Island Inn News
The First of Any Open Hotels on Sanibel Island
The First to Welcome You Back to Sanibel IslandExperience Sanibel’s pristine shoreline from the comfort of Island Inn — the first hotel to reopen on the island, and still the best place to stay for an authentic Gulf-front escape.Photo taken December 2025Island Inn...
What Businesses Are Open on Sanibel Island?
What Businesses Are Open on Sanibel Island?Florida’s Sanibel Island took a large toll from Hurricane Ian, but business are bouncing back and “The Island” is returning to the beautiful tropical getaway you remember. Is it perfect? No. Is it still paradise? Absolutely!...
Major Renovations at Island Inn
Major Renovations at Island InnThe historic Island Inn, the oldest Inn on Sanibel, has just completed phase one of a major refurbishment program modernizing all aspects of the Inn. More than $250,000 has been invested over the past year to upgrade and enhance the...
National Interior Designer Enhances Charm of Island Inn
National Interior Designer Enhances Charm of Island InnSanibel’s most established Inn just became Sanibel’s most stylish Inn. Over the past 12 months, the Island Inn has been executing several phases of its overall refurbishment program. In September, the Island Inn...
Island Inn’s Accommodations Are All About You
Island Inn’s Accommodations Are All About YouLooking at a map of Sanibel Island accommodations presents a dilemma: how to choose? Even though Sanibel residents have carefully controlled and limited development on the island, you still have dozens of options to...
Island Inn: The Best Choice Among Sanibel Island Resorts
Island Inn: The Best Choice Among Sanibel Island ResortsWhere is The Best Place to Stay on Sanibel Island? What is the best resort on Sanibel? This might seem like a tough question. Choosing the best place to stay for your trip to Florida can feel like a dizzying...
Introducing Matthews Lodge Luxury Suites
Introducing Matthews Lodge Luxury Suites Take A Live Tour! Watch the Video Above... The historic Island Inn, the oldest hotel on Sanibel (Est 1895), is excited to announce the launch of the next phase of its refurbishment program. The Inn’s latest multi-million dollar...
Hurricane Ian
Matthews Lodge at the Island Inn standing strong & proud after the eye-wall of Hurricane Ian crossed over Sanibel Island on September 28, 2022 To our loyal guests who have shown unwavering love and compassion for our historic piece of paradise, First and foremost,...
Turtles at the Island Inn
Turtles at the Island Inn!Have you ever walked along the shores of Sanibel and noticed one of these?Sea turtle nest at the Island InnThese staked-off sections are where sea turtles have made their nests! As part of our ongoing efforts to be stewards of the...
Sanibel Bird Watching Ranks Top 10 for Birding Around the World in 2018
Sanibel Bird Watching Ranks Top 10 for Birding Around the World in 20189. Sanibel Island, Florida, United States Photo: J.N. “Ding” Darling National Wildlife Refuge (Official) Sanibel Island is home to 245 bird species, including the bright pink roseate...
