About Colony Inn – Your Home Away on Sanibel Island

YOUR PERFECT SANIBEL VACATION SPOT

Welcome to The Colony Inn, your laid-back beach escape on the quiet east end of Sanibel Island.

We offer everything you need for a stress-free and memorable island getaway. Our property features 36 individually owned, completely renovated one-bedroom condos, each with its own unique style and decor.

Every unit includes:

A fully equipped kitchen
A screened-in lanai for outdoor relaxation
Beach chairs and umbrellas
Complimentary Wi-Fi
Two flat-screen TVs

Our property amenities include:

A heated freshwater pool
BBQ grills and picnic areas
Direct beach access via a private path (just a 3-minute walk!)
On-site bike rentals
App-based laundry facilities
Beautifully maintained tropical grounds
A friendly, welcoming staff to make you feel right at home

Whether you’re here for a romantic escape, a solo retreat, or a family adventure, Colony Inn offers one of the best values on the island, including flexible dates and rare one-night stays.

SANIBEL

A Rich History: The Colony Inn & Sanibel Island

The Colony Inn has been a part of Sanibel’s hospitality history since the 1960s, originally developed as a small group of island cottages that welcomed vacationers looking to unwind in paradise. Though completely renovated today, The Colony Inn still embodies the relaxed, friendly spirit that made it a Sanibel staple for generations of returning guests.

Located just minutes from the Sanibel Lighthouse, the Colony Inn sits on the historic east end, where many of the island’s earliest visitors arrived by ferry before the causeway was built. The lighthouse, completed in 1884, remains a beloved symbol of the island’s heritage and is a short walk from the Inn.

About Sanibel Island

Sanibel Island has a rich and unique history dating back thousands of years. Originally inhabited by the Calusa Indians, the island later became a haven for pirates, explorers, and eventually homesteaders in the 1800s.

In 1963, the construction of the Sanibel Causeway connected the island to the mainland, ushering in a new era of tourism and growth. However, in 1974, Sanibel residents formed their own city government to protect the island from overdevelopment, enacting strict building codes that continue to preserve its natural charm today.

More than 60% of Sanibel is protected land, including the famed J.N. "Ding" Darling National Wildlife Refuge, home to manatees, alligators, otters, and over 245 species of birds.

Sanibel is famous for its world-renowned shelling, thanks to the island’s east-west orientation which acts like a scoop for shells drifting in from the Gulf of Mexico. It’s not uncommon to see visitors engaged in the “Sanibel Stoop” — the affectionate term for the posture people take while combing the beaches for treasures.

At just 12 miles long, Sanibel packs a lot into its tranquil landscape: scenic bike paths, lush tropical foliage, unspoiled beaches, and some of the most breathtaking sunsets you’ll ever witness.

Come be part of the story. Stay at The Colony Inn — where history, relaxation, and island beauty meet.