Gulf Shores Travel Guide

Sanibel

A beach with a green umbrella and two lounge chairs.
A beach with clear turquoise water, a sandy shore, and a weathered driftwood structure.
A variety of seashells on a beach.

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 ฿6,289 per night from 28 Sept to 29 Sept
฿6,289
฿8,163 total
28 Sept - 29 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 ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
"We loved the location and our view. We were upgraded to a room on the 8th floor with pool and water view and the sunset was amazing!!! You can either go to sanibel, ft Myers, cape coral or our favorite Lovers Key state park!!!"

Reviewed on 9 Sept 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 ฿5,893 per night from 20 Sept to 21 Sept
฿5,893
฿8,222 total
20 Sept - 21 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 ...
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 ฿4,903 per night from 21 Sept to 22 Sept
฿4,903
฿6,200 total
21 Sept - 22 Sept
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! (2,002 reviews)
"We had a nice trip but we came in on Labor Day, which was a little too busy full for our liking, the beds were not great and the A/C did not cool down enough ..but if you want more action and music playing all day this is your spot! And True Beachfront property"

Reviewed on 9 Sept 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 ฿5,890 per night from 4 Oct to 5 Oct
฿5,890
฿7,485 total
4 Oct - 5 Oct
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! (2,280 reviews)
"The room was amazing and very clean. They did give us the wrong room. Stated we were getting one of the last rooms. Then when we got there we were one of maybe 15 people there. The night we arrived the boy in the office wasn’t very helpful and had a bit of a chip on his shoulder. But we overheard ..."

Reviewed on 9 Sept 2026

Sanibel Island Beach Resort
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 ฿3,322 per night from 4 Oct to 5 Oct
฿3,322
฿3,704 total
4 Oct - 5 Oct
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! (1,645 reviews)
"Always constant quality great staff and breakfast"

Reviewed on 9 Sept 2026

Holiday Inn Express Cape Coral-Fort Myers Area by IHG
Hyatt Vacation Club at Coconut Cove, Bonita Springs

Hyatt Vacation Club at Coconut Cove, Bonita Springs

4 out of 5
11800 Coconut Cove Drive Bonita Springs FL
The price is ฿4,951 per night from 23 Sept to 24 Sept
฿4,951
฿6,805 total
23 Sept - 24 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this golf hotel in Bonita Springs. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 3 outdoor pools. Popular attractions Bonita Springs Public Beach and Hertz Arena ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,028 reviews)
"Great place to stay and chill out for a few days. The lazy river and pools are amazing and the best I’ve experienced at any hotel. Accommodation is spacious and well maintained. Staff welcoming and friendly. 100% recommended."

Reviewed on 9 Sept 2026

Hyatt Vacation Club at Coconut Cove, Bonita Springs
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Where to stay in Gulf Shores

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

Mid Island

If you're spending some time in Mid Island, Periwinkle Way and Sanibel Island Southern Beach are top sights worth seeing.

West End

If you're spending some time in West End, J. N. Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge and Bowman's Beach are top sights worth seeing.

East End

While visiting East End, you might make a stop by sights like Sanibel Island Northern Beach and Sanibel Island Lighthouse.

Beachview Country Club Estates

While visiting Beachview Country Club Estates, you might make a stop by sights like Periwinkle Way and Sanibel Island Golf Club.

Sanctuary

While there might not be top attractions in Sanctuary, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Blind Pass Beach and Turner Beach.



Gulf Shores Travel Guide