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 ฿7,986 per night from 11 Aug to 12 Aug
฿7,986
฿10,074 total
11 Aug - 12 Aug
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! (1,011 reviews)
"Fabulous location and well kept and managed hotel. Superb amenities Loved my too with a view"

Reviewed on 3 Aug 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 ฿6,649 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
฿6,649
฿9,091 total
31 Aug - 1 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! (2,379 reviews)
"It was an amazing, beautiful, fun, delicious food. The entrance to the resort was a bit confusing and we were lost otherwise everything else was perfect!"

Reviewed on 3 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 ฿4,481 per night from 10 Aug to 11 Aug
฿4,481
฿5,741 total
10 Aug - 11 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 ...
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 ฿5,981 per night from 18 Aug to 19 Aug
฿5,981
฿7,600 total
18 Aug - 19 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! (2,177 reviews)
"Great location on the beach"

Reviewed on 4 Aug 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 ฿3,375 per night from 23 Aug to 24 Aug
฿3,375
฿3,763 total
23 Aug - 24 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 ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,602 reviews)
"The front desk manager was great super helpful , the whole staff was great."

Reviewed on 4 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 ฿9,894 per night from 15 Aug to 16 Aug
฿9,894
฿13,230 total
15 Aug - 16 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 ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,417 reviews)
"A perfect stay, unfortunately we fell for the “Time Share” meeting and not happy about it.."

Reviewed on 4 Aug 2026

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.

Mid Island

If you're spending some time in Mid Island, Periwinkle Way and Dunes Golf and Tennis Club 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