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Holiday Inn Sanibel Island

3.0 of 5
1231 Middle Gulf Dr., Sanibel Island, FL 33957
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Holiday Inn Sanibel Island
Ranked #15 of 30 hotels in Sanibel Island
4.0 of 5 stars 352 Reviews
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What travellers say about this hotel
  • Very nice(13)
  • Pool area(8)
  • Beach chairs(7)
  • TIKI bar(7)
  • Rooms are clean(6)
  • Great location(6)
  • Friendly and helpful(6)
  • Bike rental(5)
  • Front desk staff(3)
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Tampa, Florida
Reviewer
3 reviews 3 reviews
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2012 NEW
1
person found this review helpful

We had a fantastic time! First our check in was wonderful. No problems at all easy and fast. When we got to our room I was so pleasantly surprised! It was so clean and the sheets smelled like they just came out of the dryer. The floors are tiled and very clean. I gotta say we were a little disappointed... More

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SanibelSlim, Director of Sales at Holiday Inn Sanibel Island, responded to this review
24 May 2012

Happy Anniversary! Thank you for staying with us on such a special occasion. Sorry to hear that the beach area was not picked-up, the guys are down there first thing in the morning to do just that. I sure do hope you come back and see us even if it's not anniversary time! Thanks for your comments. Danny Adams, Director... More

Kenosha, Wisconsin
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2012
1
person found this review helpful

We stayed May 7 - 12. This is a GREAT place to stay! WE LOVED IT! So tropical, beautiful and relaxing. Loved the pool and beach area. They could open the pool area before 9am, would be nice to sit by the pool for the early risers. Nice Tiki bar with great sandwiches for a good price. Wish our room... More

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SanibelSlim, Director of Sales at Holiday Inn Sanibel Island, responded to this review
18 May 2012

Thanks for your comments, glad you enjoyed your stay! I can promise next time you can come and visit; your room will have the new furniture and carpet, because we're done it's all in. Please do come back and see us! Danny Adams, Director of Sales danny.adams@att.net More

Miami
Senior Reviewer
10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 May 2012
2
people found this review helpful

It was nice. We enjoyed our stay. Nice beach, pool is nice, Tiki bar, and the restaurant was worht it too. Beach chairs available, and floats in the pool for the kids to play with. Property was in a nice location. Found it to be quiet. Bikes avaiable too. Rooms are typical with all the usual Holiday Inn stuff. Clean... More

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SanibelSlim, Director of Sales at Holiday Inn Sanibel Island, responded to this review
14 May 2012

Thanks Stan, for staying with us. I do agree with you about Sanibel Island, even if I didn't work here! We appreciate your comments. Danny Adams, Director of Sales danny.adams@att.net More

Fort Lauderdale, Florida
2 reviews
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 May 2012
3
people found this review helpful

This hotel is GREAT...we stayed here a few years ago and the place is better than ever. Clean,comfy and great staff. What else could you ask for? Ms Sharon leads a great staff. Prestine pool area. Lots of tables & chairs. Great food poolside. Huge sandwiches at a fair price. The beach is filled with many chairs early each morning.... More

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Milford, Iowa
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 May 2012

This being my first time on Sanibel Island it was an amazing hotel with a great location. The staff was very friendly and helpful over all it was a good experence. More

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SanibelSlim, Director of Sales at Holiday Inn Sanibel Island, responded to this review
4 May 2012

Glad you enjoyed the island and the hotel and hope you can come visit again! Thanks for your comments. Danny Adams, Director of Sales danny.adams@att.net More

Pittsburgh
1 review
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 April 2012

I booked rooms for a business trip. Shortly before I arrived, my client said that we could not meet in her condo so I called the holiday inn for a meeting room. The meeting planner was nice but explained their conference room was being repaired. He said that we could meet in the restaurant. It was not the best scenario... More

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SanibelSlim, Director of Sales at Holiday Inn Sanibel Island, responded to this review
1 May 2012

Well ok, where do I start. The Palm Room had not been booked, and you contacted me day before your proposed meeting, we had a pipe burst in the ceiling of that room, the day before, and the ceiling had crashed to the floor. It is our only meeting room. I had suggested the restaurant and informed you they serve... More

Rochester, New York
Reviewer
5 reviews 5 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 April 2012
2
people found this review helpful

This Hotel (motel type) is right on the beach and looks very tropical. The grounds are very pretty and there is a short path to the beach. The beach staff sets up chairs in the early and are very accomodating. They helped me set up an umbrella so it wouldn't fly away in the breeze. The rooms are a little... More

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SanibelSlim, Director of Sales at Holiday Inn Sanibel Island, responded to this review
1 May 2012

Thanks for your comments! Hope you can come see us again! Danny Adams, Director of Sales danny.adams@att.net More

Lexington, MA
Reviewer
3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 April 2012
1
person found this review helpful

This was probably our tenth visit to this Holiday Inn. This time we arrived from a family reunion at the Sheraton Sand Key in the Clearwater area. The landscaping is amazing at this hotel. Is there anyone who has ever really seen the alligator??? Most of the other reviewers are on target. It is on a beautiful beach, with easy... More

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SanibelSlim, Director of Sales at Holiday Inn Sanibel Island, responded to this review
1 May 2012

Yes, I have seen alligators on the island several times over my 30 years on the island, thankfully not very often. Naturally, they are afraid of you. That's why they fine anyone that feeds them as they associate people with food, nobody wants that! So good to hear from our seasoned regular guests that love the island as we do.... More

Falmouth
Contributor
14 reviews 14 reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 April 2012

This is not a typical Holiday Inn. When you arrive the exterior looks more like a tropical resort. We had a one bedroom suite. It was a little tired but clean & comfortable & they were planning to refurbish. The grounds are nice with a small alligator in a pool & plenty of sunloungers etc. A very relaxing stay. More

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Vancouver, Canada
Senior Reviewer
10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 April 2012
1
person found this review helpful

This is a basic hotel with the huge advantage of being on the water. It is also one of the few hotels that will rent for one night in the winter season. More

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SanibelSlim, Director of Sales at Holiday Inn Sanibel Island, responded to this review
1 May 2012

Thank you for staying with us. Location, location, location, I agree, good spot on the beach. I also enjoy the restaurant and pool bar right on the beach. Thank you for your comments. Danny Adams, Director of Sales danny.adams@att.net More

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  • Sanibel Island Holiday Inn
Address: 1231 Middle Gulf Dr., Sanibel Island, FL 33957
Price range (per night):* RM475 - 734

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