Pros
- In a quiet neighborhood right on the beach
- Heated outdoor pool with plenty of lounge chairs
- Cabana with shower for guests arriving early or departing late
- All rooms have fridges, and many have full kitchens
- Free Wi-Fi throughout and computer available for guests' use
- Free on-site parking
- Bicycle rentals available
- Pets welcome (for a fee)
Cons
- Some of the rooms might look old-fashioned to some
- No boats and trailers allowed on the property
Bottom Line
The 27-room Waterside Inn on the Beach has a large variety of rooms and caters to those looking for mid-range digs with kitchens and easy beach access. Units here vary quite a bit, from rooms with microwaves and fridges to cottages and condos. There's a heated pool at the center of the grounds, and a quiet beach with lots of seashell-hunting opportunities is right next to the property. Pets are welcome for a fee, but boats and trailers are not.
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Amenities
- Internet
- Pets Allowed
- Pool
Scene
Colorful, laid-back beachside property
The Waterside comprises a cluster of multi-unit buildings and cottages right by the beach. The reception is located in a lavender house with light teal walls, big windows, a small seating area, and lots of souvenirs and sundries for sale. The buildings and cottages are laid out around a central swimming pool, and many are painted in bright colors. The grounds are full of tall palm trees and leafy shrubs, and are small enough that guests are always within a couple of minutes' walk from the beach. The property is popular with vacationers who seek a quiet beachside holiday.
Location
Beachfront location in a quiet residential neighborhood
The Waterside Inn is located in a quiet residential neighborhood near one or two other hotels. There's very little traffic, and beach crowds are few. It's a 15-minute drive via Sanibel's main drag, Periwinkle Way, to the Sanibel Lighthouse. Fort Myers Beach is a half-hour drive down the Sanibel Causeway, which connects the island to the mainland, and the South Florida International Airport is about a 45-minute drive away.
Rooms
A variety of rooms, cottages, and condos -- most with kitchens
Units vary from rooms to independent cottages but each is spotlessly clean and very well-maintained. Upper-floor units have great views of the property. All have rose-colored bedspreads, and most have blue-accented walls and a mixture of tile, carpeted, and hardwood floors. Some have decks with chairs. Rooms have free Wi-Fi, coffeemakers, microwaves, and refrigerators. Cottages and condos come with full kitchens. Bathrooms have shower/tub combos, single sinks, medicine cabinets, and basic toiletries. The Honeymoon Cottage includes a fireplace and whirlpool tub. Dried and artificial floral arrangements look fussy and dated.
Features
Heated outdoor pool, shuffleboard, barbecues, and bikes
At the center of the property is a small heated outdoor swimming pool, encircled by blue lounge chairs and towering palms. Guests arriving early or checking out late can use an air-conditioned changing cabana with a shower, located next to the pool. There are gas barbecues and a shuffleboard court, and bikes rentals are available. Detergent for the coin-operated laundry machines is sold at the front desk, along with sundry items like puzzles, souvenir apparel, beach towels, and coffee mugs. Parking and Wi-Fi are free, and pets are welcome for a fee.
Scene
Colorful, laid-back beachside property
The Waterside comprises a cluster of multi-unit buildings and cottages right by the beach. The reception is located in a lavender house with light teal walls, big windows, a small seating area, and lots of souvenirs and sundries for sale. The buildings and cottages are laid out around a central swimming pool, and many are painted in bright colors. The grounds are full of tall palm trees and leafy shrubs, and are small enough that guests are always within a couple of minutes' walk from the beach. The property is popular with vacationers who seek a quiet beachside holiday.
Location
Beachfront location in a quiet residential neighborhood
The Waterside Inn is located in a quiet residential neighborhood near one or two other hotels. There's very little traffic, and beach crowds are few. It's a 15-minute drive via Sanibel's main drag, Periwinkle Way, to the Sanibel Lighthouse. Fort Myers Beach is a half-hour drive down the Sanibel Causeway, which connects the island to the mainland, and the South Florida International Airport is about a 45-minute drive away.
Rooms
A variety of rooms, cottages, and condos -- most with kitchens
Units vary from rooms to independent cottages but each is spotlessly clean and very well-maintained. Upper-floor units have great views of the property. All have rose-colored bedspreads, and most have blue-accented walls and a mixture of tile, carpeted, and hardwood floors. Some have decks with chairs. Rooms have free Wi-Fi, coffeemakers, microwaves, and refrigerators. Cottages and condos come with full kitchens. Bathrooms have shower/tub combos, single sinks, medicine cabinets, and basic toiletries. The Honeymoon Cottage includes a fireplace and whirlpool tub. Dried and artificial floral arrangements look fussy and dated.
Features
Heated outdoor pool, shuffleboard, barbecues, and bikes
At the center of the property is a small heated outdoor swimming pool, encircled by blue lounge chairs and towering palms. Guests arriving early or checking out late can use an air-conditioned changing cabana with a shower, located next to the pool. There are gas barbecues and a shuffleboard court, and bikes rentals are available. Detergent for the coin-operated laundry machines is sold at the front desk, along with sundry items like puzzles, souvenir apparel, beach towels, and coffee mugs. Parking and Wi-Fi are free, and pets are welcome for a fee.
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Best Rates
Amenities
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Air Conditioner
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Beach
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Cabanas
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Cable
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Full Kitchen
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Internet
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Kids Allowed
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Laundry
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Pets Allowed
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Pool
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Separate Bedroom / Living Room Space
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