Shell Island Beach Club

4.0 star property
Sun and fun on the beach, near Sanibel Island Lighthouse

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On the beach, sun loungers, beach towels
Full-size fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Exterior
Property grounds
Desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Apart-hotel

2 bathroomsSleeps 690 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Parking included
  • Outdoor Space
  • Free WiFi

About this property

Shell Island Beach Club

Sun and fun on the beach, near Sanibel Island Lighthouse
Guests at this beach aparthotel will appreciate convenient onsite amenities such as barbecue grills and a picnic area. Each apartment provides a kitchen with a refrigerator, an oven, a stovetop, and a microwave. For a bit of entertainment, a Smart TV comes with cable channels, and guests can also appreciate conveniences like 2 bathrooms and a sofa bed.
Shell Island Beach Club offers 45 air-conditioned accommodations with ceiling fans. Rooms open to lanais. Accommodations have separate sitting areas and are furnished with double sofa beds and desks. Accommodations at this 4-star aparthotel have kitchens with full-sized refrigerators/freezers, stovetops, microwaves, and separate dining areas. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers.

This Sanibel aparthotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 25+ Mbps. 32-inch Smart televisions come with cable channels. Renovation of all guestrooms was completed in September 2023.

Recreational amenities at the aparthotel include complimentary bicycles.

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Beach

  • On a sandy beach
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Freezer
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Double sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2 private bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Separate dining area
  • Separate sitting area

Entertainment

  • 32-inch smart TV with cable channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Lanai
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Picnic area

Work spaces

  • Laptop workspace

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • No elevator
  • Tile flooring in room
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Services and conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

Location highlights

  • Near the boardwalk/promenade

Things to do

  • Free bicycle rentals

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • 45 units
  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Renovated - September 2023

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Guests will receive an email 72 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 5:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Renovations and closures

The following facilities or services will be unavailable from January 7 2025 to December 31 2025 (dates subject to change):
  • Hot tub
  • Swimming pool
The property will be renovating from January 7 2025 to December 31 2025 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:
  • Exterior
  • Hot tub
  • Swimming pool
Renovation work will only be conducted during business hours on weekdays. Every effort will be made to minimize noise and disturbance.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: USD 200 per accommodation, per stay
  • Cleaning fee: USD 83.62 per accommodation, per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Property is also known as

Shell Island Club Sanibel
Shell Island Beach Club Resort
Shell Island Beach Club Sanibel
Shell Island Beach Club Aparthotel
Shell Island Beach Club Aparthotel Sanibel

About the neighborhood

Map
255 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel, FL, 33957

What's nearby

  • Sanibel Island Northern Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Sanibel Island Lighthouse - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Periwinkle Way - 3 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Sanibel and Captiva Island Visitor's Center - 4 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Key West Express - 24 min drive - 22.9 km

Getting around

  • Southwest Florida Intl. Airport (RSW) - 50 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bimini Bait Shack - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Mudbugs Cajun Kitchen - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Jack's Restaurant - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪Lighthouse Restaurant & Bar - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Gramma Dot's Restaurant - ‬17 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Shell Island Beach Club pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Shell Island Beach Club?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Shell Island Beach Club?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Shell Island Beach Club?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Shell Island Beach Club located?

Nestled on the beach, this Sanibel aparthotel is within a 10-minute walk of Sanibel Island Southern Beach and Sanibel Island Lighthouse. Periwinkle Way and Sanibel Harbour are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Shell Island Beach Club Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 14 out of 19 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 19 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 19 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 19 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 19 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10

It was lovely and well cared for. The office personnel were also easy to work with.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10

Room was very nice and clean! Still some work to do due to Hurricane Ian but very understanding. Ladies in office were very nice and helpful!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10

Spacious 2 bedroom 2 bathroom apartment with a nice kitchen and comfortable living room right by the beach. We are grateful to enjoy a whole week here. Staff was very accommodating of our needs.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

10/10

We loved the beach access. The office help were amazing. They are doing an amazing job fixing the property after so many problems with the hurricane damage.
Stayed 10 nights in Mar 2025

10/10

They are still rebuilding from the storms so none of the outdoor amenities were open yet. We were informed of this when we booked.The condo was very clean & had everything we needed. I would definitely stay there again!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10

Shell island beach is going through a renovation (I suppose due to the devastation of the hurricane a few years back). Elevators, pool and tennis courts are not available, but the unit was very clean and well appointed. Management communicated with us several times to let us know of the condition of the amenities etc. Overall, we had a positive experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10

We stayed for 6 days at the beginning of March. The weather was pretty nice, with a few cool mornings. Easy access to the beach. Still a lot of construction noise going on , but that was expected. We had to switch units for our last day/night which was inconvenient due to 3rd party overbooking, but were notified of that prior to our stay. Both units we stayed in were very nice and very clean.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

10/10

Very clean and comfortable. Property under construction so pool not available. No elevator in operation in our unit though that was not a problem for us.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

6/10

Pools and tennis court are closed due to construction. Received no check in instructions from the properly. When we arrived after hours and called the emergency number to get check-in infractions, the person sounded very annoyed.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10

Shell island is doing a lovely job of recovery from the hurricane. The condo was perfect and the grounds are coming along beautifully. We enjoyed the screened in porch, easy parking, having 2 full bathrooms, having direct beach access with a cute little shell washing station, and how friendly the staff was at the main office. They provided us with beach towels, a beach umbrella, and 2 beach chairs. You also get bike rentals included wich they delivered to the condo for only $10. Down the street there are 3 cute beach shops, a bagel/deli shop, Wickies Restaurant which made a great spicy margarita, and a super cute ice cream shop that has the most ridiculous concoctions of desserts, plus coffee and baked goods. Unfortunately the pool area was still not open and under a lot of construction. We had a direct view of it in building 8, but just past you can see the ocean and that totally made up for it. The only suggestions I will make are, while there is every kitchen gadget you could need like a blender, juicer, wine glasses, a regular coffee pot plus a kuerig, etc- there is no salt and pepper etc, and there's nothing to brings drinks or pack food for the beach or put away leftovers in the fridge like plastic containers. I would recommend bringing water bottles, zip lock bags or containers, plastic wrap, seasonings, or whatever you think you'll need for things like that. We very much enjoyed our stay and were incredibly bummed to have to leave!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10

Es ist wirklich eine schöne Anlage. Leider war der Pool noch im Bau. Das hätten wir gern vorher gewusst aber insgesamt dennoch sehr schön.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10

Beautiful condo, steps from the beach, perfect place for a getaway!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025