If you want to rediscover "old Florida," stay here for awhile. The island does not allow high rises, so it has retained it's charm and the village is a lovely 3 -4 square block area filled with nice shops and restaurants (no chains). The Inn is a big, old wooden building - yellow with white trim, rambling and lovely. The... More

We just returned from Gasparilla Island and loved the atmosphere. For clarity's sake we are friends with many of the Hotel employees but regardless it was a wonderful experience and we will be returning. We are a family of four (two teenage boys) & were pleased with the ability to have a high-end vacation with lots of less expensive options.... More

Wonderful,wonderful,wonderful. I just kept saying to my wife the whole time, what could be better than this. Uncrowded, wonderful service, great food. Timeless elegance. More

My wife and I stayed at the Gasparilla Inn for three days in March, 2012. This is a beautiful and historic inn, and we greatly enjoyed ourselves here. The bathroom is old and the sink is too small, but one doesn’t mind because everything is kept beautifully decorated and immaculately clean. The Gasparilla Inn is on Gasparilla Island, which can... More

The Inn excels in all areas. Simon, George, and Diane patrol the dining room every evening. The service is genuinely friendly and usually precise. The food is outstanding. The Beach Club is relaxing and unpretentious. The atmosphere of the Inn is more like The Balsams or the Mount Washington Hotel rather than a Florida resort. Oh and the golf course... More

My husband and I recently returned for our 3rd trip to the Gasparilla Inn. It is an amazing experience. Very much a hotel steeped in history and tradition. It is the way Sea Island used to be !! back in the 60's. Wonderful service, fine dining, and a great golf course that you can walk out and play anytime. The... More

This beautiful old inn is worlds apart from the overblown luxury resorts that one associates with Florida. In fact, it may disappoint travelers accustomed to the luxury found in hotels like the Four Seasons or Ritz Carlton. It reminded us of New England Inns such as the Equinox in Manchester VT or the Harbor View in Martha's Vineyard. Our room... More

I spent a long weekend at the Gasparilla in December. It was such a wonderful experience. The inn is beautiful. It is a mix of Southern-style charm and elegance. The service was impeccable! The room was very nice. The bed was extremely comfortable. I would highly recommend it. I really hated to leave. More

We spent a long weekend at Gasparilla in January, and it was a wonderful experience! The Inn and surrounding cottages are charming. The Inn and rooms are decorated beautifully and we found ample space in the typical inn room. We also rented a cottage, which was a nice way to organize a family trip. We used the cottage to gather... More