Sanibel Island is close to Fort Myers, Florida, just off the coast in the Gulf of Mexico. Sanibel is a popular destination not only for its warm, subtropical weather and beautiful beaches, but also for its unique collection of seashells, birds and wildlife. Sanibel Island has many things to see and do, but staying there can be pricey. However, there are several hotels that offer affordable rates and discount packages along with a large number of services and amenities.
Anchor Inn and Cottages has standard rooms, one- and two-room efficiencies and cottages. All guest accommodations come with cable TV and refrigerators, and efficiencies and cottages have kitchenettes and dining areas. The Anchor Inn is family friendly and has a pool, sundeck, picnic and barbecue areas, horseshoes, shuffleboard and free wireless Internet. Cats and dogs are welcome, with a maximum of two pets to a room, for an additional fee per pet per night. Rates change according to season, but as of May 2010, standard room rates began at less than $100 per night. Anchor Inn also has specials, such as 20 percent off stays of two nights or longer, as well as discounts for active-duty military and members of AARP.
Anchor Inn and Cottages
1245 Periwinkle Way
Sanibel Island, FL 33957
866-469-9543
sanibelanchorinn.com
Holiday Inn Sanibel Island is a beachfront hotel with 98 single and double guest rooms and two suites. All rooms come with microwaves, mini-refrigerators, work desks, cable TV, free weekday newspaper delivery, in-room video checkout, video games and high-speed Internet access. Suites have kitchenettes, two-line phones, dining tables and sofa beds. The Holiday Inn has a private beach, outdoor pool, sundeck, gift shop, laundry facilities, tennis courts and bicycle rentals. Business travelers can take advantage of the hotel’s copy and fax services, and free wireless Internet is available in the lobby. As of 2010, most rooms at the Holiday Inn start at about $150 per night, with special rates for Florida residents, AAA members and seniors. There is also a Manager’s Special rate and a Kids Eat Free package, which allows children 12 years old and younger to eat certain selections free of charge at the hotel restaurant when they are accompanied by a paying adult.
Holiday Inn Sanibel Island
1231 Middle Gulf Dr.
Sanibel Island, FL 33957
800-443-0909
sanibelbeachresort.com
Sanibel Inn has a pool, palms and beachfront guestrooms and suites. Guest accommodations come with high-speed Internet access, balconies, refrigerators, coffeemakers, DVD players, microwaves and cable TV. The hotel has 600 feet of beach, access to an 18-hole golf course and a floral garden with palm trees, birds and butterflies. Guests also get special privileges at the Sundial Beach and Golf Resort. The Sanibel Inn has a swimming pool and gift shop as well. Average daily rates start at $135 per night, and as of 2010, the Sanibel Inn has specials for stays of three nights or longer, golf packages and flight plus hotel packages.
Sanibel Inn
937 East Gulf Dr.
Sanibel Island, FL 33957
866-565-5480
sanibelcollection.com/sanibel_inn
