Name: Casa Ybel Resort
Address: 2255 West Gulf Drive, Sanibel, FL 33957, United States of America, 2255 West Gulf Drive, Sanibel Island, FL 33957, USA
Price range: Prices for upcoming dates start at $299 per night (We Price Match)
Rating: 8.6

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Casa Ybel Resort

2255 West Gulf Drive, Sanibel, FL 33957, United States of America –

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Beautiful spot in Sanibel ,,,beach, hotel grounds, the suite ...everytjing

Kathy, United States of America

It felt like home! We enjoyed every minute. They had art projects for my little one and also had dvds and board games you could take back to your room! Can't wait to go back PS...the bloody Mary's were TO DIE FOR!! Chris at the pool bar was wonderful and Debbie at the The Thistle Lounge was a doll:)

Amy, United States of America

Loved the view of the beach! The vegetation around the resort was lovely. Our room was quite nice, the bed was comfy and we had plenty of room. The kitchen facility was new and very nice.

Peggy, United States of America

The king suite was spacious and comfortable. The bathroom configuration was AMAZING..2 separate sink areas with pocket doors joining the toilet/shower area. The kitchen had everything you could want. The ocean view was amazing and right out our back porch. The pool area was beautiful and we enjoyed spending our mornings poolside.

Carol, United States of America

The one bedroom suite was a nice size. I loved the big screened in porch right in front of the beach. We had a 3rd floor suite which has the best view. The grounds and beach are beautiful. You see fish, dolphins and schools of rays swim by, which was really cool. The beach was warm and was not crowded. It was very nice to see the wild bunnies on the property hopping around also. It was very peaceful and relaxing.

Evelyn, United States of America

Room was very nice. Staff was super friendly and helpful.

Linda, United States of America

Great restaurant, Thistles. Easy parking next to the room. Shelling was great! Bedroom & kitchen accessories all we needed. Screened in porch all perfect!

Tom, United States of America

Everything was clean, the linens and towels were luxurious. The bed was comfy and you had your choice of several styles of pillows.

Rhonda, United States of America

All the staff was so accommodating. We had to leave a day early due to family medical emergency back home, the staff was more than understanding and we were refunded the night with no questions asked. Within an hour of putting up the "service please" sign, it was always cleaned and gorgeous again. The children's crafts day to day were great for my daughter. They also offer day camp but we decided to stick to the crafts and spend more time together. The grounds are luscious with tropical vegetation. The hammocks across the grounds were a plus for evening reading. This was our first year with Casa Ybel, the past 4 years we stay somewhere new looking for the best place, needless to say, our search is over and we will be back next year!

Sarah, United States of America

The large grassy area with Palm Trees is beautiful and unique to this property. The grounds are beautifully maintained. All rental units have an ocean view. The "Thistle Lodge" (restaurant/bar) is beautiful. The poolside bar, "Coconuts" is unique in that many similar properties in Sanibel do not have pool side bars. Lodging prices vary greatly depending on season, with Feb-Apr 20th being the highest.

Harold, United States of America

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 9.3 for a two-person trip.

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Good for couples – they rated the facilities 8.3 for two-person stays.

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Tennis Court

Golf Course (within 2 miles)

Fishing

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	One-Bedroom Gulf Front Suite 1 king bed and 1 sofa bed	Show prices
댴 Private bathroom Room Size: 830 ft² This beachfront suite features: - full kitchen - separate sitting area with a sofa bed - private screened-in balcony Room Facilities: Safe, Telephone, Air conditioning, Hairdryer, Iron, Balcony, Bathrobe, Refrigerator, Ironing facilities, Free toiletries, DVD Player, Toilet, Microwave, Dishwasher, Bathroom, Heating, Kitchen, Cable channels, Bathtub or shower, Flat-screen TV, Tile/Marble floor, Alarm clock, Dining area, iPod dock, Kitchenware, Oven, Stovetop, Toaster, Sea view, Coffee machine Check-in / / Check-in Date Check-out / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children
	Two-Bedroom Gulf Front Suite 2 twin beds and 1 king bed and 1 sofa bed	Show prices
댴 Private bathroom Room Size: 1300 ft² This spacious beachfront suite features: - full kitchen - separate sitting area with a sofa bed - private screened-in balcony Room Facilities: Safe, Telephone, Air conditioning, Hairdryer, Iron, Balcony, Bathrobe, Refrigerator, Ironing facilities, Free toiletries, DVD Player, Toilet, Microwave, Dishwasher, Bathroom, Heating, Kitchen, Cable channels, Bathtub or shower, Flat-screen TV, Tile/Marble floor, Alarm clock, Dining area, iPod dock, Kitchenware, Oven, Stovetop, Toaster, Sea view, Additional bathroom, Coffee machine Check-in / / Check-in Date Check-out / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children

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Closest Landmarks

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
Bowman's Beach Parking 5.8 miles
Sanibel Outlets 7.7 miles

Closest Airports

Southwest Florida International Airport 21.1 miles

What Travelers Love About This Location

“The king suite was spacious and comfortable. The bathroom configuration was AMAZING..2 separate sink areas with pocket doors joining the toilet/shower area. The kitchen had everything you could want. The ocean view was amazing and right out our back porch. The pool area was beautiful and we enjoyed spending our mornings poolside.”

Carol

United States of America

“Deck chairs and parasol arranged on the beach for you opposite your suite👍 Fine dining in Thisle lodge was good and waiter staff were good.”

william

United Kingdom

“Great condo, pocket doors to adjoining his and her sinks. Great beach. Wonderful meals in Thistle lodge. Nice martinis. Key lime cheesecake was good. Outside bar and grill ok. Employees are all friendly. Rent chairs and umbrella for beach.”

Debra

United States of America

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2 Restaurants On Site

Thistle Lodge

Menu: À la carte

Food: American, Asian, European

Open for: Lunch, Dinner
Coconuts Poolside Bar & Grill

Food: American

Open for: Lunch

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Children and Extra Beds

All children are welcome.

Free! All children or adults stay free of charge when using existing beds.

One older child or adult is charged USD 10 per night in an extra bed.

One child under 2 years is charged USD 7 per night in a crib.

The maximum number of extra beds/cribs in a room is 1.

Any type of extra bed or crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.

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

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Pets are not allowed.

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8.7
Comfort

8.8
Location

9.4
Facilities

8.7
Staff

8.3
Value for money

7.7
Free WiFi

8.9

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August 18, 2017

Kathy
United States of America
10

“Perfection”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • One-Bedroom Gulf Front Suite
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눇Beautiful spot in Sanibel ,,,beach, hotel grounds, the suite ...everytjing
August 15, 2017

Piet
Netherlands

1 helpful vote
7.5

Good
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • One-Bedroom Gulf Front Suite
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눉Dirty smoke air condition on terassw from neighbours
눇Privacy
July 13, 2017

Amy
United States of America
10

“Family trip of a life time!”
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • One-Bedroom Gulf Front Suite
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눉NOTHING
눇It felt like home! We enjoyed every minute. They had art projects for my little one and also had dvds and board games you could take back to your room! Can't wait to go back PS...the bloody Mary's were TO DIE FOR!! Chris at the pool bar was wonderful and Debbie at the The Thistle Lounge was a doll:)
July 11, 2017

Fidel
United States of America

1 helpful vote
7.5

“a little disappointed, expected more.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • One-Bedroom Gulf Front Suite
- • Stayed 2 nights
눉we were traveling with an infant and the room was full of ants. the air conditioned vents were never been cleaned. we had 2 rooms , and in neither rooms the coffee machine was working. building lights were not working ,so it was pretty dark going to your room, a situation prone to accidents. we complain and never got a call from management. this was not our first stay there but it was the first time we complaint about anything. costumer service is going down as is the cleanliness of the place.
눇next to the beach
July 10, 2017

Peggy
United States of America
7.5

“Sanibel Island is fun in the sun!”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • One-Bedroom Gulf Front Suite
- • Stayed 3 nights
눉The food at Thistle Lodge, the restaurant at the resort was ok. The prices were high. We loved the ambiance of the dining room, but you can't eat ambiance. Also there was a great deal of trash scattered about the borders of the resort. On our stairway up to our room the same trash was littered about for the entire stay. Not related to the resort, if you go to a public beach you have to pay $4.00/hour to park!
눇Loved the view of the beach! The vegetation around the resort was lovely. Our room was quite nice, the bed was comfy and we had plenty of room. The kitchen facility was new and very nice.
July 8, 2017

Carol
United States of America
10

“Great summer getaway!”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • One-Bedroom Gulf Front Suite
- • Stayed 3 nights
눉The towels were very rough..like drying off with a loofa. I mean, really? I've seen better towels at the local discount store. Might want to upgrade those. The couch was pretty dated and not very comfortable, either.
눇The king suite was spacious and comfortable. The bathroom configuration was AMAZING..2 separate sink areas with pocket doors joining the toilet/shower area. The kitchen had everything you could want. The ocean view was amazing and right out our back porch. The pool area was beautiful and we enjoyed spending our mornings poolside.
July 2, 2017

Evelyn
United States of America
6.7

“Peaceful stay at Casa Ybel.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • One-Bedroom Gulf Front Suite
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눉The suite could have been cleaner. The front door had cobwebs. We saw a really big roach the type that flies and 2 very small in the suite. There were some tiny ants in the kitchen. The TV was really small 32 inches. When we got there there was an old DVD/VCR player which had a remote control without batteries. We left a note for the housekeeper to get us some batteries. 24 hours later they changed the device for a blu ray player which was much better. The couch was really uncomfortable. There are no elevators. We had to carry our luggage and groceries up the stairs to the 3rd floor. The people giving out the beach towels were not very friendly. The sun was setting at 8:24pm but by 5pm they are already taking away the beach chairs and umbrella. The guys doing this were not very nice about it either. The restaurant at the hotel and most in Sanibel are expensive. The grocery store nearby (Jerrys) is also really expensive. The 1st time we spent $97 on basic things like water, eggs, bread, juice, milk, a little bit of fruit and veggies, etc.. The 2nd time we spent $69. People going with families or with a tight budget should take all this into consideration.
눇The one bedroom suite was a nice size. I loved the big screened in porch right in front of the beach. We had a 3rd floor suite which has the best view. The grounds and beach are beautiful. You see fish, dolphins and schools of rays swim by, which was really cool. The beach was warm and was not crowded. It was very nice to see the wild bunnies on the property hopping around also. It was very peaceful and relaxing.
July 1, 2017

Linda
United States of America
10

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • One-Bedroom Gulf Front Suite
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눇Room was very nice. Staff was super friendly and helpful.
May 22, 2017

Tom
United States of America
10

“Awesome shelling, sunsets, sunrises, beach view from the room. Going mid-May - perfect!”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • One-Bedroom Gulf Front Suite
- • Stayed 6 nights
눉No negative comments ... or even slightly negative comments.
눇Great restaurant, Thistles. Easy parking next to the room. Shelling was great! Bedroom & kitchen accessories all we needed. Screened in porch all perfect!
May 16, 2017

Esther
United States of America
6.3

“WELCOME TO MARGARITAVILLE $$$$”
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • One-Bedroom Gulf Front Suite
- • Stayed 6 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눉While "ground"staff was helpful, staff at higher levels were unwelcoming and guarded. Information about things like Tv channel guide, how to operate rather complicated modern equipment (like a coffee maker, for heaven sake!) the process for obtaining or denying housekeeping services, how to manage rubbish, or how to manage used linens was NOT AVAILABLE. The restaurant on the premises ( and the closest for miles) was extremely over priced and food and service mediocre! The beach was unwalkable and beachside chairs MUCH over priced! The pool was very small with many children, and very loud with the bar at poolside!
눇Room well equipped, very clean, and comfortable
May 14, 2017

Rhonda
United States of America
10

“Fabulous find in Sanibel.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • One-Bedroom Gulf Front Suite
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눉Having to leave.
눇Everything was clean, the linens and towels were luxurious. The bed was comfy and you had your choice of several styles of pillows.
May 4, 2017

Anonymous
United States of America
6.3

Pleasant
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • One-Bedroom Gulf Front Suite
- • Stayed 4 nights
눉Staff was not attentive. I asked for them to set up some beach chairs on the beach. Before I walked away they played paper rock scissors to see who had to do it. Did not great you ever. Beach was very narrow without chairs unless you paid for them.
눇The room was perfect. Very clean and updated. Great layout. Great View.
April 30, 2017

Cheryl
United States of America
10

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • One-Bedroom Gulf Front Suite
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눇The beauty of the environment is incredible
April 29, 2017

Gaynell
United States of America
9.6

“Extremely relaxing”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • One-Bedroom Gulf Front Suite
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눉Still no hooks in the pool bathroom so you have to put your belongings on the floor.
눇Humus freshly made.
April 24, 2017

Sarah
United States of America
10

“Great Spring Break Getaway”
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • One-Bedroom Gulf Front Suite
- • Stayed 6 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눉The nosiy neighbors in the room above us was our only small complaint but that's to be expected anywhere with two or more floors!
눇All the staff was so accommodating. We had to leave a day early due to family medical emergency back home, the staff was more than understanding and we were refunded the night with no questions asked. Within an hour of putting up the "service please" sign, it was always cleaned and gorgeous again. The children's crafts day to day were great for my daughter. They also offer day camp but we decided to stick to the crafts and spend more time together. The grounds are luscious with tropical vegetation. The hammocks across the grounds were a plus for evening reading. This was our first year with Casa Ybel, the past 4 years we stay somewhere new looking for the best place, needless to say, our search is over and we will be back next year!

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