The Best Hotels Closest to Sanibel Island Lighthouse in Sanibel for 2026

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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 swimming pool area with lounge chairs and palm trees, surrounded by buildings and a sunset view.

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

1. Sanibel Inn

East End, 2.7 km from Sanibel Island Lighthouse

William

NT$9,627

NT$12,753 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 23 - Sep 24

A beach with a variety of seashells and pebbles.

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

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.

2. Sanibel Island Beach Resort

Mid Island, 3.8 km from Sanibel Island Lighthouse

Jill

NT$5,684

NT$7,222 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

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

A Holiday Inn Express & Suites building with a parking lot, a covered entrance, and a landscaped area with flowers.

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

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and palm trees.

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

8.9 km from Sanibel Island Lighthouse

Gigette

NT$3,016

NT$3,363 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 20 - Oct 21

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 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.

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

8.7 km from Sanibel Island Lighthouse

Jason

NT$2,447

NT$2,729 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

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 room with two beds, a large mirror, and a view of the outdoors.

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

5. Residence Inn by Marriott Fort Myers Sanibel

5.9 km from Sanibel Island Lighthouse

jennifer

NT$2,731

NT$3,045 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 23 - Sep 24

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

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

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

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

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

18.6 km from Sanibel Island Lighthouse

Robert

NT$1,743

NT$1,943 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 23 - Sep 24

A boat-shaped deck chair with cushions, positioned on a wooden deck with a white fence.

A kitchen with white cabinets, a microwave, a sink, and a green refrigerator.

7. The Anchor Inn

Mid Island, 3.4 km from Sanibel Island Lighthouse

Jamie

NT$4,889

NT$5,928 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

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

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

8. Best Western Plus Beach Resort

5.4 km from Sanibel Island Lighthouse

selma

NT$6,319

NT$7,045 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 23 - Sep 24

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

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

A bar area with a counter, stools, and ceiling fans.

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

9. Matanzas Inn Bayside Resort and Marina

6.1 km from Sanibel Island Lighthouse

Janine

NT$5,110

NT$6,491 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 23 - Sep 24

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

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

10. Latitude 26 Waterfront Boutique Resort - Fort Myers Beach

6.8 km from Sanibel Island Lighthouse

Ana

NT$2,629

NT$2,931 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 23 - Sep 24

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

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

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

An outdoor dining area with thatched roofs and string lights, surrounded by tropical plants.

11. The Lighthouse Resort Inn & Suites

6 km from Sanibel Island Lighthouse

Sherrie

NT$2,880

NT$3,846 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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

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

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

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

12. Edison Beach House

5.6 km from Sanibel Island Lighthouse

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 coffee station with two coffee machines, a coffee press, and various coffee cups and containers.

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

A modern office space with two desks, each equipped with a computer monitor, keyboard, and mouse. There is a framed artwork on the wall above the desks.

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

14 km from Sanibel Island Lighthouse

john

NT$3,270

NT$3,647 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A beachfront hotel with a pool, beach, and ocean view.

An outdoor dining area with white tables and chairs, a covered ceiling with hanging lights, and a view of the ocean.

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

A modern bar area with a central island, bar stools, and a large screen.

14. DiamondHead Beach Resort

6.7 km from Sanibel Island Lighthouse

Kristina

NT$6,420

NT$8,397 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 30 - Oct 1

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

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.

15. Margaritaville Beach Resort Fort Myers

6 km from Sanibel Island Lighthouse

Idelio

NT$5,115

NT$7,297 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 24 - Sep 25

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

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.

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

16. Hilton Garden Inn Ft Myers

17.5 km from Sanibel Island Lighthouse

Hoyle

NT$2,775

NT$3,094 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 24 - Sep 25

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.

17. Driftwood Inn

Mid Island, 3.6 km from Sanibel Island Lighthouse

Heather

NT$6,858

NT$15,317 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 23 - Sep 24

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

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 tables and chairs, string lights, and potted plants.

18. Doubletree by Hilton Fort Myers at Bell Tower Shops

18.2 km from Sanibel Island Lighthouse

heather

NT$3,098

NT$3,455 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

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

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.

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

17.2 km from Sanibel Island Lighthouse

Adelaide

NT$2,261

NT$2,521 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

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.

20. Homewood Suites by Hilton - Fort Myers

18.3 km from Sanibel Island Lighthouse

Iris

NT$3,255

NT$3,629 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 29 - Sep 30

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Compare popular hotels close to Sanibel Island Lighthouse

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Sanibel Inn	9.2 Wonderful 1,004 reviews	View
Sanibel Island Beach Resort	9.2 Wonderful 2,314 reviews	View
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Ft Myers Beach-Sanibel Gateway by IHG	9.2 Wonderful 1,003 reviews	View
Hampton Inn & Suites Fort Myers Beach/Sanibel Gateway	8.8 Excellent 1,009 reviews	View
Residence Inn by Marriott Fort Myers Sanibel	8.8 Excellent 1,006 reviews	View

Top Sanibel Island Lighthouse Hotel Reviews

Lani Kai Beachfront Resort

8/10 Good

"Ran out of clean towels and wash cloths."

Edison Beach House

8/10 Good

"Love the place very clean staff very caring the room comfortable everything you need is there, very well recommended we visited years back like lol 25 to 30 years, return now still the same"

Sanibel Siesta on the Beach

10/10 Excellent

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

Sanibel Inn

10/10 Excellent

"Everything about this place is beautiful!!! We will definitely be back here!!!"

Margaritaville Beach Resort Fort Myers

10/10 Excellent

"El parqueo debe estar incluido"

Pink Shell Beach Resort and Marina

10/10 Excellent

"Full breakfast"

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 Lighthouse Resort Inn & Suites

10/10 Excellent

"Would definitely stay here again!"

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"

Other attractions near Sanibel Island Lighthouse

A sunset over a calm sea with rocks in the foreground.

Causeway Islands Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Causeway Islands Beach during your trip to Sanibel? Discover the beautiful sunsets in this relaxing area, or enjoy its biking trails.

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Causeway Islands Park B

9.0/10 (197 reviews)

If a restful vacation is part of your travel plans, Causeway Islands Park B might be the perfect place to seek out during your trip to Sanibel. Wander the seaside or discover the beautiful sunrises in this family-friendly area.

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A coastal landscape with a lake, fields, and scattered buildings.

Bailey's Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Bailey's Beach during your trip to Sanibel?

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Sanibel Island Northern Beach

9.4/10 (292 reviews)

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Sanibel Island Northern Beach during your trip to Sanibel?

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Sanibel Sea School

8.0/10 (1 review)

You can take time to visit Sanibel Sea School during your travels to Sanibel. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in this family-friendly area.

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Sanibel and Captiva Island Visitor's Center

9.0/10 (248 reviews)

Sanibel and Captiva Island Visitor's Center is just one of the places to see in Sanibel, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Stroll along the seaside or discover the beautiful sunsets in this family-friendly area.

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Sanibel and Captiva Chamber of Commerce and Visitors Center

9.0/10 (6 reviews)

Sanibel and Captiva Chamber of Commerce and Visitors Center 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 and seaside in this family-friendly area.

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Sanibel Moorings Botanical Gardens

8.4/10 (42 reviews)

Enjoy the beautiful sunsets and explore Sanibel Moorings Botanical Gardens, a lovely green space in Sanibel. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in this family-friendly area.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Sanibel Island Lighthouse?

Sanibel Island Lighthouse is located in a family-friendly area of Sanibel known for its beautiful beaches and bird watching. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 66 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best place to stay close to Sanibel Island Lighthouse?

Seahorse Cottages on Sanibel - Adults Only is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this cottage offers an outdoor pool and free parking. It's located just a short 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from Sanibel Island Lighthouse. Another good choice is Tarpon Tale Inn, located just 0.6 mi (1 km) away.

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

Expedia has 66 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Sanibel Island Lighthouse.

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

Yes, most hotel room reservations are refundable provided that you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your arrival date. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to still cancel and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to get the top deals on offer near Sanibel Island Lighthouse.

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

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What can I see and do near Sanibel Island Lighthouse?

Study the collections at Sanibel Historical Museum and Village, Bailey - Matthews Shell Museum, or Ostego Bay Marine Science Center. You can enjoy live performances at Herb Strauss Schoolhouse Theater and BIG Arts Center. Enjoy the outdoors at Sanibel Moorings Botanical Gardens, Gulfside City Park, or Causeway Islands Beach.

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Our top choices for Sanibel Island Lighthouse hotels

1. Sanibel Inn

2. Sanibel Island Beach Resort

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

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

5. Residence Inn by Marriott Fort Myers Sanibel

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

7. The Anchor Inn

8. Best Western Plus Beach Resort

9. Matanzas Inn Bayside Resort and Marina

10. Latitude 26 Waterfront Boutique Resort - Fort Myers Beach

11. The Lighthouse Resort Inn & Suites

12. Edison Beach House

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

14. DiamondHead Beach Resort

15. Margaritaville Beach Resort Fort Myers

16. Hilton Garden Inn Ft Myers

17. Driftwood Inn

18. Doubletree by Hilton Fort Myers at Bell Tower Shops

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

20. Homewood Suites by Hilton - Fort Myers

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Top Sanibel Island Lighthouse Hotel Reviews

Lani Kai Beachfront Resort

Edison Beach House

Sanibel Siesta on the Beach

Sanibel Inn

Margaritaville Beach Resort Fort Myers

Pink Shell Beach Resort and Marina

Tarpon Tale Inn

The Lighthouse Resort Inn & Suites

The Anchor Inn

Other attractions near Sanibel Island Lighthouse

Causeway Islands Beach

Causeway Islands Park B

Bailey's Beach

Sanibel Island Northern Beach

Sanibel Sea School

Sanibel and Captiva Island Visitor's Center

Sanibel and Captiva Chamber of Commerce and Visitors Center

Sanibel Moorings Botanical Gardens

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