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 Rp3.348.103 per night from 23 Sept to 24 Sept
Rp3.348.103
Rp4.346.020 total
23 Sept - 24 Sept
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! (1,000 reviews)
"We loved the location and our view. We were upgraded to a room on the 8th floor with pool and water view and the sunset was amazing!!! You can either go to sanibel, ft Myers, cape coral or our favorite Lovers Key state park!!!"

Reviewed on 9 Sept 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 Rp2.978.621 per night from 15 Sept to 16 Sept
Rp2.978.621
Rp4.199.864 total
15 Sept - 16 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 ...
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 Rp2.609.139 per night from 14 Sept to 15 Sept
Rp2.609.139
Rp3.299.685 total
14 Sept - 15 Sept
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! (2,002 reviews)
"We had a nice trip but we came in on Labor Day, which was a little too busy full for our liking, the beds were not great and the A/C did not cool down enough ..but if you want more action and music playing all day this is your spot! And True Beachfront property"

Reviewed on 9 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 Rp3.134.469 per night from 11 Oct to 12 Oct
Rp3.134.469
Rp3.983.141 total
11 Oct - 12 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! (2,280 reviews)
"The room was amazing and very clean. They did give us the wrong room. Stated we were getting one of the last rooms. Then when we got there we were one of maybe 15 people there. The night we arrived the boy in the office wasn’t very helpful and had a bit of a chip on his shoulder. But we overheard ..."

Reviewed on 9 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
The price is Rp1.768.611 per night from 4 Oct to 5 Oct
Rp1.768.611
Rp1.972.002 total
4 Oct - 5 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! (1,646 reviews)
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Reviewed on 10 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 Rp2.653.263 per night from 23 Sept to 24 Sept
Rp2.653.263
Rp3.646.565 total
23 Sept - 24 Sept
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! (1,028 reviews)
"Great place to stay and chill out for a few days. The lazy river and pools are amazing and the best I’ve experienced at any hotel. Accommodation is spacious and well maintained. Staff welcoming and friendly. 100% recommended."

Reviewed on 9 Sept 2026

Hyatt Vacation Club at Coconut Cove, Bonita Springs
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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