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Tropical Winds Motel & Cottages

2.0 star property
Beachfront motel in Sanibel

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On the beach, white sand, beach umbrellas, beach towels
Exterior
Porch
Two Bedroom Efficiency | Living area | TV
Standard Studio, Shower Only, Mini Fridge, Microwave | Private kitchenette | Fridge, microwave, stovetop, coffee/tea maker
Located in Tradewinds, Tropical Winds Motel & Cottages offers a relaxing getaway with amenities like a library and laundry facilities. Stay connected with WiFi, park for free, and enjoy beach essentials like umbrellas and towels; you can even fire up the barbecue grills or seek tour assistance.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry facilities
  • Pet friendly
  • Non-smoking
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi

Main amenities (11)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • On the beach
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Beach towels
  • Air conditioning
  • Library
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Picnic area
  • Barbecue grills
  • Wedding services
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Feel at home (6)

  • Children stay free
  • Rollaway/extra beds
  • Kitchen
  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Daily housekeeping

Room options

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, rollaway beds, free WiFi

One Bedroom Cottage, 2 Beds

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchen
Refrigerator
TV
  • 45 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed

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Two Bedroom Cottage | Individually decorated, individually furnished, rollaway beds, free WiFi

Two Bedroom Cottage

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Refrigerator
TV
Ceiling fan
  • 56 sq m
  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 Double Beds, 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Ocean View Efficiency One Bedroom | Individually decorated, individually furnished, rollaway beds, free WiFi

Ocean View Efficiency One Bedroom

Highlights

Furnished lanai
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchen
Refrigerator
TV
  • 42 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Double Bed, 1 Double Sofa Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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One Bedroom Cottage with King Bed | Individually decorated, individually furnished, rollaway beds, free WiFi

One Bedroom Cottage with King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchen
Refrigerator
TV
  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Standard Studio, Shower Only, Mini Fridge, Microwave | Individually decorated, individually furnished, rollaway beds, free WiFi

Standard Studio, Shower Only, Mini Fridge, Microwave

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Refrigerator
TV
Private bathroom
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, rollaway beds, free WiFi

One-Bedroom Efficiency with Shared Lanai

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Lanai
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchen
Refrigerator
TV
  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Two Bedroom Efficiency | Individually decorated, individually furnished, rollaway beds, free WiFi

Two Bedroom Efficiency

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Furnished lanai
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchen
Refrigerator
TV
  • 46 sq m
  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 Double Beds, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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One-Bedroom Efficiency with Private Lanai | Individually decorated, individually furnished, rollaway beds, free WiFi

One-Bedroom Efficiency with Private Lanai

Highlights

Lanai
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchen
Refrigerator
TV
  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
4819 Trade Winds Drive, Sanibel, FL, 33957

What's nearby

  • Sanibel Island Southern Beach - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • J. N. Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Bowman's Beach - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Blind Pass Beach - 7 min drive - 6.1 km
  • Periwinkle Way - 9 min drive - 7.6 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Phuzzy's Boat Shack - ‬76 min drive
  • ‪Doc Fords Rum Bar And - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Low Key Tiki - ‬76 min drive
  • ‪Rosalita's Cantina Sanibel - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Cheeburger Cheeburger - ‬11 min drive

About this property

Tropical Winds Motel & Cottages

Tropical Winds Motel & Cottages offers a great location, putting you within just a 10-minute walk of Sanibel Island Southern Beach. Freebies like WiFi and self parking are added perks, and guests looking to stay active can check out the nearby kayaking.

Languages

English

More about this property

VISIBILITY

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 10 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: 7 PM
    • Minimum check-in age: 21
    • Check-out time is 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

    • There is no front desk at this property
    • Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and key retrieval information; your host will greet you
    • To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
    • If you are planning to arrive after 7:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 21

Children

    • Up to 4 children (18 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding

Pets

    • Pets allowed*
    • Service animals welcome
    • Food and water bowls available

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

    • Free onsite self parking

Other information

    • Smoke-free property
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Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Barbecue grills

Traveling with children

  • Children stay free (see details)

What to do

  • On the beach
  • Bicycle rentals nearby
  • Kayaking nearby

Services

  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Laundry facilities
  • Wedding services
  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas

Facilities

  • Picnic area
  • Library
ROOM

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Television

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Coffee/tea maker

Sleep well

  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Bed sheets provided

What to enjoy

  • Individually furnished and decorated

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave
  • Kitchen
  • Stovetop

More

  • Daily housekeeping
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Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Housekeeping is offered for an extra charge

Children & extra beds

  • Rollaway beds are available for USD 55.0 per week

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 20 per pet, per night

Policies

This property does not have elevators.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover

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Frequently asked questions

Are pets allowed at Tropical Winds Motel & Cottages?

Yes, pets are welcome. There's a charge of USD 20 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees. Food and water bowls are available.

Is parking offered on site at Tropical Winds Motel & Cottages?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Tropical Winds Motel & Cottages?

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: 7 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

What is there to do at Tropical Winds Motel & Cottages and nearby?

Have fun with nearby activities like cycling and kayaking. Tropical Winds Motel & Cottages also has a picnic area.

Does Tropical Winds Motel & Cottages have self-catered rooms fitted with kitchens or kitchenettes?

Yes, a kitchen is available in every room, and also includes a coffee maker, a refrigerator, and a microwave.

What's the area around Tropical Winds Motel & Cottages like?

Tropical Winds Motel & Cottages is a short 7-minute walk from Sanibel Island Southern Beach and 19 minutes' walk from Bowman's Beach.

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Tropical Winds Motel & Cottages Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Popular mentions

Beach
Cottage
Location
Service staff
Family friendly
Private beach
Bedrooms
Accomodation Type
Restaurant
Walking

What guests liked

  • The property offers a private beach with quiet and uncrowded access, perfect for a relaxing getaway. (6 reviews)
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Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Truly a beautiful family oriented place we look forward to returning to in years to come!
Catherine, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Amazing beach!

Great hotel, amazing location and very friendly staff.
Cecilia, 5-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Michael, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Lisa, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Relaxing weekend

Great location and they have everything you need for a day at the beach. Staff was amazing, very helpful and kind always asking if we had everything we needed. The beach is great, not crowded at all sunce it is only for those in the area. Will definitely come back!
Maressa, 3-night trip

6/10 Good

It had no TV in the bedroom. The walk to the beach was nice
Ronni, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Jorge, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Quiet pleasant hotel

Quiet low key hotel with easy access to the beach.
Julie, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

The cottage was pleasant, clean, and well stocked with towels, refrigerator, kitchen equipment. The beach was just a short walk from the cottage. Our flight was delayed. I called to leave a message that we would be checking in late. I left 3 voicemails but did not receive a call back even when we got lost and could not find the cottage. We were not informed about the pool until the following day when we bumped into a staff member. I would stay there again despite minor snaffus.
Kathryn, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Cute little cottage walking distance from the beach. There was no toaster and not enough utensils for our family of 6. When we realized it, no one was in the office to ask.
Andrea, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Our room was not ready when we arrived so we went to the beach and waited for a call to let us know we could get into our room. We never got a call and noone was in the office so we moved into our room at 3:30. The electric didnt work in the bedroom so we had to moved all our stuff to a different cottage. Which worked out better. Cottage number 5 is very small and I would not recommend it but we were moved to Cottage #7 and that was much nicer. The best part of the place was that we could walk to a private beach. It was very quiet and not alot of people. We were also very close to several beaches which we would go to every morning for shelling. We also ate at a few restaurants in the area. Grouper ruebens at the Sunset Grill were amazing. I would suggest doing your food shopping before you get to the Island everything is very expensive at the local grocery stores. There is a nice Farmers Market on Sundays at the Library. Didn't have good luck finding unique shells but we will try again next year. There is so much to see and do on the island.
Jodi, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Quiet, Old Florida Charm......and on the beach!!

Old Florida charm, right off the beach. Very nice, quiet, secluded location but still right off San-Cap Rd and easy to get to everything. Used the kitchen for all meals and although simply furnished still had everything we needed plus a charcoal grill out in the lawn near tables and whatnot. Pool was just a short walk away. Plus Dee was amazing, super helpful and kind. Will definitely be going back again and again.
Aaron, 4-night trip

4/10 Fair

We were in Unit 5: TV only got one channel MSNBC which was replaced the next day. Microwave shorted out and smoked when we tried to use it, which they replaced. The Weather was cold and the only heat was an old oil electric heater. They did give us an extra blankets on our second day. But we did wake up the first night from the cold. Shower was so small the shower curtain touched your back as you showered. We are not big people but I have never seen a bathroom that small. There are larger bathrooms in campers. Office says they are there until 7 AM but after 6 they were gone. I was told if you read on the Office door there is a number to text, but not written on the check in documentation they hand you when you check in. Staff did try to help the next day but this was like camping.
Richard, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Christine, 6-night trip

8/10 Very good

Loved the proximity to the beach and the “extras” available for use ( beach wagons, chairs, pool use, umbrellas, even sand toys for children)! Our cottage was nice-not luxurious but clean and sufficient and nicely decorated. The availability of washer/ dryer use was a plus as well. The neighborhood was quiet and staff were friendly and available for concerns and helpful suggestions. I especially liked the small deck/porch area with outside table and grill nearby. My only suggestion would be for a screened in porch area due to the “no-see-ums” that can be a lil wicked, but I would definitely stay there again. Thank you all for a great get-away!
Sherri, 6-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

I loved the comfortable feeling and secluded feeling. Only update I would do is a sharps container which I took to fire department just up road which is fine. I have one at home n didn’t think to bring on my trip
Elizabeth, 4-night trip

6/10 Good

Captiva

Accommodations are not comfy & the place had an off putting smell. Outdoor could use some lighting is pitch black at night. Location was the key for us to book this property
Eminely, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Location, peaceful, quiet

The accommodations are beachy and may not be for folks who expect and value the big hotel resort atmosphere. However, if you look for the peace and quiet of a calming beach vacation, this is for you. No noise, no crowds, you feel like you own your own private beachfront property and without the servants distracting from the romance. The only problem I have is with the mosquitos and no see ems, which are a pest. But anybody not being from San Diego might not have noticed.
Werner, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Tropical Winds

Upon arrival found that app that I booked on did not book what I asked for. Staff very helpful and offered a 2queen bed at an upgrade? Decided to keep king cottage after seeing it and enjoyed our stay. I have stayed here before and wanted the screened in cottage closer to the beach.
Carol, 5-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

What i loved the most is the quality of the people there, the facilities are in very good spot of the island private, relax and is perfect for a good scape from the city.
gabriel, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Dog friendly beach retreat

Vintage accommodations in a beautiful location. A good site for nature, not luxury. The cottage was clean but needed some new light bulbs. I would return for another peaceful stay. They were welcoming of my dog too!
Jeanette, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The absolute best location. Located in a residential neighborhood, the beach is just a short walk away. Given the location, you'll most likely find yourself almost all by yourself as if its your own private beach. Decor hasn't been updated in the past 30 yrs probably, but everything else is so great, you won't even notice. Cottages are connected and you're close enough to your neighbors for some friendly interaction as you walk to and from the beach, but with impact windows and concrete between you, you'll never hear them once the doors are closed.
John, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Loved the cottage. Also the private beach across the street.
Christina, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Cory, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Comfy & Secluded

These are great bungalows very close to a secluded area of Sanibel Beach. The hosts have thought of numerous amenities such as wash down tables for the shells collected, beach chairs and wagons, even baskets of treats and towels for the dog. We are repeat guests and highly recommend this facility.
Clark, 2-night trip