The staff at Shalimar Cottages And Motel is friendly and welcoming. the room was spacious and well-equipped with a kitchenette and efficient air conditioning. - the location of the motel is fantastic, providing easy access to Sanibel Island, a private beach, nearby restaurant, and the Wildlife Refuge.

That it was right on the Gulf. The staff was friendly and accommodating. The grounds were neat as well.

The rooms in their motel need to be updated. Maybe new rugs and definitely new beds. The beds were miserable. I would recommend it to others because it does have a beautiful location and as I said, the staff were very nice.

It was truly an awesome stay for the ideal vacation, the hotel met the purpose. The personnel were great and gave us loads of advice. Location: the venue was just next door to the Wildlife Refuge and beautiful surroundings👍

We had an enjoyable time staying at this hotel. the property was a lovely place for enjoying a perfect area, not far from beautiful surroundings and the sound of the gulf. the room was nicely decorated, comfortable, and included coffee and tea making facilities, a fridge, and an oven. the location was quiet and exceptionally nice. the staff were absolutely courteous. Plus, it was a maximum 5-minute walk to the lake.

The location close to Tarpon Bay Beach was great, and the staff were accommodating and helpful, always there for assistance.

Great location very near to the beach (we stayed in the motel). Sea view from all rooms. I would recommand to stay on the first floor (we did - better view). Very nice beach.

Only a smal pool area, not very inviting.

location

no one cleans room, nor provides clean sheets / towels

I recently stayed at a charming hotel in Sanibel Island for a week-long vacation. The location of the hotel was absolutely perfect, with a stunning view of the beach right from our room's sliding glass door. It was so convenient to have beach chairs and parking provided at no extra cost, allowing us to easily enjoy the beach without the hassle of driving and parking. The friendly and knowledgeable office staff made our stay even more enjoyable. The room, with its comfortable beds and spacious layout, was ideal for two people. We also appreciated the well-equipped kitchenette, which allowed us to prepare our own meals. our experience at this hotel was wonderful, and we would definitely choose to stay here again.

Strongly recommend this hotel.

Great location on the beach, view of the water, quiet, kitchenette (with fridge/freezer, coffee maker, stove, toaster) was convenient for making breakfast and lunch. Staff provided good restaurant recommendations (coupled with one's own internet research). (Note-if you will do dolphin boat excursion from sanibel or captiva, reserve in advance. Also-ding darling refuge has on-site bike rentals, guided tours (check schedule), and tram tours with guide, in addition to trails and 4-mile gravel drive for self-guided bike/walk/drive. You will need bug spray if temp is above 70 degrees or so.)

For reservations less than one week, no maid service. They tell you this in advance but I raise it nonetheless-if you don't want to wash your own dishes and make your own bed, be warned.

The location was awesome. The beach was quiet and private with very little traffic. Very family oriented.

You are your own maid service. This was not spelled out in the information. Didn't mind getting towels everyday but would have been nice to have someone run a vacuum daily due to sand tracked in on the floor.

As low-budget travelers, we loved the budget-friendly rates and the amazing location just steps away from the calm white sandy beach. The well-maintained grounds and helpful staff added to the overall appeal of Shalimar Cottages And Motel.

We felt so comfortable and at ease during our stay, with the staff always willing to assist.

The staff was excellent and most pleasant! The location was beautiful and the room was more than expected~ I was extremely pleased. It was comfortable, very clean and all up to date.

We had a fantastic stay at this hotel. The location was perfect as it was very close to the Gulf and the beautiful beach. The hotel facilities were great, with spacious and clean rooms. The staff were very friendly and helpful. The hotel also had self-service linen and towel exchange and beach chairs, which made our stay even more convenient.

Nothing, all great.

It was conviently located, close to shopping and restaurants and just steps from the beach. The room was extremely clean and attractive. Also, the Friday night social hour at the pool with food and drinks was a very nice touch.

The only complaint I had was there was a large group from Minnesota staying there and early in the a.m., they took all the beach chairs and covered them with towels and hoarded them all day long even though they were not always using them. We had no chairs to sit on when we wanted to. I think management should not allow this to happen.

On the beach,nature pure,sunset on balcony but in 5 minutes you can reach a grocery store