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Signature Suite, 1 Bedroom, Kitchen (Captain's Cottage)
500 square feet
1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
Room sleeps 3 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Other room types
Family Suite, 1 Bedroom, Kitchen (Tarpon Cottage)
500 square feet
1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed
Room sleeps 4 guests
(up to 2 children)
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Deluxe Studio, 1 King Bed, Kitchen (Seashell I)
350 square feet
1 King Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Deluxe Studio, 1 King Bed, Kitchen (Lighthouse I)
350 square feet
1 King Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Deluxe Studio Suite, 1 Queen Bed, Kitchen (Island Sunset)
350 square feet
1 Queen Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
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Comfort Room, 1 Queen Bed, Refrigerator & Microwave (Seashell II)
250 square feet
1 Queen Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
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Comfort Room, 1 Queen Bed, Refrigerator & Microwave (Lighthouse II)
250 square feet
1 Queen Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
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Junior Room, 1 Queen Bed, Refrigerator & Microwave (Birdhouse )
225 square feet
1 Queen Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
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Get an overview of this hotel
Hotel for sandy fun and salt air, near Sanibel Sea School

Popular property highlights

Free self parking
Free WiFi

When you stay at Tarpon Tale Inn in Sanibel, you'll be in the historical district, just steps from Sanibel Sea School and 13 minutes by foot from Sanibel Island Lighthouse. This beach hotel is 2.3 mi (3.6 km) from Sanibel Island Golf Club and 3.3 mi (5.3 km) from Sanibel Public Library.

Make yourself at home in one of the 8 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring microwaves and flat-screen televisions. Rooms have private furnished patios. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.

Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and a picnic area.

The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Free self parking is available onsite.

Languages Spoken

  • English

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Renovations & Closures

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

Hotel Amenities

Hotel Amenities

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.

Public areas are equipped with complimentary wireless Internet access. Limited complimentary onsite parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Tarpon Tale Inn has designated areas for smoking.

  • Barbecue grill(s)
  • Picnic area
  • Wheelchair accessible – no
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Parking (limited spaces)
  • Express check-out
  • Beach towels
  • Total number of rooms - 8
  • Free self parking
  • Beach sun loungers
  • Free WiFi
  • Private beach nearby
  • Garden

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Microwave

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Languages Spoken

  • English

Parking

Free self parking , Parking (limited spaces)

Room Amenities

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.

  • Air conditioning
  • Television
  • Free newspaper
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Private bathroom
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Ceiling fan
  • Premium bedding
  • Separate sitting area
  • Microwave
  • Wireless internet access
  • Shower only
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Cable TV service
  • Flat-panel TV
  • Free WiFi
  • Individually furnished
  • Individually decorated
  • TV size: 42
  • TV size measurement: inch
  • Furnished patio
  • Heating
  • Towels provided
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Toaster
  • Number of bathrooms - 1
  • Number of beds 1
  • Housekeeping on request
  • Cleaning supplies
  • Soap
  • Shampoo
  • Toilet paper
  • Window screens
  • Paper towels
  • Freezer
  • Change of towels (on request)
  • Change of bed sheets (on request)
  • WiFi speed 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)

Nearby Things to Do

Recreational amenities at the hotel include complimentary bicycles.

  • Free bicycles on site

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 available
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Hotel Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Check-in time ends at anytime

Minimum check-in age is: 21

Check-out

Check-out time is 10 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

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

Pet Policy

  • Pets not allowed

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.

Restricted number of spaces per unit

Number of spaces per unit - 1

Front desk opens daily at 10:00 AM

Front desk closes daily at 4:00 PM

Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures

Property uses a professional cleaning service

Contactless check-out is available

Property is cleaned with disinfectant

Debit cards not accepted

Staffed front desk

Events/parties not allowed

No rollaway/extra beds available

No cribs (infant beds) available

LGBTQ friendly

No elevators

Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures

Smoke detector

Hotel Names

  • 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

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.

Alcohol is not served at this property.

The property is professionally cleaned.

Contactless check-out is available.

This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

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