Top 10 Hotels Near Sanibel Bayous in Sanibel for 2026

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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.

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

19 km from Sanibel Bayous

Gigette

RM392

RM437 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Oct - 22 Oct

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

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.

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

2. Latitude 26 Waterfront Boutique Resort - Fort Myers Beach

17.3 km from Sanibel Bayous

Giovanna

RM349

RM389 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 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 reception desk with a wooden panel design, a welcome sign for 'Sunshine State', and a motivational rug on the floor.

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

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

18.8 km from Sanibel Bayous

Christina

RM365

RM407 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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

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

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

15.9 km from Sanibel Bayous

Samantha

RM294

RM328 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

A beach with a variety of seashells and pebbles.

A hammock between palm trees with a view of the ocean.

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

A hotel room with a bed, a view of the beach, and a window with curtains.

5. Sanibel Island Beach Resort

Mid Island, 8.5 km from Sanibel Bayous

Eldad

RM731

RM928 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

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

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.

A balcony with white chairs and a table overlooking a beach with palm trees and a tennis court.

6. Best Western Plus Beach Resort

16.5 km from Sanibel Bayous

Radiana

RM884

RM986 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

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.

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

7. Matlacha on Shoreview

20.1 km from Sanibel Bayous

Francisco

RM265

RM569 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

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

A bar with multiple liquor bottles and a large American flag in the background.

A restaurant with a high wooden ceiling, hanging flags, and a variety of flags and decorations.

A nighttime view of a bar with a pool in front.

8. Dolphin Key Resort

20.7 km from Sanibel Bayous

DANIEL

RM388

RM432 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Nov - 10 Nov

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

A modern bedroom with a bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a small table with a vase, two armchairs, and a painting on the wall.

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.

9. Lazy Cuckoo Inn

18.1 km from Sanibel Bayous

Bruce

RM241

RM400 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

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 dining area with large windows, a view of the sea, and a tropical setting.

10. DiamondHead Beach Resort

17.9 km from Sanibel Bayous

Angela

RM817

RM1,070 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Nov - 19 Nov

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 breakfast station with a bakery section and a display for breakfast items.

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

20.9 km from Sanibel Bayous

MARYTE

RM412

RM460 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Oct - 29 Oct

A modern living room with a TV, dining table, and chairs. There is a balcony with a view of palm trees.

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.

A well-maintained garden with a wooden deck, palm trees, and a building in the background.

12. Casa Ybel Resort

Ybel, 7.2 km from Sanibel Bayous

Heather

RM946

RM1,055 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

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

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.

A reception desk with a "Welcome to the Sun Shine State" sign, a wooden wall, and a minibar.

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

19.7 km from Sanibel Bayous

Michael

RM378

RM422 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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

A spacious lobby with a large wooden tree sculpture, comfortable seating areas, and large windows offering ocean views.

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

14. Pink Shell Beach Resort and Marina

16 km from Sanibel Bayous

Mario

RM878

RM1,247 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

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

A large hotel with multiple balconies and a flat roof.

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

15. Lani Kai Beachfront Resort

17.4 km from Sanibel Bayous

ROBERT

RM584

RM742 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Oct - 22 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 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.

16. Sanibel Inn

East End, 9.2 km from Sanibel Bayous

Tamara

RM1,238

RM1,639 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

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

17. Edison Beach House

16.7 km from Sanibel Bayous

Angie

RM617

RM847 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

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

A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a stainless steel refrigerator, and a dining area with white chairs and a table.

18. Island Inn

West End, 5.4 km from Sanibel Bayous

Nicole

RM1,142

RM1,273 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Oct - 31 Oct

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.

19. Margaritaville Beach Resort Fort Myers

17.1 km from Sanibel Bayous

Jose

RM731

RM1,020 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

A spacious living room with a grey sofa, striped armchair, and a woven coffee table. Large windows offer a view of a tropical garden.

An aerial view of a coastal residential area with a beachfront, including a large hotel complex with multiple buildings and a parking lot.

A bedroom with a bed, nightstands, a ceiling fan, a window with a view of greenery, and a sliding glass door.

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

20. Driftwood Inn

Mid Island, 8.5 km from Sanibel Bayous

Heather

RM882

RM1,969 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

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Compare popular hotels close to Sanibel Bayous

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Ft Myers Beach-Sanibel Gateway by IHG	9.2 Wonderful 1,001 reviews	View
Latitude 26 Waterfront Boutique Resort - Fort Myers Beach	9.0 Wonderful 1,002 reviews	View
Hampton Inn & Suites Fort Myers Beach/Sanibel Gateway	8.8 Excellent 1,002 reviews	View
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Ft. Myers-Sanibel Gateway	8.2 Very good 1,389 reviews	View
Sanibel Island Beach Resort	9.2 Wonderful 2,371 reviews	View

Top Sanibel Bayous Hotel Reviews

Sanibel Island Beach Resort

10/10 Excellent

"No elevator. Limited menu in restaurant. Great room. Clean. Comfortable bed. It was close to a lot of nice restaurants and the the shell 🐚 museum which is a m i"

Casa Ybel Resort

10/10 Excellent

"This was a beautiful resort. The pool area and poolside restaurant and bar were very well maintained. The staff was wonderful. We had a great time. There are lots of restaurants and activities around. Lots of shells."

Sundial Beach Resort & Spa

8/10 Good

"Gotta get rid of the sand chiggers."

Off the Charts Inn & Out Island Resort

10/10 Excellent

"Very comfortable and convenient location!"

Other attractions near Sanibel Bayous

A sunset over the ocean with waves, a bird flying, and a partly cloudy sky.

Sanibel Island Southern Beach

9.4/10 (1,097 reviews)

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

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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 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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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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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 Bayous?

Sanibel Bayous is located in Sanibel. You'll find 683 hotels and other accommodations within a few miles for a convenient home base.

Where is the best place to stay close to Sanibel Bayous?

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 3.4 mi (5.4 km) from Sanibel Bayous. Other good options within a few miles include Shalimar Beach Resort and Off the Charts Inn & Out Island Resort.

How many hotels will I be able to find close to Sanibel Bayous?

Expedia has 683 hotels and other accommodation options a few miles from Sanibel Bayous.

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

Yes, the majority of hotel reservations are fully refundable provided that you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your arrival date. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you might be able to cancel it and be given a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Enter dates in and click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to get the best deals near Sanibel Bayous.

What can I see and do near Sanibel Bayous?

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. Enjoy a stroll along the shore at Bowman's Beach, Sanibel Island Southern Beach and Blind Pass Beach.

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Our top choices for Sanibel Bayous hotels

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

2. Latitude 26 Waterfront Boutique Resort - Fort Myers Beach

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

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

5. Sanibel Island Beach Resort

6. Best Western Plus Beach Resort

7. Matlacha on Shoreview

8. Dolphin Key Resort

9. Lazy Cuckoo Inn

10. DiamondHead Beach Resort

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

12. Casa Ybel Resort

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

14. Pink Shell Beach Resort and Marina

15. Lani Kai Beachfront Resort

16. Sanibel Inn

17. Edison Beach House

18. Island Inn

19. Margaritaville Beach Resort Fort Myers

20. Driftwood Inn

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Top Sanibel Bayous Hotel Reviews

Sanibel Island Beach Resort

Casa Ybel Resort

Sundial Beach Resort & Spa

Off the Charts Inn & Out Island Resort

Other attractions near Sanibel Bayous

Sanibel Island Southern Beach

Bowman's Beach

Sanibel Historical Museum and Village

Sanibel Captiva Conservation Foundation

Bailey - Matthews Shell Museum

Castaways Marina

BIG Arts Center

Blind Pass Beach

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