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Tarpon Tale Inn

3.0 star property
Savor every moment of your island getaway – from sunny days on pristine beaches to tranquil evenings by your own barbecue grill.

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Exterior
Signature Suite, 1 Bedroom, Kitchen (Captain's Cottage) | Living area
Private beach nearby, white sand, sun-loungers, beach umbrellas
Private beach nearby, white sand, sun-loungers, beach umbrellas
Deluxe Studio, 1 King Bed, Kitchen (Seashell I) | Private kitchen

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
The current price is NZ$814
includes taxes & fees
23 Feb - 24 Feb

Room options

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

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

Highlights

Furnished patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
Full-sized fridge/freezer
  • 33 sq m
  • 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

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 fridge/freezer
  • 33 sq m
  • 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

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

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

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

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

Highlights

Furnished patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
Full-sized fridge/freezer
  • 33 sq m
  • 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 )

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

Highlights

Furnished patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Flat-screen TV
  • 21 sq m
  • 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)

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

Highlights

Furnished patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Flat-screen TV
  • 23 sq m
  • 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)

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

Highlights

Furnished patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Flat-screen TV
  • 23 sq m
  • 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)

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 area

Map
367 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel, FL, 33957

What's nearby

  • Sanibel Island Northern Beach - 8 min walk
  • Sanibel Island Lighthouse - 13 min walk
  • Periwinkle Way - 17 min walk
  • Sanibel and Captiva Island Visitor's Center - 3 min drive
  • Sanibel Island Golf Club - 5 min drive

Getting around

  • Fort Myers, FL (RSW-Southwest Florida Intl.) - 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

Hotel near Sanibel Island Lighthouse
Located close to Sanibel Sea School and Sanibel Island Golf Club, Tarpon Tale Inn provides a garden. With amenities such as a white sand beach and sunloungers, 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 bike hire, express check-out and barbecues
  • Beach towels and beach umbrellas
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All guest rooms are individually furnished, and include comforts, such as premium bedding and furnished patios, as well as thoughtful touches, such as air conditioning and separate sitting areas.
Extra amenities include:
  • Heating and ceiling fans
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • 42-inch flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Separate sitting areas, full-sized fridge/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 transport

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

Things to do

  • Free bicycle rentals

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (on request)

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • 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.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • No lift
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 42-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

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
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 any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

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

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
On-site 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 any lifts
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 22 Feb 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Tarpon Tale Inn on 23 Feb 2025 start from NZ$813.70, 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?

Checkout 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).

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Tarpon Tale Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 300 out of 378 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 70 out of 378 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 378 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 378 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 378 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

Kimberly

This place was beautiful and very accommodating. It was a short walk or bike ride to the beach. The room had everything we needed and beach chairs, beach cart and bicycles were provided. It was right across from a coffee and ice cream shop and a nice restaurant and a gift shop. I will definitely be back to visit.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Great place.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erin

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

Jeffery

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

Joseph

The room was clean, the bed was very comfortable. There's a patio with table outside front door. The area is nice and quiet. The owner of the property was super nice and very helpful. The beach is a 5 minute walk. Definitely will consider staying for a whole week the next time
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kyle

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

Doretta

A gem! Quaint property that makes your stay enjoyable. They have everything that you need for a day at the beach/shell seeking. The chairs, umbrella, shovels, buckets, towels, and wagon are there to use. Loved it!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

ed

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

Donna

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

10/10 Excellent

andrea

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

Marco

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

Maria

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

Ann-Louise

Thanks for a good stay! Sanibel is wonderful!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

MICHAEL

nice small size room nice setup and very comfortable. wish the bed mattress not as soft . but everything else was perfect
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Edward L

Great place to stay in Sanibel, walking distance to the beach and right across the street from my favorite ice cream parlor.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Quaint. Quiet. Tucked away.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

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

Erick

Wonderful, charming inn. We will be back.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melanie

Very clean and beautiful property and rooms newly done
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alina

Everything is unique and gorgeous, the property owner is awesome and the Inn is Excellent!!! I highly recommend this property 👌and everything around it.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

kenneth

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

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

Claudia

Very happy with this place from the day before check in. Excellent service!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Vicki

Quiet area. Perfect for biking. Easy walk to beach
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Linda

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