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

Margaritaville Beach Resort Fort Myers

Margaritaville Beach Resort Fort Myers

4 out of 5
251 Crescent Street Fort Myers Beach FL
The price is ฿5,918 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
฿5,918
฿8,256 total
1 Sept - 2 Sept
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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,448 reviews)
"If you want to visit the beach, put on your walking shoes. The distance between my ‘gulf view’ room and the beach was vast. A wheel chaired person would have a difficult time if they wanted to enjoy the water."

Reviewed on 19 Aug 2026

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 ฿4,923 per night from 20 Aug to 21 Aug
฿4,923
฿6,226 total
20 Aug - 21 Aug
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! (1,919 reviews)
"The property was very average at best, We had problems with the AC, They were responsive with trying to fix it, if you want as very basic property this would be a great choice, We bought day passes to margaritavile the last 2 days and this was the best decision!"

Reviewed on 19 Aug 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 ฿5,915 per night from 30 Aug to 31 Aug
฿5,915
฿7,516 total
30 Aug - 31 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! (2,227 reviews)
"Buena la comida el personal amable la piscina limpia y los cuartos también"

Reviewed on 19 Aug 2026

Sanibel Island Beach Resort
Marriott Sanibel Harbour Resort & Spa

Marriott Sanibel Harbour Resort & Spa

4 out of 5
17260 Harbour Pointe Dr Fort Myers FL
The price is ฿6,318 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
฿6,318
฿8,201 total
1 Sept - 2 Sept
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 ...
Marriott Sanibel Harbour Resort & Spa
Holiday Inn Express Cape Coral-Fort Myers Area by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Cape Coral-Fort Myers Area by IHG

2.5 out of 5
1538 Cape Coral Pkwy E Cape Coral FL
The price is ฿3,337 per night from 25 Aug to 26 Aug
฿3,337
฿3,721 total
25 Aug - 26 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Cape Coral. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,628 reviews)
"We truly enjoyed our stay ( 7 nights ). Staff was great, Everyone! They work very hard to keep the place super clean. Breakfast was tasty ( cinnamon rolls ) with a large selection of fresh foods. Really enjoyed the pool and exercise room. The only challenge was only one elevator was working and it ..."

Reviewed on 18 Aug 2026

Holiday Inn Express Cape Coral-Fort Myers Area by IHG
Pink Shell Beach Resort and Marina

Pink Shell Beach Resort and Marina

4 out of 5
275 Estero Blvd Fort Myers Beach FL
The price is ฿5,870 per night from 23 Aug to 24 Aug
฿5,870
฿8,719 total
23 Aug - 24 Aug
includes taxes & fees
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 ...
Pink Shell Beach Resort and Marina
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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