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

Margaritaville Beach Resort Fort Myers

Margaritaville Beach Resort Fort Myers

4 out of 5
251 Crescent Street Fort Myers Beach FL
The price is ฿5,355 per night from 24 Sept to 25 Sept
฿5,355
฿7,638 total
24 Sept - 25 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! (2,580 reviews)
"We had to request a room change. Not sure what was going on this weekend, but teenagers being loud, running up and down the halls, sitting on the floors of the hallways, and being loud in the rooms til past midnight. First time I have ever called security to keep the noise down. We were moved across ..."

Reviewed on 22 Sept 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 ฿3,845 per night from 30 Sept to 1 Oct
฿3,845
฿5,026 total
30 Sept - 1 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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (2,043 reviews)
"Everything was nice except the noise. Our ocean view room with a balcony was directly above the super loud hotel bar. Room 118. Saturday night, they had live music and it shook the entire room for 4 hours straight. I came here to relax and I couldn't. The balcony was virtually unusable because the ..."

Reviewed on 23 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 ฿5,929 per night from 7 Oct to 8 Oct
฿5,929
฿7,534 total
7 Oct - 8 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! (2,316 reviews)
"Everything excellent, I loved the island, its surroundings, the quiet area, an unforgettable experience."

Reviewed on 23 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
Fully refundable
The price is ฿3,411 per night from 11 Oct to 12 Oct
฿3,411
฿3,804 total
11 Oct - 12 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! (1,670 reviews)
"Very clean. Breakfast and pool were an added touch! Loved to coffee too!"

Reviewed on 21 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 ฿3,563 per night from 30 Sept to 1 Oct
฿3,563
฿5,266 total
30 Sept - 1 Oct
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! (1,006 reviews)
"If you are looking for a relaxing vacation at a quiet, family-friendly hotel offering quality and good amenities, this is the ideal choice. It features a shuttle service to a private beach, as well as a small pool area and a lazy river that are perfect for families."

Reviewed on 22 Sept 2026

Hyatt Vacation Club at Coconut Cove, Bonita Springs
The Lighthouse Resort Inn & Suites

The Lighthouse Resort Inn & Suites

3 out of 5
1051 5th St Fort Myers Beach FL
The price is ฿3,015 per night from 30 Sept to 1 Oct
฿3,015
฿4,026 total
30 Sept - 1 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! (1,792 reviews)
"We had a great time!"

Reviewed on 22 Sept 2026

The Lighthouse Resort Inn & Suites
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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