Gibson Inn

3.0 star property

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Exterior
Bar (on property)
Family Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking | Individually decorated, individually furnished, soundproofing
Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Bay View | Balcony
Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking | Individually decorated, individually furnished, soundproofing

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Room service
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Pet friendly

Explore the area

Map
51 Ave. C, Apalachicola, FL, 32320
  • Downtown Books & Purl
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Dixie Theatre
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Orman House Historic State Park
    ‪9 min walk‬

Room options

Classic Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Grand Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking, City View

  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

Comfort Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Signature Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Bay View

  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Family Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Superior Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking

  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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About the neighborhood

Apalachicola

A stay at Gibson Inn places you in the heart of Apalachicola, within a 5-minute walk of Downtown Books & Purl and Dixie Theatre. .This hotel is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from John Gorrie State Museum and 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Orman House Historic State Park.

What's nearby

  • Downtown Books & Purl - 2 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Dixie Theatre - 4 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Riverfront Therapy & Spirit of the River Spa - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Orman House Historic State Park - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Raney House - 4 min drive - 1.8 miles

Getting around

  • Tallahassee Intl. Airport (TLH) - 93 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Half Shell Dockside - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪El Jalisco Mexican Restaurant - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Station Raw Bar - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Apalachicola Chocolate Company - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Bar 98 - ‬8 min drive

About this property

Gibson Inn

Edwardian hotel with a 24-hour front desk and a restaurant
Gibson Inn offers 45 air-conditioned accommodations with tablet computers and coffee/tea makers. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. 42-inch flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers, designer toiletries, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Apalachicola hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices). Business-friendly amenities include phones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and ceiling fans. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include complimentary bicycles.
Make yourself at home in one of the 45 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring tablet computers and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with bathtubs or showers feature designer toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include coffee/tea makers and ceiling fans, as well as phones with free local calls.
Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access. This Edwardian hotel also features concierge services and a banquet hall.
Satisfy your appetite for lunch or dinner at The Franklin Cafe, a restaurant which specializes in American cuisine, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge.
Free self parking is available onsite.
The Franklin Cafe - This restaurant specializes in American cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Happy hour is offered.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • The Franklin Cafe

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • Free bicycle rentals

Family friendly

  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 4 steps to reach entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 3 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1907
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Edwardian architecture
  • Renovated entire property - November 2020

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 42-inch flat-screen TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Tablet computer

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service
  • Meal delivery service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: USD 50.00
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: USD 50.00

Special check-in instructions

Guests will receive an email 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 35.00 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 35.00 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in fee: USD 50.00 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: USD 50.00 (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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 and cash

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Gibson Inn Apalachicola
Gibson Inn
Gibson Apalachicola
Gibson Hotel Apalachicola
Gibson Inn Hotel
Gibson Inn Apalachicola
Gibson Inn Hotel Apalachicola

Gibson Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 393 out of 599 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 135 out of 599 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 43 out of 599 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 21 out of 599 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 599 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

william

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Apalachicola Gem
Beautiful old inn with modern conveniences.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jack, Lake Ozark

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christine

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

10/10 Excellent

Lisa B

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin, Land O Lakes

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great atmosphere
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

4/10 Poor

Norah

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff was the epitome of customer service. Always greeted you with a smile, answered questions pleasantly and helpfully. Went above and beyond to assist. Couldn’t ask for better.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Edward

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful old hotel, staff were very helpful. The room was very clean, wish we could have stayed longer!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard

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

10/10 Excellent

Angie

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a great stay at The Gibson Inn! No complaints!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Edward

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ken

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Amenities
Wonderful!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donald

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anne

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love it
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Business traveler
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
too many roach bugs?
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to visit on our journey. Will definitely come back if in the area.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ben

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

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Historic Inn
Beautiful Inn with friendly and helpful personnel. Dine in at their first class Resturant and go for a night cap at the Pub. Overall good experience.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
romantic getaway
Beautiful old hotel. Very old Florida. Very relaxing.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024