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Looking for Sanibel’s Best? Just Look to the West.

Welcome to the wonderful, beachfront West Wind Inn, the Official Beach Resort of Sanibel Island, Florida. Whether it’s a family vacation, a romantic getaway, a sunset wedding or a special event, West Wind Inn will wow you with our private beach, rest and recreational amenities, contemporary and comfortable lodging, plus genuine island hospitality.

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Looking for Sanibel’s Best? Just Look to the West.

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The Best Play:
Sunup to Sundown

The Best Play

As the Official Beach Resort of Sanibel Island, you and your family will enjoy the  best of everything beachy — 500 private feet of Gulf of Mexico pure white sugar sand, warm teal waters, sunshine, blue skies and (yes!) Sanibel’s famous shelling. We also offer a spectacular heated pool and sunny pool deck, free bicycle and paddleboard rentals when you book direct, shuffleboard, corn hole — plus opportunities to rest, relax and reconnect with your loved ones as plentiful as our island days are long.

The Best Stay:
Beachfront Beautiful

The Best Stay

West Wind Inn is consistently rated among the top beach resorts on Sanibel Island — and our spacious, contemporary and comfortable guest rooms are good reasons. Each accommodation brings you many of the comforts of home (with your choice of kitchenette or full kitchen), classic styling and a restful stay, be you Beachfront, Beach view or Garden view. Plus, you’ll appreciate our value and added benefits you receive when you book direct, online or via our friendly on-site reservationists. 

The Best Dining:
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

The Best Dining

A spectacular Sanibel Island vacation, wedding or special event is a culmination of many things done right: a beautiful beachfront location, relaxing amenities and magnificent food and beverage — all served with friendly faces that are genuinely happy to see you. At West Wind Inn, you’ll find magnificent food and beverage morning, noon and night (as well as in between) at the charming Normandie Seaside Café, or the always fun under the sun Upper Deck Pool Bar. Enjoy! 

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Summer Savings, 4th Night Free!

Book a 3 night summer hotel vacation and get your 4th night absolutely free! That’s more fantastic fun at West Wind Inn, our guaranteed lowest 3-night package rate, plus our $250-value Island Rewards Coupon Book for food, beverage, water sports, apparel plus fantastic island partners with great discounts!
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Welcome to the wonderful, beachfront West Wind Inn, the Official Beach Resort of Sanibel Island, Florida. Whether it’s a family vacation, a romantic getaway, a sunset wedding or a special event, West Wind Inn will wow you with our private beach, rest and recreational amenities, contemporary and comfortable lodging, plus genuine island hospitality.

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Love At First Sight? Or First Bite?

When it comes to outstanding island dining, no Sanibel Island restaurant comes close to the quality you’ll enjoy at the best hidden gem at West Wind Inn

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Waterfront location. Contemporary style. Relaxing amenities. Lifestyle conveniences. And every beautiful West Wind Inn guestroom, studio and suite, is complete with a private, enclosed balcony or patio with a breathtaking view of the Gulf of Mexico or our gardens.

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