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Tarpon Tale Inn

3.0 star property
3-star beach hotel near Sanibel Island Golf Club

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Exterior
Aerial view
Private beach nearby, white sand, sun loungers, beach umbrellas
Signature Suite, 1 Bedroom, Kitchen (Captain's Cottage) | Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished
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Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
    Parking included
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
367 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel, FL, 33957
  • Sanibel Sea School
    2 min walk
  • Sanibel Island Southern Beach
    6 min walk
  • Sanibel Island Northern Beach
    8 min walk
  • Fort Myers, FL (RSW-Southwest Florida Intl.)
    37 min drive

Room options

View all photos for Deluxe Studio, 1 King Bed, Kitchen (Lighthouse I)

Deluxe Studio, 1 King Bed, Kitchen (Lighthouse I) | Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Deluxe Studio, 1 King Bed, Kitchen (Lighthouse I)

  • 350 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Studio Suite, 1 Queen Bed, Kitchen (Island Sunset)

Deluxe Studio Suite, 1 Queen Bed, Kitchen (Island Sunset) | Private kitchen | Full-size fridge, microwave, coffee/tea maker, toaster

Deluxe Studio Suite, 1 Queen Bed, Kitchen (Island Sunset)

  • 350 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Family Suite, 1 Bedroom, Kitchen (Tarpon Cottage)

Family Suite, 1 Bedroom, Kitchen (Tarpon Cottage) | Living area | 42-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels, TV

Family Suite, 1 Bedroom, Kitchen (Tarpon Cottage)

  • 500 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Studio, 1 King Bed, Kitchen (Seashell I)

Deluxe Studio, 1 King Bed, Kitchen (Seashell I) | Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Deluxe Studio, 1 King Bed, Kitchen (Seashell I)

  • 350 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Junior Room, 1 Queen Bed, Refrigerator & Microwave (Birdhouse )

Junior Room, 1 Queen Bed, Refrigerator & Microwave (Birdhouse ) | Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Junior Room, 1 Queen Bed, Refrigerator & Microwave (Birdhouse )

  • 225 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Comfort Room, 1 Queen Bed, Refrigerator & Microwave (Seashell II)

Comfort Room, 1 Queen Bed, Refrigerator & Microwave (Seashell II) | Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Comfort Room, 1 Queen Bed, Refrigerator & Microwave (Seashell II)

  • 250 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Comfort Room, 1 Queen Bed, Refrigerator & Microwave (Lighthouse II)

Comfort Room, 1 Queen Bed, Refrigerator & Microwave (Lighthouse II) | Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Comfort Room, 1 Queen Bed, Refrigerator & Microwave (Lighthouse II)

  • 250 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Signature Suite, 1 Bedroom, Kitchen (Captain's Cottage)

Signature Suite, 1 Bedroom, Kitchen (Captain's Cottage) | Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Signature Suite, 1 Bedroom, Kitchen (Captain's Cottage)

  • 500 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Exterior
Sanibel Island Beach Resort
Pool
Pet friendly
Parking included
Free WiFi
4.3 out of 5, Excellent, (1050)
The price is $299
per night
$358 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 6 - Dec 7
Sanibel Island Beach Resort

About the neighborhood

Sanibel

Oceanside stay.With a stay at this Sanibel hotel, you'll be steps from Sanibel Sea School and within a 15-minute walk of Sanibel Island Lighthouse. Also, Sanibel Island Golf Club is within 3 miles (5 km) and Sanibel Public Library is within 6 miles (10 km).

What's nearby

  • Sanibel Sea School - 2 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Sanibel Island Northern Beach - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Sanibel Island Lighthouse - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Sanibel and Captiva Island Visitor's Center - 3 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Sanibel Island Golf Club - 5 min drive - 2.3 miles

Getting around

  • Southwest Florida Intl. Airport (RSW) - 37 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bimini Bait Shack - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Mudbugs Cajun Kitchen - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Lighthouse Restaurant & Bar - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Gramma Dot's Restaurant - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Cheeburger Cheeburger - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Tarpon Tale Inn

3-star beach hotel near Sanibel Island Golf Club
Feel the sun on your face and the sand in your toes on the private white sand beach, located just 200 yards away. Spend the day at the beach and work on your tan with sun loungers (chaise longues) or relax in the shade with umbrellas.

WiFi is free in public spaces. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Sanibel hotel.

  • 8 guestrooms or units
  • Beach lounge chairs
  • Towels for the beach
  • Umbrellas for the beach
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Smoking in designated areas
Tarpon Tale Inn offers 8 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary newspapers and coffee/tea makers. Rooms open to furnished patios. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations have separate sitting areas. Beds feature premium bedding. Full-sized refrigerators/freezers and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Sanibel hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices). 42-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and ceiling fans. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • In-room microwave

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite parking (max 1 space per unit)

Things to do

  • Free bicycle rentals

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • No elevator
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 42-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Cleaning supplies
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Freezer
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Microwave
  • Paper towels
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Separate sitting area
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Renovations and closures

This property is closed from November 5 2024 to November 14 2024 (dates subject to change).

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be 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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property is professionally cleaned
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Discover. Cash is not accepted. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in each accommodation. The property is professionally cleaned.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Alcohol isn't served at Tarpon Tale Inn.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Tarpon Tale Inn Sanibel
Tarpon Tale Inn
Tarpon Tale Sanibel
Tarpon Tale
Tarpon Tale Hotel Sanibel Island
Tarpon Tale Inn Hotel
Tarpon Tale Inn Sanibel
Tarpon Tale Inn Hotel Sanibel

Frequently asked questions

How close is Tarpon Tale Inn to the airport?

Tarpon Tale Inn is 25.3 mi (37-min drive) away from the Southwest Florida Intl. Airport (RSW) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Tarpon Tale Inn have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Tarpon Tale Inn.

How close is Tarpon Tale Inn to the beach?

This hotel is a short 6-minute walk from Sanibel Island Southern Beach and 8-minute walk from Sanibel Island Northern Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Tarpon Tale Inn offer free breakfast?

Tarpon Tale Inn does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Tarpon Tale Inn?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Tarpon Tale Inn?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

Is there free parking at Tarpon Tale Inn?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Tarpon Tale Inn have a pool?

Tarpon Tale Inn does not have a pool.

Does Tarpon Tale Inn have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Tarpon Tale Inn to downtown Sanibel?

Tarpon Tale Inn is 0.2 mi away from Sanibel.

Tarpon Tale Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 298 out of 375 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 69 out of 375 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 375 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 375 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 375 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.8/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Erin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Will go back!
We had a wonderful stay and was pleasantly surprised. Joe was the perfect host and very welcoming.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yoarnis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marco

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful! Comfortable, we had everything we need for a great stay. Service the best at all times. Every detail has only a 100% attention.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kyle

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Joe and Connor were very nice and made sure we had a great stay. They were very personable and professional. We were amazed by all of the amenities provided and the great location! We will definitely be returning!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeffery

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A beautiful property and staff were friendly and welcoming. Close to the beach. Room was top notch. Hope to return in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

ed

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Sanibel get away
Everything was great close to the gulf and food right across the street. The room was all working and comfortable I would go back again
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quaint. Quiet. Tucked away.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

andrea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Will return !
Quiet, convenient, pretty and clean. Great host. Nice bikes, beach access, amenities. Loved our stay !
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

kenneth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Old Florida charm with modern amenities. Joe is super customer oriented. No details were missed, from the room itself and the grounds, with hammocks, bicycles, beach equipment readily available. Good restaurant across the street. Park your car, hop on a bike, and enjoy the charm son Sanibel.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ingrid

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property had great location! Lighthouse beach was a short walk down the street. The property was nicely cared for on the outside & very clean & quiet on the inside . Joe was super helpful & answered all our questions & had great suggestions for sight seeing . Everything was provided from bikes to shelling equipment . A wonderful place to spend a week !!!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brenda

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Joe, the owner is amazing. He wants you to have the best vacation ever and he is personally there to make sure it happens. The cottages have everything you need, the beds are extremely comfortable, they are remodeled and beautiful, they have kitchen items and all comforts of home. For the beach, he provides a beach wagon, beach towels, comfortable, beach, chairs, beach umbrella, beach towels, everything you need to have a great time if you she’ll, he has a shelling station in shelling bags to collect your treasures He provided Bikes with helmets to tour the island and to see all the wonderful things Great location by stores and ice cream shop and coffee and restaurant There’s a fire pit at night and swings and hammocks and it’s a wonderful, relaxing place to enjoy the island. We hope to come back soon.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Everything you need
The hotel is on a quiet spot near Sanibel’s eastern tip. Nice, very clean room with several outdoor seating areas as well as an outdoor gas grill. Each room has free beach cart, towels, chairs and umbrella. Five minute walk to a quiet beach with good shelling. Plenty of free bikes. Joe and son are very helpful with anything you need. Like many hotels today, no daily maid service, but really not necessary. Overall a great stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great experiance. Host made it feel like you were staying with a friend. Nice room, very quiet. Well furnished.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A One Of A Kind Sanibel Gem!!
The Tarpon Tale Inn is a unique and charming place to stay while on Sanibel Island. It has been beautifully and lovingly restored after Hurricane Ian, and is so cute, comfortable and clean! Every meticulous detail has been attended to by the owner, Joe, who is so friendly and exceptionally accommodating! The grounds and outdoor ambiance of the inn’s setting are welcoming and lovely. Nestled among palm trees and gorgeous tropical plantings, one can spend a pleasant afternoon outside simply relaxing on the double swing, the hammock, or on your own private patio! Bicycles for exploring the island via its incredible bike trails, along with all the beach equipment you could possibly need are included in your stay. The short walk to Sanibel’s gorgeous beaches makes The Tarpon Tale Inn’s location just perfect for your island paradise getaway. This darling property on amazing Sanibel Island is not to be missed!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leslie

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Donna

Traveled with partner
Liked: Amenities
So nice to be back visiting Sanibel! Our first time staying here. Beautiful, clean and a short walk to the beach!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

6/10 Okay

Alexander

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
It’s very hard to understand why it’s that expensive. Everything is good but way out of a normal price for an inn
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Vicki

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet area. Perfect for biking. Easy walk to beach
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property is a very quaint in that it provides a private patio area for each room along with quite a bit of shared space. I never heard the people in the other rooms, so it was very quiet and just a 5 minute walk to the beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful stay!
Tarpon Tale Inn is wonderful! I can’t say enough good things about it! It’s so quaint, beautiful, clean, comfortable and I could go on and on! The owner is onsite throughout the day and was very helpful. He toured us around and showed us everything when we checked in and was readily available when we had questions! This is where I will stay from now on when I am in Sanibel!!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ann-Louise, Oldsmar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Thanks for a good stay! Sanibel is wonderful!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023