Waterside Inn on the Beach (Sanibel Island, Florida) - Resort Reviews

Also Known As:: Waterside Inn On The Beach Hotel Sanibel Island; Waterside Inn On The Beach Hotel; Waterside Hotel Sanibel Island; Waterside Resort Sanibel Island; Waterside Inn On The Beach Sanibel Island, Florida

Address: 3033 W. Gulf Dr., Sanibel Island, FL 33957

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Region: United States > Florida > Southwest Gulf Coast > Sanibel Island

Amenities:

Beach Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking Kitchenette Pets Allowed Swimming Pool Wheelchair access

Hotel Style:

#8 Top resorts Hotels in Sanibel Island

#9 On the Beach Hotels in Sanibel Island

Price Range: €

Official Description (provided by the hotel):: An intimate Olde Sanibel beachfront hideaway. All units recently refurbished including our romantic honeymoon cottage. Small pets welcome in selected units. Lush landscaping, two heated pools and stunning sunsets. Paradise awaits... just for you! ... more less

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Amy1813

2 reviews

Reviews in 2 cities

2 helpful votes

“Wedding At Waterside Inn”

Reviewed 5 June 2013

I had visited this place once before I decided to have my wedding there and I just love it! It's absolutely beautiful and has that casual tropical relaxed feel that is just what I was looking for for my wedding. The staff was extremely helpful through the whole planning process and wonderful the whole week we were there before the... More

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Thank you so much Amy for that great review. Your wedding was beautiful and we were so happy that you had great weather and a super time. Now you need to plan your one year anniversary trip back to Waterside!!! Thank you for being such a great group of Guests!! More

chicagokims

Chicago, Illinois

Reviewer

5 reviews

3 hotel reviews

Reviews in 3 cities

4 helpful votes

“Basic beach cottage”

Reviewed 4 June 2013

Love the location! Literally, right by the beach and so convenient with kids. It's a basic cottage, but liked that we had our own little place w/ a kitchen & separate bedroom (versus a hotel room, etc.). Wish they would have cleaned a bit more thoroughly before our check-in...I never put my 14 month old down on the floor because... More

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Thank you for leaving your comments on Trip Advisor. We’re so pleased that you enjoyed your beach view cottage. Each of our cottages has a terrazzo floor which is great for sandy feet because it’s easy to clean, but not so good for children crawling around. A carpeted floor might have been better for you and your child. Next time... More

Linda A

Davenport, Iowa

Senior Reviewer

8 reviews

Reviews in 5 cities

“Beach or no Beach”

Reviewed 3 June 2013

We stayed here because I had to be on the beach, but....... !! The beach location was fantastic, but the view from our room balcony (pineapple building) was pretty much a joke. No balcony privacy from adjoining rooms or condos accross the way and not much of a view of the gulf. As other reviewers have stated, the walls are... More

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Thank you for sharing your feedback on Trip Advisor. We will certainly take your comments into consideration as we continually improve our resort. I apologize for any inconvenience the noise from the air conditioning unit may have caused you. We do try to be proactive with these types of maintenance items but will certainly address these types of issues when... More

cantonkaren

Baltimore, Maryland

6 reviews

3 helpful votes

“Cool place”

Reviewed 26 May 2013

These cottages are cute and retro. Don't expect frills, unless you take the adorable Apricot honeymoon cottage, but the basics are there.Very close to the beach. Pets are allowed for an extra fee. We liked this place alot, though my favorite is still Mitchell's Sandcastles, which is right up the street. Waterside is also pricier than Mitchell's.

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Thank you for sharing your experience with us. I'm so glad you enjoyed your stay and look forward to seeing you again soon. More

PapaLainie

Rome, Georgia

1 helpful vote

“SWEET!”

Reviewed 26 April 2013

We really enjoyed our stay at Waterside Inn! Our cottage was great! It had everything you need! We were given fresh towels everyday. The beach was beautiful! We collected so many shells! We stayed in Lime 103.

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Thank you for taking the time to review Waterside Inn on the Beach. We're so happy you enjoyed your stay in Lime 103. Please come again soon! More

TheJeremy01

1 review

“Your Cottage on the Ocean”

Reviewed 12 April 2013 via mobile

If you want a cool retro vibe that is laid back, right on the ocean, with full kitchens and with plenty if character- look no further. We were able to ride bikes (available for rent on premesis) to the grocery store to get fresh supplies for lunch and dinner. We grilled right off the beach. The beach is right out... More

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Oh my goodness what a gracious review of Waterside Inn!! We are so pleased that you captured the “Island vibe” and had a relaxing time with us. I do hope we’ll see you again soon! Until then….keep looking at that picture and before you know it, it’ll be vacation time again! More

TiliScotland

Scotland

7 reviews

7 hotel reviews

7 helpful votes

“A Dream Vacation”

Reviewed 9 April 2013

We have just returned from our vacation to Florida and I feel compelled to write a short review on the Waterside Inn, Sanibel, where we spent 4 glorious days as part of our trip. Myself, my wife and our 6 year old daughter had just the best time. We stayed in Grapefruit 106....... the room has everything you need for... More

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Thank you so much for sharing your memories of Waterside Inn on the Beach. We appreciate all your kind words and information for our fellow guests. Wow, you had a wonderful time here and did so much! That’s the great thing about Sanibel and Waterside Inn. You can relax and do nothing and take in the “Island Vibe,” or get... More

Nan M

Oneonta, New York

3 reviews

“Fantastic time”

Reviewed 2 April 2013

My husband and I stayed in the Pineapple Lodge (Room 128) at the Waterside Inn last week. We had a great time! The hotel was the perfect beach accommodations: just a few steps from the beach, bike rentals on-sight, and a great overall location on the island. The room itself was very nice: clean and updated bathroom, nice kitchenette, good... More

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Thank you for leaving a review of your stay at the Waterside Inn on the beach. We are so happy you had a wonderful time here on the beach and enjoyed all we had to offer. We look forward to your return and sincerely appreciate your patronage. More

bobkent

Cobham, United Kingdom

Senior Contributor

21 reviews

17 hotel reviews

Reviews in 12 cities

58 helpful votes

“PERFECT LOCATION - SOME CHANGES ARE NEEDED”

Reviewed 31 March 2013

Stayed her for 1 week end March in Grapefruit Cottage after staying at least once previously in Pineapple Lodge. Given the cost $387 (£260) a night you would expect (at least I would) something special. The only thing special is the location, right on the beach and a wide stretch at that as many places have narrow beaches due to... More

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“GREAT LOCATION ON SANIBEL”

Reviewed 27 May 2009

Thank you for your review and suggestions on how to improve our property. We take all feedback very seriously and apologize for any inconvenience you may have experienced. Let me see if I can address your concerns. The cleaning company that cleans our rooms have been advised of the dirty bathroom you encountered. I must say that I wish you... More

Jeff A

Minneapolis, Minnesota

6 helpful votes

“Great family retreat”

Reviewed 29 March 2013

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the Waterside Inn on the Beach. Two adults, two teens...had a wonderful time. Room was clean, beds were firm and comfortable. Daily cleaning of our room was wonderful. Front office staff (Justin) was very responsive. Bike rentals were a plus.

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We appreciate your kind review of Waterside Inn on the Beach. Looking forward to your next visit! More

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