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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 large, two-story house with a wrap-around porch and a steeply pitched roof.

1. Casa Ybel Resort

Ybel, 2.7 km from Bailey - Matthews Shell Museum

Yesenia

S$370

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 Oct

A resort with multiple buildings featuring blue roofs, a beach, and a clear view of the ocean.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a view of the beach through the window.

A wooden boardwalk leading to a beach with clear skies and calm waters.

A modern room with a large sliding glass door leading to a balcony with a view of the beach. There is a white sofa, a small table, and a white desk with a chair.

2. Shalimar Beach Resort

West End, 1.7 km from Bailey - Matthews Shell Museum

Mauricio

S$448

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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 swimming pool with lounge chairs and palm trees.

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

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

16.6 km from Bailey - Matthews Shell Museum

Kimberly

S$124

includes taxes & fees

29 Oct - 30 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 spacious dining area with multiple tables and chairs, a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, and artwork on the walls.

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

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

16.5 km from Bailey - Matthews Shell Museum

Christina

S$128

includes taxes & fees

29 Oct - 30 Oct

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

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

A covered outdoor area with a boat-shaped planter filled with plants, surrounded by rocks and palm trees.

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

5. Latitude 26 Waterfront Boutique Resort - Fort Myers Beach

14.7 km from Bailey - Matthews Shell Museum

Giovanna

S$141

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 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 modern hotel room with a large bed, two armchairs, a small side table with a lamp, and a large window with blinds.

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

6. Residence Inn by Marriott Fort Myers Sanibel

13.1 km from Bailey - Matthews Shell Museum

jennifer

S$134

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 Oct

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

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, artwork on the walls, and a television.

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

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

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

13.7 km from Bailey - Matthews Shell Museum

Samantha

S$120

includes taxes & fees

28 Oct - 29 Oct

A resort with multiple-story buildings, palm trees, and a well-maintained lawn.

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 hammock between palm trees with a view of the ocean.

8. Sanibel Island Beach Resort

Mid Island, 4.6 km from Bailey - Matthews Shell Museum

anthony

S$291

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 Oct

A modern dining area with wooden flooring, white chairs, and large windows offering a view of the beach.

A balcony with a pool, white chairs, and a view of the beach and ocean.

A resort with a beach, palm trees, a pool, and a hotel building.

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.

9. Best Western Plus Beach Resort

13.3 km from Bailey - Matthews Shell Museum

Stacy

S$309

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

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

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

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

10. Margaritaville Beach Resort Fort Myers

13.9 km from Bailey - Matthews Shell Museum

Anastasia

S$300

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 Oct

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

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 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.

11. Pink Shell Beach Resort and Marina

13 km from Bailey - Matthews Shell Museum

Mario

S$391

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

A balcony with wicker furniture, a view of a beach, and a clear sky.

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

An aerial view of a hotel with multiple floors, a beach with numerous umbrellas, and a view of the ocean.

12. Lani Kai Beachfront Resort

14.1 km from Bailey - Matthews Shell Museum

Tanya

S$239

includes taxes & fees

3 Nov - 4 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.

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by palm trees and a building with balconies.

13. DiamondHead Beach Resort

14.6 km from Bailey - Matthews Shell Museum

James Edward

S$335

includes taxes & fees

18 Nov - 19 Nov

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

A balcony with a TV, a chair, and a view of a beach with a pier.

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

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

14. Edison Beach House

13.5 km from Bailey - Matthews Shell Museum

Angie

S$265

includes taxes & fees

28 Oct - 29 Oct

A modern living room with a flat-screen TV, a floor lamp, a dining table, and a sofa.

A modern kitchen with grey cabinets, a stainless steel refrigerator, a coffee maker, and a dish drying rack.

Two grey armchairs with red cushions, a floor lamp, and a window with blinds.

A dining area with a table set for two, a television mounted on the wall, and a sliding glass door leading to a balcony.

15. Lazy Cuckoo Inn

15.8 km from Bailey - Matthews Shell Museum

Bruce

S$117

includes taxes & fees

28 Oct - 29 Oct

A pathway leading to a pool area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by tropical plants and a thatched-roof structure.

A wooden boardwalk leading to a beach with greenery on both sides.

A spacious bar area with wooden flooring and ceiling fans, featuring a central bar counter and multiple seating options.

16. Sanibel Inn

East End, 5.5 km from Bailey - Matthews Shell Museum

Tamara

S$513

includes taxes & fees

29 Oct - 30 Oct

A waterfront hotel with multiple buildings, a dock, and a calm body of water reflecting the structures.

A table set for two on a beach with a view of the sea and distant islands.

A spacious living area with wicker furniture, a chandelier, and large windows offering a view of palm trees and a balcony.

A resort pool area with a large pool, lounge chairs, and umbrellas.

17. Marriott Sanibel Harbour Resort & Spa

9.9 km from Bailey - Matthews Shell Museum

Yunior

S$340

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

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

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

A multi-story hotel with a central atrium, palm trees, and a well-lit exterior.

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

18. The Lighthouse Resort Inn & Suites

13.9 km from Bailey - Matthews Shell Museum

Shayne

S$191

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 Oct

A boat named 'Carolina Daze' with a covered seating area, a steering wheel, and a view of a waterway with greenery and buildings in the background.

A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a stainless steel refrigerator, and a coffee maker.

A room with a wooden ceiling, a sofa set, a dining area, and a TV displaying 'Latitude 26 Waterfront Resorts'.

A bedroom with a bed, a ceiling fan, a kitchenette, and a TV mounted on the wall.

19. Latitude 26 Waterfront Resort & Marina

15.2 km from Bailey - Matthews Shell Museum

Mitchel

S$127

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 Oct

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

A modern kitchen with grey cabinets, a stainless steel refrigerator, a microwave, and a sink. There is a painting of a flamingo on the wall.

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

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

20. Off the Charts Inn & Out Island Resort

7.2 km from Bailey - Matthews Shell Museum

Lisa

S$281

includes taxes & fees

26 Nov - 27 Nov

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Compare popular hotels close to Bailey - Matthews Shell Museum

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Casa Ybel Resort	9.0 Wonderful 465 reviews	View
Shalimar Beach Resort	9.8 Exceptional 109 reviews	View
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Ft Myers Beach-Sanibel Gateway by IHG	9.2 Wonderful 1,001 reviews	View
Hampton Inn & Suites Fort Myers Beach/Sanibel Gateway	8.8 Excellent 1,005 reviews	View
Latitude 26 Waterfront Boutique Resort - Fort Myers Beach	9.0 Wonderful 1,003 reviews	View

Top Bailey - Matthews Shell Museum Hotel Reviews

Sanibel Island Beach Resort

8/10 Good

"This is my second visit and I was never able to use the coffee machine in the room."

Casa Ybel Resort

8/10 Good

"Beautiful beach view and staff was very helpful the food at the restaurant was delicious and the drinks amazing will definitely be coming back"

The Anchor Inn

10/10 Excellent

"The whole place was wonderful."

THE Palmview AND Sandpiper Inns

10/10 Excellent

"We stayed in cottage #5, the Hideaway. It was incredibly clean, well maintained, had plenty of extra items if we needed them, and the property was very centrally located to anything we may have needed on the Island."

Sundial Beach Resort & Spa

8/10 Good

"Gotta get rid of the sand chiggers."

Sanibel Siesta on the Beach

10/10 Excellent

"Great location and close to beach. Rooms nice and it had everything you needed for the beach. Pool wonderful"

Driftwood Inn

10/10 Excellent

"The cottage was well stocked with all we needed. It was also immaculate with a lovely garden. The beach was a 5 minute walk."

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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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A street lined with palm trees and a sign for Periwinkle Place Shops.

Periwinkle Way

9.2/10 (560 reviews)

The island’s spine is also its commercial hub. Drive or bike the road’s length to find attractions and discover many stores and restaurants.

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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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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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Herb Strauss Schoolhouse Theater

You can enjoy a show at Herb Strauss Schoolhouse Theater during your trip to Sanibel. Stroll along the seaside or discover the beautiful sunsets in this quaint area.

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Schoolhouse Gallery

You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Schoolhouse Gallery in Sanibel. Stroll along the seaside or discover the beautiful sunsets in this quaint area.

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Sanibel Public Library

Sanibel Public Library is just one of the places to see in Sanibel, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Wander the beautiful beaches or discover the beautiful sunsets in this family-friendly area.

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Gulfside City Park

Gulfside City Park is just one of the places to see in Sanibel, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Discover the beautiful sunsets and lively bars in this family-friendly area.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Bailey - Matthews Shell Museum?

Bailey - Matthews Shell Museum is located in a family-friendly area of Sanibel known for its beautiful beaches and bar scene. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 80 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

Where is the best place to stay close to Bailey - Matthews Shell Museum?

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 just a short 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from Bailey - Matthews Shell Museum. Other good choices within a few miles include Shalimar Beach Resort and Sanibel Island Beach Resort.

How many hotels can I expect to find close to Bailey - Matthews Shell Museum?

Expedia has 80 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from Bailey - Matthews Shell Museum.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Bailey - Matthews Shell Museum, will I receive a refund?

Yes! You'll find that most room reservations are fully refundable provided that you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of check in. If your reservation is non-refundable, you might be able to cancel it and be given a refund within 24 hours of booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to review the best options available near Bailey - Matthews Shell Museum.

What can I see and do near Bailey - Matthews Shell Museum?

Sights like Sanibel Island Lighthouse and Sanibel Historical Museum and Village highlight some of the local culture. You can enjoy live performances at BIG Arts Center and Herb Strauss Schoolhouse Theater. You can wander around Gulfside City Park, Sanibel Moorings Botanical Gardens or Causeway Islands Park B if you want a dose of fresh air.

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Our top choices for Bailey - Matthews Shell Museum hotels

1. Casa Ybel Resort

2. Shalimar Beach Resort

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

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

5. Latitude 26 Waterfront Boutique Resort - Fort Myers Beach

6. Residence Inn by Marriott Fort Myers Sanibel

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

8. Sanibel Island Beach Resort

9. Best Western Plus Beach Resort

10. Margaritaville Beach Resort Fort Myers

11. Pink Shell Beach Resort and Marina

12. Lani Kai Beachfront Resort

13. DiamondHead Beach Resort

14. Edison Beach House

15. Lazy Cuckoo Inn

16. Sanibel Inn

17. Marriott Sanibel Harbour Resort & Spa

18. The Lighthouse Resort Inn & Suites

19. Latitude 26 Waterfront Resort & Marina

20. Off the Charts Inn & Out Island Resort

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Top Bailey - Matthews Shell Museum Hotel Reviews

Sanibel Island Beach Resort

Casa Ybel Resort

The Anchor Inn

THE Palmview AND Sandpiper Inns

Sundial Beach Resort & Spa

Sanibel Siesta on the Beach

Driftwood Inn

Other attractions near Bailey - Matthews Shell Museum

Sanibel Historical Museum and Village

Periwinkle Way

Sanibel Captiva Conservation Foundation

BIG Arts Center

Herb Strauss Schoolhouse Theater

Schoolhouse Gallery

Sanibel Public Library

Gulfside City Park

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