Sanibel Captiva Beach Resorts: Share Your Story

First of all, we thank everyone again for the wonderful, touching outpouring of support and love for Sanibel Captiva Beach Resorts and our very special islands paradise. Please keep your thoughts and prayers positive for us and for our community as we begin the recovery process.

While our team of Sanibel Captiva Beach Resorts management leaders have begun to create a plan of action to bring our resorts back to successful and exemplary operation as quickly as possible, we want to keep you in touch with each other by sharing memories or favorite moments at one of our resorts. Whether you recall vacationing with family at Beachview Cottages, or relaxing at the beach with your friends at ‘Tween Waters Island Resort, this is a space for you to recall those moments with each other: a place to share your story.

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    Guest Ambassador Assistance Program

    On behalf of all of our team members, we sincerely appreciate the outpouring of love and support we’ve received over the past several days in the aftermath of Hurricane Ian. Thankfully, everyone is safe, secure and accounted for. We have created a GoFundMe with 100% of the proceeds to benefit employees in need of financial assistance.

    Stories You’ve Shared!

    We are overwhelmed by the amazing stories of you and your families at our resorts. Our team is proud to have been a part of your special occasions, family vacations, and “just-because” visits. Below are stories that have been submitted by guests at Tween Waters, West Wind, Beachview, and Castaways Cottages.

    2022-10-10T14:07:16-05:00

    Mark M

    We love Tween Waters and have stayed several times in both the cottages and the hotel. Doug and his team have provided great service and hospitality. We can’t wait to return soon!

    2022-10-10T14:15:56-05:00

    Jen B

    We had such a wonderful stay! It was a much needed, easy, peaceful vacation… almost in our backyard (we live near Ft Lauderdale area). We can’t wait to be back. God Bless.

    2022-10-10T14:17:36-05:00

    Amy G

    We had our Sunrise wedding at ‘Tween Waters on July 30, 2012 – we just celebrated our 10th anniversary! The end of July on Captiva is WONDERFUL! We love the hot days, the still hot nights with the rain in the afternoon! Since we had our wedding at 7:30 in the morning, we had all day to enjoy the pool, the beach and I don’t think it actually rained all day!! It was so beautiful. Also, my parents and my husband Matt’s mom and dad wanted to get us a bouquet but there was no where really to get one. The staff went around the resort and picked flowers – birds of paradise, hibiscus – so many gorgeous ones – and MADE us a bouquet that was in our room when we ended the day together! My favorite time to go to ‘Tween Waters is still the end of July!

    2022-10-10T14:18:56-05:00

    Elizabeth

    We stayed at Castaways twice and were due to stay there again this coming November 1st. Our dream was to stay on one of the cottages on the beach side, but weren’t ever able to get a reservation!
    We discovered Castaways after visiting Sanibel two other times and staying in mid island. Blind Pass is our FAVORITE beach and the BEST shelling spot on the island. My husband loved just being able to walk across the road to the beach. I loved the shells and fishing just past the bridge to Captiva.
    I’m a photographer so being able to have access to all this beauty without getting in the car was amazing. We loved the cozy feel, ease of getting to where we wanted to go, and being on our favorite part of the island. The Lazy Flamingo was a good food spot but we enjoyed cooking in our room as well. Hopefully one day we’ll be able to come back to Blind Pass and walk from your property to the beach.

    2022-10-10T14:19:53-05:00

    Jeanie

    We’ve had so many wonderful memories at Castaways and Tween Waters Inn. I can’t call one of them “my favorite. My first visit to Sanibel Island was when I was about 8 years old…so it had to be around 1965. My husband’s first trip to Sanibel/Captiva was on our honeymoon back in 1978 at Tween Waters Inn. Our most recent visit was a few months ago in July. We were blessed to stay at Castaways. The weather was superb and we had a fantastic time! We look forward to our next visit with great anticipation. Prayers for you all as you prepare for our return. I hope our heartfelt donation helps make it a little easier.

    2022-10-10T14:20:31-05:00

    Jaclyn B

    Ever since our first visit during Spring Break 6 years ago, we’ve come back every spring break since to West Wind Inn. Our family loves everything about it. Can’t wait to be back again! Wishing you all the best of luck in rebuilding such a beautiful place <3

    2022-10-10T14:21:17-05:00

    Cindy B

    My husband and I stayed in 2021 and had a great time. We loved the proximity of the beach. A favorite memory was shelling before dawn, and when the sun came up, watching the beach come alive with dolphins and shorebirds. A magical moment.