Island Inn Amenities
Pristine Beach & World-Class Shelling
Island Inn’s pristine beach is a short distance from all our units and is extremely popular with shellers because of its great location, breathtaking sunsets and scenery, warm clean water and, of course, its abundance of shells.
Free WiFi In All Accommodations & Throughout the Property
Free WiFi in all accommodations & throughout the property, just in case you need to check in with the world.
Biking On Sanibel Island
Sanibel and Captiva islands are a great place to give your car a rest and go for a relaxing bike ride along the trails. Isn’t it time to saddle up into island mode? Take your explorations to the trails and paths for the quintessential island experience. It’s the ultimate green way to get around.
Beachwalks Guided by SCCF
Sanibel Island is famous for its world-class beachcombing and now Island Inn has partnered with the Sanibel Captiva Conservation Foundation to offer weekly guided beach walks free to Island Inn guests!
Kayak & Paddleboard Rentals
The Island Inn now has onsite kayak and stand-up paddleboards available to rent, directly from our beach! Drift along the shore while experiencing the warm waters and beautiful views of Southwest Florida. Visit the front desk for more information on rentals and other Sanibel Island things to do!
BBQ Grills
Three commercial grade BBQ grills shaded by natural hammocks of palm and sea grape trees are spread throughout the property, providing a perfect venue for Gulf front cookouts and gatherings.
Free Parking & No Resort Fees
As a part of our island-style hospitality, we provide free parking to all guests and never charge resort fees. Just a couple of the many benefits of staying at the Island Inn.
Complimentary Beach Chairs & Umbrellas
There’s no denying it, Sanibel Island gets its fair share of sunshine! For our guests’ added comfort, the Island Inn includes beach chairs and umbrellas as a complimentary amenity for its valued guests.
Onsite Laundry Facility
Our laundry facilities are open to all guests and help keep you fresh and clean for your vacation.
In-Room Electronic Safes
Our dedication to providing you with the highest quality customer care is second to none! Each of our rooms and cottages are equipped with an electronic safe for you to secure your valuables.
Visitor Reviews
Tranquility I usually travel alone and I felt completely safe at the Island Inn. The inn is clean and well cared for, everything is in tip-top condition! In addition, the employees were all very kind. The free use of the umbrellas and beach chairs are the icing on the cake! Some other resorts on the island charge you $$ to sit under an umbrella. 
A great place to stay! We just left this wonderful inn. The people were so kind and welcoming, the room (actually more of a condo) was beautiful and had everything we needed. The beach in front of the inn was beautiful and had better shells than most places on the island! The balcony, which was screened in, was beautiful, we ate breakfast there every day! There were chairs and umbrellas on the beach. You can’t beat the sunset as well. This was our first time back to Sanibel since the devastating hurricanes. There were plenty of restaurants open and lots of shops are coming back too. We’ll be back!
Return to Paradise We have stayed at the Island Inn many times. However, this was our first stay since the hurricanes hit Sanibel. The rooms in Matthews Lodge were just as great as ever. The beach had a great many more shells. The chairs and umbrellas made sitting on the beach very peaceful and enjoyable. The staff was as friendly and welcoming as ever. While so much has changed, we were glad to support the Island Inn and all the other familiar businesses on Sanibel. It is important to show your loyalty to such a wonderful place and the people who live and work there. We will be back again in the near future!
