The Anchor Inn

Hotel with outdoor pool, near Sanibel Island Southern Beach

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The Anchor Inn puts you within a 15-minute drive of Sanibel Island Southern Beach and Bowman's Beach. Guests can take a dip in the outdoor pool, and freebies like WiFi and self parking are added perks.

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry facilities
CA $245 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 10 - Nov 11

Room options

Showing 5 of 5 rooms
Room

Comfort Studio

Exceptional
  • 29 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
A bedroom with a bed, a round table with two chairs, a ceiling fan, and wall-mounted lights.

Signature Studio Suite

Exceptional
  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
Living area

Deluxe Single Room

Exceptional
  • 41 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed
Three triangular houses with white railings and numbered doors.

Signature Cottage

Exceptional
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Queen Sofa Bed
A spacious living area with a beige sofa, a wooden dining table, and a kitchen in the background.

Elite Single Room

  • 47 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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About the area

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1245 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel, FL, 33957

What's nearby

  • Periwinkle Way - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Sanibel Island Golf Club - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Sanibel Island Southern Beach - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Sanibel and Captiva Island Visitor's Center - 1 min drive - 1.4 km
  • Dunes Golf and Tennis Club - 2 min drive - 1.7 km

Getting around

  • Southwest Florida Intl. Airport (RSW) - 41 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Jerry's Foods - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Doc Ford’s Rum Bar & Grille - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Gramma Dot's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Turtles Tiki Bar - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Lighthouse Cafe - ‬9 min walk

About this property

The Anchor Inn

  • The Anchor Inn puts you within a 15-minute drive of Sanibel Island Southern Beach and Bowman's Beach. Guests can take a dip in the outdoor pool, and freebies like WiFi and self parking are added perks.

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 12 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
    • Minimum check-in age: 21
    • Check-out time is 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

    • The front desk is open daily from 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
    • Guests will receive an email within 48 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and an access code; front desk staffed during limited hours
    • A virtual front desk provides assistance to guests
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 21

Children

    • No cribs (infant beds)

Pets

    • Pets allowed (dogs only)*
    • Service animals welcome

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices))

Parking

    • Free uncovered onsite self parking

Other information

    • Smoke-free property

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The Anchor Inn Reviews

10

Exceptional

10

Cleanliness

9.8

Amenities

9.6

Staff & service

10

Property conditions & facilities

What guests liked

  • The property is close to beautiful beaches, with some within a short bike ride or less than an 8-minute bike ride away. (11 reviews)
  • The pool was a lovely amenity, although it was quite hot during the summer. (4 reviews)
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10/10 Exceptional

It was an amazing Stay, the rooms were incredible and beautiful, the location amazing!!! The Inn was very very good, all around, God willing we will definitely come back!!!
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10/10 Exceptional

Our stay was amazing. Enjoyed every part of it. All the amenities provided were great. Also, the location is amazing. Look forward to coming back!
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10/10 Exceptional

Very clean beautifully decorated!
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10/10 Exceptional

This was the cutest, most quaint and charming inn. We stayed in one of the Signature Cottages. Beautifully and tastefully renovated. Ideal location to spend a day in lighthouse beach or drive down to Captiva . Breakfast (Lighthouse Cafe) and lunch (Lazy Flamingo) spots within walking distance and an ice cream shop! (The Shack). Felt like home…just wonderful. Would def come back.
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10/10 Exceptional

Loved every second there. Rooms are updated and functional. Will stay there again!
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10/10 Exceptional

Very quaint little motel, beautifully renovated, the king studio is very nice modern and elegant furnishings. Staff was very helpful and extremely polite. Self check in was very easy, once I read the message from the staff, everything you need is at the facility. Location is is perfect, midisland lots of restaurants within a 5 to 10 minute drive. We will definitely be staying here in the future. I highly recommend.
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10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful place with great amenities. The rooms are well decorated and very clean. We also really loved 2 bathrooms and a full kitchen. The outdoor space is just perfect to spend time after the beach.
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10/10 Exceptional

We had a wonderful stay at The Anchor Inn! Our room was very clean and well decorated. They have excellent amenities that we used throughout the stay including the laundry room, bikes, pool, and beach equipment with beautiful beaches within a mile of the Inn. Will definitely be coming back!
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10/10 Exceptional

The Anchor Inn exceeded our expectations. Comfortable, clean, well thought out, nice amenities. We will be back, hopefully soon.
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10/10 Exceptional

Loved the property! Excellent for families or couples. It’s close to the beach and the facilities are beautifully remodeled.
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10/10 Exceptional

Wonderful stay. Super cozy and close to everything. Just a short bike ride (bikes included on property) to Nerita Beach. We felt right at home for our weekend stay!!
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10/10 Exceptional

Thoughtfully renovated with a lot of extra kid, friendly amenities.
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10/10 Exceptional

Alligators were friendly, no bites. Amenities were amazing, especially the free bikes. Sanibel is such a great island for biking, we will be back!
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10/10 Exceptional

Clean room
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10/10 Exceptional

I love the Anchor Inn on Sanibel. I will return. The Inn is cozy, comfortable, quiet, and perfectly located so I could get anywhere easily.
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10/10 Exceptional

Clean room, good location, laundry and soap provided, bikes provided
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10/10 Exceptional

A Hidden Gem on Sanibel Island – Absolutely Outstanding! I really can’t say enough good things about the Anchor Inn! After being destroyed by a hurricane, this property was purchased by a young couple who have done an absolutely amazing job bringing it back to life. The renovation is beautiful, but what really sets this place apart is the incredible attention to detail. They have thought of just about everything! From the lighting and ample cupboard space to the kitchenette with its charming retro mini-fridge, every detail has been carefully considered. The bathroom and room are tastefully decorated, comfortable, and equipped with everything you could possibly need. Even the little touches make a difference, like the soap, shampoo, and conditioner dispensers in the shower (something you often find in high-end hotels) and an adorable anchor hook right by the entrance to hang your keys. The outdoor amenities are just as impressive. There’s a lovely pool area, a place to clean your shells, cornhole, picnic tables, and even a small sandy area overlooking the pond. The view out back, combined with the tasteful landscaping, creates a wonderfully relaxing atmosphere. And to top it all off, the prices are extremely reasonable for everything this property offers. It’s refreshing to find a place where the owners have clearly put so much thought, pride, and love into creating a special experience for their guests. Some high-end hotels could take a lesson from the attention to detai
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8/10 Very good

A great place to stay on Sanibel! We loved the bikes and used them to ride all over the island (they have baskets which is also helpful). The beach is <1 mile away and less 8 min bike ride. The rooms are well decorated, updated, and good for a short stay. We did find someone else's shorts under the bed and a few of the dishes weren't clean, so a little more attention needs to be put on cleaning, but overall the unit was well kept! It was nice to have a pool - the pool was quite hot and not really refreshing, but to be expected of a pool in the sun in Florida in the summer. We enjoyed our stay and would recommend to others!
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10/10 Exceptional

OUR NEW FAVORITE HOTEL! Cozy! Clean! All New! So Quaint! Filled with local charm!!! Every amenity you could need!!!
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10/10 Exceptional

Very cute vibe! Location was great -right on main “drag” walking distance to several places but biking is the way to go! So much fun and with the bike paths you can basically go anywhere. Perfect size for two. Very clean and lots of little touches that made it better like the shell cleaning station.
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10/10 Exceptional

We had a wonderful stay at Anchor Cottage Inn on Sanibel. The location was incredibly convenient, close to everything we needed yet it remained peaceful and quiet even though the property was fully booked during our visit and located off a main road. We stayed in the Signature Cottage, which was beautifully designed with thoughtful details throughout. It truly felt like everything had been considered, from the clean, easy-to-use laundry machines to the beach chairs and towels ready for use. A special mention goes to Jane, who was absolutely amazing warm, welcoming, and always available when we had questions. Her recommendations for food and local activities were spot-on and really enhanced our trip. We would absolutely recommend staying here and wouldn’t hesitate to return.
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10/10 Exceptional

Really cute place, clean, beautiful renovation, good location, owner was easy to communicate with. The bed was really comfortable. My only negative was that in the king pond view room the AC blows right on the bed. I had a hard time sleeping but my husband was ok. We only stayed one night so I dealt with it but if we were there longer I might've asked to change rooms if the AC was different in another room. But overall I would book again on another trip to Sanibel.
Lounge area on pool deck
Shell cleaning bench
exterior of our room
bath
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10/10 Exceptional

You probably will not stay in one of the triangular cottages. Most rooms look like a one-story motel and are not well represented on the hotel web site. However, everything about the room was high quality and comfortable. Our room (07) overlooked a pond with anhingas, turtles and egrets. Free bikes with helmets and locks, free guest laundry.
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10/10 Exceptional

I was amazed on how fresh and clean the room was . I am OCD with cleanliness and I can vouch for the cleanliness of the room. Only issue was the pillows. They were too hard and we woke up with a neck ache. Besides that this is all 5 stars .
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10/10 Exceptional

I generally try to avoid self check in places because it's a bit of a hassle with the online identity verification and all that but this place is worth it. Everything is newly renovated and charmingly decorated. A real effort has gone into making this place feel homey and comfortable. There is even a first aid kit!