Gulf Shores Travel Guide

Captiva

An aerial view of a coastal area with clear turquoise waters, a sandy beach, and a dense cluster of buildings surrounded by greenery.
A bird standing on wet sand near the ocean waves.

Things to do


Top hotels in Gulf Shores

Marriott Sanibel Harbour Resort & Spa

Marriott Sanibel Harbour Resort & Spa

4 out of 5
17260 Harbour Pointe Dr Fort Myers FL
The price is ฿8,060 per night from 30 Jul to 31 Jul
฿8,060
฿10,168 total
30 Jul - 31 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa resort in Fort Myers. Enjoy 3 outdoor pools, a full-service spa and 4 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
"Clean hôtel and very good staff"

Reviewed on 22 Jul 2026

Marriott Sanibel Harbour Resort & Spa
Margaritaville Beach Resort Fort Myers

Margaritaville Beach Resort Fort Myers

4 out of 5
251 Crescent Street Fort Myers Beach FL
The price is ฿7,723 per night from 10 Aug to 11 Aug
฿7,723
฿10,304 total
10 Aug - 11 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Fort Myers Beach. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 4 restaurants. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their ...
Margaritaville Beach Resort Fort Myers
Lani Kai Beachfront Resort

Lani Kai Beachfront Resort

3.5 out of 5
1400 Estero Blvd Fort Myers Beach FL
The price is ฿4,837 per night from 28 Jul to 29 Jul
฿4,837
฿6,147 total
28 Jul - 29 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Fort Myers Beach. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 3 restaurants and a beach locale. Popular attractions Key West Express and Estero Boulevard Beach ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,786 reviews)
"This was for the money, the best place to stay. The staff was super friendly and"

Reviewed on 22 Jul 2026

Lani Kai Beachfront Resort
Sanibel Island Beach Resort

Sanibel Island Beach Resort

3 out of 5
1231 Middle Gulf Dr Sanibel FL
The price is ฿6,037 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
฿6,037
฿7,671 total
17 Aug - 18 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Sanibel. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a beach locale. Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant in their reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (2,131 reviews)
"Beautiful property and very peaceful Rooms very comfortable and bedding very comfortable. The exterior could use some updating but not a huge deal . I really loved being able to walk out to the beach from the back side of hotel . Pool was great The grounds were very well maintained and had a wonderful ..."

Reviewed on 21 Jul 2026

Sanibel Island Beach Resort
Pink Shell Beach Resort and Marina

Pink Shell Beach Resort and Marina

4 out of 5
275 Estero Blvd Fort Myers Beach FL
Stay at this beach resort in Fort Myers Beach. Enjoy free breakfast, 3 outdoor pools and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,408 reviews)
"Everything was excellent"

Reviewed on 22 Jul 2026

Pink Shell Beach Resort and Marina
DiamondHead Beach Resort

DiamondHead Beach Resort

3.5 out of 5
2000 Estero Blvd Fort Myers Beach FL
The price is ฿6,429 per night from 5 Aug to 6 Aug
฿6,429
฿8,484 total
5 Aug - 6 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach resort in Fort Myers Beach. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a beach locale. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,254 reviews)
"We had a great stay!!"

Reviewed on 21 Jul 2026

DiamondHead Beach Resort
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Where to stay in Gulf Shores

Find the best Gulf Shores areas for the activities you enjoy most.

North Captiva

Visitors to North Captiva enjoy its beaches, and if you want to do some exploring, North Captiva Island Beach is worth a stop.

Safety Harbor Club

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Safety Harbor Club and surrounding area, you can visit North Captiva Island Beach and Cayo Costa Beaches.

Jose's Hideaway

While there might not be top attractions in Jose's Hideaway, you can explore the larger area and discover places like North Captiva Island Beach and Cayo Costa Beaches.



Gulf Shores Travel Guide