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West Wind Inn

3.0 star property
On beach with outdoor pool for sandy fun near Bailey - Matthews Shell Museum

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Outdoor pool, a heated pool
View from room
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; American cuisine
Outdoor pool, a heated pool
Lobby

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Parking available
  • Housekeeping
  • Pet friendly

Explore the area

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3345 West Gulf Drive, Sanibel, FL, 33957
  • Sanibel Island Southern Beach
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • J. N. Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Periwinkle Way
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Fort Myers, FL (RSW-Southwest Florida Intl.)
    ‪55 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Partial Ocean View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)
  • 320 sq ft
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony, Partial Ocean View

  • 320 sq ft
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Patio, Garden View

  • 320 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Kitchen

  • 590 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Gulf Front Guest Room, 2 Queen Beds, Patio or Balcony

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 320 sq ft
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Patio, Garden View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 320 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Studio, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony, Partial Ocean View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 320 sq ft
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Gulf Front Studio, King Bed, Patio or Balcony

  • 390 sq ft
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Studio, Accessible,1 King, Kitchenette

  • 390 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Studio, 2 Queen Beds, Patio, Garden View

  • 320 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Gulf Front Studio, 2 Queen Beds, Patio or Balcony

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 390 sq ft
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Guest Room, Accessible, 1 King, Garden View

  • 320 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Sanibel

West Wind Inn places you within 2 miles (3 km) of popular sights like Sanibel Island Southern Beach and Periwinkle Way. This 3-star vacation home has 103 guestrooms and offers conveniences like a restaurant, an outdoor pool, and free in-room WiFi.

What's nearby

  • Sanibel Island Southern Beach - 4 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • J. N. Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge - 4 min drive - 2.1 miles
  • Periwinkle Way - 5 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Bailey - Matthews Shell Museum - 6 min drive - 2.8 miles
  • Sanibel Island Lighthouse - 19 min drive - 7.5 miles

Getting around

  • Southwest Florida Intl. Airport (RSW) - 57 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Doc Ford’s Rum Bar & Grille - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Turtles Tiki Bar - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Rosalita’s Cantina Sanibel - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Mudbugs Cajun Kitchen - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Sanibel Deli & Coffee Factory - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire place to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

West Wind Inn

On beach with outdoor pool for sandy fun near Bailey - Matthews Shell Museum
At West Wind Inn, guests enjoy an outdoor pool, a children's pool, and free WiFi in public areas. Onsite parking is offered for a fee. Front-desk staff can answer questions 24/7, and assist with luggage storage, concierge services, and securing valuables. Other amenities at this beach vacation home include conference space, coffee/tea in a common area, and a computer station.
West Wind Inn's 103 soundproofed homes provide balconies or patios, microwaves, and refrigerators. Guests can expect free WiFi and 32-inch flat-screen TVs with cable channels. Bathrooms offer hair dryers and free toiletries. Coffee makers, free newspapers, and free local calls are also available.
An outdoor pool and a children's pool are on site.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • On a white sand beach
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas

Pool/Spa

  • Heated pool
  • Outdoor pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Self parking on site (surcharge)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Family friendly

  • Children's pool

Restaurants on site

  • Normandie Seaside Cafe
  • Upper Deck Pool Bar

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

Dining

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 8:30 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: USD 5 to 15 per person
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • A beach bar
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Bedrooms

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Rollaway/extra bed: USD 15 per day

Bathroom

  • 1 private bathroom
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony/patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities

Work spaces

  • 1,128 square feet of conference space
  • Computer station
  • Meeting room

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 2 pets total (up to 40 lbs per pet)
  • Fee: USD 35 per pet per day
  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pets allowed in specific rooms
  • Deposit: USD 35 per day

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Blackout drapes
  • Concierge services
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Free local calls
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe
  • Safe at front desk
  • Wedding services

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Children's pool
  • Heated pool
  • Bicycle rentals nearby
  • Ecotours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • 103 units
  • 2 floors
  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Garden
  • Soundproofing

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 5:30 AM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets for USD 35.00 per pet, per day, plus a deposit of USD 35.00 per day
  • 2 total (40 lbs is the maximum weight per pet)
  • Pets may not be left unsupervised
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • Guests can request a pet-friendly room by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 15.0 per day

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay these charges at the property:

  • Resort fee: USD 34.95 per accommodation, per night
The resort fee includes:
  • Beach towels
  • Business center/computer access
  • Housekeeping
  • Newspaper
  • Sporting facilities or equipment

These are all of the charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 5 to 15 per person
  • Pet deposit: USD 35.00 per day
  • Pet fee: USD 35.00 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 15.0 per day

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
  • Check-in: 3 PM
  • Check-out: 11 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 21
The front desk is open 24 hours a day. Driving? This property offers parking (fees apply).

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted. 

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • There are no elevators.

Property is also known as

West Wind Inn
West Wind Inn Sanibel
West Wind Sanibel
Wind Inn
West Wind Hotel Sanibel Island
West Wind Sanibel Island
West Wind Inn Hotel
West Wind Inn Sanibel
West Wind Inn Hotel Sanibel

Frequently asked questions

What's there to see close to West Wind Inn?

This vacation home is located in Sanibel, close to Sanibel Island Southern Beach, Periwinkle Way, and Bowman's Beach. You'll also find J. N. Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge and Bailey - Matthews Shell Museum within a short drive.

Will I be able to park at this vacation home?

Yes, self parking is available for a surcharge. Accessible parking is also available for guests.

Does West Wind Inn feature a casino?

No, West Wind Inn doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at West Wind Inn?

No, this vacation home doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there is an outdoor pool.

What amenities will couples enjoy at West Wind Inn?

This beachfront vacation home offers plenty of amenities for couples including a beach bar, an outdoor pool, and an ocean-view restaurant.

Does West Wind Inn have a hot tub?

No, but this vacation home does have a heated pool.

Does West Wind Inn feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

Yes, West Wind Inn serves a cooked-to-order breakfast for a surcharge each morning at Normandie Seaside Cafe.

Will West Wind Inn allow pets to stay free of charge?

Although they can't stay for free, pets are welcome at West Wind Inn for a fee of USD 35.00 per pet, per day. A deposit of USD 35.00 per day is collected.

Does this vacation home have connecting rooms?

No, there aren't connecting rooms at this vacation home.

How far is the airport from West Wind Inn?

The closest major airport to West Wind Inn is Southwest Florida Intl. Airport (RSW), which is 30 mi away (57 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at West Wind Inn?

Yes, every accommodation at West Wind Inn comes with a balcony with some featuring beach or garden views.

Does West Wind Inn host weddings?

If wedding bells are in your future, take advantage of the wedding venue at West Wind Inn.