Island Inn News
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...
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!...
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...
Newest Vacation Rental Homes on Sanibel Island
Newest Vacation Rental Homes on Sanibel IslandSanibel Island has become one of the most sought after destination in the world because of its peaceful atmosphere, pristine beaches and world-class seashell collecting! And as its popularity has grown, the Island Inn has...
Sanibel Island Easter Events & Services
Sanibel Easter Events & ServicesEASTER ACTIVITIESEaster Boat Cruise & Egg Hunt with the Easter Bunny Celebrate Easter island style with a scenic Easter Cruise through San Carlos Bay, featuring dolphin sightings and a 1,000-egg hunt on Picnic Island for kids 11...
The First of Any Open Hotels on Sanibel Island
The First of Any Open Hotels on Sanibel IslandPhoto taken December 2022Information for Guests – Know Before You Go! The Island Inn reopened its doors as the first hotel on Sanibel Island to receive guests post-Hurricane Ian. Thanks to major capital investments made...
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...
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...
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 SPONSORS 5TH ANNUAL “DING” DARLING TARPON TOURNEY
Anglers from all over the country jump in line to participate in the 2016 “Ding” Darling Tarpon Tournament held at Doc Ford’s Rum Bar & Grill on Fort Myers Beach. The Island Inn joined in as a sponsor of the tournament and part of the 50 teams that competed on May...
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!
