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Our top choices for J. N. Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge hotels

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Shalimar Beach Resort

Shalimar Beach Resort

Shalimar Beach Resort
2.0 star property
West End, 5.3 km from J. N. Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (18)
"Everything about this place was great "
United States
Andrew
The price is RM2,122
RM2,366 total
includes taxes & fees
11 Jan - 12 Jan 2026
Shalimar Beach Resort
Exterior
Driftwood Inn

Driftwood Inn

Driftwood Inn
2.0 star property
Mid Island, 7.4 km from J. N. Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (8)
"Great place to stay on sanibel"
United States
Terri
The price is RM1,296
RM2,419 total
includes taxes & fees
20 Jan - 21 Jan 2026
Driftwood Inn
Exterior
Off the Charts Inn & Out Island Resort

Off the Charts Inn & Out Island Resort

Off the Charts Inn & Out Island Resort
2.5 star property
5.4 km from J. N. Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (145)
"The facilities, although a little dated were very nice and spacious. The staff over the phone were very accomodating."
United States
Martin
The price is RM813
RM1,042 total
includes taxes & fees
31 Dec - 1 Jan 2026
Off the Charts Inn & Out Island Resort
Exterior
Tarpon Tale Inn

Tarpon Tale Inn

Tarpon Tale Inn
3.0 star property
East End, 9.2 km from J. N. Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (392)
"Great staff, close to the beach. Provided beach chairs, umbrella, & beach cart for stay. Highly recommend"
United States
Thomas
The price is RM907
RM1,012 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Jan - 5 Jan 2026
Tarpon Tale Inn
Outdoor pool
Sanibel Island Beach Resort

Sanibel Island Beach Resort

Sanibel Island Beach Resort
3.0 star property
Mid Island, 7.5 km from J. N. Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1496)
"Great place"
United States
Philip
The price is RM1,049
RM1,271 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Jan - 8 Jan 2026
Sanibel Island Beach Resort
View from room
Matlacha on Shoreview

Matlacha on Shoreview

Matlacha on Shoreview
2.0 star property
20 km from J. N. Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (216)
"Place was great. Nice and neat perfect for what i needed."
United States
Michael
The price is RM263
RM565 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Jan - 2 Jan 2026
Matlacha on Shoreview
View from property
Best Western Plus Beach Resort

Best Western Plus Beach Resort

Best Western Plus Beach Resort
2.5 star property
15.5 km from J. N. Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1002)
"Great place to stay."
United States
Michael
The price is RM1,124
RM1,253 total
includes taxes & fees
12 Jan - 13 Jan 2026
Best Western Plus Beach Resort
Beach/ocean view
Edison Beach House

Edison Beach House

Edison Beach House
3.5 star property
15.7 km from J. N. Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1597)
"Awesome stay "
United States
mary
The price is RM733
RM952 total
includes taxes & fees
3 Jan - 4 Jan 2026
Edison Beach House
Exterior
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Ft Myers Beach-Sanibel Gateway by IHG

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

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Ft Myers Beach-Sanibel Gateway by IHG
2.5 star property
18 km from J. N. Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1004)
"Spotless rooms , great breakfast , courteous staff ! Had a great time !"
United States
Arijit
The price is RM555
RM619 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Jan - 5 Jan 2026
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Ft Myers Beach-Sanibel Gateway by IHG
Exterior
Sanibel Inn

Sanibel Inn

Sanibel Inn
3.0 star property
East End, 8.2 km from J. N. Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1002)
"Just beautiful! Couldn’t ask for a better stay in Sanibel "
United States
Jennifer Rebecca
The price is RM1,431
RM1,830 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Jan - 5 Jan 2026
Sanibel Inn
Porch
Angler's Inn

Angler's Inn

Angler's Inn
2.5 star property
18.7 km from J. N. Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (322)
"Cute Inn in Matlacha. Clean rooms, comfy beds, and a great screened in porch for each room. Town still recovering from Ian, but still a great time. "
United States
Crystal
The price is RM709
RM790 total
includes taxes & fees
3 Jan - 4 Jan 2026
Angler's Inn
Bar (on property)
Matanzas Inn Bayside Resort and Marina

Matanzas Inn Bayside Resort and Marina

Matanzas Inn Bayside Resort and Marina
3.0 star property
16.1 km from J. N. Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1009)
"Rooms were very clean, and the staff was amazing."
United States
Deborah
The price is RM893
RM1,097 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Jan - 5 Jan 2026
Matanzas Inn Bayside Resort and Marina
Outdoor pool
GullWing Beach Resort

GullWing Beach Resort

GullWing Beach Resort
3.5 star property
21.7 km from J. N. Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (932)
"The view of the beach was spectacular. "
United States
Carol
The price is RM948
RM2,508 total
includes taxes & fees
3 Jan - 4 Jan 2026
GullWing Beach Resort
Outdoor pool, open 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM, pool cabanas (surcharge)
The Westin Cape Coral Resort At Marina Village

The Westin Cape Coral Resort At Marina Village

The Westin Cape Coral Resort At Marina Village
4.0 star property
14.3 km from J. N. Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1002)
"Clean resort, quiet and very friendly staff! Pools were amazing. "
United States
Jenny
The price is RM892
RM1,157 total
includes taxes & fees
5 Jan - 6 Jan 2026
The Westin Cape Coral Resort At Marina Village
Outdoor pool
Casa Ybel Resort

Casa Ybel Resort

Casa Ybel Resort
2.5 star property
Ybel, 6.3 km from J. N. Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (291)
"Room was amazing! Their video on their site is pre Hurricane Ian so don’t expect it to be like that ! Lots of devistation but they are working to bring it back. Most staff was nice , the front office staff were snotty and not helpful at !! Location on the beach is amazing! Sanibel / Captiva have captured my heart and I can’t wait to return. I’d stay there again . "
United States
Arra
The price is RM2,102
RM2,344 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Jan - 5 Jan 2026
Casa Ybel Resort
Living area
Lazy Cuckoo Inn

Lazy Cuckoo Inn

Lazy Cuckoo Inn
2.0 star property
17.1 km from J. N. Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (226)
"Room was very clean, and spacious. Very convenient location for Ft. Myers’s beach and Sanibel. "
United States
ANNA
The price is RM348
RM519 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Jan - 2 Jan 2026
Lazy Cuckoo Inn
2 outdoor pools, pool cabanas (surcharge), pool umbrellas
Sundial Beach Resort & Spa

Sundial Beach Resort & Spa

Sundial Beach Resort & Spa
5.0 star property
Mid Island, 7.2 km from J. N. Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (2584)
"wonderful family friendly and spotless resort"
United States
Mary Anne
The price is RM1,491
RM1,884 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Jan - 8 Jan 2026
Sundial Beach Resort & Spa
Lobby
Tween Waters Island Resort & Spa

Tween Waters Island Resort & Spa

Tween Waters Island Resort & Spa
3.0 star property
9 km from J. N. Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1001)
"Stunning Beach View great Staff "
United States
Robert
The price is RM1,414
RM1,718 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Jan - 8 Jan 2026
Tween Waters Island Resort & Spa
Free buffet breakfast
Holiday Inn Express Cape Coral-Fort Myers Area by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Cape Coral-Fort Myers Area by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Cape Coral-Fort Myers Area by IHG
2.5 star property
20.1 km from J. N. Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1102)
"Is great place to stay."
United States
Anastassia
The price is RM535
RM596 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Jan - 5 Jan 2026
Holiday Inn Express Cape Coral-Fort Myers Area by IHG
View from room
Latitude 26 Waterfront Boutique Resort - Fort Myers Beach

Latitude 26 Waterfront Boutique Resort - Fort Myers Beach

Latitude 26 Waterfront Boutique Resort - Fort Myers Beach
2.5 star property
16.3 km from J. N. Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1002)
"Great Place to Stay!"
United States
JUDY
The price is RM638
RM711 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Jan - 5 Jan 2026
Latitude 26 Waterfront Boutique Resort - Fort Myers Beach
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
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Top J. N. Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge Hotel Reviews

Shalimar Beach Resort

Shalimar Beach Resort

10/10 Excellent
"Perfect place. 1st time. Will be back. "
Douglas 2-night trip
Posted 1 day ago
Shalimar Beach Resort

Hotels near other J. N. Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge attractions

It’s not everyday you see dolphins inside Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge! These two made their way through a culvert. It reportedly has been at least 15 years since any were spotted this close to the road. (Very common off of the Sanibel beaches ) Happy feeding beautiful creatures 🐬 #wildlife #sanibel
Photo by Bonnie Bareford
Open Photo by Bonnie Bareford

Sanibel Bayous

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

4.7/5 (808 reviews)
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Sanibel Island Southern Beach during your trip to Sanibel?
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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around J. N. Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge?
J. N. Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge is located in a family-friendly area of Sanibel known for its beautiful beaches and bird watching. You'll find 693 hotels and other accommodations within a few miles for a convenient home base.
What's the best hotel to stay close to J. N. Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge?
Sanibel Island Beach Resort is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers a restaurant and an outdoor pool. It's located 4.7 mi (7.5 km) from J. N. Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge. Other good choices within a few miles include Island Inn and Sundial Beach Resort & Spa.
How many hotels will I be able to find close to J. N. Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge?
Expedia has 693 hotels and other accommodation options a few miles from J. N. Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge.
If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near J. N. Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge, will I receive a refund?
Yes! The majority of hotel reservations are fully refundable if cancelled before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to cancel it and get a refund within 24 hours of booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to get the best deals near J. N. Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge.
What can I see and do near J. N. Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge?
You might want to spend some time browsing the exhibits at Bailey - Matthews Shell Museum, Sanibel Historical Museum and Village or Sanibel Historical Village and Museum. You can enjoy live performances at BIG Arts Center and Herb Strauss Schoolhouse Theater. Bowman's Beach, Sanibel Island Southern Beach and Blind Pass Beach are great spots if you want to spend some time by the water during your stay.