The Best Hotels Closest to Sanibel Island Southern Beach in Sanibel - 2026 Updated Prices

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A wooden boardwalk leading to a beach with clear skies and calm waters.

A pool area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, a wooden deck, and a view of the beach and ocean.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a view of the beach through the window.

A modern room with a large sliding glass door leading to a balcony with a view of the beach. There is a white sofa, a small table, and a white desk with a chair.

1. Shalimar Beach Resort

West End, 1.4 km from Sanibel Island Southern Beach

Aldo

฿6,729

฿7,503 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Sept - 9 Sept

A beach with a variety of seashells and pebbles.

A pool area with lounge chairs and a building with a red roof.

A landscaped area with palm trees and a view of the ocean.

A hammock between palm trees with a view of the ocean.

2. Sanibel Island Beach Resort

Mid Island, 3.9 km from Sanibel Island Southern Beach

Tania T

฿5,910

฿7,500 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Sept - 2 Sept

A kitchen with white cabinets, a microwave, a sink, and a green refrigerator.

A boat-shaped deck chair with cushions, positioned on a wooden deck with a white fence.

3. The Anchor Inn

Mid Island, 4 km from Sanibel Island Southern Beach

Liliana

฿4,857

฿5,906 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Sept - 2 Sept

A Holiday Inn Express & Suites building with a modern design, featuring a prominent entrance and a landscaped area with plants.

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and palm trees.

A modern indoor space with a large table, chairs, and a television.

A modern reception desk with a digital display, a cash register, and a customer service counter.

4. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Ft Myers Beach-Sanibel Gateway by IHG

16.2 km from Sanibel Island Southern Beach

Lilia

฿3,038

฿3,388 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Aug - 28 Aug

A spacious dining area with multiple tables and chairs, large windows, and a modern chandelier.

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a large window.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, two armchairs, a small side table with a lamp, and a large window with blinds.

A hotel room with two beds, a large mirror, and a view of the outdoors.

5. Residence Inn by Marriott Fort Myers Sanibel

12.7 km from Sanibel Island Southern Beach

Laura

฿2,940

฿3,278 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Aug - 26 Aug

A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, a seating area with a sofa and chairs, a small round table, and a decorative wall with artwork.

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and palm trees, surrounded by a building with a red roof and multiple windows.

A spacious dining area with multiple tables and chairs, a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, and artwork on the walls.

A reception desk with a wooden panel design, a welcome sign for 'Sunshine State', and a motivational rug on the floor.

6. Hampton Inn & Suites Fort Myers Beach/Sanibel Gateway

16 km from Sanibel Island Southern Beach

Daveanand

฿2,652

฿2,957 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Aug - 31 Aug

A modern hotel lobby with a wooden floor, leather armchairs, a round table, and a large abstract painting on the wall.

A hotel room with two beds, wooden headboards, white bedding, a nightstand, a lamp, and a window with a view.

A modern kitchen with a microwave, coffee machines, and a trash bin.

A modern kitchen area with a bar counter, seating, and a coffee station.

7. Extended Stay America Premier Suites - Fort Myers - Airport

25.9 km from Sanibel Island Southern Beach

Sierra

฿1,793

฿1,999 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Aug - 31 Aug

A spacious living room with a grey sofa, striped armchair, and a woven coffee table. Large windows offer a view of a tropical garden.

A garden with a thatched-roof structure, palm trees, and a gravel path.

A bedroom with a bed, nightstands, a ceiling fan, a window with a view of greenery, and a sliding glass door.

A modern living room with a sofa, a coffee table, and a dining area with a table and chairs.

8. Driftwood Inn

Mid Island, 4 km from Sanibel Island Southern Beach

Maureen

฿6,351

฿14,942 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Aug - 26 Aug

A hotel with a covered entrance, palm trees, and a well-maintained garden.

A spacious lobby with a patterned carpet, a seating area with sofas and chairs, and a visible kitchen in the background.

A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a glass display shelf, and various food items.

A compact hotel room with a kitchenette, a dining area, a TV, and a seating area with a view of the outdoors.

9. Homewood Suites by Hilton - Fort Myers

25.3 km from Sanibel Island Southern Beach

Kirk

฿3,188

฿3,555 total

includes taxes & fees

31 Aug - 1 Sept

An outdoor patio area with round tables and chairs, ceiling fans, and a bar area with shelves of bottles.

A swimming pool with a stone wall and palm trees, surrounded by a building with large windows and outdoor seating.

A modern reception area with a large abstract mural, a wooden reception desk, and a seating area with a long table and chairs.

An outdoor patio area with tables and chairs, string lights, and potted plants.

10. Doubletree by Hilton Fort Myers at Bell Tower Shops

25.2 km from Sanibel Island Southern Beach

heather

฿3,054

฿3,405 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Sept - 7 Sept

A hotel reception area with a wooden reception desk, a digital phone, and a self-service beverage dispenser.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window with curtains.

A conference room with a large wooden table, multiple chairs, and pendant lighting.

11. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Ft. Myers/Cape Coral

24.3 km from Sanibel Island Southern Beach

Melissa

฿2,587

฿2,885 total

includes taxes & fees

31 Aug - 1 Sept

A pathway flanked by palm trees and wooden buildings with thatched roofs.

A hotel room with a bed, a television, a desk, a chair, and a ceiling fan.

A compact kitchen with a stainless steel refrigerator, a microwave, a coffee maker, and a sink.

A thatched-roof structure with outdoor seating, surrounded by palm trees and a wooden deck.

12. Kona Kai Motel

Mid Island, 3.2 km from Sanibel Island Southern Beach

Presley

฿5,263

฿6,045 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Aug - 26 Aug

An outdoor patio with wicker furniture, a fire feature, and string lights.

A well-stocked beverage and snack kiosk with a variety of drinks and snacks, including bottled water, soda, and packaged foods.

A pool area with a hot tub, lounge chairs, and palm trees.

A modern kitchen with a central island, bar stools, and hanging pendant lights.

13. Hilton Garden Inn Ft Myers

24.3 km from Sanibel Island Southern Beach

Suzanna

฿2,650

฿2,955 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Sept - 16 Sept

A hotel room with two beds, a wooden headboard, a nightstand with a lamp, and a window with curtains.

A modern hotel lobby with a sofa, chairs, a TV, and a lamp.

A swimming pool with lounge chairs, surrounded by palm trees and a white fence.

A Holiday Inn Express hotel with a modern design, featuring a large entrance, palm trees, and a well-lit facade.

14. Holiday Inn Express Cape Coral-Fort Myers Area by IHG

19.9 km from Sanibel Island Southern Beach

Tom

฿3,300

฿3,679 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Aug - 30 Aug

A modern dining area with wooden flooring, white chairs, and large windows offering a view of the beach.

A resort with a beach, palm trees, a pool, and a hotel building.

A balcony with white chairs and a table overlooking a beach with palm trees and a tennis court.

A balcony with a pool, white chairs, and a view of the beach and ocean.

15. Best Western Plus Beach Resort

12.8 km from Sanibel Island Southern Beach

Yolanda

฿6,509

฿7,258 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Sept - 8 Sept

A modern hotel lobby with a seating area, a reception desk, and a dining area.

A modern hotel room with a flat-screen TV mounted on a wooden console, a microwave, a small sink, and a yellow chair.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a mirror.

A reception desk with a "Welcome to the Sun Shine State" sign, a wooden wall, and a minibar.

16. Hampton Inn & Suites - Cape Coral/Fort Myers Area, FL

19 km from Sanibel Island Southern Beach

Taylor

฿2,971

฿3,313 total

includes taxes & fees

31 Aug - 1 Sept

A row of turquoise Adirondack chairs with umbrellas, a wooden deck, and a marina in the background.

A covered outdoor area with a boat-shaped planter filled with plants, surrounded by rocks and palm trees.

A marina with rows of blue Adirondack chairs under turquoise umbrellas, wooden docks, and boats.

A room with a large aquarium, a dining table with chairs, a refrigerator, and a wall-mounted TV displaying a resort advertisement.

17. Latitude 26 Waterfront Boutique Resort - Fort Myers Beach

14.2 km from Sanibel Island Southern Beach

Jennifer

฿2,895

฿3,228 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Sept - 22 Sept

A beachside area with colorful Adirondack chairs, a fire pit, and a view of the water.

A balcony with wicker furniture, a pool, and a white fence.

A bedroom with a large bed, a TV mounted on the wall, two bedside tables with lamps, and a window with blinds.

A living room with two sofas, a coffee table, a ceiling fan, a TV, and a cabinet.

18. Matlacha on Shoreview

22.6 km from Sanibel Island Southern Beach

Robby

฿2,124

฿4,553 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Sept - 2 Sept

A beach view from a balcony with a pool, palm trees, and a building with a balcony.

A beach with a pier extending into the water, palm trees, and a clear sky.

A balcony with a TV, a chair, and a view of a beach with a pier.

A multi-story hotel with balconies, a sandy beach in front, and palm trees.

19. Edison Beach House

13 km from Sanibel Island Southern Beach

Brian

฿4,631

฿6,438 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Aug - 26 Aug

A beachfront hotel with a pool, beach, and ocean view.

A modern dining area with large windows, a view of the sea, and a tropical setting.

An outdoor dining area with white tables and chairs, a covered ceiling with hanging lights, and a view of the ocean.

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by palm trees and a building with balconies.

20. DiamondHead Beach Resort

14 km from Sanibel Island Southern Beach

Edwin

฿6,733

฿8,783 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Aug - 26 Aug

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Compare popular hotels close to Sanibel Island Southern Beach

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Shalimar Beach Resort	9.8 Exceptional 83 reviews	View
Sanibel Island Beach Resort	9.2 Wonderful 2,237 reviews	View
The Anchor Inn	9.8 Exceptional 66 reviews	View
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Ft Myers Beach-Sanibel Gateway by IHG	9.2 Wonderful 1,008 reviews	View
Residence Inn by Marriott Fort Myers Sanibel	8.8 Excellent 1,014 reviews	View

Top Sanibel Island Southern Beach Hotel Reviews

Casa Ybel Resort

10/10 Excellent

"The room was really nice and clean. The pool was a good size and there was nar service at the pool. Not sure why, but our room had the fire detectors missing. The staff at the check in desk were not very helpful and were crabby at times. Great access to the beach. Could purchase chairs with an umbrella at the beach but sometimes they were put out around 10 am."

Sanibel Inn

10/10 Excellent

"Nothing we didn't like. Room was clean and well maintained. Bathroom and kitchenette were both very nice. A 2-3 minute walk from our room to our lounge chairs on the beach. Beautiful water and sand. Pool also very nice even though it was pretty warm most days. But that's to be expected in August in Florida. Poolside tiki bar had cool bartenders and a nice happy hour. Highly recommend."

Shalimar Beach Resort

10/10 Excellent

"Beautiful and peaceful beach resort on the ocean. Rooms were great and clean. Staff were very friendly and helpful. Would definitely stay here again."

Kona Kai Motel

10/10 Excellent

"Good location"

The Anchor Inn

10/10 Excellent

"Just perfect 👌"

Island Inn

10/10 Excellent

"Great place to stay and great staff"

Sanibel Siesta on the Beach

10/10 Excellent

"This place was great. Family of 4, right there on the beach. Place was amazing"

THE Palmview AND Sandpiper Inns

8/10 Good

"Pros: Close to the beach access Clean Outdoor areas Bikes Washer and dryer Comfortable furnishings Pretty decent cooking set up Cons: Did not respond to any of our service requests Gas grill no propane Outdoor area poorly maintained Bikes all had flat tires Outdoor lights don't work Broom, no dust pan"

Driftwood Inn

10/10 Excellent

"The cottage was well stocked with all we needed. It was also immaculate with a lovely garden. The beach was a 5 minute walk."

Other attractions near Sanibel Island Southern Beach

A sandy beach with a clear sky and ocean in the background.

Bowman's Beach

9.0/10 (1,092 reviews)

Relax and revel in a visit to one of the area’s most beautiful beaches, great for swimming, fishing and finding special seashells.

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A wooden boardwalk leading to J.N. Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge Visitor & Education Center, surrounded by lush greenery.

Sanibel Bayous

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Sanibel Bayous during your travels in Sanibel.

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A wooden boardwalk through a mangrove forest with a clear sky above.

J. N. Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge

9.2/10 (574 reviews)

See almost anything that flies, swims or crawls in Florida in this protected area. Become acquainted with wildlife while learning about varied species.

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A white building with a green roof, surrounded by lush greenery and a clear blue sky.

Sanibel Historical Museum and Village

8.0/10 (5 reviews)

You can spend time studying the exhibits at Sanibel Historical Museum and Village during your trip to Sanibel. Wander through the beautiful beaches and seaside in this quaint area.

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Sanibel Captiva Conservation Foundation

Take the family on an outing to Sanibel Captiva Conservation Foundation during your trip to Sanibel. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.

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Bailey - Matthews Shell Museum

8.6/10 (4 reviews)

You can spend time exploring the galleries in Bailey - Matthews Shell Museum during your travels in Sanibel. Amble around this family-friendly area's beautiful beaches and enjoy its lively bars.

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Castaways Marina

10.0/10 (1 review)

Explore the waterfront of Castaways Marina and enjoy activities such as cycling in Wulfert. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.

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Blind Pass Beach

7.8/10 (14 reviews)

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Blind Pass Beach during your trip to Wulfert?

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Sanibel Island Southern Beach?

Sanibel Island Southern Beach is located in Sanibel. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 90 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

What's the best place to stay near Sanibel Island Southern Beach?

Shalimar Beach Resort is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers an outdoor pool and free parking. It's located just a short 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from Sanibel Island Southern Beach. Another good option is Island Inn, located just 0.9 mi (1.5 km) away.

How many hotels should I expect to find close to Sanibel Island Southern Beach?

Expedia has 90 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from Sanibel Island Southern Beach.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Sanibel Island Southern Beach, will I receive a refund?

Yes, you'll find most hotel reservations are refundable provided that you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before your arrival date. If your reservation is non-refundable, you may still be able to cancel and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to review the best deals available near Sanibel Island Southern Beach.

What can I see and do near Sanibel Island Southern Beach?

You'll want to browse the exhibits at Bailey - Matthews Shell Museum and Sanibel Historical Museum and Village. You can enjoy live performances at BIG Arts Center and Herb Strauss Schoolhouse Theater. Get outside and spend some time strolling around Gulfside City Park, Sanibel Moorings Botanical Gardens and Causeway Islands Beach.

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Our top choices for Sanibel Island Southern Beach hotels

1. Shalimar Beach Resort

2. Sanibel Island Beach Resort

3. The Anchor Inn

4. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Ft Myers Beach-Sanibel Gateway by IHG

5. Residence Inn by Marriott Fort Myers Sanibel

6. Hampton Inn & Suites Fort Myers Beach/Sanibel Gateway

7. Extended Stay America Premier Suites - Fort Myers - Airport

8. Driftwood Inn

9. Homewood Suites by Hilton - Fort Myers

10. Doubletree by Hilton Fort Myers at Bell Tower Shops

11. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Ft. Myers/Cape Coral

12. Kona Kai Motel

13. Hilton Garden Inn Ft Myers

14. Holiday Inn Express Cape Coral-Fort Myers Area by IHG

15. Best Western Plus Beach Resort

16. Hampton Inn & Suites - Cape Coral/Fort Myers Area, FL

17. Latitude 26 Waterfront Boutique Resort - Fort Myers Beach

18. Matlacha on Shoreview

19. Edison Beach House

20. DiamondHead Beach Resort

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Top Sanibel Island Southern Beach Hotel Reviews

Casa Ybel Resort

Sanibel Inn

Shalimar Beach Resort

Kona Kai Motel

The Anchor Inn

Island Inn

Sanibel Siesta on the Beach

THE Palmview AND Sandpiper Inns

Driftwood Inn

Other attractions near Sanibel Island Southern Beach

Bowman's Beach

Sanibel Bayous

J. N. Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge

Sanibel Historical Museum and Village

Sanibel Captiva Conservation Foundation

Bailey - Matthews Shell Museum

Castaways Marina

Blind Pass Beach

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