The Best Hotels Closest to Sanibel Island Southern Beach in Sanibel for 2026

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A beach with a view of the ocean and a sunset.

A covered outdoor area with a table and chairs, a ceiling fan, and a view of a beach with palm trees and a boat.

A multi-story hotel with a central entrance, balconies, and palm trees.

A modern living room with a sofa, chairs, and a dining table. There is a kitchen area with cabinets and appliances.

1. Island Inn

West End, 1.5 km from Sanibel Island Southern Beach

Nicole

NT$6,482

NT$7,227 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

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 pool area with lounge chairs and a building with a red roof.

A landscaped area with palm trees and a view of the ocean.

2. Sanibel Island Beach Resort

Mid Island, 3.9 km from Sanibel Island Southern Beach

Jill

NT$5,684

NT$7,223 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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

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

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

Gigette

NT$2,801

NT$3,123 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 29 - Sep 30

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

A bedroom with a large bed, a desk, and a chair. There is a sliding barn door and a painting of a beach on the wall.

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

4. Off the Charts Inn & Out Island Resort

7.5 km from Sanibel Island Southern Beach

Lisa

NT$4,275

NT$5,828 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 29 - Sep 30

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, sink, and wooden shelves.

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

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

25.9 km from Sanibel Island Southern Beach

Robert

NT$1,743

NT$1,943 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

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

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

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.

6. Residence Inn by Marriott Fort Myers Sanibel

12.7 km from Sanibel Island Southern Beach

jennifer

NT$2,731

NT$3,045 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

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

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

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

A pool area with a hot tub, lounge chairs, and palm trees.

7. Hilton Garden Inn Ft Myers

24.3 km from Sanibel Island Southern Beach

Hoyle

NT$2,776

NT$3,095 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

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

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

A grocery store with shelves stocked with snacks, beverages, and dairy products.

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

16 km from Sanibel Island Southern Beach

Robert

NT$2,813

NT$3,136 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

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

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

A conference room with a large wooden table, multiple chairs, and pendant lighting.

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

24.3 km from Sanibel Island Southern Beach

Adelaide

NT$2,826

NT$3,151 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

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

10. Latitude 26 Waterfront Boutique Resort - Fort Myers Beach

14.2 km from Sanibel Island Southern Beach

Ana

NT$2,744

NT$3,059 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

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

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

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

An outdoor patio area with tables and chairs, string lights, and potted plants.

11. Doubletree by Hilton Fort Myers at Bell Tower Shops

25.2 km from Sanibel Island Southern Beach

heather

NT$3,359

NT$3,745 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 8 - Oct 9

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

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

12. Edison Beach House

13 km from Sanibel Island Southern Beach

Angie

NT$4,501

NT$6,258 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

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

A gym with exercise equipment including dumbbells, a blue exercise ball, and a bench.

A breakfast buffet with a sign indicating 'Cinnamon Sweet Roll' and a display of various breakfast items.

A modern hotel room with a wooden desk, a flat-screen TV, a chair, a wardrobe, and a framed picture on the wall.

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

19.9 km from Sanibel Island Southern Beach

john

NT$3,183

NT$3,549 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 30 - Oct 1

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

A spacious lobby with a patterned carpet, a seating area with sofas and chairs, and a visible kitchen in the background.

14. Homewood Suites by Hilton - Fort Myers

25.3 km from Sanibel Island Southern Beach

Iris

NT$3,515

NT$3,920 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

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

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

A modern kitchen with white cabinets, granite countertops, a built-in oven, and a microwave.

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

15. Matlacha on Shoreview

22.6 km from Sanibel Island Southern Beach

Robby

NT$2,064

NT$4,426 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

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

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

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

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

16. Lazy Cuckoo Inn

15.3 km from Sanibel Island Southern Beach

Bruce

NT$1,620

NT$2,833 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 1 - Oct 2

A marina with boats docked, surrounded by palm trees and a building with a red-tiled roof.

A waterfront property with a wooden deck, outdoor seating, and a covered patio area.

A marina with docked boats, a covered area with umbrellas, and a bridge in the background.

A two-story building with a wooden staircase leading to a balcony, surrounded by palm trees.

17. Matanzas Inn Bayside Resort and Marina

13.4 km from Sanibel Island Southern Beach

Janine

NT$5,110

NT$6,492 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

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

A Hampton Inn & Suites hotel entrance with a 'Welcome' sign, palm trees, and a well-lit facade.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a mirror.

A modern hotel room with a flat-screen TV mounted on a wooden console, a microwave, a small sink, and a yellow chair.

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

19 km from Sanibel Island Southern Beach

Taylor

NT$2,915

NT$3,250 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

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 modern living room with a sofa, a coffee table, and a dining area with a table and chairs.

A garden with a thatched-roof structure, palm trees, and a gravel path.

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, 4 km from Sanibel Island Southern Beach

Heather

NT$6,859

NT$15,318 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

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

A modern lobby with a fireplace, seating area, and artwork.

A modern lobby with a white brick wall, a flat-screen TV, and colorful abstract paintings. There are several seating areas with different styles of chairs.

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

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

13.3 km from Sanibel Island Southern Beach

Jorge

NT$2,408

NT$2,685 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

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Compare popular hotels close to Sanibel Island Southern Beach

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Island Inn	9.4 Exceptional 1,156 reviews	View
Sanibel Island Beach Resort	9.2 Wonderful 2,322 reviews	View
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Ft Myers Beach-Sanibel Gateway by IHG	9.2 Wonderful 1,006 reviews	View
Off the Charts Inn & Out Island Resort	9.6 Exceptional 164 reviews	View
Extended Stay America Premier Suites - Fort Myers - Airport	9.0 Wonderful 1,132 reviews	View

Top Sanibel Island Southern Beach Hotel Reviews

Sanibel Inn

10/10 Excellent

"What can I say? This place was absolutely amazing! It was very quiet and very clean, the staff was very friendly! I would highly recommend and I would definitely stay again. Just pack the bug spray for the beach!"

Sundial Beach Resort & Spa

10/10 Excellent

"Beautiful room. Easily accessible to pool and beach."

Casa Ybel Resort

10/10 Excellent

"Great place with spectacular view"

Marriott Sanibel Harbour Resort & Spa

8/10 Good

"The view from our balcony was amazing, room was clean and beds were comfy. Staff were friendly. Just check your final bill carefully as we were charged for fees not previously disclosed."

Kona Kai Motel

10/10 Excellent

"Everything was exceptionally awesome, we really enjoyed our stay"

Sanibel Siesta on the Beach

10/10 Excellent

"Un lugar súper limpio y muy acogedor todo muy cómodo y agradable"

Tarpon Tale Inn

10/10 Excellent

"Makes you feel at home. Impeccably kept. Joe and Maureen give attention to details and think of guest convenience and hospitality. Excellent location. Steps from beach and little stores. Sanibel is gorgeous and chill, and so is Tarpon Tales Inn."

The Anchor Inn

10/10 Excellent

"We had a queen room in the motel portion and loved it. 2 full bathrooms with a nice sized kitchen area and separate bedroom. The back view was of the pond, area well kept and pretty. The laundry facilities was great to have and plenty of bath and beach towels stocked there each morning. Plenty of beach chairs and umbrellas. Very quiet"

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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J. N. Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge

9.2/10 (574 reviews)

See almost anything that flies, swims or crawls in Florida in this protected area. Become acquainted with wildlife while learning about varied species.

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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 browsing the exhibits at Sanibel Historical Museum and Village in Sanibel. Wander 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 browsing the exhibits at Bailey - Matthews Shell Museum 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 biking 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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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, check out the 84 hotels and other accommodations 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 traveler 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 will I find close to Sanibel Island Southern Beach?

Expedia has 84 hotels and other accommodations 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! Most hotel bookings are fully refundable if you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of your arrival date. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, it might still be possible to cancel it and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Add dates, click "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to view the top deals on offer near Sanibel Island Southern Beach.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Sanibel Island Southern Beach?

To access more information about updating your stay near Sanibel Island Southern Beach or cancelling it, head over to our customer service page.

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 Beach.

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Our top choices for Sanibel Island Southern Beach hotels

1. Island Inn

2. Sanibel Island Beach Resort

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

4. Off the Charts Inn & Out Island Resort

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

6. Residence Inn by Marriott Fort Myers Sanibel

7. Hilton Garden Inn Ft Myers

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

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

10. Latitude 26 Waterfront Boutique Resort - Fort Myers Beach

11. Doubletree by Hilton Fort Myers at Bell Tower Shops

12. Edison Beach House

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

14. Homewood Suites by Hilton - Fort Myers

15. Matlacha on Shoreview

16. Lazy Cuckoo Inn

17. Matanzas Inn Bayside Resort and Marina

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

19. Driftwood Inn

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

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Top Sanibel Island Southern Beach Hotel Reviews

Sanibel Inn

Sundial Beach Resort & Spa

Casa Ybel Resort

Marriott Sanibel Harbour Resort & Spa

Kona Kai Motel

Sanibel Siesta on the Beach

Tarpon Tale Inn

The Anchor Inn

Driftwood Inn

Other attractions near Sanibel Island Southern Beach

Bowman's Beach

Sanibel Bayous

J. N. Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge

Sanibel Historical Museum and Village

Sanibel Captiva Conservation Foundation

Bailey - Matthews Shell Museum

Castaways Marina

Blind Pass Beach

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