The pond apple trail was alive with birds today. Mr. Anhinga put on quite the photographic show. They are just so beautiful when they are drying their wings. Pond Apple was not a disappointment today. Mother gator and 5 little babies. Oh they are just so cute and very vulnerable to predators at this stage of their life. The white pelicans at Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge in Sanibel Florida. Tip: if you have a National Parks Pass there is no entrance fee #TroveOnTuesday #MyHometown #AmericatheBeautiful #USNationalPark #DingDarling #Sanibel An intent juvenile green heron is looking for lunch at the Ding Darling Wildlife habitat on Sanibel Island in Florida. #FindingtheUniverse Tarpon Bay Road Beach on Sanibel island. Perfect blue sky, sandy beaches and best of all lots and lots and lots of sea shells. One of my favorite places on earth Get out of my mangrove, said the cute little bird. So many great birds to see in the Ding Darling Wildlife Refuge Strolling for dinner at Ding Darling on Sanibel Island. #FindingtheUniverse Always fun to take a drive through the Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge. For a small admission you can drive the six miles throughout this marvelous haven for wildlife - you never know what you may see - pictured is a roseate spoonbill that makes his home in the refuge . Home to alligators, crocodiles and white pelicans too! #MyHometown #reflections #Sanibel #usnationalpark #roseatespoonbill Prepare for takeoff Mr. Anhinga. Beautiful afternoon pic on Pond Apple Trail. #Sanibel Egret at sunset If you need peace and contact with nature, this is the place. Ever wonder what a storks neck looks like up close? It is really interesting. This guy was quite photogenic today. Sanibel might be a small island, but there is plenty to do. Beautiful beaches full of shells, bike rentals, a bird watchers paradise, shopping and dining, and glorious sunsets. #Beach #Island Head shot of a juvenile green heron at Ding Darling. #FindingtheUniverse Considered one of the best places in the world for collecting sea shells, the beaches of Sanibel Island, Florida are also one of the best places for long time lovers to take a long anniversary stroll. It is also an exceptional area for bird and wildlife watching. Learn more here: http://www.sanibelisland.com/ #Waterlust Shake it out Mr. Royal Tern. A large group is these beauties were waiting for better weather on Sanibel today. The JN Ding Darling Wildlife Refuge is part of the largest undeveloped mangrove ecosystem in the United States. It is world famous for it's amazing migratory bird populations and is home to over 245 species of birds. Sanibel is a bird watchers paradise. Pond Apple was not a disappointment today. Stork catching fish was a delight to see. As we watched, he just fished away without a concern for the people watching. Head goes in first and then the feet start pushing the fish into his mouth. Very interesting. Pond Apple was not a disappointment today. Stork catching fish was a delight to see. As we watched, he just fished away without a concern for the people watching. Head goes in first and then the feet start pushing the fish into his mouth. Very interesting. Lighthouse Sanibel Lighthouse #Lighthouse #Beach Newest Blog Post from #Sunny #Sanibel!!! http://onelungtravels.blogspot.com/2014/10/sunshine-in-sanibel.html Perfect day at the beach #lifeatexpedia thought this was just a coffee shop but they actually had a variety of food and even gelato! The cool thing about this beach there are thousands of sea shells along this beach- beach goers are encouraged to take as many as they want, an carry, load or lug with them. Great bike rental place #Sanibel Letterbox If you need peace and contact with nature, this is the place. #Sanibel Letterbox If you need peace and contact with nature, this is the place. Crab in the mangroves A day at the beach Take a break from shell collecting on the beach and visit 8 historical buildings in a village of Sanibel from 1880-1940s, including old post office, packing house, tea room, school house, general store, and this Sears kit home. Alligator in the sun
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Map W. Gulf Dr. Sanibel FL 1-866-599-6674

Get an overview of this hotelBeachfront resort with calming spa services

Popular property highlights

Free self parking
Free WiFi
Outdoor pool
Laundry facilities
24-hour front desk

Location

Nestled on the beach, this Sanibel resort is within a 15-minute walk of Sanibel Captiva Island and Gulfside City Park. Periwinkle Way and Sanibel Historical Museum and Village are also within 3 mi (5 km).

Resort Features

Spend the day playing on the beach then return to dine at one of Casa Ybel Resort's 2 restaurants.

Room Amenities

All 114 rooms feature kitchens with refrigerators and microwaves, plus free WiFi and furnished lanais. Other amenities available to guests include sofa beds, living rooms, and dining areas.

Languages Spoken

Casa Ybel Resort

2255 W. Gulf Dr. Sanibel FL 33957

Hotel Amenities

Hotel Amenities

Sit back and relax on the beach with cabanas (surcharge), umbrellas, and sun loungers. After a day at the beach, enjoy amenities at Casa Ybel Resort like a children's club, an outdoor pool, and a children's pool.

Dining is available at one of the resort's 2 restaurants. A poolside bar is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. Wireless Internet access is complimentary. Complimentary self parking is available on site.

  • Barbecue grill(s) 
  • Picnic area 
  • Use of nearby fitness center (discount) 
  • Newspapers in lobby (surcharge) 
  • Children's club 
  • 24-hour front desk 
  • Beach umbrellas 
  • Poolside bar 
  • Beach cabanas (surcharge) 
  • Beach sun loungers 
  • Free self parking 
  • Free WiFi 
  • Outdoor pool 
  • Children's club (surcharge) 
  • Supervised childcare/activities (surcharge) 
  • Children's pool 
  • Number of meeting rooms - 4 
  • Luggage storage 
  • Number of restaurants - 2 
  • Outdoor tennis courts - 6 
  • Laundry facilities 
  • Beach towels 
  • Total number of rooms - 114 
  • Number of floors - 2 
  • Number of buildings/towers - 5 
  • Wedding services 
  • Tennis on site 

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Languages Spoken

  • English
  • French
  • Spanish

Parking

Free self parking

Room Amenities

  • Free WiFi 
  • Cribs/infant beds (surcharge) 
  • Furnished lanai 
  • Bathrobes 
  • Blackout drapes/curtains 
  • Ceiling fan 
  • Coffee/tea maker 
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils 
  • DVD player 
  • Air conditioning 
  • Free local calls 
  • Hair dryer 
  • In-room safe 
  • Iron/ironing board 
  • Kitchen 
  • In-room massage available 
  • Separate dining area 
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer 
  • Cable TV service 
  • Separate living room 
  • Number of bathrooms -  
  • Microwave 
  • Private bathroom 
  • Separate sitting area 
  • Shower/tub combination 
  • Sofa bed 
  • Phone 
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge) 

Where to Eat

Coconuts Bar/Grill - This poolside restaurant specializes in American cuisine and serves lunch and light fare. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting).

Thistle Lodge - This beachfront restaurant specializes in fusion cuisine and serves lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting).

Nearby Things to Do

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

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

  • Golfing nearby 
  • Parasailing nearby 
  • Tennis lessons on site 
  • Volleyball on site 
  • Yoga classes/instruction on site 
  • Playground on site 
  • Ecotours nearby 
  • Segway rental/tour nearby 
  • Basketball on site 
  • Bicycle rentals on site 
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby 
  • Personal motorized watercraft on site 
  • Kayaking nearby 
  • Sailing nearby 
  • Scooter/moped rentals nearby 

Spa Services

  • Body scrubs 
  • Facial treatments 
  • Aromatherapy treatments 
  • Massages 

Accessibility

If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please note them at check-out when you book your room.

Hotel Policies

Check-in

Check-in time ends at midnight

Check-in time starts at 3 PM

Special check-in instructions:

The Casa Ybel Resort check-in is after 3:00 p.m. The registration office is located at 2255 West Gulf Drive, on Sanibel Island. The registration office is on the right-hand side after entering the resort and is open 24 hours each day, seven days a week. Guests requiring check-in outside normal hours may contact the hotel at the telephone number provided on the reciept after booking.

Check-out

Check-out time is 11 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10 per night.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are available for USD 7 per night.

Pets

  • Pets not allowed

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property 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.
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.

Fees

Optional extras

The following fees and deposits are charged by the property at time of service, check-in, or check-out.
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: USD 7 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 10 per night
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

Hotel Name

  • Casa Ybel
  • Casa Ybel Resort
  • Casa Ybel Resort Sanibel
  • Casa Ybel Sanibel
  • Ybel
  • Ybel Resort
  • Casa Ybel Hotel Sanibel Island
  • Casa Ybel Resort Sanibel Island
  • Casa Ybel Sanibel Island
  • Sanibel Island Casa Ybel

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