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Reviews of Sunset Beach Inn

4 out of 5
Sunset Beach Inn
3287 West Gulf Drive, Sanibel, FL

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 364 out of 1000 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 391 out of 1000 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 154 out of 1000 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 68 out of 1000 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 23 out of 1000 reviews" "

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Shane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Yvonne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Enjoyable
We enjoyed our stay very much . We loved being so close to the beautiful beach. The room was a bit outdated but very clean and comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Yusmary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
clean up the garbage tanks a bit
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This motel is right on the beach. The property is well maintained, clean and convenient to all that is on Sanibel Island. We have visited Sunset Beach off and on for about 25 years, ans it is consistently excellent for anyone wanting a quiet time at one of the best beaches in the USA. . . especially if you love shelling!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Johnell

Traveled with group, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet location and friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Danay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

6/10 Okay

Philip, Vero Beach

Traveled with partner
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Reserved a king bed. We were given a room with 2 queens after complaining we were given a king. There was NO internet service during our stay. First told that lightening had hit the antenna then a bird flew into the receiver... At checkout the staff could NOT print a receipt nor even tell me the total charge. 3 days later still no receipt in our e-mail. That being said we had an enjoyable stay. Short walk to the beach. Enjoyed the pool. Would have appreciated more information about things to do on the island.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Response from Anvar on Sep 6, 2022
We appreciate you sharing your feedback and bringing this to our attention. We strive to make guest experiences the best they can possibly be and we're sorry we couldn't do that for you. We apologize for the technical difficulties and we'll make it our top priority to review check out procedures with our staff. Your receipt has now been e-mailed, feel free to respond with any questions. We hope we'll see you again soon! -Anvar

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Perfect location
Beautiful location with private beach and pool. Staff was welcoming and friendly. Our room had ocean view and could see the sunrise and the beach was perfect for sunsets and shelling. Rooms could use some updating and room renovations were underway. Overall, comfortable and clean. Daily free breakfasts had a variety of options to choose from including non- dairy milks and healthier options.
Sunset beach Inn
Ocean view from room
Beautiful beach view
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Yunet

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Beautiful place ,I loved
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cris

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had lots of sports available on property. Small size of hotel made it more personal. Equipment in good shape and enough any time we had the urge. Short bike ride to Ding Darling preserve. Excellent staff.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Angie l.

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a wonderful experience. The facility was clean and we love that it was only steps to the beach.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Miguel

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room where we stayed was great, clean and roomy. Great access to the beach, the pool and paddle boards were great. They have breakfast which is included and that's a plus. The staff was great. The housekeeping maids were a bit hard to communicate with since some didnt speak english and it worked out. The only thing i would like to see is some effort to recycle. I know a lot of businesses dont recycle but it's ironic they dont when the beach is next to them. Otherwise, this is a great place ;)
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Stefanie

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Lovely pool and beach. Outdated room.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2022

6/10 Okay

charlie

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hot, Hot, Hot
We stayed 4 days and 3 nights yes the place is run down needs improvements i can deal with that....i cant deal with a/c not working properly warm in room the entire stay told front desk maintenance came said it was fine. We slept on top of the covers in just t shirts it was warm in room, rust in fridge, housekeeping was great with service and towels ready. Even after multiple complaints about a/c nothing was done beds weren't the greatest either. I always come back to sanibel every year for the last 4 years stay somewhere different every time i dont recommend this place.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Sheila, springfield

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Overall, we had a very good stay. The rooms are outdated and need to be updated but everything else was great.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Francine

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location, just steps from the beach Chairs and umbrellas available, As are bikes, kayaks, paddle boards Short drive to wonderful local restaurants, And a kitchenette as well! Perfect!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kristin Ashley

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We’ve stayed at all 3 sanibel inn sister hotels (sanibel inn, song of the sea, sunset beach) loved all of them but sunset beach inn but nice and quiet and a little more private. Rooms were clean and cozy. Located right on the beach! Beautiful view of the ocean. Pool was big and always perfect temp. Maids were AMAZING— they literally did our dishes one day during normal housekeeping. Breakfast was simple grab n go stuff like pastries and cereal. Rode bikes several nights and even saw a wild gator. It was a great baby moon!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Wencke

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Stephen

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
quiet and eco friendly
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great Place Right on the Beach
Our room had a partial gulf view and was extremely clean and spacious. We did have an issue with the A/C and Enoc, at the front desk, had it immediately repaired. Both Enoc and Anvar were super friendly and efficient and took care of our every need to have a pleasant stay. We will be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jean

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Would go back again and again. Staff friendly. Very clean. Loved the easy room keys. Just all around wonderful
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Alfredo

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was okay. Not on time on scheduled set up of beach umbrellas.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

6/10 Okay

Michael

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Location was very good. The only issue was with the AC in one room it was set at 60 and was still blowing warmer than the unit in the living room. The front was very attentive and sent a repair person. He showed up when we were not there and told one of my kids "It is a new unit, and is working as expected" then left. The unit ABSOLUTELY was not new! The front desk people gabe us 2 fans for the room for our last night there. They helpwd some.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Alfredo

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was an OK place to stay. A bit older, but everything was fine.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Xiomara

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a great time. Right in front of the beach. My loved it. Good breakfast, free paddle board, kayaks, and bikes. Relaxing, confortable, and quiet. Will definitely go back.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

6/10 Okay

Pilar

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
La habitación con olor a humedad
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

4/10 Poor

Leonardo

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is super old and dirty. Old furniture, smelly sheets. The staff is nice, but they run the place like is a cheap motel. The parking lot is a disaster, not marked at all and not enough spaces for everyone. The lounge chairs are all old and stained, the bikes are all banged up and there were only 4 kayaks. Not going to even talk about the breakfast, because 1 hour after it started it was always all gone! This was definitely not worth the $250 we paid for the room. I’m not going back there ever, and definitely not going to recommend it!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Friendly, Peaceful, Beautiful!
Our 6th trip to Sanibel, first time in Sunset Beach Inn, very comfortable and peaceful! Great view of the lovely pool and the ocean from our 2nd story room. Room was large and open, kitchenette basic & just all we needed. King bed comfortable. Lots of friendly assistance from the Innkeeper, Anvar Ruziev, and Leslie. Parking a bit challenging as just barely enough spaces for all guests, but we managed, thanks to the turnaround space right at the end by the beach. Location mid-island was convenient to restaurants and shops.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Response from Anvar on Jul 1, 2022
Thank you so much for the amazing review! It's been an absolute pleasure having you stay with us! We're glad we could make your vacation, a pleasant one. We hope to see you again! Thanks again!

6/10 Okay

BRANDI GRIFFIN, Petal

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tanya

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I highly recommend Sunset Beach and would certainly stay again! They accommodated a late arrival by texting the address of their sister property and directions to get our key there. Housekeeping cleaned our rooms so well they even did our dishes. We left a tip and she sidnt take it. Nothing says your belongings are safe like money laying around and not being taken! Staff assisted daily with beach chairs and umbrellas. Plenty of beach space. Plenty of parking. Front desk staff were always super friendly and helpful. Fabulous price. Breakfast items were standard grab and go with bags provided to take to your room. Cereal, oatmeal, granola bars, bagels, pastries, fruit, coffee/tea, milk, almond milk, yogurts and more. Kitchenette was perfect. Location was perfect. Family friendly but plenty of space that couples not wanting to interact with families don't have to.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Eileen

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
it was a great location very quiet and the beach was right downstairs. the only down side is that we are early risers we like to watch the sun come up and the umbrellas and chairs you need to wait till 9am in order to get anything to sit on and under. Florida heat and sun us unforgiving so the 3 hours where pretty hot. I did bring my own tent just incase and it did work out till we got supplies from the staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

David

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A very nice clean hotel, right on the beach. The staff was friendly. Sanibel Island is a beautiful place to visit. We would love to go back, and we would stay in this same hotel. Lots of sea shells on their private beach too.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

6/10 Okay

Julissa

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is under construction, to expensive under the existing condition, staff was nice
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022
Response from Jason on Jun 20, 2022
Hi Julissa, Thanks for being our guest and also for taking to time to let us know about your visit. I'm so very sorry that the lasting impression of your stay was that our entire hotel is under construction. We only have four rooms that are currently being updated, and those are the four that are right next to the Front Desk. I have an unoccupied room as a buffer between any rooms occupied by our guests, and those being worked upon. To date, this is the only mention I have seen .regarding this, and I hope that the rest of your trip was relaxing and everything you were anticipating. Thank you for your kind words for our Sunset Beach team, and I hope that we might have another opportunity to host you again. Regards, Jason Trimble Reservations Manager The Inns of Sanibel

10/10 Excellent

ANIL

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Resort is well maintained and our family had an amazing experience
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Emily Brook

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location! Beautiful beach, and close to shopping and restaurants.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Julie Therese

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is gorgeous with family-friendly amenities such as a continental breakfast, steps from beach, pool and room, bikes, kayaks, beach chairs, umbrellas, and paddleboards! Rooms are adequate and for the ease and awesome staff there I would rate this as pretty darn perfect!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

8/10 Good

KAREN, SPRINGFIELD

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Lobby was small, dated and less than pleasant looking. Room was marginal. Grounds were great! Chairs and umbrellas included and bikes available. Hot water was out for multiple days. Staff were amazingly pleasant and accommodating.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

8/10 Good

LISA

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The rooms were nice, but we had problems with our safe 2 days in a row. The numbers werent working so we couldnt get our car keys out of it so we could leave. Had to call sometine that didnt work there to come fix it. Front desk people were very friendly and courteous.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

4/10 Poor

Jan

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Highly disappointed in the condition of the hotel and rooms. Old and rundown. I would NOT recommend staying here. Pay a little more and stay somewhere else. Not worth what we paid for the night.
Stayed 1 night in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

David

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great value, room okay and friendly helpful staff. Nice beach, pool and use of sporting equipment.
Stayed 1 night in May 2022

8/10 Good

Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The steps were very steep & uneven. I don't think they were a uniform height or depth nor what is recommended by OSHA. There was only one ramp...none evident to get beyond 1st floor. So extremely difficult to get luggage etc up past 1 st floor.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gerard

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was completely satisfied with this property. Leslie went out of her way to ensure extreme customer satisfaction. We are planning our return to this location. Thank you for a great time as well as unbelievable shell collection additions.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

6/10 Okay

jennifer

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Nice enough place given the cost. Great location, right on the beach! Decent options for breakfast. Pool was very cold and kitchenette needs updating - fridge froze the majority of our food and the stovetop burners would not sit flat.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

8/10 Good

Donald Edmund

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Nice budget friendly Inn. Friendly staff, right on the beach and use privileges at other Sunset Resort properties in Sanibel is a really nice. Pool was clean and refreshing. Rooms are clean but a bit tired and very poor wi-fi was a minus.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Allison

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean. Exceptionally friendly and helpful staff. Not a busy location which was so relaxing
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sheila

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice location on West Gulf Drive. Room was very clean. Older hotel with stairs and external doors.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022

8/10 Good

Lauren

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great to be on the beachfront.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022