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1. Sanibel Island Beach Resort

Sanibel Island Beach Resort
Mid Island
AU$324
includes taxes & fees
4 Oct - 5 Oct
Sanibel Island Beach Resort

2. Sanibel Inn

Sanibel Inn
East End
AU$572
includes taxes & fees
30 Sept - 1 Oct
Sanibel Inn

3. The Anchor Inn

The Anchor Inn
Mid Island
AU$230
includes taxes & fees
22 Oct - 23 Oct
The Anchor Inn

4. Kona Kai Motel

Kona Kai Motel
Mid Island
AU$263
includes taxes & fees
7 Oct - 8 Oct
Kona Kai Motel

5. Casa Ybel Resort

Casa Ybel Resort
Mid Island
AU$404
includes taxes & fees
30 Sept - 1 Oct
Casa Ybel Resort

6. THE Palmview AND Sandpiper Inns

THE Palmview AND Sandpiper Inns
Mid Island
AU$352
includes taxes & fees
12 Oct - 13 Oct
THE Palmview AND Sandpiper Inns

7. Sundial Beach Resort & Spa

Sundial Beach Resort & Spa
Mid Island
AU$659
includes taxes & fees
4 Oct - 5 Oct
Sundial Beach Resort & Spa

8. Driftwood Inn

Driftwood Inn
Mid Island
AU$683
includes taxes & fees
5 Oct - 6 Oct
Driftwood Inn

9. Shalimar Beach Resort

Shalimar Beach Resort
West End
AU$355
includes taxes & fees
30 Sept - 1 Oct
Shalimar Beach Resort

10. Island Inn

Island Inn
West End
AU$324
includes taxes & fees
30 Sept - 1 Oct
Island Inn

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

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Ft. Myers-Sanibel Gateway
Fort Myers
AU$127
includes taxes & fees
5 Oct - 6 Oct
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Ft. Myers-Sanibel Gateway

12. Residence Inn by Marriott Fort Myers Sanibel

Residence Inn by Marriott Fort Myers Sanibel
Fort Myers
AU$149
includes taxes & fees
5 Oct - 6 Oct
Residence Inn by Marriott Fort Myers Sanibel

13. Marriott Sanibel Harbour Resort & Spa

Marriott Sanibel Harbour Resort & Spa
Punta Rassa
AU$404
includes taxes & fees
14 Oct - 15 Oct
Marriott Sanibel Harbour Resort & Spa

14. Latitude 26 Waterfront Boutique Resort - Fort Myers Beach

Latitude 26 Waterfront Boutique Resort - Fort Myers Beach
Siesta Isle
AU$137
includes taxes & fees
30 Sept - 1 Oct
Latitude 26 Waterfront Boutique Resort - Fort Myers Beach

15. Pink Shell Beach Resort and Marina

Pink Shell Beach Resort and Marina
Fort Myers Beach
AU$410
includes taxes & fees
30 Sept - 1 Oct
Pink Shell Beach Resort and Marina

16. The Lighthouse Resort Inn & Suites

The Lighthouse Resort Inn & Suites
Fort Myers Beach
AU$182
includes taxes & fees
30 Sept - 1 Oct
The Lighthouse Resort Inn & Suites

17. Best Western Plus Beach Resort

Best Western Plus Beach Resort
Fort Myers Beach
AU$316
includes taxes & fees
1 Oct - 2 Oct
Best Western Plus Beach Resort

18. Matanzas Inn Bayside Resort and Marina

Matanzas Inn Bayside Resort and Marina
Fort Myers Beach
AU$291
includes taxes & fees
30 Sept - 1 Oct
Matanzas Inn Bayside Resort and Marina

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

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Ft Myers Beach-Sanibel Gateway by IHG
Fort Myers Beach
AU$148
includes taxes & fees
5 Oct - 6 Oct
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Ft Myers Beach-Sanibel Gateway by IHG

20. Edison Beach House

Edison Beach House
Fort Myers Beach
AU$259
includes taxes & fees
30 Sept - 1 Oct
Edison Beach House
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Sanibel Island Beach Resort

Sanibel Island Beach Resort
Mid Island
AU$32 off
AU$327
for 1 room
includes taxes & fees
Sanibel Island Beach Resort

Sanibel Inn

Sanibel Inn
East End
AU$120 off
AU$572
for 1 room
includes taxes & fees
Sanibel Inn

THE Palmview AND Sandpiper Inns

THE Palmview AND Sandpiper Inns
Mid Island
AU$349
for 1 room
includes taxes & fees
THE Palmview AND Sandpiper Inns

Shalimar Beach Resort

Shalimar Beach Resort
West End
AU$40 off
AU$356
for 1 room
includes taxes & fees
Shalimar Beach Resort

Sundial Beach Resort & Spa

Sundial Beach Resort & Spa
Mid Island
AU$660
for 1 room
includes taxes & fees
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Sundial Beach Resort & Spa

Sanibel Island Beach Resort

Sanibel Island Beach Resort
Mid Island
AU$32 off
AU$327
for 1 room
includes taxes & fees
Sanibel Island Beach Resort

Sanibel Inn

Sanibel Inn
East End
AU$120 off
AU$572
for 1 room
includes taxes & fees
Sanibel Inn

THE Palmview AND Sandpiper Inns

THE Palmview AND Sandpiper Inns
Mid Island
AU$349
for 1 room
includes taxes & fees
THE Palmview AND Sandpiper Inns

Shalimar Beach Resort

Shalimar Beach Resort
West End
AU$40 off
AU$356
for 1 room
includes taxes & fees
Shalimar Beach Resort

Sundial Beach Resort & Spa

Sundial Beach Resort & Spa
Mid Island
AU$660
for 1 room
includes taxes & fees
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Sundial Beach Resort & Spa

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Sanibel Island Beach Resort

Sanibel Island Beach Resort
Mid Island
AU$324
includes taxes & fees
4 Oct - 5 Oct
Sanibel Island Beach Resort

Sanibel Inn

Sanibel Inn
East End
AU$572
includes taxes & fees
30 Sept - 1 Oct
Sanibel Inn

Sundial Beach Resort & Spa

Sundial Beach Resort & Spa
Mid Island
AU$659
includes taxes & fees
4 Oct - 5 Oct
Sundial Beach Resort & Spa

Casa Ybel Resort

Casa Ybel Resort
Mid Island
AU$404
includes taxes & fees
30 Sept - 1 Oct
Casa Ybel Resort

Kona Kai Motel

Kona Kai Motel
Mid Island
AU$263
includes taxes & fees
7 Oct - 8 Oct
Kona Kai Motel

The Anchor Inn

The Anchor Inn
Mid Island
AU$230
includes taxes & fees
22 Oct - 23 Oct
The Anchor Inn

Shalimar Beach Resort

Shalimar Beach Resort
West End
AU$355
includes taxes & fees
30 Sept - 1 Oct
Shalimar Beach Resort
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Top neighbourhoods in Sanibel

Mid Island

Sanibel's Mid Island neighbourhood has lots of places to visit, such as Periwinkle Way and Sanibel Island Southern Beach.

West End

Sanibel's West End neighbourhood is home to attractions, such as J. N. Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge and Bowman's Beach.

East End

Sanibel's East End neighbourhood has lots of places to visit, such as Sanibel Island Northern Beach and Sanibel Island Lighthouse.

Gulf Shores

The Gulf Shores area on Sanibel offers travellers a peaceful residential enclave where shell-strewn beaches meet quiet island living. This established area features low-rise homes and holiday rentals nestled among native vegetation, just steps from pristine coastline where dolphins play offshore. The area provides easy access to J.N. "Ding" Darling Wildlife Refuge and the iconic Sanibel Lighthouse while maintaining a tranquil residential character. Visitors can bike along extensive island paths or drive to beachfront restaurants serving fresh Gulf seafood as the sun sets over calm waters.

Ybel

Ybel on Sanibel Island combines pristine beaches with wild natural beauty for the perfect Florida escape. Sanibel Island Southern Beach invites shell collectors to hunt for colourful treasures while dolphins play offshore. The J.N. "Ding" Darling National Wildlife Refuge offers elevated boardwalks through mangrove tunnels where you might spot roseate spoonbills and manatees in their natural habitat. Casual beachfront restaurants serve fresh grouper and stone crab with sunset views worth writing home about. Most visitors get around by rental bikes or golf carts, embracing the island's laid-back pace. Luxury beachfront resorts and holiday rentals provide the perfect base for exploring this tropical paradise.

Top landmarks in Sanibel

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)
If you can't wait to get to the beach, you might enjoy a trip to Sanibel Island Southern Beach, located 4.1 mi (6.5 km) from central Sanibel. Enjoy the sunset by the shore at Sanibel Island Northern Beach, Bowman's Beach and Woodring Beach.
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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)
If you can't wait to get to the beach, you might enjoy a trip to Bowman's Beach, located 8.4 mi (13.4 km) from central Sanibel. Enjoy the sunset by the shore at Blind Pass Beach, Turner Beach and Captiva Beach.
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A coastal scene with a lighthouse, beach, and ocean.

Sanibel Island Lighthouse

9.0/10 (2,254 reviews)
If you're planning a bit of sightseeing, head to Sanibel Island Lighthouse – just one of the monuments in East End. Hotels.com travellers also say the area is family-friendly and that it has lots of nice beaches.
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A street lined with palm trees and a sign for Periwinkle Place Shops.

Periwinkle Way

9.2/10 (560 reviews)
If you want to give your credit card some exercise, head out to Periwinkle Way in Mid Island. Hotels.com travellers also say the area is full of friendly people and that it has lots of nice beaches.
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A wooden boardwalk leading to J.N. Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge Visitor & Education Center, surrounded by lush greenery.

J. N. Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge

9.2/10 (574 reviews)
J. N. Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge is 5.8 mi (9.4 km) from central Sanibel, why not stop by during your stay? Hotels.com travellers also say the area is family-friendly and that it has lots of nice beaches. Sanibel has other activities that you might want to enjoy, such as Key West Express.
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Sanibel Island Northern Beach

9.4/10 (292 reviews)
When the beach is calling your name, you might want to head down to Sanibel Island Northern Beach in the heart of Sanibel. Enjoy the sunset by the shore at Sanibel Harbour Beach, Lynn Hall Memorial Park and Bunche Beach.
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Sanibel and Captiva Island Visitor's Center

9.0/10 (248 reviews)
Sanibel and Captiva Island Visitor's Center is worth a pic or two when discovering East End. Hotels.com travellers also say the area is family-friendly and that it has lots of nice beaches.
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Blind Pass Beach

7.8/10 (14 reviews)
If being by the water is a major draw, Blind Pass Beach is a spot you might want to check out when visiting central Wulfert. Catch the sunset by the shore at Turner Beach, just a short walk away.
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Learn more about Sanibel

Hunting for exotic seashells becomes an obsession on this barrier island, where the 'Sanibel Stoop' describes how locals bend to examine beach treasures. The J.N. 'Ding' Darling Wildlife Refuge offers a drive-through safari where alligators and roseate spoonbills pose obligingly for photos. Rent a bike to explore 25 miles of paths that wind past mangroves and through areas where postboxes are shaped like manatees and pelicans. The Bailey-Matthews National Shell Museum displays specimens that make your beach finds seem suddenly inadequate. The historic lighthouse stands sentinel at the island's tip, while Bowman's Beach offers the perfect sunset spot. After Hurricane Ian, the island has rebounded with the stubborn resilience that characterises all barrier island communities.

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Dolphins leaping out of the ocean waves.
Photo by Bonnie Bareford

Check out reviews of Sanibel hotels guests love

Sanibel Island Beach Resort

Sanibel Island Beach Resort

10/10 Excellent
"Absolutely beautiful place with wonderful beach access to the incredibly warm Gulf!"
Shana 4-night trip
Posted 2 hours ago
Sanibel Island Beach Resort
Shalimar Beach Resort

Shalimar Beach Resort

10/10 Excellent
"The staff was very friendly and accommodating. The property is very well maintained. The rooms are clean, nicely decorated and comfortable."
Eric 3-night trip
Posted 9 hours ago
Shalimar Beach Resort
Sanibel Inn

Sanibel Inn

10/10 Excellent
"Wonderful property. Great beach access. Clean room. Staff were friendly and helpful."
Cindy 2-night trip
Posted 11 hours ago
Sanibel Inn
Casa Ybel Resort

Casa Ybel Resort

10/10 Excellent
"50 yard walk to sand and Gulf of America"
Darrin 3-night trip
Posted 12 hours ago
Casa Ybel Resort
The Anchor Inn

The Anchor Inn

10/10 Excellent
"The property is very clean and neat. The thought put in to the details made our trip easy. The access to bicycles, laundry and beach equipment made our week smooth. The cottages were clean, so aesthetically pleasing and well thought out. We would definitely recommend this stay."
Sean and Tammy 4-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
The Anchor Inn
Kona Kai Motel

Kona Kai Motel

10/10 Excellent
"Everything was exceptionally awesome, we really enjoyed our stay"
Karen 2-night trip
Posted 4 days ago
Kona Kai Motel
Sanibel Siesta on the Beach

Sanibel Siesta on the Beach

10/10 Excellent
"Un lugar súper limpio y muy acogedor todo muy cómodo y agradable"
Maria 3-night trip
Posted 7 days ago
Sanibel Siesta on the Beach

Frequently asked questions

How much does a hotel room cost in Sanibel?
You can discover great hotels in Sanibel from AU$127 with properties to suit all budgets and needs. To find an affordable hotel in Sanibel that meets all of your requirements, just apply filters on Hotels.com and sort hotels by "Price: low to high".
How can I find deals and earn rewards at Sanibel hotels?
Discover great deals on Sanibel hotel stays with Hotels.com. You can also look at hotel prices mid-week or during the low season to find off-peak deals. And make sure to check out our last-minute deals on Sanibel hotels.
Can I book Sanibel hotels with free cancellation?
To book a refundable Sanibel hotel on Hotels.com, just filter hotels by "Property cancellation options" and select "Fully refundable property". Most hotels offer free cancellation, so you can receive a refund if you need to cancel. Some hotels do require cancelling more than 24 hours before check-in, so double-check your booking beforehand.
What are some of the best Sanibel beach hotels?
For a beachy holiday in Sanibel, Sanibel Island Southern Beach, Bowman's Beach, and Sanibel Island Northern Beach are some of the best places to visit. Pick a well-reviewed Sanibel beach hotel to maximise your holiday. Check out Sanibel Island Beach Resort in Mid Island if you're after a hotel that's near the water. With a beach and guestrooms offering free WiFi, our travellers rate it highly at 9.2 out of 10. Tarpon Tale Inn is another great choice for a relaxing beach holiday in East End. Located near a private beach, this hotel has free bicycle rentals along with a variety of other amenities to enjoy, and our travellers rate it 9.6. If you're venturing to East End, Sanibel Inn is another ideal choice. Travellers love the private beach plus the outdoor pool and pool-view restaurant, and it has a guest rating of 9.2.
What are some top pet-friendly hotels in Sanibel?
Consider one of our travellers' favourite pet-friendly hotels in Sanibel:You can check "Pet friendly" on the Hotels.com "Amenities" filter in your search to find even more pet-friendly hotels in Sanibel.
What are some of the best kid-friendly hotels in Sanibel?
One of the best Sanibel hotels for kids is West Wind Inn. West Wind Inn is a kid-friendly holiday home in West End with a guest score of 8.8 out of 10 offering family-friendly amenities like a beach. Find even more kid-friendly hotels in Sanibel by using our "Family friendly" filter on Hotels.com when you search.
What are the top Sanibel hotels with a pool?
For some added luxury, discover the best Sanibel hotels with a pool. Sanibel Island Beach Resort is a great hotel in Mid Island with an outdoor pool and a guest rating of 9.2 out of 10. Sanibel Inn is a popular hotel in East End that features an outdoor pool along with a private beach. To find more stays in Sanibel with a pool, use the "Amenities" filter on Hotels.com in your search and select "Pool".
What are some of the best Sanibel hotels with free parking?
If you're arriving by car, choosing a great Sanibel hotel with free parking is a plus. Our travellers' favourites include:
What are some popular hotels in central Sanibel?
For hotels in central Sanibel, check out Marriott Sanibel Harbour Resort & Spa and Margaritaville Beach Resort Fort Myers. Travellers love Marriott Sanibel Harbour Resort & Spa for its location, as well as the 3 outdoor pools, hot tub and full-service spa this resort offers. Margaritaville Beach Resort Fort Myers is another popular central hotel with a beach, an outdoor pool and a full-service spa. West End and Mid Island are some of the most central areas for your Sanibel holiday.
Can I book a refundable accommodation option in Sanibel?
If you want the flexibility to change your plans to Sanibel, most hotels offer refundable* rates that you can book. You can see these properties by searching our site and using the "fully refundable" filter to narrow the results down.
Where can I stay in Sanibel if I want a holiday rental instead of a hotel?
If you're looking for a good alternative to a hotel, review our selection of 89 holiday homes. In addition, there are 17 apartments and 472 condos.
What will the weather in Sanibel be like during my visit?
August and July are typically the warmest months in Sanibel, when the average temperature is 28°C. January and February are the coldest months, when the average temperature is 20°C. August and September are the months with the most rain.

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