Tarpon Tale Inn

3.0 star property
Comfortable hotel near the beach

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Property grounds
Outdoor dining
Exterior
Deluxe Studio, 1 King Bed, Kitchen (Lighthouse I) | Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished
Family Suite, 1 Bedroom, Kitchen (Tarpon Cottage) | View from room
Reviews
9.6

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioningAir conditioning
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFiFree WiFi
The price is AED 731
Price available on 21/07/2024

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Map
367 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel, FL, 33957
  • Popular LocationSanibel Sea School2 min walk
  • Popular LocationSanibel Island Northern Beach8 min walk
  • Popular LocationSanibel Island Lighthouse13 min walk
  • AirportFort Myers, FL (RSW-Southwest Florida Intl.)37 min drive

Room options

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

Highlights

Furnished patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Highlights

Furnished patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Family Suite, 1 Bedroom, Kitchen (Tarpon Cottage)

Highlights

Furnished patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
  • 46 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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

Highlights

Furnished patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Highlights

Furnished patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Flat-screen TV
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Highlights

Furnished patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Flat-screen TV
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Highlights

Furnished patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Flat-screen TV
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Highlights

Furnished patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
  • 46 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About the neighborhood

Sanibel

Located in Sanibel, Tarpon Tale Inn is in the historical district and near a private beach. Sanibel Island Lighthouse is a notable landmark, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Sanibel Sea School and Sanibel Island Golf Club. Sanibel Public Library and Bowman's Beach are two other places to visit that come recommended.

What's nearby

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

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
  • ‪Sanibel Deli & Coffee Factory - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Cielo Restaurant - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Tarpon Tale Inn

Hotel near Sanibel Island Lighthouse
Located close to Sanibel Sea School and Sanibel Island Golf Club, Tarpon Tale Inn provides a garden. With amenities like a white sand beach and sun loungers, this hotel is the perfect place to soak up the sun. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • Free self parking
  • Free bicycle rentals, express check-out, and barbecue grills
  • Beach towels and beach umbrellas
  • Guest reviews speak well of the beach locale
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and include comforts such as premium bedding and furnished patios, as well as thoughtful touches like air conditioning and separate sitting areas.
More amenities include:
  • Heating and ceiling fans
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Separate sitting areas, full-sized refrigerators/freezers, and microwaves

Languages

English

Property amenities

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

Family friendly

  • Full-sized refrigerator
  • Microwave

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels (on request)
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Housekeeping (on request)

Outdoors

  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Garden
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have elevators
  • Assistive listening devices available
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • Beach towels
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Ceiling fan
  • Heating
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • Cable channels
  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Cleaning supplies
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Freezer
  • Microwave
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Outdoor space

  • Furnished patio

More

  • Free newspapers
  • Individually decorated
  • Individually furnished
  • 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
Guests will receive key retrieval information
For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk, key retrieval

Pets

Pets not 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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Alcohol is not served at this property
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

Is Tarpon Tale Inn pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Tarpon Tale Inn?

As of 3 Jul, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Tarpon Tale Inn on 30 Jul, 2024 start from $244.19, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Tarpon Tale Inn?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Tarpon Tale Inn?

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

What time is check-out at Tarpon Tale Inn?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is Tarpon Tale Inn located?

Situated in Sanibel, this beach hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Sanibel Sea School and Sanibel Island Lighthouse. Sanibel Island Golf Club and Sanibel Public Library are also within 6 mi (10 km).

Tarpon Tale Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 288 out of 365 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 69 out of 365 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 365 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 365 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 365 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.8/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quaint. Quiet. Tucked away.
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

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

Ann-Louise, Oldsmar

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

10/10 Excellent

Louise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love this place! So clean, comfy, well-themed, biked to Lighthouse Beach, used cart to haul excellent quality beach chair, umbrella (all come with room!) , etc to walk under five minutes to private beach, across the street is Tuttles and EmOcean, next door is Lighthouse Surf Shop- all wonderful! The Birdcage Room is quirky, a step UP into the bathroom, a high mattress but worth the climb- the most comfortable mattress, ever! Sanibel is strong- has returned to life and needs YOU! Do have a Hawaiian pizza from Island Pizza- so delicious!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Angelika

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastic place!
Our stay was fantastic! We got extremely lucky to get the king family room! I think we were probably the first people to stay there after their restoring of the rooms. It was beautiful, spacious and super clean. They have free bicycles to borrow along with beach chairs, umbrellas, a cart, beach towels. The outside had 2 lounge chairs, table with 4 chairs and cushions and grill. I absolutely 💯 % recommend this place. The owner Dawn is super nice, friendly, and helpful. If I could I would give this more than 10 star rating!!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Sanibel Support
Absolutely wonderful owners & place!!!!! Owners text us prior to arriving welcoming us & giving directions. When we arrived, Dawn showed us around & explained all that was available (beach chairs, towels, umbrellas, carts, shelling supplies, shell washing station & bikes). Our cute little room was beautifully decorated, clean & comfortable. Very private. Quiet & safe area. We received a text from Joe in the morning thanking us for staying & explaining checkout process. Awesome place with exceptional owners. Highly recommend & we will definitely go back & stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

PHYLLIS

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tom

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The owner and property are top notch, they have free parking, bicycles, beach chairs and a wagon. It was just too soon to vacation there, from Hurricane Ian. Everything was destroyed and nothing was open, had to leave Island to do anything. But our stay was enjoyable, very peaceful.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Our stay was great at the Tarpon Tale- a cute little place and just up from the beach and across from shopping!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Colleen

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place was the best! Everything is new, or looks brand new. Beautiful rooms, everything you need in the kitchen. The bed was super comfortable, I didn’t want to get out of it to go shelling. Everything you need for the beach was provided: wagon, beach chairs, umbrellas, shelling tools, etc. There is even a cleaning station for your shells. And an outside shower, to cool off after your beach day. Super comfortable hammocks in the shade of palm trees. A gas grill was also provided on the property. Loved the bikes, usually you get rickety bikes almost falling apart, but NO these bikes are brand new. Outside lighting was very romantic so you can sit outside and drink a glass of wine on your patio. I’m already planning my next vacation there.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Erick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful, charming inn. We will be back.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023