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West Wind Inn

3345 W Gulf Dr Sanibel, 33957 United States of America

Sanibel beach hotel with a private beach

Close to beach
Situated near the beach in Sanibel, this hotel is close to Bailey - Matthews Shell Museum and Sanibel Historical Village and Museum. Area attractions also include J. N. Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge and Sanibel Island Lighthouse. Show more
Private beach
In addition to a restaurant, West Wind Inn features a private beach. Other amenities include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge.
Refrigerators, microwaves
Televisions come with cable channels. Guestrooms also feature balconies, complimentary wireless Internet access, and microwaves. Hide

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4.3out of 5

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91%

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Poolside Room with 1 King Bed
1 kingBalcony. Television with cable channels and DVD player. Complimentary wireless Internet access. Free local calls. In-room safe. Complimentary newspapers. Refrigerator and microwave. Shower/tub combination. Bath amenities include hair dryer and complimentary toiletries. Blackout drapes/curtains, clock radio, and iron/ironing board. Air conditioning. Non-Smoking.
Poolside Kitchenette with 2 Double Beds
2 doubleBalcony. Television with cable channels and DVD player. Complimentary wireless Internet access. Free local calls. In-room safe. Complimentary newspapers. Private kitchenette with refrigerator, microwave, and coffee/tea maker. Shower/tub combination. Bath amenities include hair dryer and complimentary toiletries. Blackout drapes/curtains, clock radio, and iron/ironing board. Air conditioning. Non-Smoking.
Gulf Front Kitchenette
2 doubleBalcony. Television with cable channels and DVD player. Complimentary wireless Internet access. Free local calls. In-room safe. Complimentary newspapers. Refrigerator and microwave. Shower/tub combination. Bath amenities include hair dryer and complimentary toiletries. Blackout drapes/curtains, clock radio, and iron/ironing board. Air conditioning. Non-Smoking.
Poolside Room with 2 Double Beds
2 doubleBalcony. Television with cable channels and DVD player. Complimentary wireless Internet access. Free local calls. In-room safe. Complimentary newspapers. Refrigerator and microwave. Shower/tub combination. Bath amenities include hair dryer and complimentary toiletries. Blackout drapes/curtains, clock radio, and iron/ironing board. Air conditioning. Non-Smoking.
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Hotel Policies & Fees

The following fees and deposits are charged by the property at time of service, check-in, or check-out.

Policies
  • Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on hotel policy.
  • Government-issued photo identification and a credit card or cash deposit are required at check-in for incidental charges.
  • Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges. Special requests cannot be guaranteed.
  • Pets not allowed
  • Check-in time starts at 3 PM
  • Check-out time is 11 AM

Property Amenities

This Sanibel hotel has its very own private beach. West Wind Inn features an outdoor pool and a children's pool. The hotel offers a restaurant and a coffee shop/café.Guests can unwind with a drink at one of the hotel's bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. Wired high-speed Internet access is complimentary.

Business-related amenities at this 3-star property consist of audio-visual equipment and small meeting rooms. This beach hotel also offers barbecue grills, multilingual staff, and gift shops/newsstands. Onsite parking is complimentary.

West Wind Inn is a smoke-free property.

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Air-conditioned public areas
  • Total number of rooms - 102
  • Number of suites - 1
  • Audio-visual equipment
  • Number of floors - 2
  • Bar/lounge
  • Barbecue grill(s)
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Coffee shop or café
  • Complimentary newspapers in lobby
  • Multiple large conference rooms
  • Gift shops or newsstand
  • Internet access - wireless
  • Laundry facilities
  • Multiple small meeting rooms
  • Multilingual staff
  • Patio
  • Poolside bar
  • Private beach
  • Restaurant(s) in hotel
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Self parking
  • Smoke-free property
  • Swimming pool - children's
  • Swimming pool - outdoor
  • Use of nearby fitness center (discount)
  • Wedding services
  • Wired (high-speed) Internet access - complimentary
  • Parking (free)
West Wind Inn, Sanibel,  United States of America, Property Amenities Pool

Rooms

West Wind Inn offers 102 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature DVD players and safes. Rooms open to balconies. Televisions come with cable channels. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Sanibel hotel provides complimentary wireless high-speed Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include complimentary newspapers along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and windows that open. Housekeeping is offered daily and wake-up calls can be requested.

All guestrooms are non-smoking.

West Wind Inn, Sanibel,  United States of America, Rooms Guest Room

Room Amenities

  • Wireless Internet access
  • DVD player
  • Patio
  • Lanai
  • Balcony
  • Complimentary newspaper
  • Air conditioning
  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Voice mail
  • Free local calls
  • Refrigerator
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Wake-up calls
  • Complimentary toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Extra towels/bedding in room
  • Shower/tub combination
  • Cable television service
  • Clock radio
  • Window opens
  • Iron/ironing board
  • In-room safe
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Non-smoking only
  • Rollaway beds available
  • Wireless high-speed Internet access (complimentary)

Dining

West Wind Inn has a restaurant serving breakfast only.

West Wind Inn, Sanibel,  United States of America, Dining Dining

Recreation

An outdoor pool and a children's pool are on site. Other recreational amenities include a private beach.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

  • Swimming nearby
  • Tennis nearby
  • Volleyball nearby
  • Bicycle rentals nearby
  • Fishing nearby

Verified Reviews: All guest reviews are verified as submitted by our customers and reflect their stay at West Wind Inn

4.3
out of 5
avg. guest rating
Hotel service:
4.2
Hotel condition:
4.2
Room cleanliness:
4.4
Room comfort:
4.1
Location:
4.5
Neighborhood:
4.5
92%

of guests recommend

out of 74 reviews

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A Traveler from Blacksburg, VA
5.0
out of 5
Recommends this hotel
Posted Dec 6 2011

“Will Go Back ASAP”

Our stay was too Short. Didn't get the chance to eat in the restarurant but we did go have a look. Very eleagant. Pool area was exceptional w/ bar and live music. Beach was very close and beautiful.

A Traveler from stuart, fl
4.0
out of 5
Recommends this hotel
Posted Nov 27 2011

“Great place”

Great place! Each room has a patio/balcony! Reasonably priced, great location--on the beach!! Pool bar with weekend happy hour entertainment. Nice restaurant on property. Bike rentals and other amintities. Been here before--will be here again!!

Dining
Don't miss: Over easy cafe for breakfast, Doc Ford's for lunch or dinner, Twilight cafe for dinner and The Sand Castle for the frozen key lime pie on a stick
A Traveler from Buffalo, NY
1.0
out of 5
Does not recommend this hotel
Posted Nov 24 2011

“Unfriendly service, bugs all over walls”

We arrived on time, but from the moment we walked in, to the time we left, we were treated as an inconvenience. We were attending a wedding with three days of events and booked Saturday, Sunday and Monday nights. When we checked in we were treated brusquely. When my wife asked about low tide for shelling, she was dismissed with a wave to a hand as as "containing all the information we'd need." When I stopped at the desk one morning to ask where I could have faxing done on island I was treated as if I had asked an incredibly difficult to answer question. We had requested late check out and when my wife called the Desk Tuesday morning to verify the time, she was treated rudely. The bathroom had dead bugs on the floor and sink. Bugs ran all over the bedroom walls, baseboard, bathroom sink and even out from behind the wall hung mirror. We did not sleep well due to bites (no bedbugs seen, the bugs on the walls and surfaces were barely larger than a pin point). The only positive was the ease of access to the beach.

A Traveler from Annapolis, MD
5.0
out of 5
Recommends this hotel
Posted Nov 23 2011

“Excellent Location and Ammenities”

Front desk staf could be alittle more service oriented but not a huge concern. The location and ammenities were what it was all about, and they were excellent. Large pool, great restaurant attached, excellent pool bar and staff. Quiet location right in the middle of the Island so close to everything but tucked away. Very, very satisfied with our stay, and look forward to going back.

Mike B from Kansas City
4.0
out of 5
Recommends this hotel
Posted Oct 28 2011

“Awesome Trip”

West Wind is the best place to stay for the money in an ideal location.

Joe D from South Pasadena Fl
3.0
out of 5
Does not recommend this hotel
Posted Oct 25 2011

“Not Impressed”

Stains on the rug,maid service spotty, no night light for beverage machine( could not see drink choices ). PS Restaurant and tike bar had a nice choice of food and drinks at the hotel.

Area recommendations
In Captiva Green Flash Rest. great food ,great view, and friendly help.
Thomas C from Helmetta, NJ
5.0
out of 5
Recommends this hotel
Posted Oct 19 2011

“Comfort in Paradise”

Truly a comfortable room in a beautiful setting. Coffee in the morning on our screened in porch looking out at our palm tree and the view of the Gulf of Mexico with its waves lapping at the shore! Ibis, and pelicans flying overhead calling us to make our daily trek to Ding Darling wildlife preserve (1.5 miles away) or kayaking on Tarpon Bay (2.5 miles away) or just combing the beach for beautiful shells. Breakfast in the hotel's Normandy was fun and tasty.(the waiters were lively) Even the stroll to the meal was beautiful as we went over the coy pond bridge or took a stroll in the butterfly garden. How nice for the hotel to have a free computer room. The pool and adjacent bar were relaxing and pleasant. I would highly recommend this great and reasonably priced spot !!!

Area recommendations
Ding Darling wildlife preserve !! Tarpon Bay kayaking.
A Traveler from Spring Hill, FL
3.0
out of 5
Does not recommend this hotel
Posted Oct 4 2011

“Small spaces”

Room extremely small. Had to shut bathroom door to enter shower. Not bad if you don't mind tight spaces.

A Traveler from Baltimore, MD
4.0
out of 5
Recommends this hotel
Posted Sep 21 2011

“Everything you need in Sanibel”

I first stayed at the West Wind Inn about four years ago, and returned last weekend for a short getaway. The property is very nice, with everything I need to enjoy the island. Rooms are a bit small, but nicely appointed and comfortable. Restaurant on the premises is always a plus. Great pool with bar. Beautiful beach with plenty of shells to keep you busy. Reasonable rates for a great location and plenty to do.

A Traveler from Orlando, FL
4.0
out of 5
Recommends this hotel
Posted Sep 21 2011

“Can't beat the pool bar & on-site restaurant”

on-site restaurant has the best breakfast on the island

Area recommendations
Bubble Room in Captiva for desserts, Shell Museum, Ding Darling Wildlife Preserve
When to go
September after Labor Day makes island much less crowded, especially during the week

West Wind Inn

3345 W Gulf Dr Sanibel, 33957 United States of America

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Nearby Points of Interest

  • Bailey - Matthews Shell Museum - 1.5 km / 0.9 mi
  • Sanibel Historical Village and Museum - 2.9 km / 1.8 mi
  • J. N. Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge - 7 km / 4.4 mi
  • Sanibel Island Lighthouse - 9.1 km / 5.7 mi

The preferred airport for West Wind Inn is Fort Myers, FL (RSW-Southwest Florida Intl.) - 36.2 km / 22.5 mi.

Distances are calculated in a straight line from the property's location to the point of interest or airport and may not reflect actual travel distance.

Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometre.

Nearest Major Airport:

  • Fort Myers, FL, United States (RSW-Southwest Florida Intl.)

Area:

Sanibel Island, Florida, United States of America: The beacon at Lighthouse Beach is one of Sanibel Island’s the most photographed landmarks. Nearby, artsy Old Town Sanibel retains its low-slung buildings. The island has strict rules on development; here, palm trees are the tallest things. The J.N. “Ding” Darling National Wildlife Refuge takes up nearly half of the island. The park is home to 220 bird species, including the iconic pink flamingo.

West Wind Inn

3345 W Gulf Dr Sanibel, 33957 United States of America

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