We stayed two nights in a first-floor room in Kimball Lodge. Yes, the room had an ocean view and the bed was comfortable. Otherwise, the room was infested with tiny ants (mgmt did nothing about this) and showing wear (peeling paint, stains). The bathroom was quite small. The breakfast is very basic. The folks there do not go out of their way to help at all. Not a good value for $210 a night.

We just returned from the Island Inn and it was so great to get away from it all. We did not rent a car so we rented bikes (wished they were free for guest) but it was great to see the Island this way...the bike trails are beautiful. Traditions resteraunt was amazing...best steak we have had in a long time. Sunsets and Sunrises cant be beat. The only con was we were by far the youngest couple on the island and I felt the old people were kind of snobby towards us. But I didnt let it bother me. Free breakfast was good enough for us. We would def. return to the Island Inn.

When we orignally walked up to the hotel, I was concerned about what I got myself into, but once stepping inside, everything changed. Rooms have been nicely renovated. Restaurant is fantastic. Grounds are clean. Very peaceful and relaxing. The only knock on this hotel for us was that they refused to assist with any special request. We had a lot of rooms booked for family and friends for the wedding and they refused to give ground on any special rates for a block of rooms.

We live in Fort Lauderdale, but Sanibel is worlds away! My BFF and I needed a beach weekend away from the bustle and found the Island Inn in Sanibel. The resort is located right on the beach, with a nice pool. Our room was basic, but clean and had a nice terrace. I guess the bugs are bad in Sanibel, because all the balconies have screens. I would have preferred to be able to look out without one. But that is what it is. If you are a sheller, this is the place to go. Lots of shells and a great walking beach, though be prepared to wear shoes, the shells hurt your bare feet! The property offered free bike rentals and a complimentary continental breakfast. The breakfast was not to my liking, I don't fill up on carbs first thing, but if you like cereal and bagels, you will be fine. We liked the location on the island, as it was easy to get to the main area where we could have dinnder. Since the room had a small refridgerator in the room, we pretty much had lunch and breakfast in our room, or on the beach and opted to eat dinner out to keep the cost down. I think the price is a littel high for what you get, but Sanibel is expensive. I love the islands chill out feel, so this may be a nice place for you to relax and enjoy a beach retreat.