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 * Directions....How do I get to The Inns of Sanibel?
   
   DIRECTIONS FROM RSW Regional SW International Airport – Merge onto I-75 N.
   Take exit 131 toward Cape Coral. Merge onto Daniels Pkwy. Use the left 2
   lanes to turn left onto 6 Mile Cypress Pkwy. Continue onto Gladiolus Dr. Use
   the left lane to merge onto County Rd 869 S/Summerlin Rd via the ramp to Ft
   Myers Beach/Sanibel/Captiva. Keep left to continue on Summerlin Rd. Continue
   onto McGregor Blvd. Continue onto Sanibel Causeway. Continue onto Causeway
   Blvd. At the four way intersection, continue straight onto Lindgren Blvd.
   When you reach the stop sign at E Gulf Dr, you should see the signs for
   Sanibel Inn/Dante’s straight ahead. If you are checking into Song of the Sea
   or Seaside Inn, make a left on E Gulf Drive. For Sunset Beach Inn, you can
   make a right on periwinkle, see addresses below.
   
   DIRECTIONS FROM TIA Tampa International Airport – Head northeast on George J
   Bean Pkwy toward Airport Recirculation Dr. Follow 1-275 S and 1-75 S to
   Naples. Take Exit 131 from I-75 S to Cape Coral/SW Florida Airport. Continue
   on Daniels Pkwy and turn right. Turn left on 6 Mile Cypress Pkwy, continue
   onto Gladiolus Dr. Use the left lane to merge onto Summerlin Rd via the ramp
   to Ft Myers Bch/Sanibel/CaptivaSummerlin Rd. Continue on Summerlin Rd,
   continue onto McGregor Blvd. Continue onto Sanibel Causeway to your Inn, see
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   FROM INTERSTATE 75 SOUTH – I-75 S to Naples. Continue on Exit 128 and follow
   signs for County Rd 840/Alico Rd/Hertz Arena/San Carlos Park. Keep right at
   the fork, follow signs for San Carlos Park. Turn right onto Alico Rd. Turn
   right onto US-41 N. Turn left onto Gladiolus Dr. Merge onto County Rd 869
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   FROM INTERSTATE 75 NORTH – Merge onto I-95 N. Take Exit 12A on the left to
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   FL-84 W/I-595 W. Continue to follow I-595 W. Keep left and merge onto I-75
   N. Take Exit 128 for Alico Rd toward County Rd 840/San Carlos Park. Continue
   on Alico Rd. Turn right onto US-41 N. Turn left onto Gladiolus Dr. Merge onto
   County Rd 869 S/Summerlin Rd via the ramp to Ft Myers
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   SANIBEL INN: 937 E. Gulf Drive, Sanibel, FL 33957
   
   SONG OF THE SEA: 863 E. Gulf Drive, Sanibel, FL 33957
   
   SEASIDE INN: 541 E. Gulf Drive, Sanibel, FL 33957
   
   SUNSET BEACH INN: 3287 W. Gulf Drive, Sanibel, FL 33957

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Charlene A.
We have been coming to Sanibel Island for the past 15 years to celebrate our
anniversary in September. We always stay at Song of the Sea. This blue of the
sky backdrop to the romantic little inn on the beach is one of my favorite
photos.
Robert C.
My 10 year old daughter wants to be a marine biologist when she grows up and we
were fortunate to be able to watch the Sea Turtle Research folks come by and
check on a turtle egg nesting site while we were there! My daughter has as in
her absolute glory watching them! What an awesome vacation memory!
Rebecca R.
Sanibel Inn is a true escape, a paradise of natural beauty, family friendly
oasis, where you can relax, play, and eat to your hearts content!
Beverly B.
We have two additional photos to share. I'll try sending separately. Here's the
captions for them: 1-We took a sunset cruise on the last evening of our stay.
The water was tranquil and absolutely beautiful throughout the sail. We saw
dolphins and an amazing sunset. This is one of my favorite photos we were able
to capture just as the sun was going down. 2-Oh what an incredible Sanibel
evening this was. Check out that moon between us! We experienced 3 awesome
moonrises during our stay at Seaside Inn. We cannot wait to come back!
Jennifer T.
Our gulf view was priceless. Very quiet hotel and the front desk staff was very
friendly and nice. So refreshing. This will be our go to hotel when in sanibel
Shelley C.
This is my beach buddy Gianna. Our favorite thing to do when we stay at the
Sanibel Inn is wake up before the sun every morning and search the beach for
amazing shells and then watch the sun come up together. Those are mornings I
will never forget and I hope she won't either.
Michelle A.
First we stop for fresh oysters, then provisions, then off to the pool for our
fifth annual mother daughter beach extravaganza!
Sylvia W.
We absolutely LOVED the sanibel inn! It was so beautiful, relaxing, and an easy
vacation! Th best part was the wonderful staff & views!
Hilary B.
We loved how easy it was to make trips to and from the beach from our room. We
were able to enjoy shelling in the morning, playing in the sun and sand during
the day, and watching the sunset every evening!
Michelle B.
This is our favorite mother/daughter vacation spot! The location is amazing! On
our last visit we stayed at Seaside Inn. The staff members were the best and
made our vacation even better!
Teea C.
Our favorite part about Sanibel Inn is having your own bikes to ride! We hiked
the whole island one day and it was amazing! Memories we will never forget,
whether it be stopping at the local coffee bar at baileys, sweating in the heat
together, or seeing the lighthouse! So fun, we want to go back!
Shelley H.
The sandbar when the tide goes out is always a joy to see. The shells I’ve found
are collected in a glass bottle and kept by my bedside. The warmth of all the
staff is like coming home
Cindy E.
I’ve spent the past 50 summers and falls on Sanibel Island. This picture is my
favorite. “Shelling is Zen”
Bob J.
Taken at sunset, from the beach right behind the hotel, on the evening of the
4th! We were so very happy to have this heavenly light show to celebrate the 4th
instead of the man-made version!! This display was a million percent more
beautiful, more memorable and more exciting than anything man made! Thank you
for this very special place!
Tracy J.
We dream of shelling again at Sanibel Inn. My daughter and I had an amazing time
and can’t wait to get back there.
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