Resort
 Casa Ybel Resort

Beachfront · Private Beach

2255 West Gulf Drive, Sanibel, FL 33957, United States of America – Excellent location – show map

Excellent location – rated 9.6/10! (score from 114 reviews)

Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions

8.6
Excellent
113 reviews

The main lady who checked us in was very nice and helpful. She changed our room to a lower floor because of my knees and even offered help with the luggage. The resort is beautiful, loved all the different plants and the fact that you can get to the beach through the patio. I loved it and can't wait to go back next year.

Rumina United States of America

Location, view from our room, outdoor spaces, Coconuts, beach, shuffleboard, volleyball, cornhole, pool, tennis, game room, all perfect! This place has everything and is amazing. We will definitely be back.

Tillerson United States of America

Everything from the moment to enter the hotel to the employees, pool area was excellent and beach area as well. Rooms are amazing and super clean. Will definitely come back. Super Mega Happy!

Enrique United States of America

the location and grounds are perfect ...no complaints ...without hesitation we would recommend staying here and can not wait to go back.

Ronnie United States of America

The view of the ocean is gorgeous beautifully landscaped grounds, the room was spacious, lots of storage space for clothes luggage etc The pool was clean, we loved the hot tub as well We had lunch at Thistle party of 4 for salad pizza and drinks 170 so very pricey we wanted to just chill outside for lunch at coconuts less expensive menu but it was extremely hot and humid so we opted for AC

Cynthia United States of America

Casa Ybel is an outstanding resort with beautiful grounds and gorgeous beach

Robert United States of America

Great place directly on the beach with a wonderful view. Restaurant at the resort is very good. Staff was excellent.

Richard United States of America

The grounds, the pool, beachfront location were all amazing! Birds and turtles were roaming around making you feel like you were truly on an island....stress free is an understatement. We will definitely be back!

T United States of America

The location and overall vibes here are unmatched. It feels like a vacation in Hawaii or somewhere more exotic than Florida. The staff was kind and professional and we had a lovely lunch next to the pool with a full day of beach time! The sunsets here are unreal- some of the prettiest we’ve ever seen.

Abby United States of America

Beautiful views of the ocean from our room. Super comfy bed and pillows. Exquisite landscaping. Beautifully kept grounds. Large beach / pool towels. Beach service available for purchase each day. Lovely little bar at the poolside. Delicious food and drinks available at the local restaurants. Great place to vacation!

Tabitha United States of America
8.6
Excellent
113 reviews
  • What guests loved the most:
  • “The main lady who checked us in was very nice and helpful. She changed our room to a lower floor because of my knees and even offered help with the luggage.”
    Rumina Rumina United States of America United States of America
  • “Location, view from our room, outdoor spaces, Coconuts, beach, shuffleboard, volleyball, cornhole, pool, tennis, game room, all perfect! This place has everything and is amazing.”
    Tillerson Tillerson United States of America United States of America
  • “Everything from the moment to enter the hotel to the employees, pool area was excellent and beach area as well. Rooms are amazing and super clean. Will definitely come back. Super Mega Happy!”
    Enrique Enrique United States of America United States of America
  • “the location and grounds are perfect ...no complaints ...without hesitation we would recommend staying here and can not wait to go back.”
    Ronnie Ronnie United States of America United States of America
  • “The view of the ocean is gorgeous beautifully landscaped grounds, the room was spacious, lots of storage space for clothes luggage etc The pool was clean, we loved the hot tub as well We had lunch at...”
    Cynthia Cynthia United States of America United States of America
  • “Casa Ybel is an outstanding resort with beautiful grounds and gorgeous beach”
    Robert Robert United States of America United States of America
  • “Great place directly on the beach with a wonderful view. Restaurant at the resort is very good. Staff was excellent.”
    Richard Richard United States of America United States of America
  • “The grounds, the pool, beachfront location were all amazing! Birds and turtles were roaming around making you feel like you were truly on an island....stress free is an understatement.”
    T T United States of America United States of America
  • “The location and overall vibes here are unmatched. It feels like a vacation in Hawaii or somewhere more exotic than Florida.”
    Abby Abby United States of America United States of America
  • “Beautiful views of the ocean from our room. Super comfy bed and pillows. Exquisite landscaping. Beautifully kept grounds. Large beach / pool towels. Beach service available for purchase each day.”
    Tabitha Tabitha United States of America United States of America

Categories:

  • Staff8.7
  • Facilities8.5
  • Cleanliness9.0
  • Comfort8.8
  • Value for money8.1
  • Location9.6
  • Free WiFi 9.2
High score for Sanibel

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This property is 2 minutes walk from the beach. This resort hotel sits on 23 acres of beachfront property, surrounded by the history and tropical scenery of Sanibel Island. Two on-site restaurants and in-room spa services are available.

The spacious suites at Casa Ybel Resort all feature a private balcony with views of the Gulf of Mexico. Suites are equipped with an iPod docking station, a flat-screen TV, and a DVD player. All suites have a full kitchen and living room.

The historic Thistle Lodge Restaurant was once visited by American inventors Thomas Edison and Henry Ford. A variety of Floridian, European and Asian specialties are served including lobster bisque and yellowtail snapper. Coconuts, a poolside bar and grill, offers burgers, fish sandwiches and drinks.

Guests of Casa Ybel can enjoy the Olympic-sized beachfront pool or receive seaside massage treatments. Tennis, bicycle rentals and other activities are also available.

Casa Ybel Resort is 2.5 miles from the Bailey-Matthews Shell Museum and less than 5 miles from the JN Darling National Wildlife Refuge.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

Casa Ybel Resort has been welcoming Booking.com guests since Apr 4, 2011

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Most popular amenities

1 swimming pool
Beachfront
Free parking
Family rooms
Non-smoking rooms
Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
Bar

Property Highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.6)

Free Parking Available On Site

Activities:

Tennis court

Golf course (within 2 miles)

Fishing

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4 reasons to choose Casa Ybel Resort

  • Prices you can't beat!
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  • The staff speaks English
Closest beaches

  • Gulfside Beach

    9.1 Wonderful beach
    500 feet from property

  • Tarpon Bay Beach

    9.0 Wonderful beach
    3,450 feet from property

Guest reviews

8.6
Excellent · 113 reviews
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Categories:
  • Staff8.7
  • Facilities8.5
  • Cleanliness9.0
  • Comfort8.8
  • Value for money8.1
  • Location9.6
  • Free WiFi 9.2
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  • Rumina
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “The main lady who checked us in was very nice and helpful. She changed our room to a lower floor because of my knees and even offered help with the luggage. The resort is beautiful, loved all the different plants and the fact that you can get to the...”
  • Tillerson
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “Location, view from our room, outdoor spaces, Coconuts, beach, shuffleboard, volleyball, cornhole, pool, tennis, game room, all perfect! This place has everything and is amazing. We will definitely be back.”
  • Enrique
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “Everything from the moment to enter the hotel to the employees, pool area was excellent and beach area as well. Rooms are amazing and super clean. Will definitely come back. Super Mega Happy!”
  • Ronnie
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “the location and grounds are perfect ...no complaints ...without hesitation we would recommend staying here and can not wait to go back.”
  • Cynthia
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “The view of the ocean is gorgeous beautifully landscaped grounds, the room was spacious, lots of storage space for clothes luggage etc The pool was clean, we loved the hot tub as well We had lunch at Thistle party of 4 for salad pizza and drinks 170...”
  • Robert
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “Casa Ybel is an outstanding resort with beautiful grounds and gorgeous beach”
  • Richard
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “Great place directly on the beach with a wonderful view. Restaurant at the resort is very good. Staff was excellent.”
  • T
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “The grounds, the pool, beachfront location were all amazing! Birds and turtles were roaming around making you feel like you were truly on an island....stress free is an understatement. We will definitely be back!”
  • Abby
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “The location and overall vibes here are unmatched. It feels like a vacation in Hawaii or somewhere more exotic than Florida. The staff was kind and professional and we had a lovely lunch next to the pool with a full day of beach time! The sunsets...”
  • Tabitha
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “Beautiful views of the ocean from our room. Super comfy bed and pillows. Exquisite landscaping. Beautifully kept grounds. Large beach / pool towels. Beach service available for purchase each day. Lovely little bar at the poolside. Delicious food and...”
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  • Pet friendly? Cost for pet? Pool open during covid 19 ?
    Good afternoon we are not pet friendly, only service dogs with proper paperwork at check in.
    Answered on July 5, 2020
  • Is your private beach next to the property or do I need to use a means of transportation to go there?
    The beach is right at our property, just a few yards from your suite.
    Answered on December 3, 2019
  • How many units are there ?
    We have 114 beachfront suites. 40 One Bedroom Suite and 74 Two Bedroom Suites
    Answered on March 11, 2020
  • When is the best time to visit your property for the perfect beach holiday?
    Today :) Our peak tourist season is Dec 15 through April 30, the island is very quiet mid-August through September.
    Answered on March 11, 2020
  • Whats the closest airport
    Hello and thank you for your inquiry. The closest airport to Sanibel Island is RSW, the next would be PGD.
    Answered on June 30, 2022

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Area Info *
Guests loved walking around the neighborhood!
Excellent location – show map
What's nearby
  • Algiers Beach
    0.3 miles
  • Bailey Matthews Shell Museum
    1.6 miles
  • Sanibel and Captiva Chamber of Commerce and Visitors Center
    2.7 miles
  • Sanibel Lighthouse
    4 miles
  • Sanibel Outlets
    7.7 miles
  • Zoomers
    10 miles
Beaches in the Neighborhood
  • Gulfside Beach
    500 feet
  • Tarpon Bay Beach
    3,450 feet
  • Bowman's Beach
    6 miles
  • Punta Rassa Beach
    6 miles
Closest Airports
  • Southwest Florida International Airport
    21.1 miles
  • Charlotte County Airport
    34.6 miles
* All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
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2 Restaurants On Site

    Thistle Lodge

    Food: American, Asian, European

    Open for: Lunch, Dinner

    Menu: À la carte

    Coconuts Poolside Bar & Grill

    Food: American

    Open for: Lunch

Resort Facilities at Casa Ybel Resort

Most popular amenities

1 swimming pool
Beachfront
Free parking
Family rooms
Non-smoking rooms
Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
Bar
Outdoors
  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Beachfront
  • Sun deck
  • Private beach area
  • BBQ facilities
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Activities
  • Live sports events (broadcast)
  • Live music/Performance
  • Tour or class about local culture
  • Happy hour
  • Walking tours
  • Movie nights
  • Beach
  • Tennis equipment
  • Kids' club
  • Cycling
  • Playground
  • Fishing
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
  • Tennis court
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Fruit
  • Wine/Champagne
  • Kids' meals
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Snack bar
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
Internet
Wired internet is available in the hotel rooms and is free of charge.
Parking
Free public parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Accessible parking
  • Secure parking
Front Desk Services
  • Concierge
  • Baggage storage
  • 24-hour front desk
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Baby safety gates
  • Outdoor play equipment for kids
  • Board games/Puzzles
Cleaning Services
  • Daily housekeeping
Business Facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key card access
  • Key access
  • Safe
General
  • Grocery deliveries
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Family rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
Outdoor swimming pool
  • Open all year
Spa
  • Yoga classes
  • Fitness
  • Beach umbrellas Additional charge
  • Beach chairs/Loungers Additional charge
  • Pool/Beach towels
  • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
  • Massage
  • Spa
Languages Spoken
  • English
  • Spanish
  • French
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House rules Casa Ybel Resort takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 3:00 PM

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in

Check-out

Until 11:00 AM

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 18 and above are considered adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Crib by request
$7 per child, per night
Extra bed by request
$10 per child, per night
3+ years
Extra bed by request
$10 per person, per night

Additional fees are not calculated automatically in the total cost and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The maximum number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the room you choose. Double-check your selected room for the maximum capacity.

All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction

There's no age requirement for check-in

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Mastercard Visa Discover American Express Debit card Casa Ybel Resort accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print

Upon check-in photo identification and credit card is required. All special requests are subject to availability upon check-in. Special requests cannot be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

FAQs about Casa Ybel Resort

  • Check-in at Casa Ybel Resort is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

  • Casa Ybel Resort is 3.1 miles from the center of Sanibel.

  • Casa Ybel Resort has 2 restaurants:

    • Thistle Lodge
    • Coconuts Poolside Bar & Grill

  • The nearest beach is 650 feet from Casa Ybel Resort.

  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

  • Yes, there's a hot tub. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Casa Ybel Resort on this page.

  • Casa Ybel Resort offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Spa
    • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
    • Massage
    • Cycling
    • Playground
    • Tennis court
    • Fishing
    • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    • Kids' club
    • Beachfront
    • Tennis equipment
    • Walking tours
    • Swimming pool
    • Movie nights
    • Fitness
    • Live sports events (broadcast)
    • Private beach area
    • Tour or class about local culture
    • Yoga classes
    • Beach
    • Happy hour
    • Live music/Performance

  • Yes, Casa Ybel Resort is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • Room options at Casa Ybel Resort include:

    • Suite

  • The prices at Casa Ybel Resort may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.