Sunshine Island Inn - Adults Only - Sanibel

$$$$||View on mapSanibel, United States of America642 East Gulf Drive, Sanibel, Florida, United States of America, 33957|
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Sunshine Island Inn - Adults Only - Sanibel
642 East Gulf Drive, Sanibel, Florida, United States of America, 33957·View on map
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Overall Score
Perfect
9.5Perfect
Cleanliness9.7
Comfort9.7
Facilities9.6
Location9.4
Staff9.3
Who stays here
Couples81%
Groups8%
Families6%
Solo5%

Overview

Overall Score
Perfect
9.5Perfect
Cleanliness9.7
Comfort9.7
Facilities9.6
Location9.4
Staff9.3
Who stays here
Couples81%
Groups8%
Families6%
Solo5%

Adults-only inn with private beach access on Sanibel Island

Private Beach & Pool

Sunshine Island Inn - Adults Only on Sanibel Island offers a private beach area across the street and a year-round outdoor swimming pool with a shallow end and a fence around it. Guests have complimentary use of beach chairs, umbrellas, and towels for the beach. The property also provides pool floats and gas grills with grilling tools along the canal.

Newly Renovated Rooms

Each room at Sunshine Inn Sanibel has been completely renovated after Hurricane Ian, with new appliances and furnishings. Accommodations include full kitchens with full-size refrigerators, stoves, and all cookware. Rooms like the Tropical Paradise and Coquina Cottage offer pool views and direct access to the courtyard.

Location & Beach Access

The inn is a 1-minute walk from Gulfside Beach via a private access path. Sanibel Lighthouse is 2 miles away, and Bailey Matthews Shell Museum is 4 miles from the property. Southwest Florida International Airport is 24 miles from Sunshine Island Inn Sanibel.

On-Site Amenities

Sunshine Island Inn Sanibel FL provides free private parking and free WiFi throughout. A communal laundry room with free detergent is available for guests. The property also has a shell cleaning station and a picnic area with barbecue facilities.

Adults-Only Policy

The hotel enforces an adults-only policy, limiting occupancy to two guests per room. With only six rooms surrounding the pool, the property offers a quiet setting. The pool area is open all year, and the fence around the pool ensures privacy.

  • Adults-Only: Policy limits to 2 guests, no children
  • Beach Access: Private path to Gulfside Beach, 1-minute walk
  • Rooms: Full kitchens, new appliances, pool views
  • Amenities: Free beach chairs, umbrellas, towels, grills, laundry
  • Pool: Year-round outdoor pool with shallow end and fence
  • Location: Near Sanibel Lighthouse, Shell Museum, airport
Good to know
Check-in/Check-out
from 15:00-23:30
until 10:00
Amenities
Wireless internet is available in the entire hotel for free.
Other information
Children & extra beds
There are no cribs provided in a room. 
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Building
Number of rooms:6
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Rooms and availability

King Studio
  • Max:
    2 persons
  • Bed options:
    1 King Size Bed
  • Pool view
  • Shower
  • Bathtub
Suite
  • Max:
    2 persons
  • Bed options:
    1 King Size Bed
  • Shower
  • Bathtub
King Room
  • Max:
    2 persons
  • Bed options:
    1 King Size Bed
  • Pool view
  • Shower
  • Air conditioning

Facilities

Main facilities

Wi-Fi
Free parking
Baggage storage
24-hour services
Food/ Drinks

Picnic area/ Tables

Swimming pool

Outdoor swimming pool

TV

Flat-screen TV

Adults only

Dining

  • Picnic area/ Tables

Spa & Leisure

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Beach access
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Sun loungers
  • BBQ facilities
  • Shallow end

Room view

  • Pool view

Room features

  • Air conditioning
  • Patio
  • Garden furniture
  • Tea and coffee facilities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries

Self-catering

  • Cookware/ Kitchen utensils

Media

  • Flat-screen TV
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Essential information about Sunshine Island Inn - Adults Only

💵 Lowest room price 129 US$
📏 Distance to center 200 yd
✈️ Distance to airport 18.8 mi
🧳 Nearest airport Page Field, FMY

Location

642 East Gulf Drive, Sanibel, Florida, United States of America, 33957
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642 East Gulf Drive, Sanibel, Florida, United States of America, 33957
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642 East Gulf Drive, Sanibel, Florida, United States of America, 33957
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Reviews of Sunshine Island Inn - Adults Only

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