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Holiday Inn Sanibel Island

1231 Middle Gulf Dr, Sanibel, FL 33957
Holiday Inn Sanibel Island
Real Traveler Rating: 4.6 out of 5 based on 121 reviews from 5 sources
Highly Recommended
Clean: Rating of 4.5 out of 5
Service: Rating of 4.8 out of 5
Location: Rating of 4.9 out of 5
Value: Rating of 4.2 out of 5
Room: Rating of 4.5 out of 5
call to book: 1-800-546-4167 hotels.com
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Highly Recommended
Based on 121 reviews
from 5 sources
  • Overall: Rating of 4.6 out of 5

    "For lunch, recommend Schnappers hots, for dinner, seafood at Mc T's. Overall, best vacation in years." source Orbitz

    "Great hotel with a beautiful beach." source Hotels.com

    "I truly enjoyed this hotel and would recommend it for anyone except those who want full-service." source Travelocity

    "Overall everything I expected from an island get away without leaving the states." source Orbitz

    "I would also recommend Jerry's Resturant for a great salad bar with your dinner." source Travelocity

  • Clean: Rating of 4.5 out of 5

    "Very neat and attractive grounds and all the amenities you could want." source Hotels.com

    "The pool is way too small and crowded -- but the beach is beautiful and clean. We always had plenty of towels and the room was always clean and so was the hotel -- with beautiful grounds and a tennis court." source Travelocity

    "The rooms were clean, The staff was super friendly." source Expedia

    "Hotel was clean and perfectly located in Sanibel Island." source Hotels.com

    "Rooms clean, beds comfortable, very quiet hotel, a short walk to a great beach with a tiki bar along the way, one of few hotels along that part of beach that provides free lounge chairs for guests." source Travelocity

  • Service: Rating of 4.8 out of 5

    "Staff services were top notch and the island is truly unique, no traffic lights and no large signs or billboards." source Travelocity

    "Good service and friendly." source Travelocity

  • Location: Rating of 4.9 out of 5

    "The hotel was in a great location right on the beach." source Hotels.com

    "The tiki bar and grill, next to the swimming pool , was great for when we wanted something to eat or drink and did not feel like having to leave the area." source Travelocity

    "The hotel was in the perfect location beach lovers." source Expedia

    "The on premises restaurant, Courtney's, has a very limited menu and there are no alternatives within walking distance." source Travelocity

    "However, except for the hotel restauant, there is nothing within walking distance in the way of shopping or dinning." source Travelocity

  • Value: Rating of 4.2 out of 5

    "Wanted to go shelling on Sanibel for some time and found a good deal for four days during the second week in December." source Travelocity

    "The price is comparable to the Sanibel Inn close by, however, the beauty of the place is not to be beat." source Travelocity

    "The hotel was a great deal for the money we paid." source Travelocity

    "Best value for island vacation." source Travelocity

  • Room: Rating of 4.5 out of 5

    "Would have preferred a room with a Gulf view, but got the impression all had Gulf views." source Orbitz

    "Staff was very helpful, rooms were very clean and offered a refrigerator and mircowave, in room coffee, all unexpected extras. Hotel offered the basics which was fine with us as we were not in the room very much." source Travelocity

    "The rooms were very nicely decorated and were not as small as I was expecting. However, if there are more than 3 adults staying in one room, you might feel it to be a little cramped." source Expedia

    "Shortly after 3 pm we were given key to look at the room. The room was actually a "pool-side" room on 1st floor, opening not to a "gulf-view" but a swimming pool deck." source Travelocity

More information on Holiday Inn Sanibel Island

We cordially invite you to relax and enjoy our tropical island beach paradise at the Holiday Inn Beach Resort Hotel on Sanibel Island.The experience begins the moment you cross the Sanibel Causeway just west of Fort Myers, Florida and travel over the azure waters of the beautiful Gulf of Mexico. You'll feel the stress and fast pace of every-day life slip away.The Holiday Inn Beach Resort Hotel on Sanibel Island is located on one of the most beautiful sanctuary islands in the world with the warm waters of the Gulf of Mexico as our own back yard. Sanibel Island is renowned for its natural beauty and habitat, miles of unspoiled beaches, world famous shell collecting, an array of activities, water sports, fishing and exceptional restaurants. Whether your visit brings you to our beachfront hotel for business or for pleasure, you will enjoy our charmingly quaint resort hotel surrounded by lush tropical landscape, pristine beach, ponds with waterfalls, outdoor pool with expansive sun deck, tennis courts and friendly staff who are eager to assist you.Plan your well deserved vacation or romantic getaway on Sanibel Island now. We specialize in leisure vacations, small meetings, retreats, corporate incentive travel and beach side weddings. We look forward to your visit. This hotel is committed to providing accessible facilities under the American Disabilities Act. If your accessibility needs are not met, please contact the Hotel Manager on Duty. Should you require additional information regarding accessible facilities for guests with disabilities, please call 1-800-Holiday (U.S. and Canada) or contact the hotel directly. For the hearing impaired, TDD service is available at 1-800-238-5544 within the U.S. and Canada.

Check-in Time:

1500

Check-out Time:

1100

Year Renovated:

2001

Total Rooms:

98 rooms.98

Total Floors:

2 floors.

Rooms:

98 Total Rooms

Cancellation Policy

Cancel 72 hr prior tp arrival

Directions

From SW Florida International Airport: Head west to Summerlin Road and turn left. Go across the Sanibel Causeway to Perwinkle Way. Turn right onto Periwinkle, then left onto Donax Road. Holiday Inn is located at corner of Donax and Gulf Middle.

Area

SANIBEL

Pets

False

Attractions

Captiva Island 8 Miles / 13 Kilometers Sanibel Lighthouse 3 Miles / 5 Kilometers Edison Ford Winter Estates 18 Miles / 29 Kilometers Ding Darling Wildlife Sanctuary 5 Miles / 8 Kilometers

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