would return.

Had chairs and trolley for beach stuff so well catered for. Clean room. nice patio chairs available

Bathroom a little dated but clean. No housekeeping available but only there couple nights

10.0

Mar 2022

accommodations was all my husband and I needed for a beach getaway!

close to the beach had beach equipment available to take with us quiet great shower kitchen great price for the amenities provided.

if anything, thicker larger beach towels

9.0

Feb 2022

had a wonderful time. Excellent food nearby.

clean room and grounds

parking was a little difficult if driving anything but a compact car

10.0

Feb 2022

Megan was so kind and helpful when I needed assistance.Relaxed, comfortable atmosphere.

Great location: easy to find, minutes from a nice, uncrowded beach and the pool was very clean.

No facial tissue supplied.

8.0

Feb 2022

Very good

Bed was comfortable. Kitchen was updated.

Bath tub / shower was dated.

9.0

Feb 2022

Great stay.

Great location. Quiet, clean and comfortable

Everything was good.

9.0

Feb 2022

Superb

.You supplied everything we might need for our stay. Beach Items, Laundry Room, Beach Towels even a cooler to take to the beach, LP grill. Wonderful touches

Rented the Banyan Room, everytime we used the toaster it set off the smoke alarm. Toast had not even started to brown.

8.0

Feb 2022

Very good

First impression was not great- exterior looks like an old motel. But the room was nice, clean, large and exactly as advertised. Beach access is across the street and down a path, a bit of a walk but fine. Even the condos "on the beach" were in fact set quite a ways back. It is on a road parallel to the main road, which was a great location to avoid the very heavy traffic on the main road.

Only minor negative is there is no on-site staff. The management is at another property. One time we thought we had lost a key and that could have been a problem with no one there to address the issue. And sitting outside the room is not great, either looking at the small parking lot or the street. Or if inside at the pool side, looking at other's rooms (and they at you).

6.0

Feb 2022

It was an overpriced one time stop.

The beach is close by. The laundry facilities came in handy for us and were nearby. Having a reserved parking spot was quite handy. If you intend to avoid the internet at all costs during your stay, then this is the place for you! (The lack of service was annoying).

They have limited office hours and make it clear that they’d rather not be bothered by anyone while they’re there. The WiFi was barely useable during our entire stay. We had to sit at the table in order to check our email since the connection would fail if we moved from that spot. We’d hoped to watch a show through streaming service before bedtime, but that was impossible. They shouldn’t advertise internet access, at least not for the unit where we stayed.

8.0

Feb 2022

Enjoyable few days

This is a small well-appointed inn, with a large studio room, and a small kitchenette-bathroom wing. A picnic table serves for a desk as well as dining. The location is on the quiet side of the bridge, close to the Sanibel Ice Cream and Chocolate shop with a fabulous French bakery there. It was even better than the three other great French bakeries we went to on our trip. The Napoleans were my favorite, though the Wedding Cookies and the Macarons and the Blondies with chocolate chips and the ice cream were favorites too.

We did not choose a low tide morning time date. That is what I would recommend, then drive through the DING National Wildlife Refuge and take lots of photos. This year had only a small percentage of birds we saw in warmer weather 5 years ago.

10.0

Feb 2022

we enjoyed our time at Sanibel.

very clean and comfortable.

nothing

8.0

Feb 2022

Nice, simple place with what you need.

Very clean, has beach equipment, comfortable bed.

does not seem sanitary to require guests to wash dishes themselves for the next guest- it would be one thing if there was a dishwasher and guest needs to run it, but kind of sketchy to rely on dish-washing of prior guests. But maybe no worse than having cleaning staff do it.

FAQs

How much does this inn cost compared to others in Sanibel Island?

The average price for a rental in Sanibel Island is $389 per night. This rental is $45 less expensive than the average.

Is parking included with this inn?

Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Sunshine Island Inn. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this inn?

Yes, a swimming pool is available for use at Sunshine Island Inn. Enjoy the water!

Is Sunshine Island Inn pet friendly?

Unfortunately, this inn is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"

What amenities are available at Sunshine Island Inn?

We found 7 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, air conditioner, kitchen / kitchenette, internet / wifi, and parking.

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Sunshine Island Inn

About this inn

Amenities

Map of Sanibel Island, FL

Nearby attractions

Sunshine Island Inn

Inn in Sanibel Island, FL

Reasons to book

About this inn

Amenities

Map of Sanibel Island, FL

Nearby attractions

Reviews

FAQs

How much does this inn cost compared to others in Sanibel Island?

Is parking included with this inn?

Is there a pool at this inn?

Is Sunshine Island Inn pet friendly?

What amenities are available at Sunshine Island Inn?

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