Sanibel Island Northern Beach - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
Sanibel Island Lighthouse - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
Periwinkle Way - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
Sanibel and Captiva Island Visitor's Center - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
Sanibel Island Golf Club - 5 min drive - 3.7 km
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
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 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 umbrellas and beach towels
Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
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
42-inch flat-screen TVs with cable channels
Separate sitting areas, full-sized refrigerators/freezers, and microwaves
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
42-inch flat-screen TV
Cable channels
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
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
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 and a smoke detector
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
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Frequently asked questions
Is Tarpon Tale Inn pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
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).
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Tarpon Tale Inn Reviews
Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 300 out of 378 reviews
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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
19 January 2025
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.
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
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!
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!
Doretta
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
Donna
11 December 2023
Liked: Amenities
So nice to be back visiting Sanibel! Our first time staying here. Beautiful, clean and a short walk to the beach!
Everything is unique and gorgeous, the property owner is awesome and the Inn is Excellent!!! I highly recommend this property 👌and everything around it.
Alina
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
10/10 Excellent
Claudia
5 July 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Very happy with this place from the day before check in. Excellent service!
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.
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 !!!
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.