⭐ Top 10 Hotels Near Sanibel Island Southern Beach for 2026

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

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

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

1. Casa Ybel Resort

Ybel, 2 km from Sanibel Island Southern Beach

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 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.

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

2. Shalimar Beach Resort

West End, 1.4 km from Sanibel Island Southern Beach

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 Holiday Inn Express & Suites building with a modern facade, multiple windows, and a covered entrance area.

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and palm trees.

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

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

16.2 km from Sanibel Island Southern Beach

Kimberly

S$124

includes taxes & fees

29 Oct - 30 Oct

A modern hotel lobby with a wooden floor, leather armchairs, a round table, and a large abstract painting on the wall.

A hotel room with two beds, wooden headboards, white bedding, a nightstand, a lamp, and a window with a view.

A modern kitchen with a microwave, coffee machines, and a trash bin.

A modern kitchen area with a bar counter, seating, and a coffee station.

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

25.9 km from Sanibel Island Southern Beach

Cesar

S$91

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 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 reception desk with a wooden panel design, a welcome sign for 'Sunshine State', and a motivational rug on the floor.

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and palm trees, surrounded by a building with a red roof and multiple windows.

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

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

16 km from Sanibel Island Southern Beach

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

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

A room with a large aquarium, a dining table with chairs, a refrigerator, and a wall-mounted TV displaying a resort advertisement.

6. Latitude 26 Waterfront Boutique Resort - Fort Myers Beach

14.2 km from Sanibel Island Southern Beach

Giovanna

S$141

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 Oct

A hotel with a covered entrance, palm trees, and a well-maintained garden.

An outdoor grill station with a stone base, a built-in seating area, and a view of a residential building in the background.

A compact hotel room with a kitchenette, a dining area, a TV, and a seating area with a view of the outdoors.

A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a glass display shelf, and various food items.

7. Homewood Suites by Hilton - Fort Myers

25.3 km from Sanibel Island Southern Beach

Jose

S$163

includes taxes & fees

29 Oct - 30 Oct

A spacious dining area with multiple tables and chairs, large windows, and a modern chandelier.

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.

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

8. Residence Inn by Marriott Fort Myers Sanibel

12.7 km from Sanibel Island Southern Beach

jennifer

S$134

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 Oct

A hotel reception area with a wooden reception desk, a digital phone, and a self-service beverage dispenser.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window with curtains.

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

24.3 km from Sanibel Island Southern Beach

Beatrice

S$113

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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 gym with treadmills, elliptical machines, and stationary bikes.

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

13.3 km from Sanibel Island Southern Beach

Samantha

S$120

includes taxes & fees

28 Oct - 29 Oct

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

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 hammock between palm trees with a view of the ocean.

11. Sanibel Island Beach Resort

Mid Island, 3.9 km from Sanibel Island Southern Beach

anthony

S$291

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 Oct

A swimming pool with a stone wall and palm trees, surrounded by a building with large windows and outdoor seating.

A modern living room with a grey sofa, a wooden accent wall, a coffee table with a plant, and sheer curtains allowing natural light.

A modern reception area with a large abstract mural, a wooden reception desk, and a seating area with a long table and chairs.

An outdoor patio area with round tables and chairs, ceiling fans, and a bar area with shelves of bottles.

12. Doubletree by Hilton Fort Myers at Bell Tower Shops

25.2 km from Sanibel Island Southern Beach

James

S$150

includes taxes & fees

30 Oct - 31 Oct

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

A buffet with various food items, including omelets and other dishes, served in metal containers.

A modern hotel lobby with a sofa, chairs, a TV, and a dining area.

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

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

19.9 km from Sanibel Island Southern Beach

Gabriel

S$144

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

An outdoor patio with wicker furniture, a fire feature, and string lights.

A hotel with a clear entrance, a covered waiting area, and a sign indicating a clearance height of 10'-3".

A modern kitchen with a central island, bar stools, and hanging pendant lights.

A well-stocked beverage and snack kiosk with a variety of drinks and snacks, including bottled water, soda, and packaged foods.

14. Hilton Garden Inn Ft Myers

24.3 km from Sanibel Island Southern Beach

Russell

S$144

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 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.

15. Margaritaville Beach Resort Fort Myers

13.3 km from Sanibel Island Southern Beach

Anastasia

S$300

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 Oct

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

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

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.

16. Dolphin Key Resort

19.7 km from Sanibel Island Southern Beach

DANIEL

S$134

includes taxes & fees

22 Nov - 23 Nov

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

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.

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.

17. Best Western Plus Beach Resort

12.8 km from Sanibel Island Southern Beach

Stacy

S$309

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

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 hotel with multiple buildings, a pool area, and a beach.

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

18. Pink Shell Beach Resort and Marina

12.4 km from Sanibel Island Southern Beach

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 restaurant with tables and chairs, a view of the ocean, and a sunset.

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

19. Lani Kai Beachfront Resort

13.5 km from Sanibel Island Southern Beach

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.

20. DiamondHead Beach Resort

14 km from Sanibel Island Southern Beach

James Edward

S$335

includes taxes & fees

18 Nov - 19 Nov

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Compare top hotels near Sanibel Island Southern Beach

Casa Ybel Resort Ybel, 2 km from Sanibel Island Southern Beach View	Shalimar Beach Resort West End, 1.4 km from Sanibel Island Southern Beach View	Holiday Inn Express & Suites Ft Myers Beach-Sanibel Gateway by IHG 16.2 km from Sanibel Island Southern Beach View	Extended Stay America Premier Suites - Fort Myers - Airport 25.9 km from Sanibel Island Southern Beach View	Hampton Inn & Suites Fort Myers Beach/Sanibel Gateway 16 km from Sanibel Island Southern Beach View
9.0 Wonderful 465 reviews	9.8 Exceptional 109 reviews	9.2 Wonderful 1,001 reviews	9.0 Wonderful 1,155 reviews	8.8 Excellent 1,005 reviews
S$370 includes taxes & fees 27 Oct - 28 Oct	S$448 includes taxes & fees 1 Nov - 2 Nov	S$124 includes taxes & fees 29 Oct - 30 Oct	S$91 includes taxes & fees 27 Oct - 28 Oct	S$128 includes taxes & fees 29 Oct - 30 Oct

Top Sanibel Island Southern Beach 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."

Tarpon Tale Inn

10/10 Excellent

"Staff super friendly and welcoming. Room nicely appointed and best of all clean! Would definitely recommend!"

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"

Seahorse Cottages on Sanibel - Adults Only

10/10 Excellent

"Our cottage was great! It was clean, and the bed was comfortable. It was nice to have porch areas out front and back and it was an easy walk to the beach and restaurant/ice cream shop. It was also nice to have the small pool to cool off in. Would definitely stay here again if we ever come back to Sanibel!"

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."

Other attractions near Sanibel Island Southern Beach

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 wooden boardwalk leading to J.N. Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge Visitor & Education Center, surrounded by lush greenery.

Sanibel Bayous

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Sanibel Bayous during your travels in Sanibel.

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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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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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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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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Sanibel Island Southern Beach?

Sanibel Island Southern Beach is located in Sanibel. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 88 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

What's the best place to stay near Sanibel Island Southern Beach?

Shalimar Beach Resort is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers an outdoor pool and free parking. It's located just a short 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from Sanibel Island Southern Beach. Another good option is Island Inn, located just 0.9 mi (1.5 km) away.

How many hotels should I expect to find close to Sanibel Island Southern Beach?

Expedia has 88 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from Sanibel Island Southern Beach.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Sanibel Island Southern Beach, will I receive a refund?

Yes, you'll find most hotel reservations are refundable provided that you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before your arrival date. If your reservation is non-refundable, you may still be able to cancel and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to review the best deals available near Sanibel Island Southern Beach.

What can I see and do near Sanibel Island Southern Beach?

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. Get outside and spend some time strolling around Gulfside City Park, Sanibel Moorings Botanical Gardens and Causeway Islands Park B.

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Our top choices for Sanibel Island Southern Beach hotels

1. Casa Ybel Resort

2. Shalimar Beach Resort

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

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

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

6. Latitude 26 Waterfront Boutique Resort - Fort Myers Beach

7. Homewood Suites by Hilton - Fort Myers

8. Residence Inn by Marriott Fort Myers Sanibel

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

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

11. Sanibel Island Beach Resort

12. Doubletree by Hilton Fort Myers at Bell Tower Shops

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

14. Hilton Garden Inn Ft Myers

15. Margaritaville Beach Resort Fort Myers

16. Dolphin Key Resort

17. Best Western Plus Beach Resort

18. Pink Shell Beach Resort and Marina

19. Lani Kai Beachfront Resort

20. DiamondHead Beach Resort

Compare top hotels near Sanibel Island Southern Beach

Casa Ybel Resort

Shalimar Beach Resort

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

Extended Stay America Premier Suites - Fort Myers - Airport

Hampton Inn & Suites Fort Myers Beach/Sanibel Gateway

Top Sanibel Island Southern Beach Hotel Reviews

Sanibel Island Beach Resort

Casa Ybel Resort

The Anchor Inn

Tarpon Tale Inn

THE Palmview AND Sandpiper Inns

Sundial Beach Resort & Spa

Sanibel Siesta on the Beach

Seahorse Cottages on Sanibel - Adults Only

Driftwood Inn

Other attractions near Sanibel Island Southern Beach

Bowman's Beach

Sanibel Bayous

Sanibel Historical Museum and Village

Sanibel Captiva Conservation Foundation

Bailey - Matthews Shell Museum

Castaways Marina

Blind Pass Beach

BIG Arts Center

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