Built in 1907, The Gibson Inn is a historic 3-level in Apalachicola and listed in the National Registry of Historic Places. Features include an on-site restaurant, The Franklin, and rooms with free WiFi. Each of the 45 rooms have a flat-screen cable TV and a private bathroom. Extras include free toiletries, towels, and linen as well as a wake-up service. The Franklin is a fine dining restaurant with a full-service bar. Guests can enjoy a cocktail while watching the sun set from the the wrap-around veranda. Area activities include walking and biking. The Apalachicola waterfront, Apalachicola Maritime Museum, and Battery Park are within 3 minutes' walk from The Gibson Inn. St. George Island beaches are 18.3 km away.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.4)

Free parking available on-site


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom :
1 extra-large double bed
Living room:
1 sofa bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 single bed
and
1 large double bed
Bedroom :
1 extra-large double bed
Living room:
1 sofa bed
1 extra-large double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.3
Facilities
9.1
Cleanliness
9.5
Comfort
9.4
Value for money
8.3
Location
9.4
Free WiFi
9.1
High score for Apalachicola
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • David
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    lovely colonial style hotel, clean and neat throughout, very friendly attentive staff.
  • Mark
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Historic property in a good location for the town and a short drive to the beach.
  • Mary
    United States United States
    Our room on the street was large and the bed was comfortable. The street noise was NOT bothersome. The bathroom was updated, large and gorgeous. We enjoyed the omelets at breakfast in a nice sunny room. Location was perfect to cute downtown.
  • Jutta
    Austria Austria
    Amazing Room...short walk to restaurants and shops
  • Victoria
    United States United States
    Location is perfect. Food was great. Rooms are clean and love the vibe and old deco decor. Two complaints are no pool, and our cable didn't work. Had to have staff come into our room and attempt to fix but still did not work. We will definitely...
  • Mary
    United States United States
    We loved the antiques and old pictures all around. We loved the history. The bed was so comfortable and the bathroom was shiny new and huge. The The complementary little breakfast and coffee were nice on Thanksgiving. The staff were nice. The...
  • Andries
    South Africa South Africa
    Great location, rooms luxurious with attention to detail, staff is friendly and service world class.
  • Paul
    Belgium Belgium
    Location. Recently renovated rooms. Historic authentic.
  • Astrid
    Switzerland Switzerland
    The room was very nice and the hotel too. The food was very good.
  • J
    Joanna
    United States United States
    Had dinner there - service was great - food not so much. Expensive and not that good

Property surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

  • The Franklin Cafe
    • Cuisine
      American
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly • Modern

Facilities of The Gibson Inn
Great facilities! Review score, 9.1

Most popular facilities
  • Airport shuttle
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Family rooms
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Alarm clock
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Coffee machine
  • Refrigerator
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.
Activities
  • Bicycle rental
  • Happy hour
    Additional charge
  • Themed dinner nights
    Additional charge
  • Billiards
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Telephone
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Bar
Internet
WiFi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.
Parking
Free public parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Street parking
  • Electric vehicle charging station
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
  • Concierge service
  • 24-hour front desk
Cleaning services
  • Daily housekeeping
Business facilities
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security
General
  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Wake-up service
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Heating
  • Soundproofing
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Fan
  • Family rooms
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Wake up service/Alarm clock
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Languages spoken
  • English

House rules
The Gibson Inn takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in
From 15:00 to 00:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
Check-out
From 00:00 to 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 16 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 21
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.
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The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please note no lift is available at the property and guests must use stairs.

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

FAQs about The Gibson Inn

  • Room options at The Gibson Inn include:

    • Suite
    • Double
    • Family

  • The Gibson Inn offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Billiards
    • Themed dinner nights
    • Happy hour
    • Bicycle rental

  • The Gibson Inn has 1 restaurant:

    • The Franklin Cafe

  • The Gibson Inn is 50 yards from the centre of Apalachicola. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Check-in at The Gibson Inn is from 15:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

  • The prices at The Gibson Inn may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.