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West Wind Inn

3345 W Gulf Dr, Sanibel, FL 33957
West Wind Inn
Real Traveler Rating: 4.5 out of 5 based on 78 reviews from 5 sources
Highly Recommended
Clean: Rating of 4.6 out of 5
Service: Rating of 4.6 out of 5
Location: Rating of 4.8 out of 5
Value: Rating of 4.3 out of 5
Room: Rating of 4.6 out of 5
call to book: 1-800-546-4167 hotels.com
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from $137
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Highly Recommended
Based on 78 reviews
from 5 sources
  • Overall: Rating of 4.5 out of 5

    "great place, had a family reunion, loved the views." source Orbitz

    "The pool area was kept clean and overall the hotel was great." source Hotels.com

    "It was a great experience and we got a lot for the price." source Travelocity

    "I highly recommend this hotel." source Hotels.com

    "overall we enjoyed our stay and loved the West wind hotel." source Travelocity

  • Clean: Rating of 4.6 out of 5

    "The room was clean and large." source Orbitz

    "It's nice and comfortable and clean and right on the beach." source Hotels.com

    "There are plenty of clean towels for the pool or beach available everyday." source Travelocity

    "The rooms, pool and restaurant were immaculate." source Expedia

    "It was very clean and well kept." source Hotels.com

  • Location: Rating of 4.8 out of 5

    "The secluded location with the beach right out our door allowed us to enjoy each night's sunset in tranquility." source Hotels.com

    "The location was a nice quiet place, but the room was pretty small especially the bath room." source Travelocity

    "We were even able to order in to the pool area when the resturant was closed so that we didnÂ’t need to leave." source Expedia

    "Good location and proximity to attractions on island." source Hotels.com

    "Great pool area/bar, easy beach front access." source Travelocity

  • Value: Rating of 4.3 out of 5

    "not the best price for what you get." source Hotels.com

  • Room: Rating of 4.6 out of 5

    "we were going to a friends wedding, and were pleasantly surprised when got to our room." source Travelocity

    "Nice folks,room looked newly renovated." source Travelocity

    "The rooms are all close to the pool and beach and are very clean and comfortable." source Expedia

    "Other than that I thought the atmosphere, location and rooms were very nice." source Expedia

    "Very clean, pretty room across from the pool and just steps to the beach." source Expedia

More information on West Wind Inn

The West Wind Inn is an award winning, casual beachfront resort with over 500 ft. of sparkling sand beach on beautiful Sanibel Island, Florida. Enjoy miles of famous shelling beaches, 21 miles of paved bike paths, tennis, golf, quaint shops, art galleries, fine restaurants, fishing, canoeing and kayaking in back bay waters or just relaxing by the large heated pool/ pool bar and doing nothing at all. The On-site restaurant, The Normandie Seaside Cafe, serves breakfast and lunch daily and during the months of November - May serves evening dinner on Friday and Saturday nights. The West Wind Inn is the closest resort to the J. N. "Ding" Darling National Wildlife Refuge and the Balley-Matthews Shell Museum, and is located on the "quiet" end of the island away from the traffic and conmgestion.The West Wind Inn has an efficient, courteous and friendly staff at your service. The gueast rooms have microwaves, refrigerators, coffee service, private screened terrace/ balcony, cable TV/ DVD players, wireless internet access, in-room safe, full-size iron/ board, hairdryer and daily newspaper delivery. Kitchenette and gulf front rooms also available.Named one of the "Top 10 Performers" by Lodging Hospitality.

Check-in Time:

1500

Check-out Time:

1200

Total Rooms:

Standard:Room with one king bed or two double beds (bedding type is subject to availability) includes small refrigerator, microwave, coffee service, screened terrace/ balcony, cable TV/ DVD players, wireless internet access, in-room safe, full-size iron/ board, hairdryer and daily newspaper delivery.All guestrooms are non smoking

Total Floors:

2 floors.

Rooms:

Standard:Room with one king bed or two double beds (bedding type is subject to availability) includes small refrigerator, microwave, coffee service, screened terrace/ balcony, cable TV/ DVD players, wireless internet access, in-room safe, full-size iron/ board, hairdryer and daily newspaper delivery.All guestrooms are non smoking

Cancellation Policy

14 days 12/22 thru 4/30; 24 hrs 5/1 thru 12/21

Directions

Located on beautiful Sanibel Island, Florida.

Area

Sanibel.

Pets

False

Attractions

Ding Darling Wildlife Refuge Pirate Playhouse Bailey mathews Shell Museum Sanibel Captiva Historical Center Many Other Local Attractions. N/A

Dining

Upper Deck Pool BarThe "Upper Deck" pool bar is open daily from 11:00 am - 8:00 pm. Limited restaurant luncheon menu from 11:30 am - 2:00 pm. Happy hour with live music on Fridays from 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm. Full bar service available in pool bar and restaurant.Normandie Seaside CafeThe Normandie Seaside Cafe serves breakfast and lunch daily with a limited luncheon menu offered at the pool bar daily from 11:30 am - 2:00 pm. During the months of November - May the Normandie also serves evening dinner on Friday and Saturday nights from 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm. Full bar service available in restaurant and pool bar area.

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