My wife and I had reservations for the last week in Sept. 2011 and had given a $200.00 deposit, but I ended up in the hospital having unexpected surgery and we were unable to go on vacation to Sanibel and stay at Shalimar. The management were unwilling to give a refund due to their 30 day refund policy or offer... More

First impression while entering the resort is no less than "charming" It is a small resort snuggled up to the beach closer than any other resort on the island. The cottages were unavailable and so we stayed in the motel building which included a small kitchenette. We were on the ground floor with a screened in porch facing the ocean... More

I found Shalimar by looking at reviews, being that this was my first trip to Sanibel Island. I got extremely lucky, because this place was awesome. I stayed in the motel, and the room was just right for me or for a couple. It had a kitchenette and was very roomy. The only downside was that the bathroom was small,... More

We stayed here because it was billed as closest to the beach, and it is. We stayed on the second floor of the motel, and the efficiency was adequate. Everything was clean. The bed was comfortable. The TV was flat screen. The WiFi worked consistently.The screened in porch was fabulous and rather private. There is a very clean guest laundry,... More

Such a beautiful place to stay. Closes to ocean, Nice upgrades this yr. We love comming back each yr-been coming here for 12 yrs. Other people even longer. Had a nice Friday night gathering that Shaimar puts on each Friday during the season. Guest can bring something also. Nice to meet people. Made our reservation for next yr when we... More

Stayed here for one night in februaray 2012 was perfect. clean, spacious room with kitchen, had closest motel room to the beach, friendly staff almost perfect. The only thing WiFi did not worked in the room, had to walk towards office building to get a connection. Would I stay here again. Yes anytime !!! More

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

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

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