Sanibel Island is the perfect destination for those seeking to relax and unwind. We break down all the places to stay on Sanibel Island.
Places to stay on Sanibel Island: Sanibel Island resorts
Sanibel island is home to 12 resort properties. For those looking to customize their stay length and more of a traditional vacation experience with full on-site amenities, resorts are going to be your best bet.
- Beachview Cottages(website)
- Castaway Cottages (website)
- Caribe Beach Resort (website)
- Casa Ybel (website)
- The Inns of Sanibel Properties (website):
- Sanibel Inn
- Seaside Inn
- Song of the Sea
- Sunset Beach Inn
- The Island Inn Sanibel (website)
- Sanibel Cottages Resort (website)
- Sundial Beach Resort & Spa (website)
- West Wind Island Resort (website)
Our guide to the Sanibel Island Resorts covers each of these in greater detail.
Places to stay on Sanibel Island: Sanibel Island inns, motels and cottages
If you’re looking for more of that old-Florida charm, check out these smaller properties.
- Anchor Inn and Cottages (website)
- Blue Dolphin Cottages (website)
- Colony Inn (website)
- Cottages of Sanibel (website)
- Gulf Breeze Cottages (website)
- Kona Kai Motel and Cottages (website)
- Mitchell’s SandCastles and 40/15 Resorts (website)
- Palmview Inn (website)
- The Parrot’s Nest Cottages (website)
- Periwinkle Cottages (website)
- Shalimar Motel and Cottages (website)
- Seahorse Cottages (website)
- Sunshine Island Inn (website)
- Tarpon Tale Inn (website)
- Tropical Winds Motel and Cottages (website)
- Waterside Inn on the Beach (website)
Places to stay on Sanibel Island: Sanibel Island vacation rentals
There is no shortage of vacation rental rental offerings on Sanibel Island.
- A Sanibel-Captiva Vacation Connection (website)
- airBNB – Sanibel Island (website)
- Blind Pass Condo Association (website)
- Gopher Enterprises of Sanibel Captiva (website)
- Island Vacations of Sanibel and Captiva (website)
- Kingfisher Vacations (website)
- Ocean’s Reach (website)
- Pelicans Roost (website)
- Premier Properties of Pointe Santo (website)
- Royal Shell (website)
- Sandalfoot Condominium Association (website)
- Sanibel Arms Condominiums (website)
- Sanibel Beach Club (website)
- Sanibel Captiva Island Vacation Rentals (website)
- Sanibel Island Gulf Front Vacations By Owner (website)
- Sanibel Holiday (website)
- Sanibel Moorings (website)
- Sanibel Siesta (website)
- Sanibel Vacations (website)
- Sea Shells of Sanibel (website)
- Select Vacation Properties (website)
- VIP Vacation Rentals (website)
- VRBO – Sanibel Island (website)
Perks of a private home
The biggest perks that come with renting a home include more space and privacy. Many even come with a pool and hot tub. Because of this, the cost to rent a home can be higher than a condo or hotel room. Unlike Captiva Island, private home rentals on Sanibel Island are monthly only. If you’re looking for a weekly private home rental, check out Captiva Island.
Perks of resort or rental condo
When you stay at a resort, you have access to amenities you may not find with a home. You’re also much more likely to find a room with a view of the Gulf of Mexico.
While some homes offer a pool, resorts can have several pools to choose from. You can also find family-friendly activities on the property, restaurants and spas exclusively for guests. Everything is on site; you don’t even have to leave the resort grounds. If you want greater flexibility with your dates, a resort may be your best bet.
