The Best Hotels Closest to Sanibel Bayous in Sanibel - 2026 Updated Prices

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

A modern hotel room with a wooden desk, a flat-screen TV, a chair, a wardrobe, and a framed picture on the wall.

A coffee station with multiple dispensers, a sign above stating 'MUST HAVE COFFEE.', and various coffee products on display.

A hotel reception area with a check-in counter, a self-service kiosk, and a small kitchenette.

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

20.9 km from Sanibel Bayous

Brett R

฿3,457

฿3,854 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

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

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.

A swimming pool with a thatched roof overhead, surrounded by lounge chairs and a covered patio area.

2. Latitude 26 Waterfront Boutique Resort - Fort Myers Beach

17.3 km from Sanibel Bayous

Ana

฿2,900

฿3,233 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 Oct

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

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

A grocery store with shelves stocked with snacks, beverages, and dairy products.

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

18.8 km from Sanibel Bayous

Robert

฿2,902

฿3,236 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Oct - 9 Oct

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

A swimming pool area with lounge chairs, a small building, and a basketball court surrounded by palm trees and greenery.

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

4. Residence Inn by Marriott Fort Myers Sanibel

15.2 km from Sanibel Bayous

jennifer

฿2,886

฿3,218 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 Oct

A hotel pool area with multiple lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by a fence and palm trees.

A spacious indoor dining area with high ceilings, large windows, and modern orange chairs and white tables.

A modern lobby with a white brick wall, a flat-screen TV, and colorful abstract paintings. There are several seating areas with different styles of chairs.

A reception area with a beach view mural, a staircase, and a reception desk.

5. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Ft. Myers-Sanibel Gateway

15.9 km from Sanibel Bayous

Jorge

฿2,685

฿2,993 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A beach with a variety of seashells and pebbles.

A hotel room with a bed, a view of the beach, and a window with curtains.

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.

6. Sanibel Island Beach Resort

Mid Island, 8.5 km from Sanibel Bayous

Shana

฿6,007

฿7,633 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 Oct

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

A modern kitchen with white cabinets, granite countertops, a built-in oven, and a microwave.

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.

7. Matlacha on Shoreview

20.1 km from Sanibel Bayous

Robby

฿2,181

฿4,677 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 Oct

A balcony with a table and chairs, large windows, and a view of the sea.

An outdoor seating area with round tables and pink cushions, palm trees, and string lights against a twilight sky.

A swimming pool with clear blue water, surrounded by lounge chairs and umbrellas, and a building with a tiled roof.

8. The Westin Cape Coral Resort At Marina Village

15.1 km from Sanibel Bayous

Eric

฿4,909

฿6,970 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

An outdoor seating area with tables and chairs, surrounded by palm trees and a thatched-roof structure.

A bar with multiple liquor bottles and a large American flag in the background.

A restaurant with a high wooden ceiling, hanging flags, and a variety of flags and decorations.

A nighttime view of a bar with a pool in front.

9. Dolphin Key Resort

20.7 km from Sanibel Bayous

james

฿3,020

฿3,368 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 Oct

A balcony with a wooden table and chairs, a hanging chair, and a view of palm trees and a pool.

A bedroom with a large bed, a desk, and a chair. There is a sliding barn door and a painting of a beach on the wall.

A beachfront hotel with palm trees, a sandy walkway, and a pool.

A resort with a pool, thatched umbrellas, and palm trees.

10. Off the Charts Inn & Out Island Resort

5.9 km from Sanibel Bayous

Lisa

฿4,517

฿6,159 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 Oct

An outdoor patio with tables and chairs, umbrellas, and a pool in the background.

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

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and palm trees.

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

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

19 km from Sanibel Bayous

Gigette

฿2,819

฿3,143 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Oct - 8 Oct

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

A spacious kitchen with a dining area, a ceiling fan, and a view of the outdoors.

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.

12. Edison Beach House

16.7 km from Sanibel Bayous

Angie

฿6,139

฿8,154 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Oct - 9 Oct

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

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

A Hampton Inn & Suites hotel entrance with a 'Welcome' sign, palm trees, and a well-lit facade.

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

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

19.7 km from Sanibel Bayous

Taylor

฿3,166

฿3,530 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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 modern kitchen with white cabinets and a wooden floor, a bar area with white chairs, and large windows with a view of the beach and palm trees.

14. Best Western Plus Beach Resort

16.5 km from Sanibel Bayous

Hassan

฿7,270

฿8,106 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Nov - 4 Nov

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by palm trees and a stone archway.

An outdoor dining area with thatched roofs and string lights, surrounded by tropical plants.

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a dining table with chairs, and a view of the sea through the window.

A kitchen with white cabinets, a microwave, and a sink. There are two white chairs and a table.

15. The Lighthouse Resort Inn & Suites

17.1 km from Sanibel Bayous

Donna

฿3,247

฿4,292 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 Oct

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

16. The Anchor Inn

Mid Island, 8.2 km from Sanibel Bayous

Jamie

฿4,776

฿5,828 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Oct - 9 Oct

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 modern bar area with a central island, bar stools, and a large screen.

17. DiamondHead Beach Resort

17.9 km from Sanibel Bayous

Tiffani

฿6,785

฿8,875 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a nightstand, and a window with curtains.

A reception area with a counter, two chairs, and a coffee machine.

A reception desk with two counters, a wall-mounted phone, and a sign indicating front desk hours.

A compact kitchen with a wooden table, chairs, a refrigerator, a microwave, and cabinets.

18. Candlewood Suites Fort Myers Sanibel Gateway by IHG

21.3 km from Sanibel Bayous

John

฿1,782

฿1,987 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Oct - 7 Oct

A swimming pool with a rock arch structure, a multi-story building with balconies, and palm trees in the background.

A hotel with multiple buildings, a pool area, and a beach.

A spacious lobby with a large wooden tree sculpture, comfortable seating areas, and large windows offering ocean views.

A beachfront hotel with multiple buildings, a sandy beach, and a water body in the background.

19. Pink Shell Beach Resort and Marina

16 km from Sanibel Bayous

Mario

฿7,388

฿10,445 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Oct - 21 Oct

A marina with boats docked, surrounded by palm trees and a building with a red-tiled roof.

A waterfront property with a wooden deck, outdoor seating, and a covered patio area.

A marina with docked boats, a covered area with umbrellas, and a bridge in the background.

A two-story building with a wooden staircase leading to a balcony, surrounded by palm trees.

20. Matanzas Inn Bayside Resort and Marina

17.1 km from Sanibel Bayous

Janine

฿5,401

฿6,861 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 Oct

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Compare popular hotels close to Sanibel Bayous

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Holiday Inn Express Cape Coral-Fort Myers Area by IHG	9.4 Exceptional 1,679 reviews	View
Latitude 26 Waterfront Boutique Resort - Fort Myers Beach	9.0 Wonderful 1,000 reviews	View
Hampton Inn & Suites Fort Myers Beach/Sanibel Gateway	8.8 Excellent 1,003 reviews	View
Residence Inn by Marriott Fort Myers Sanibel	8.8 Excellent 1,004 reviews	View
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Ft. Myers-Sanibel Gateway	8.2 Very good 1,367 reviews	View

Top Sanibel Bayous Hotel Reviews

Tween Waters Island Resort & Spa

10/10 Excellent

"nice place"

Island Inn

10/10 Excellent

"Loved it! Had a great time. Beach, beach, beach. Incredible place!"

Kona Kai Motel

10/10 Excellent

"Everything was absolutely perfect. The only thing I regret is not booking more time here. Perfect location, quiet and peaceful.Very clean,beautiful full kitchen; what more could you ask for?"

Sundial Beach Resort & Spa

10/10 Excellent

"Tiki bar and restaurants were excellent and very good prices for excellent food. All staff were so helpful. So much to do. Rooms were spacious and comfy"

Shalimar Beach Resort

8/10 Good

"The Good: this place was remodeled in 2025 and everything is new looking and the rooms are beautiful. There are free to use laundry machines, free to use beach chairs and you can get free coffee pods for the Keurig machine in your room. The beds are comfortable and the air conditioner is super quiet. Nice and close to the beach. The Bad: this is a noseeum hell! These nasty little bugs are everywhere. The rooms have screens for the outside sitting area but the noseeums can get through the screens. We bought the bug spray they sell at the office and it could not keep them away. Also, you have to pay to rent a beach towel which is $5 a day. They have beach cruiser bikes, but you have to pay $20 per day to rent them. The swimming pool is nice but the noseeums make it unuseable. There's a place on the roof to watch the sunset, but the noseeums make it unuseable. Bring strong bug spray if you come here!"

Off the Charts Inn & Out Island Resort

10/10 Excellent

"Very comfortable and convenient location!"

Other attractions near Sanibel Bayous

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 sunset over the ocean with waves, a bird flying, and a partly cloudy sky.

Sanibel Island Southern Beach

9.4/10 (1,097 reviews)

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Sanibel Island Southern Beach during your trip to Sanibel?

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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 rustic wooden building with a metal roof, surrounded by trees and a gravel path.

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 family-friendly 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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BIG Arts Center

8.8/10 (5 reviews)

You can get tickets for a performance at BIG Arts Center on your trip to Sanibel. Wander through the beautiful beaches and seaside in this quaint area.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Sanibel Bayous?

Sanibel Bayous is located in Sanibel. You'll find 683 hotels and other accommodations within a few miles for a convenient home base.

Where is the best place to stay close to Sanibel Bayous?

Island Inn is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this aparthotel offers a private beach and free parking. It's located 3.4 mi (5.4 km) from Sanibel Bayous. Other good options within a few miles include Shalimar Beach Resort and Off the Charts Inn & Out Island Resort.

How many hotels will I be able to find close to Sanibel Bayous?

Expedia has 683 hotels and other accommodation options a few miles from Sanibel Bayous.

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

Yes, the majority of hotel reservations are fully refundable provided that you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your arrival date. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you might be able to cancel it and be given a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Enter dates in and click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to get the best deals near Sanibel Bayous.

What can I see and do near Sanibel Bayous?

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. Enjoy a stroll along the shore at Bowman's Beach, Sanibel Island Southern Beach and Blind Pass Beach.

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Our top choices for Sanibel Bayous hotels

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

2. Latitude 26 Waterfront Boutique Resort - Fort Myers Beach

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

4. Residence Inn by Marriott Fort Myers Sanibel

5. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Ft. Myers-Sanibel Gateway

6. Sanibel Island Beach Resort

7. Matlacha on Shoreview

8. The Westin Cape Coral Resort At Marina Village

9. Dolphin Key Resort

10. Off the Charts Inn & Out Island Resort

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

12. Edison Beach House

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

14. Best Western Plus Beach Resort

15. The Lighthouse Resort Inn & Suites

16. The Anchor Inn

17. DiamondHead Beach Resort

18. Candlewood Suites Fort Myers Sanibel Gateway by IHG

19. Pink Shell Beach Resort and Marina

20. Matanzas Inn Bayside Resort and Marina

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Top Sanibel Bayous Hotel Reviews

Tween Waters Island Resort & Spa

Island Inn

Kona Kai Motel

Sundial Beach Resort & Spa

Shalimar Beach Resort

Off the Charts Inn & Out Island Resort

Other attractions near Sanibel Bayous

J. N. Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge

Sanibel Island Southern Beach

Bowman's Beach

Sanibel Historical Museum and Village

Sanibel Captiva Conservation Foundation

Bailey - Matthews Shell Museum

Castaways Marina

BIG Arts Center

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