Gibson Inn

3.0 star property
Edwardian hotel with a 24-hour front desk and an outdoor pool

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking | Balcony
Front of property
Interior
Bar (on property)
Reception

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Hot tub
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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51 Ave. C, Apalachicola, FL, 32320
  • Place, John Gorrie State Museum
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Downtown Books & Purl
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Dixie Theatre
    ‪3 min walk‬

Room options

Grand Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking, City View

  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

Classic Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(9 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Comfort Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(22 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Signature Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(31 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

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

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Family Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Superior Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

Deluxe Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 275 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room

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

Deluxe Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room

  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

About the neighborhood

Apalachicola

Located in Historic Downtown Apalachicola, Gibson Inn is adjacent to Downtown Books & Purl and within a 5-minute walk of other popular sights like Dixie Theatre. This 3-star hotel has 69 rooms and welcomes guests with a restaurant, an outdoor pool, and free in-room WiFi.

What's nearby

  • John Gorrie State Museum - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Downtown Books & Purl - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Dixie Theatre - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Apalachicola Chocalate Company - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Riverfront Therapy & Spirit of the River Spa - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles

Getting around

  • Tallahassee Intl. Airport (TLH) - 93 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Apalachicola Chocolate & Coffee Company - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Oyster City Brewing Company - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Gibson Inn - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Up The Creek Raw Bar - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Subway - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Gibson Inn

Edwardian hotel with a 24-hour front desk and an outdoor pool
Gibson Inn offers an outdoor pool, free WiFi in public areas, and a hot tub. You can take advantage of free parking if you drive. The 24-hour front desk has staff standing by to help with concierge services, and answer any questions about the accommodations. If you like to take your furry friend along on your adventures, this pet-friendly property offers food and water bowls. Additional amenities include meeting rooms, a meeting room, and free use of bicycles.
55-inch flat-screen TVs come with digital channels, and guests can stay connected with free WiFi. Bathrooms offer hair dryers and free toiletries, and beds sport premium bedding. Minibars, coffee makers, and free local calls are also available.
An outdoor pool and a hot tub are on site.

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

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free extended parking on site
  • Limited onsite self parking

Food and drink

  • Weekday cooked-to-order breakfast available 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: USD 17 to 30 for adults and USD 17 to 30 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Couples/private dining

Restaurants on site

  • The Franklin Cafe

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Hot tub
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Fenced pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool gate
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Proposal/romance packages

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In a nature reserve
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • No elevator
  • Visual fire alarm

More

  • 3 buildings
  • 3 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1907
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Edwardian architecture
  • Renovated entire property - November 2020

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 55-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service
  • Meal delivery service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets for USD 35.00 per pet (varies based on length of stay)
  • Dogs only
  • 2 total pets
  • Pets may not be left unsupervised
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • 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

Property payment types

Important information

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 17 to 30 for adults, and USD 17 to 30 for children
  • Pet fee: USD 35.00 per pet (varies based on length of stay)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

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 and cash
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM—-anytime
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 21
The front desk is open 24 hours a day. Driving? This property offers free self parking, along with free extended parking. There's also a car charging station.
Property Registration Number HOT2900299

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 and cash.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM.
  • There are no elevators.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Gibson Inn Apalachicola
Gibson Inn
Gibson Apalachicola
Gibson Hotel Apalachicola
Gibson Inn Hotel
Gibson Inn Apalachicola
Gibson Inn Hotel Apalachicola

Frequently asked questions

Is free cancellation available at Gibson Inn?

Gibson Inn offers free cancellation on some room rates. For more details, look at the cancellation policy on our site.

What is there to do near Gibson Inn?

This hotel is situated in Historic Downtown Apalachicola, just steps from Downtown Books & Purl and Apalachicola Chocalate Company, and within a short walk of Riverfront Therapy & Spirit of the River Spa. You'll also find Dixie Theatre and John Gorrie State Museum less than a mile away.

Is there parking available at Gibson Inn?

Yes, self parking and long-term parking are offered for free at the hotel. Electric car charging is also available for guests.

Does Gibson Inn include a casino at the property?

No, Gibson Inn doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Gibson Inn?

No, this hotel doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there are an outdoor pool and a hot tub. Guests have pool access between 8:00 AM and 8:00 PM.

What will couples enjoy most about a stay at Gibson Inn?

There are many amenities for couples at this hotel, including Champagne service as well as an outdoor pool and a bar.

Are there hot tubs at Gibson Inn?

Yes, this hotel has a spa tub.

Does Gibson Inn feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

Yes, Gibson Inn serves a cooked-to-order breakfast for a surcharge on weekday mornings at The Franklin Cafe.

Does Gibson Inn allow pets to stay free of charge?

Although they can't stay for free, dogs are welcome at Gibson Inn for a fee of USD 35.00 per pet, per night. The property also provides food and water bowls.

Are there connecting rooms at Gibson Inn?

No, this hotel doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

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

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at Gibson Inn.

Gibson Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 444 out of 678 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 150 out of 678 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 50 out of 678 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 25 out of 678 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 678 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sheila, Jupiter

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a great place, full of history. This is a staple of the original Apalachicola. They have bikes you can use to tour around the town, walking distance to the historic district, the water, bars, shopping, so much shopping. Love this place would not stay anywhere else
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice, relaxed atmosphere.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Twyla, Brantley

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property is convenient to historic downtown. Its original building is very well maintained and has a classic old Florida style. The new additions are very luxurious
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms are comfortable and clean. Wish the new pool and hot tube were open. Next time.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

lynda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Fabulous.

Fantastic stay. The new building is absolutely gorgeous. The rooms are very spacious, modern, decorated beautifully. Loved it.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Douglas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice inn to stay ,one drawback was no elevators
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alvin

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely time in beautiful antique surroundings

Beautiful hotel. Gracious service
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

James

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debra, EDMOND

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful stay! Will go back again!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Kenneth, Douglasville

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Do not select a superior room. The room should have been labeled “Inferior Room”. The king bed was very comfortable, but they crammed it into a room with barely any room to move around. There was 18” between the bed and the wall, 12” between the end of the bed and the dresser which made it nearly impossible to open the drawers and the blinds were poorly installed such that you could see around the blinds and into the room. Additionally the light on the outside porch was on all night, and with the poorly installed blinds, it was like sleeping with the lights on.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Nicholas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great experience
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

margaret

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
nice historic town. The water is still an issue, not a lot of restaurants
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Accolades in Apalachicola

The staff in the lobby was very helpful. There is no elevator to the second floor but they offered to have our baggage carried up. Also we did not get in till 8:45. The restaurant closed at 9:00 but they had no problem seating us and serving us. The food was wonderful. Great experience.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

KIRBY, Calhoun

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good place
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Want to thank the lady on the phone Friday night helping me!!!!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brooklyn

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property was clean and staff was friendly. Close to the shops in the area and the restaurant had good food.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Anita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Very uncooperative management if you have a billing issue. I received a reservation confirmation that was a Grand Suite room for $319 and was charged considerably more. They also knew the city had a boil water advisory and did not notify guests.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great place, great service

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Alexander

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robbie

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Dianne

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved the old Florida vibe and our room was more than we expected.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025