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

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

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

A Holiday Inn Express & Suites building with a parking lot, a covered entrance, and a landscaped area with flowers.

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

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

19 km from Sanibel Bayous

Gigette

Rp1.730.592

Rp1.929.610 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Oct - 23 Oct

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

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

2. Residence Inn by Marriott Fort Myers Sanibel

15.2 km from Sanibel Bayous

jennifer

Rp1.694.538

Rp1.889.410 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

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

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.

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

3. Latitude 26 Waterfront Boutique Resort - Fort Myers Beach

17.3 km from Sanibel Bayous

Giovanna

Rp1.541.309

Rp1.718.694 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 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 grocery store with shelves stocked with snacks, beverages, and dairy products.

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.

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

18.8 km from Sanibel Bayous

Christina

Rp1.611.253

Rp1.796.548 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 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 fireplace, seating area, and artwork.

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

Samantha

Rp1.297.944

Rp1.447.208 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 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 landscaped area with palm trees and a view of the ocean.

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

6. Sanibel Island Beach Resort

Mid Island, 8.5 km from Sanibel Bayous

Eldad

Rp3.226.833

Rp4.100.511 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

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.

7. Best Western Plus Beach Resort

16.5 km from Sanibel Bayous

Radiana

Rp3.905.369

Rp4.354.487 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

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

A spacious living area with a high ceiling, a ceiling fan, a pool table, and a view of the outdoors.

8. The Westin Cape Coral Resort At Marina Village

15.1 km from Sanibel Bayous

ricardo

Rp2.636.990

Rp3.744.248 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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

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

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

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

9. Matlacha on Shoreview

20.1 km from Sanibel Bayous

Francisco

Rp1.171.755

Rp2.512.512 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

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

10. The Anchor Inn

Mid Island, 8.2 km from Sanibel Bayous

Ashton

Rp2.565.422

Rp3.130.850 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

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

A Holiday Inn Express building with a clear entrance, palm trees, and a purple sky.

A breakfast station with a bakery section and a display for breakfast items.

A coffee station with two coffee machines, a coffee press, and various coffee cups and containers.

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

20.9 km from Sanibel Bayous

MARYTE

Rp1.802.700

Rp2.010.010 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Oct - 22 Oct

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

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

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

A lobby with a mural of dolphins, seating area, and a reception desk.

12. Dolphin Key Resort

20.7 km from Sanibel Bayous

DANIEL

Rp1.712.565

Rp1.909.600 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Nov - 10 Nov

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.

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

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

13. DiamondHead Beach Resort

17.9 km from Sanibel Bayous

Angela

Rp3.609.518

Rp4.728.117 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Nov - 19 Nov

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

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

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.

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

19.7 km from Sanibel Bayous

Michael

Rp1.670.202

Rp1.862.274 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 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 balcony with a wooden table, two glasses of red wine, and a bottle of wine. The balcony overlooks a beach and a building with multiple balconies.

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

15. Pink Shell Beach Resort and Marina

16 km from Sanibel Bayous

Mario

Rp3.877.608

Rp5.509.528 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

A modern living room with a TV, dining table, and chairs. There is a balcony with a view of palm trees.

A wooden pathway leading to a beach with a clear view of the ocean.

A resort pool area with a clear view of the ocean, surrounded by palm trees and lounge chairs.

A well-maintained garden with a wooden deck, palm trees, and a building in the background.

16. Casa Ybel Resort

Ybel, 7.2 km from Sanibel Bayous

Heather

Rp4.180.029

Rp4.660.732 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

A balcony with two blue lounge chairs and a small table, overlooking a beach with palm trees and the ocean.

A multi-story hotel with a blue exterior and balconies.

A dining table with two plates of seafood and a candle.

17. Lani Kai Beachfront Resort

17.4 km from Sanibel Bayous

ROBERT

Rp2.579.664

Rp3.278.328 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Oct - 22 Oct

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

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

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

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

18. Edison Beach House

16.7 km from Sanibel Bayous

Angie

Rp2.725.683

Rp3.742.641 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

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 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.

An aerial view of a coastal residential area with a beachfront, including a large hotel complex with multiple buildings and a parking lot.

19. Driftwood Inn

Mid Island, 8.5 km from Sanibel Bayous

Heather

Rp3.893.832

Rp8.696.045 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

A large, clear swimming pool with multiple lounge areas and palm trees.

A beach with rows of blue umbrellas and lounge chairs, a building with multiple balconies, and palm trees.

A beach-themed bar with wicker furniture, a bar counter with a variety of bottles, and a view of the beach through large windows.

A balcony with a view of the beach, wicker chairs, a table, and a railing.

20. Margaritaville Beach Resort Fort Myers

17.1 km from Sanibel Bayous

Jose

Rp3.228.636

Rp4.504.767 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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Compare popular hotels close to Sanibel Bayous

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Ft Myers Beach-Sanibel Gateway by IHG	9.2 Wonderful 1,001 reviews	View
Residence Inn by Marriott Fort Myers Sanibel	8.8 Excellent 1,001 reviews	View
Latitude 26 Waterfront Boutique Resort - Fort Myers Beach	9.0 Wonderful 1,005 reviews	View
Hampton Inn & Suites Fort Myers Beach/Sanibel Gateway	8.8 Excellent 1,002 reviews	View
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Ft. Myers-Sanibel Gateway	8.2 Very good 1,389 reviews	View

Top Sanibel Bayous Hotel Reviews

Sanibel Island Beach Resort

10/10 Excellent

"Place was clean people were great"

Casa Ybel Resort

10/10 Excellent

"Beautiful property. Condo had a few worn out spots but beautifully appointed. McKinley the bartender was amazing! If you’re inside ur condo, lock the deadbolt because housekeeping will come in without knocking. Wish they had a lil market to get water & snacks but the island is small enough to drive & get supplies. Everyone condo is on the beach. You can rent chairs $20per & umbrella which you can use till 5pm right in front of your condo. Bring your pool floaty. Several Pickleball courts & they will supply paddles & balls at the check-in (There’s no sign but 1st house on the right). Live music on wknds. Dinner was amazing! We’ll def be back."

Sundial Beach Resort & Spa

8/10 Good

"Gotta get rid of the sand chiggers."

Off the Charts Inn & Out Island Resort

10/10 Excellent

"Very comfortable and convenient location!"

Other attractions near Sanibel Bayous

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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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 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 & Suites Ft Myers Beach-Sanibel Gateway by IHG

2. Residence Inn by Marriott Fort Myers Sanibel

3. Latitude 26 Waterfront Boutique Resort - Fort Myers Beach

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

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

6. Sanibel Island Beach Resort

7. Best Western Plus Beach Resort

8. The Westin Cape Coral Resort At Marina Village

9. Matlacha on Shoreview

10. The Anchor Inn

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

12. Dolphin Key Resort

13. DiamondHead Beach Resort

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

15. Pink Shell Beach Resort and Marina

16. Casa Ybel Resort

17. Lani Kai Beachfront Resort

18. Edison Beach House

19. Driftwood Inn

20. Margaritaville Beach Resort Fort Myers

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Top Sanibel Bayous Hotel Reviews

Sanibel Island Beach Resort

Casa Ybel Resort

Sundial Beach Resort & Spa

Off the Charts Inn & Out Island Resort

Other attractions near Sanibel Bayous

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

Blind Pass Beach

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