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 ฿7,484 per night from 26 Oct to 27 Oct
฿7,484
฿9,518 total
26 Oct - 27 Oct
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! (1,005 reviews)
"Lovely room with beautiful view"

Reviewed on 11 Oct 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 ฿6,005 per night from 13 Oct to 14 Oct
฿6,005
฿8,378 total
13 Oct - 14 Oct
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 ฿4,195 per night from 13 Oct to 14 Oct
฿4,195
฿5,425 total
13 Oct - 14 Oct
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
The Lighthouse Resort Inn & Suites

The Lighthouse Resort Inn & Suites

3 out of 5
1051 5th St Fort Myers Beach FL
The price is ฿3,893 per night from 13 Oct to 14 Oct
฿3,893
฿5,011 total
13 Oct - 14 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Fort Myers Beach. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,816 reviews)
"The hotel was not what we expected from the pictures they have online. Our room did not look like what we thought we were getting. The main pool picture in the listing isn’t even from the hotel. It was extremely hard to fall asleep at night with how loud the property is until midnight. I would definitely ..."

Reviewed on 12 Oct 2026

The Lighthouse Resort Inn & Suites
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 ฿3,387 per night from 22 Oct to 23 Oct
฿3,387
฿3,776 total
22 Oct - 23 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! (1,703 reviews)
"La pasé muy bien muy limpio el desayuno muy sabroso y el personal muy atento"

Reviewed on 12 Oct 2026

Holiday Inn Express Cape Coral-Fort Myers Area by IHG
Sanibel Island Beach Resort

Sanibel Island Beach Resort

3 out of 5
1231 Middle Gulf Dr Sanibel FL
The price is ฿6,002 per night from 13 Oct to 14 Oct
฿6,002
฿7,627 total
13 Oct - 14 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! (2,359 reviews)
"This place is a cute boutique style hotel. The room was clean and spacious for a couple. The pool was clean and relaxing and the beach was just steps away. The front desk staff wes friendly and attentive. The bathroom is nice with great water pressure but it has a nightlight that cannot be turned ..."

Reviewed on 12 Oct 2026

Sanibel Island 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