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Sunshine Island Inn

2.5 star property
Adults-only motel in Sanibel with free parking

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

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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642 East Gulf Drive, Sanibel, FL, 33957
  • Sanibel Island Northern Beach
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Sanibel and Captiva Island Visitor's Center
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Sanibel Island Lighthouse
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Fort Myers, FL (RSW-Southwest Florida Intl.)
    ‪45 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)

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Patio
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Fridge
TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 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)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Patio
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Fridge
TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 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)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

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 (Tropical Paradise)

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

Suite, 1 King Bed, Kitchen (Tropical Paradise)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Patio
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Fridge
TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 46 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Patio
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Fridge
TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 46 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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)

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)

Highlights

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

About the area

Sanibel

At Sunshine Island Inn you'll be within just a 15-minute stroll of Sanibel Island Southern Beach and Sanibel Moorings Botanical Gardens. 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 Island Southern Beach - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Periwinkle Way - 2 min drive - 1.4 km
  • Sanibel Island Northern Beach - 2 min drive - 1.7 km
  • Sanibel and Captiva Island Visitor's Center - 2 min drive - 1.4 km
  • Sanibel Island Lighthouse - 7 min drive - 2.4 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Turtles Tiki Bar
  • MudBugs Cajun Kitchen
  • ‪Wickies Lighthouse Restaurant - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Cielo Restaurant - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Gramma Dot's Restaurant - ‬13 min walk

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

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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)

More

  • Designated smoking areas

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 within 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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. 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

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 165 out of 279 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 86 out of 279 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 14 out of 279 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 279 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 279 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin

Travelled with family
Very peaceful, great location, clean rooms with a great atmosphere
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jim

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was terrific!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Schell

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Darling property. Thoughtfully restored after the hurricane. Very clean, well equipped and very comfortable bed. If I had one fix it would be the blue outdoor lights around the pool. Though they are terrific from a decorative point, they are problematic from a sleep perspective and the shades aren’t quite able to block all of the light.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My 1 room studio was impeccably clean and modern. The bedding was super comfortable, and the small kitchen area had everything I needed.Laundry room on premise was a plus. Pool is small and could maybe sqeeze in a few more lounge chairs?Overall I had a great experience at the Sunshine Island Inn and will look forward to another stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donald

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location and completely remodeled
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

CinderBubble

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great quiet location - within walking distance of dining, shops, and the beach. Staff very friendly and helpful. If you are looking to relax - this is a great option. Definitely would stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather

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

Perfect spot for a couples getaway

This is a great place to stay a couple looking for a quiet destination. We were really happy to find it so clean. Brand new beach chairs, umbrella, and also a cart to carry it all were on site to use! The walk over to the beach only took about two minutes. They also offer grills and grilling tools on the property overlooking the canal. I wish I would’ve known, we would’ve gone to Jerry‘s to pick up something to grill one night! Little touches like having bug spray and sunscreen on the patio were nice. The bed was very comfortable and the A/C worked well.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Leslie, Long Beach

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities
Loved it here.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ronda

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed our stay very much! Lots of room for two of us. Very clean. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful, clean cottage/room. Will most definately come back here!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robbin, Queensbury

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Roomy and very clean. Had all the basics needed within the kitchenette. If visiting Sanibel again would stay here.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

David

Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Lynn

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yonghua

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Large rooms with updated furniture and utilities. Easy access to beach. Sanibel still needs time to recover. Famous beaches are closed for maintenance but this hotel has demonstrated a strong come back. Rate is reasonable and stay is comfortable. Would recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice and friendly, booked an extra nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

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