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Casa Ybel Resort

3.5 of 5
2255 W Gulf Dr, Sanibel Island, FL 33957
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Casa Ybel Resort
Ranked #14 of 30 hotels in Sanibel Island
4.0 of 5 stars 235 Reviews
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What travellers say about this hotel
  • Very nice(12)
  • Beach chairs(11)
  • Thistle Lodge(6)
  • Bubble room(4)
  • Bedroom suite(4)
  • First day(4)
  • Pool bar(4)
  • Living room(4)
  • Ding darling(3)
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Senior Reviewer
6 reviews 6 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 May 2012 NEW
1
person found this review helpful

We are from Texas and this was our first stay at this resort. It was exceptional on all levels. The view from our room can't be beat and the old charm feel was exactly what we were looking for. We will defenitly be back. More

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Casa Ybel, General Manager at Casa Ybel Resort, responded to this review
26 May 2012

Thank you for the excellent rating on TripAdvisor! Every suite at Casa Ybel Resort faces the beach. We look forward to your next visit to the island. Best regards from the team at Casa Ybel Resort. More

Clear Lake City, Texas, United States
Reviewer
3 reviews 3 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2012 NEW

This was the perfect place for a relaxing getaway for our 30th anniversary. Our arrival was handled quickly and pleasantly by the front office, the attendant was able to furnish us with information about the island and some of its offerings, we were looking for great shelling experiences on Sanibel and the other islands and she was able to steer... More

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Casa Ybel, General Manager at Casa Ybel Resort, responded to this review
25 May 2012

Congratulations again and thank you so much for the great review! We love the picture you uploaded featuring the variety of shells you found on the island. We hope to see you on the beach again soon. Best regards from the team at Casa Ybel Resort. More

Brentwood, Tennessee, United States
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3 reviews 3 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2012 NEW
1
person found this review helpful

I can not say enough wonderful things about this resort and the people that made everything perfect for our May 4, 2012 wedding. The accommodations are exactly as they look on line in the pictures, clean, fresh, updated and all with great views of the ocean. The food at the wedding, our brunch and by the pool was always great.... More

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Casa Ybel, General Manager at Casa Ybel Resort, responded to this review
24 May 2012

Thank you very much for taking the time to write such a positive review. We are very proud of our special events and culinary teams here at Casa Ybel Resort, Thistle Lodge Beachfront Restaurant and Coconuts Poolside Bar & Grill. It's reviews like yours that make it all worthwile. We look forward to seeing you again soon. Best regards from... More

Moline
Contributor
12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 May 2012

Casa Ybel has the best pool, grounds, and vibe of any place on the island. If you have bottomless reserves of cash, go ahead and rent directly through the resort. But if you want a premium vacation at an affordable price, search for owner rental sites and book a room for a fraction of the resort price. Rent a car... More

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Casa Ybel, General Manager at Casa Ybel Resort, responded to this review
18 May 2012

Thank you for taking the time to share your review. We're glad you could join us this year and appreciate being considered the most beautiful property on the island with the best pool, grounds and vibe. We encourage guests to call the resort directly for reservations; our on-site staff is most knowledgeable and is able to answer many of your... More

Albuquerque
Senior Reviewer
8 reviews 8 reviews
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 April 2012

We had a very nice time staying a Casa Ybel. Our room was clean and well appointed. The staff was helpful and friendly in all our interactions. We quickly slowed down from our pre-vacation pace of life and were able to relax in large part to the comfortable room and well kept grounds. More

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Casa Ybel, General Manager at Casa Ybel Resort, responded to this review
18 May 2012

Thank you for your excellent review, product quality and high service standards are extremely important. We're glad to read you're looking forward to staying with us again on your next visit to Sanibel Island. Best regards from the Team at Casa Ybel Resort. More

Carlsbad, CA
Top Contributor
77 reviews 77 reviews
Reviews in 32 cities Reviews in 32 cities
99 helpful votes 99 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 April 2012
1
person found this review helpful

We stayed in a one-bedoom suite in mid-April and paid closer to $350 a night rather than $600, so timing is important. I thought even that was high until I priced out the competition. Sanibel is just expensive. Also, there were not many children, because it was after Easter break. That said, we loved our unit, which was at the... More

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Casa Ybel, General Manager at Casa Ybel Resort, responded to this review
18 May 2012

Thank you for sharing your Casa Ybel Resort review. We're happy you loved your suite, found our housekeepers thorough, enjoyed the grounds and of course met your comfy bed and water pressure specifications. We hope to see you again soon. Best regards from the Team at Casa Ybel Resort. More

Tennessee
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5 reviews 5 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 April 2012

My family has been coming to Sanibel for the last 12 years. We have stayed at many of the condos on the island, but never a resort. We have always driven by Casa Ybel and thought is was a beautiful property so we decided to stay there for a long weekend. The landscaping is gorgeous and the property is very... More

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Casa Ybel, General Manager at Casa Ybel Resort, responded to this review
26 April 2012

Thank you for taking the time to review your Sanibel vacation experience. We appreciate the positive review and feedback. Our one bedroom beachfront suites are newly furnished and our Coconuts pool bar menu offers a delicious variety of drinks and entrees without having to leave the resort. We're glad you found us after all of these years of vacationing on... More

Hobart
2 reviews
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 April 2012
2
people found this review helpful

I paid a visit to Sanibel for the first time along with my Aunt. She and I are very into shelling and have hunted shells all over the world. For shells Sanibel is amazing. Other than that we'll keep traveling to other destinations. Casa y bel was not at all what we expected. First off we discovered there is no... More

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minneapolis
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3 reviews 3 reviews
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 April 2012

We recently spent some time at Casa Ybel and while there spent time at the pool bar "COCONUTS". They have great service - friendly service - accomodating staff - great food and a nice selection - fun entertainment - and of course some great drinks. Everyone was friendly, helpful and always cheerful. Friends met us there on a couple of... More

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Casa Ybel, General Manager at Casa Ybel Resort, responded to this review
18 May 2012

Thank you for taking the time to share your review. We're glad you came back, and are excited to read we will see you again soon. Best regards from the Team at Casa Ybel Resort. More

Contributor
11 reviews 11 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 April 2012

My family and I went to Casa Ybel and loved the room, beach, and pool. We also loved the beach view from our room, too. The pricing is expensive, but I think it is worth it. You can play shuffle board and volleyball. We love eating dinner at the Thistle Lodge as well. We love to come to Casa Ybel... More

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Casa Ybel, General Manager at Casa Ybel Resort, responded to this review
13 April 2012

Thank you for the great review! We look forward to your next Sanibel Island vacation. Best regards, Team Casa Ybel. More

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Address: 2255 W Gulf Dr, Sanibel Island, FL 33957
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