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Shalimar Cottages and Motel

2.5 of 5
2823 West Gulf Drive, Sanibel Island, FL 33957
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Ranked #21 of 30 hotels in Sanibel Island
4.0 of 5 stars 77 Reviews
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Forfeng
Rocky Hill, Connecticut
Senior Reviewer
10 reviews
6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 January 2012

We stayed in Seamist 2, with a partial view of the ocean, very close to the beach. Cottage was cute, a few very small things were mentioned to the owner who was extremely nice. IWe were missing a lightbulb and when we asked for a new one, the owner sent the handyman(?) right over with it and put it in... More

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PamRnOcn
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4 reviews
4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 December 2011
1
person found this review helpful

We loved this place. Wanted to stay in a cottage, but they were all booked, so we stayed in the motel part. Couldn't get closer to the water if you pitched a tent in the sand. Manager was very helpful as we arrived on Thanksgiving Day. Gave us his cell # so we could check in even though the office... More

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On_the_G0_68
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Senior Reviewer
6 reviews
4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 November 2011
1
person found this review helpful

I went with my four closest friends for a weekend getaway to Sanibel Island and stayed at Shalimar. We chose Shalimar because another friend recommended it two years ago. We went at the end of October then and decided to go back again this year at the same time. This year we stayed in the motel part of the resort,... More

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cookie3009
Plano, Texas
Senior Contributor
23 reviews
5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 October 2011
1
person found this review helpful

We planned a trip to Sanibel Florida not knowing wher to stay, after reviewing lots of places to stay we chose Shalimar. It was just my husband and I so we wanted a quiet place. A place to lay our heads ,and do some light cooking to save a little money.The cottage was very clean and well stocked with all... More

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BocaEla
boca raton
2 reviews
1 helpful vote
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 September 2011
1
person found this review helpful

Spectacular views. The bathroom has mold and it was dirty with hair and black footprints in the bath tub. The wood frame doors were black from dirt. Great room design. Kitchenette and cute. Area was too buggy. No welcome package and the door can be unlocked with ANY KEY! No key for the deadbolt. We are Floridians staying in many... More

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ivormom
toronto
Contributor
13 reviews
11 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 August 2011
2
people found this review helpful

Not too fancy, but the clients comfort was thought of and little touches like clothes lines and video lending make for a very comfortable stay. The bed linens could really use updating. Avoid the main floor in motel as it is loud when people walk on the 2nd floor More

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Amanda G
Lehigh Acres, Florida
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5 reviews
3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 August 2011
2
people found this review helpful

If you want to visit Sanibel than stay at Shalimar! The cottages were so cute and and very clean! The grounds where very nice and we had a beautiful View! We had nothing bad to say about our stay we loved everything about Shalimar and plan to visit again as soon as we can! More

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mary f
Daytona Beach, Florida
1 review
2 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 August 2011
2
people found this review helpful

This is my wife and myselfs 2nd trip to Sanible Island loved the first trip,however we did not stay at this overpriced, rundown, clip joint. Carpets are old and worn and stink, the stove looked like they salvaged it from the titanic, room was not clean, and H.B.O. was not playing (it had a message to contact cable company, probably... More

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Romas Vaickus, General Manager at Shalimar Cottages and Motel, responded to this review
23 August 2011

Dear Sir, Thank you for your feedback. You have unfortunately contributed to a growing problem in regard to guests failing to respect our property. It is clearly stated on our website, external booking sites, in our office, and in our rooms that smoking is prohibited. The room you stayed in had been cleaned and there was no trace of smoke... More

sepjudge
Denver, Colorado
2 reviews
1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 August 2011
1
person found this review helpful

My family and I stayed at the Shalimar in July. We stayed in the hotel instead of the cottages. The room we got was room 11 upstairs room. The room was clean and the view was awesome. Our room had a perfect view wof the beach and gulf. The staff was so friendly and helpful. We would recommend this hotel... More

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rentgirlv
maryland
Reviewer
4 reviews
21 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 August 2011
2
people found this review helpful

We always get treated like family. And there is no other motel right in the sand at such a GREAT price. And if you not real high maintenance type of people you will love it too. A small kitchen, stove, fridge, microwave, porch, cable TV and just plain nice. We have been going here for seven years at least 3... More

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