The Best Hotels in Gulf Shores, Sanibel - 2026 Updated Prices

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1. Island Inn

West End, 4.4 km from Gulf Shores

Wendy

7.592.735 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

4 Aug - 5 Aug

2. Homewood Suites by Hilton - Fort Myers

29 km from Gulf Shores

Tamora

3.004.847 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

4 Aug - 5 Aug

In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

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

22.9 km from Gulf Shores

Mark

2.963.464 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

27 Jul - 28 Jul

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

21.7 km from Gulf Shores

Cynthia

2.622.520 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

2 Aug - 3 Aug

Floating Coconut Cottage Houseboat | Terrace/patio

5. Latitude 26 Waterfront Resort & Marina

19 km from Gulf Shores

Jaroslava

3.087.371 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

23 Jul - 24 Jul

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

17.3 km from Gulf Shores

ALICIA

2.136.041 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

5 Aug - 6 Aug

7. Extended Stay America Premier Suites - Fort Myers - Airport

30 km from Gulf Shores

Dany

1.608.808 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

26 Jul - 27 Jul

8. Doubletree by Hilton Fort Myers at Bell Tower Shops

28.9 km from Gulf Shores

heather

3.004.847 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

12 Aug - 13 Aug

On the beach, sun-loungers, beach towels

9. Sanibel Island Beach Resort

Mid Island, 8.8 km from Gulf Shores

Karla

5.985.741 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

16 Aug - 17 Aug

10. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Ft. Myers/Cape Coral

28.1 km from Gulf Shores

Clifford

2.321.794 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

11 Aug - 12 Aug

11. Residence Inn by Marriott Fort Myers Sanibel

16.7 km from Gulf Shores

Catherine

2.638.402 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

4 Aug - 5 Aug

12. Hilton Garden Inn Ft Myers

27.9 km from Gulf Shores

carl

2.863.116 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

3 Aug - 4 Aug

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

20.3 km from Gulf Shores

Celia

2.489.773 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

28 Jul - 29 Jul

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

20.1 km from Gulf Shores

Lisa

2.379.839 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

20 Aug - 21 Aug

15. Americas Best Value Inn Ft. Myers

29.7 km from Gulf Shores

Ashley

2.092.546 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

18 Aug - 19 Aug

16. Latitude 26 Waterfront Boutique Resort - Fort Myers Beach

18.5 km from Gulf Shores

Desiree

2.530.714 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

26 Jul - 27 Jul

17. OYO Waterfront Hotel - Cape Coral/Fort Myers, FL

24.6 km from Gulf Shores

Chrystal

1.571.999 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

27 Jul - 28 Jul

18. Candlewood Suites Fort Myers Sanibel Gateway by IHG

22.7 km from Gulf Shores

Sheri Lea

1.614.116 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

30 Jul - 31 Jul

19. Allure Suites

25.7 km from Gulf Shores

Brian

2.374.562 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

24 Jul - 25 Jul

20. The Lighthouse Resort Inn & Suites

17.9 km from Gulf Shores

james

4.385.506 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

13 Aug - 14 Aug

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Where to stay in Gulf Shores

Find the best Gulf Shores areas for the activities you enjoy most.

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Mid Island

If you're spending some time in Mid Island, Sanibel Island Southern Beach and Periwinkle Way are top sights worth seeing.

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West End

If you're spending some time in West End, Sanibel Island Southern Beach and J. N. Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge are top sights worth seeing.

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East End

While visiting East End, you might make a stop by sights like Sanibel Island Southern Beach and Sanibel Island Northern Beach.

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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.

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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.

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Top Gulf Shores Hotel Reviews

Margaritaville Beach Resort Fort Myers

10/10 Excellent

"Nice resort. Liked the free beach umbrella and chairs for guests. Nice access to pool and ocean."

Sanibel Island Beach Resort

10/10 Excellent

"Beautiful property and very peaceful Rooms very comfortable and bedding very comfortable. The exterior could use some updating but not a huge deal . I really loved being able to walk out to the beach from the back side of hotel . Pool was great The grounds were very well maintained and had a wonderful Hawaiian 🌺 tropical 🌴 vibe This property was an absolute favorite experience for me out of the multiple beach locations and hotels we stayed at over the 9 days traveled on our trip . I will note that the staff were not friendly at all when we entered front desk and during the entire check in process. They seemed very bothered to be checking us in and I tried multiple times to be very friendly to them and they weren’t friendly at all or helpful . Very off putting and was disheartening in such a beautiful setting ."

Lani Kai Beachfront Resort

8/10 Good

"When we arrived, front desk let us in a bit early, appreciated. Reception informed us a few things; one was 6 beach towels are in our room and we get 2 bottles of water daily. However, only 4 towels in the room and I had to ask 3 times for the missing towels. Note, there is a sign on the hotel room wall with prices for everything someone might break or steal. I had to get the 2 missing towels even if I didn't need them. No water was brought to our room during our stay. We had our own so it wasn't a big deal, but why promise it and not follow through?? The restaurants, (2 were open but one being renovated, not disclosed when we reserved room) had really good food, good portions and not too pricey. Bartender Sidney is friendly and attentive as was all bartenders. And kudos to Charlie who waited on us at the Italian restaurant,(and was at the coffee counter) for excellent service and good conversation. Nice man. We'll stay at Lani Kai again. Any negative comments are for honest review only. Still a great place to stay."

Frequently asked questions

What is Gulf Shores like?

Travellers to the Gulf Shores neighbourhood in Sanibel will be sure to enjoy their stay. Looking for sights you might find in a travel guide about Gulf Shores? Consider a visit to Sanibel Island Southern Beach while you're in the neighbourhood.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Gulf Shores, will I receive a refund?

Yes! The majority of hotel room reservations are fully refundable as long as you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If you have a non-refundable reservation, you may still be able to cancel and get a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to review the top deals on offer in Gulf Shores.

What are the top things to see and do in Gulf Shores?

Popular attractions in Gulf Shores include Sanibel Island Southern Beach. Sanibel Bayous and Bowman's Beach are also worth a visit when you're out sightseeing in Sanibel.

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Our top choices for Gulf Shores hotels

1. Island Inn

2. Homewood Suites by Hilton - Fort Myers

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

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

5. Latitude 26 Waterfront Resort & Marina

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

7. Extended Stay America Premier Suites - Fort Myers - Airport

8. Doubletree by Hilton Fort Myers at Bell Tower Shops

9. Sanibel Island Beach Resort

10. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Ft. Myers/Cape Coral

11. Residence Inn by Marriott Fort Myers Sanibel

12. Hilton Garden Inn Ft Myers

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

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

15. Americas Best Value Inn Ft. Myers

16. Latitude 26 Waterfront Boutique Resort - Fort Myers Beach

17. OYO Waterfront Hotel - Cape Coral/Fort Myers, FL

18. Candlewood Suites Fort Myers Sanibel Gateway by IHG

19. Allure Suites

20. The Lighthouse Resort Inn & Suites

Where to stay in Gulf Shores

Mid Island

West End

East End

Beachview Country Club Estates

Sanctuary

Top Gulf Shores Hotel Reviews

Margaritaville Beach Resort Fort Myers

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