Independent, Gasparilla Island hotels

"The dining and pool areas were great with many choices"

"It's a great place to stay and the location is great if you want to head to Fort Myers or Tampa for activities. It's also great if you have kids so everyone has their own space."

"Nice location. Interesting history. Beautiful beach. Excellent dining choices although they are expensive. Free bike and kayak a big plus for exploring. Sanibel Nature Refuge was gorgeous. Captiva/Sanibel are still recovering from their most recent hurricane, so be prepared for some eyesores."

"Directly on busy road."

"Staff all very friendly"

"We like this little sweet motel with a free parking space and beautiful gardens with swimming pool.Our room was very clean and comfortable.we had a private patio with a 2 chairs and table.Very close to mineral spring lake park and restaurants.Highly recommend."

"bathroom stall needs renovating. The worst part is the bed. the matress is still wrapped in plastic, not only did it make a wrinkling sound every time I turn, the plastic makes my back sweat and very difficult to get a good night's rest."

"Matlacha on Shoreview was the quintessential diamond in a haystack - I know the saying is for a needle, but this place was a diamond. Beautiful, quiet, and so fantastically comfortable. Thank you for offering such a great place to vacation, Stacey!"