$145 Avg/night
Rate based on Check-in: May 27, 2013 Check-out: May 28, 2013

Holiday Inn SANIBEL ISLAND

3 stars
1231 MIDDLE GULF DRIVE, SANIBEL, FL 33957
Hotel Overview
Reviewer score
4.1
out of 5
137 reviews
Awesome location!

We have stayed at The Holiday Inn three separate times, all for a week each stay. The hotel's... See full review

  • Missing Sanibel
  • May 18, 2013
Fun in the sun on Sanibel Island

Excellent, I would go back to this hotel. Staff was very nice and helpful. Great restaurant and... See full review

  • Shell collector
  • May 18, 2013
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

Amenities

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

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Hotel Map

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

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 piƱa 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 (137)

Ratings and reviews for Holiday Inn SANIBEL ISLAND

Overall score

4.1 / 5
137 out of 137
Amenities:
3.9
Room cleanliness:
4.3
Hotel staff:
4.4
Room comfort:
4.1
Location:
4.7
Value:
4.1

96% would recommend to a friend.

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Reviewer score

5
Anonymous
USA
Jun 23, 2008

Very nicely kept.

The staff was very effecient and helpful.The gardens beautifully kept. Very clean. We had a wonderful stay.

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

Dining was just a short distance away although there was dining on premesis, we opted to dine elsewhere.

Review of Holiday Inn SANIBEL ISLAND

Reviewer score

5
Anonymous
Newark, NJ
May 7, 2008

My review of Holiday Inn SANIBEL ISLAND

nice, clean rooms. beautiful garden belonging to the hotel, beach bar and pool right on the beach. simply a paradise.

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

Reviewer score

5
Anonymous
Chicago, IL
Feb 27, 2008

A very friendly staff

The staff of this hotel was very helpful and would assist you. They were very good about assisting and providing you with good service.

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

The beach was next to the hotel and many sites were within short driving distance.

Review of Holiday Inn SANIBEL ISLAND

Reviewer score

5
Anonymous
Buffalo, NY
Feb 22, 2008

Great winter get-a-way

This is not your typical Holiday Inn. Sanibel Island is very nice and not touristy. the hotel is very pretty and fit in with the understated island look. As I checked in I asked if I could have a late check-out since we had a late flight the next day and the forecast called for sun and 85 degrees! He said to call early the next day, but had his doubts because so many people asked the same thing. I called the desk the next morning at 7 am and another gentleman answered and gave us a 2pm check-out (instead of 11am) which was really nice. We had time to have breakfast, (take-out bagels from the hotel restaurant that we took to the pool area), stroll the beach and then shower before leaving. The pool area is small but nice and the location on the beach is great. At bit pricey but we had a wonderful, but much too short, stay!

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

Reviewer score

5
Anonymous
Newark, NJ
Jan 8, 2008

value on the beach

overall the hotel, food, and location was great,good value for being steps to the gulf. the room was semi clean the staff needs to work on the changing of sheets when needed i would go back

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
5
Room cleanliness:
2
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
5
Value:
5
Sightseeing tip: Short drive from hotel

shell museum, pier and beach areas, and lots of dining choices all near by

Review of Holiday Inn SANIBEL ISLAND

Reviewer score

1
Anonymous
Springfield, IL
Jan 5, 2008

moldy

we left after 10 minutes because my mother couldn't breathe given the musty and moldy smell. we were lucky we had other options that night.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
1
Hotel staff:
2
Room comfort:
1
Location:
4
Value:
1
Review of Holiday Inn SANIBEL ISLAND

Reviewer score

5
Anonymous
Springfield, MO
Oct 25, 2007

Excellent Hotel

The Holiday Inn on Sanibel Island is outstanding in every way. The staff was especially helpful and went out of their way to provide service and information. Truly, in all of my years traveling around the country, the Holiday Inn on Sanibel Island is the best I have experienced. The hotel was a bit pricey, but if any hotel is worth that price, this one was. It was excellent in every way!!!!!

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

Reviewer score

5
Anonymous
Minneapolis, MN
Sep 20, 2007

Very Quaint and Quiet

The Holiday Inn on Sanibel Island could not have done a better job. It's not the fanciest hotel on the world room-wise but heck who cares,you are on the beach all day. The pool was very nice and the tiki bar was even better out by the pool. If you are a beach bum like me and my wife this is a perfect place for the price. Also the emplyoyees were very friendly,which you do not see much of these days. Defintely worth a trip back

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

Great places to eat on the island,go early so you can get back to the beach for the sunset. Our recommendation would be The Mucky Duck in Captiva on the northside of the 2 islands. Great food and awesome sunset views.

Review of Holiday Inn SANIBEL ISLAND

Reviewer score

5
Anonymous
USA
Aug 11, 2007

Catered to our personal needs

The Courtney's Restaurant located on the Holiday Inn premises was very attentive to our dining needs. Our daughter has Celiac Disease. She needs to be on a gluten free diet. The waitress made sure our daughter's breakfast was cooked and handled properly. The food was delicious. Later that day, the same waitress was working the snack bar by the pool. Again she went out of her way to make sure the food my daugher requested was something she was able to eat. She even asked if I wanted to read the ingredients to make sure it was gluten free. We can't tell you how much this means to us. To be able to go somewhere and not have to worry about what or where we would have to eat is a blessing. The Hotel was very clean and the staff was very helpful. We would definitely stay there again and have already recommended it to other people.

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

There are alot of gift shops close to the hotel.

Review of Holiday Inn SANIBEL ISLAND

Reviewer score

5
Anonymous
Indianapolis, IN
Aug 7, 2007

Great Vacation Spot

The Holiday Inn Sanibel Island was clean, comfortable and met our needs. The bathroom area was a little small and could use some updating, but not a major distraction. The room had a king side bed, and a small table at the window. The room was decorated in island type colors, very nice! The housekeeping was great!! Everyday, the housekeeping staff cleaned the room, made our beds, etc. and in a timely fashion. I would definitely recommend this hotel to anyone staying on beautiful Sanibel Island.

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

Nothing is in walking distance at Sanibel. There are great eating places and shops to eat and visit, but you will have to drive.

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