$175 Avg/night
Rate based on Check-in: Jan 9, 2013 Check-out: Jan 10, 2013

Holiday Inn SANIBEL ISLAND

3 stars
1231 MIDDLE GULF DRIVE, SANIBEL, FL 33957
Hotel Overview
Reviewer score
4.1
out of 5
130 reviews
Fantastic Place to Stay!

This hotel was immaculately clean, beds cozy, staff pleasant and helpful. Location great. this was... See full review

  • Wish I had stayed longer
  • Oct 29, 2012
Relaxing, Great Dining, Wonderful Beach Experience

We have visited Sanibel many times before and as always our vacations including this one have... See full review

  • Anonymous
  • Sep 28, 2012
Deluxe beach resort offers great value for family vacations
Holiday Inn gives guests a lot for their money at this intimate beachfront resort, without the resort fees. Comfortable rooms are well appointed for vacationers who are minding their wallet with free beach chairs, tennis, Internet and a beachfront pool lending extra bang for the buck at the Holiday Inn Sanibel Island.

Highlights
  • No resort fees
  • Complimentary beach chairs
  • Complimentary parking
  • Beachfront pool and tennis
  • Kids under 12 eat free

Rooms
Each of the Holiday Inn Sanibel Island's 98 guest rooms and suites has a mini-refrigerator, coffee maker and microwave. Complimentary wireless Internet, voicemail, alarm clock radios, premium cable, iron and ironing board, hair dryer and premium cable TV are standard in all units at the Holiday Inn Sanibel Island.

Dining
The Tiki Bar offers light meals and beverages on the beach or at the pool daily. Courtney's on Sanibel serves breakfast and dinner.

Recreation
Free beach chairs, use of tennis courts and ping pong on the beach make the Holiday Inn Sanibel Island a great value on the beach.

Transportation
  • Southwest Florida International Airport (20 mi/32 km)
  • Free parking

Attractions
  • Sanibel Island Marina (1.4 mi/2.24 km)
  • Dunes golf course (1.9 mi/3 km)
  • Bailey-Matthews Shell Museum (3 mi/4.8 km)
  • J.N. Ding Darling Wildlife Refuge (5.2 mi/8.3 km)
Business
  • Complimentary high-speed, wireless Internet
  • Copy and fax service

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Hotel Map

26.4354 -82.0462
Nearby airports
SW Florida International, (RSW), 20.50, MI; Orlando International Airport, (MCO), 175.00, MI; Tampa International, (TPA), 135.00, MI;
Area description
Resort, resort

Amenities

  • Accessible facilities
  • ATM/Cash machine
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Bath tub
  • Car rental desk
  • Coffee maker in room
  • Cordless phone
  • Executive level
  • FAX
  • Free local telephone calls
  • FREE parking
  • Gift shop
  • Golf
  • Hairdryer in room
  • High-speed internet
  • Ice machine
  • Ironing board
  • Lounge
  • Maid service
  • Microwave
  • Outdoor pool
  • Overhead projector
  • Parking
  • Phone with speaker
  • Pool
  • Restaurant
  • Room service
  • Safe deposit box
  • Satellite TV
  • Shops/Commercial services
  • Temperature control
  • Tennis
  • TV
  • White board

Dining

Starfish Grille
Our Sanibel Island resort's guests can enjoy quality Continental cuisine for breakfast and dinner from the Starfish Grille. Relax and savor sunset dining specials including the catch of the day or other great choices from our new menu.
Star Bar
A Tiki bar over looking the pool and the beautiful Gulf of Mexico at the Holiday Inn on Sanibel Island
The Star Bar
Our poolside Star Bar offers our Sanibel Island resort's guests delicious drinks, from margaritas to piña coladas. Favorites like cheeseburgers and hot dogs, pizza and sandwiches are also available. Be sure to ask for a menu of the drink specials!

Hotel Policies

Check-in:
03:00 PM
Check-out:
11:00 AM

Terms and conditions

Rates quoted in currencies other than the hotel's base currency are subject to the rate of the international exchange. Rate may change throughout stay. Rate may reflect average nightly rate. Extra charges may apply. Incidental charges, such as room service, are not included in the rate.

The amenities and/or facilities may not be located at the hotel, but within a reasonable distance, and additional charges may apply for use.

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Guest Reviews (130)

Ratings and reviews for Holiday Inn SANIBEL ISLAND

Overall score

4.1 / 5
130 out of 130
Amenities:
3.9
Room cleanliness:
4.3
Hotel staff:
4.4
Room comfort:
4.1
Location:
4.7
Value:
4.1

95% would recommend to a friend.

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Reviewer score

4
aubermom
Dawsonville,ga
Nov 2, 2012

great beach weekend

We were very pleased with this hotel. I do think they could do more with the food selection and that they could add a small breakfast for the residents as most hotels do. Getting a quick breakfast so you could make the sunrise was impossible. The coffee in the room was not very good either. However providing beach chairs was a great plus.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
4
Location:
4
Value:
4
Dining tip: Short drive from hotel

Jerry's restaurant was great

Review of Holiday Inn SANIBEL ISLAND

Reviewer score

5
Wish I had stayed longer
Tarpon Springs, FL
Oct 29, 2012

Fantastic Place to Stay!

This hotel was immaculately clean, beds cozy, staff pleasant and helpful. Location great. this was one of the nicest vacations I have had. I saw several online reviews that complained that the bathrooms were small. We did not find this to be the case. Large double sink grooming area, great hot showers, lots of towels, no complaints. This hotel is beautifully landscaped, freshly painted, modern and all Florida. The restaurant food left a bit to be desired and the lobby coffee was dishwater, but there are tons of great cheap restaurants minutes away. Will return again and again. Short walk to the beach, chairs and towels provided free. Highly recommend this hotel!

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
5
Location:
5
Value:
5
Dining tip: Short drive from hotel

Island Cow was amazing, on Periwinkle Road, and the Easy Over Cafe, breakfast all day was terrific too! Both have good prices, real home cooked food, huge menus, guaranteed to please.

Review of Holiday Inn SANIBEL ISLAND

Reviewer score

5
Anonymous
Cleveland, OH
Sep 28, 2012

Relaxing, Great Dining, Wonderful Beach Experience

We have visited Sanibel many times before and as always our vacations including this one have always been great. I would recommend Hotel and Dining for anyone wanting a quick getaway for relaxation and escape from busy everyday routine. Only regret is that we could not stay longer.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
4
Location:
5
Value:
5
Dining tip: Short drive from hotel

Island Cow

Review of Holiday Inn SANIBEL ISLAND

Reviewer score

4
BILL AND SARAH
MICHIGAN
Sep 23, 2012

WEEK VACATION

HOTEL WAS NICE, RIGHT ON GULF OF MEXICO. ROOM WAS COMFORTABLE, NEEDS AN UPDATE ON THE FURNITURE THOUGH.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
3
Location:
4
Value:
4
Sightseeing tip: Short drive from hotel

J A "DING" DARLING WILD LIFE REFUGE

Review of Holiday Inn SANIBEL ISLAND

Reviewer score

3
returned again
florida
Sep 5, 2012

ok

Some inexperience at front desk led to confusion regarding repeatadly requested room type and location. Situation resolved at last minute, BUT definately a moment of truth. Housekeepeing and location make for a good stay.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
2
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
2
Room comfort:
2
Location:
5
Value:
3
Review of Holiday Inn SANIBEL ISLAND

Reviewer score

4
Sandtrap
Raleigh, NC
Aug 28, 2012

Great getaway

This was our fourth year staying at this hotel. The staff is very accommodating and happy to assist with any problems that may arise. I would reccommend this hotel to anyone that wants to visit Sanibel.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
4
Location:
5
Value:
4
Dining tip: Short drive from hotel

The Island Cow has the best tuna melt I have ever eaten. Try it.

Review of Holiday Inn SANIBEL ISLAND

Reviewer score

5
Pharmboy95
Florida
Aug 8, 2012

Great stay!

A/C in the room was the only complaint, but it did finally keep it comfortable and it was the hottest part of the summer. Overall, great location and pleasant staff!

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
3
Location:
5
Value:
3
Shopping tip: Short drive from hotel

We were rudely greeted at "She Sells Sea Shells" gift shop with the clerk telling us that they were closing in 15 minutes. We had called to check their closing time 30 minutes prior, I guess she wanted to close 45 minutes early.

Review of Holiday Inn SANIBEL ISLAND

Reviewer score

4
Steven T
Virginia
Aug 3, 2012

great time

Hotel is great, location is prime. Best beach location for shells.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
4
Location:
5
Value:
4
Review of Holiday Inn SANIBEL ISLAND

Reviewer score

4
Jack Straw from Witchita
Blue Grass, IA
Jul 7, 2012

Perfect

Tried to stay out of hotel as much as possible but it was very relaxing when we were there.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
4
Location:
5
Value:
5
Review of Holiday Inn SANIBEL ISLAND

Reviewer score

1
LiseV123
Fort Myers, FL
Jun 25, 2012

Awful Experience

Firstly, I could not understand the woman at the front desk at check in. While we attempted to check in early, she made no effort to find a room despite it being the onset of tropical storm debby. Then, when placed in a handicap room, I called the front desk around ten pm to inform them of a shower that would not drain, and a leaky shower head - for which I did not request maintenance, but was informing them for the next guest. At 8:20 am, there was a knock on the door, and it was opened as the man announced that he was maintenance - While my boyfriend and I were sleeping. Alarmed, we asked him to leave immediately - he claimed to have the wrong room despite our do not disturb sign. We left the hotel immediately.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
1
Room cleanliness:
3
Hotel staff:
1
Room comfort:
1
Location:
5
Value:
4
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