Top 10 Hotels Near Sanibel Island Southern Beach in Sanibel for 2026

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A wooden boardwalk leading to a beach with clear skies and calm waters.

A pool area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, a wooden deck, and a view of the beach and ocean.

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

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.

1. Shalimar Beach Resort

West End, 1.4 km from Sanibel Island Southern Beach

PATRICIA

RM911

RM1,016 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Sept - 15 Sept

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

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

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

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

2. Casa Ybel Resort

Ybel, 2 km from Sanibel Island Southern Beach

Karen Elizabeth

RM1,035

RM1,154 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Sept - 15 Sept

A beach with a variety of seashells and pebbles.

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

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.

3. Sanibel Island Beach Resort

Mid Island, 3.9 km from Sanibel Island Southern Beach

Neva

RM729

RM926 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

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.

4. The Anchor Inn

Mid Island, 4 km from Sanibel Island Southern Beach

Jamie

RM601

RM731 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Sept - 15 Sept

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 swimming pool with lounge chairs and palm trees.

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

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

16.2 km from Sanibel Island Southern Beach

Kenton Sean

RM342

RM381 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Sept - 17 Sept

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

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

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.

6. Residence Inn by Marriott Fort Myers Sanibel

12.7 km from Sanibel Island Southern Beach

James

RM366

RM408 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Sept - 15 Sept

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

A resort with a pool, thatched umbrellas, and palm trees.

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 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.

7. Off the Charts Inn & Out Island Resort

7.5 km from Sanibel Island Southern Beach

Lisa

RM548

RM747 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Sept - 15 Sept

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

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.

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

16 km from Sanibel Island Southern Beach

Jason

RM314

RM350 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Sept - 22 Sept

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

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

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

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

9. Best Western Plus Beach Resort

12.8 km from Sanibel Island Southern Beach

selma

RM705

RM786 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

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 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.

10. Latitude 26 Waterfront Boutique Resort - Fort Myers Beach

14.2 km from Sanibel Island Southern Beach

Jennifer

RM354

RM395 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Sept - 15 Sept

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 with a microwave, sink, and wooden shelves.

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

25.9 km from Sanibel Island Southern Beach

Robert

RM242

RM270 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

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 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.

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

12. Driftwood Inn

Mid Island, 4 km from Sanibel Island Southern Beach

Maureen

RM879

RM1,964 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Sept - 15 Sept

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.

13. Doubletree by Hilton Fort Myers at Bell Tower Shops

25.2 km from Sanibel Island Southern Beach

heather

RM397

RM443 total

includes taxes & fees

17 Sept - 18 Sept

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 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.

14. Edison Beach House

13 km from Sanibel Island Southern Beach

Dayrelis

RM577

RM802 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Sept - 15 Sept

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

A coffee station with multiple dispensers, a sign above stating 'MUST HAVE COFFEE.', and various coffee products on display.

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.

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

19.9 km from Sanibel Island Southern Beach

john

RM419

RM467 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Sept - 1 Oct

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.

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

24.3 km from Sanibel Island Southern Beach

Adelaide

RM322

RM359 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Sept - 20 Sept

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

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

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

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

17. Hilton Garden Inn Ft Myers

24.3 km from Sanibel Island Southern Beach

Suzanna

RM355

RM396 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Sept - 15 Sept

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

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.

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

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

19 km from Sanibel Island Southern Beach

Taylor

RM377

RM421 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

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

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

A bedroom with a large bed, a TV mounted on the wall, two bedside tables with lamps, and a window with blinds.

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

19. Matlacha on Shoreview

22.6 km from Sanibel Island Southern Beach

Robby

RM265

RM567 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Sept - 15 Sept

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

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

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

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

20. DiamondHead Beach Resort

14 km from Sanibel Island Southern Beach

Kristina

RM839

RM1,094 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Sept - 15 Sept

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Compare popular hotels close to Sanibel Island Southern Beach

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Shalimar Beach Resort	9.8 Exceptional 92 reviews	View
Casa Ybel Resort	8.8 Excellent 423 reviews	View
Sanibel Island Beach Resort	9.2 Wonderful 2,289 reviews	View
The Anchor Inn	9.8 Exceptional 71 reviews	View
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Ft Myers Beach-Sanibel Gateway by IHG	9.2 Wonderful 1,000 reviews	View

Top Sanibel Island Southern Beach Hotel Reviews

Sundial Beach Resort & Spa

8/10 Good

"We booked with a 3rd party , the web pics showed a balcony. Are room had now balcony. Went to Terry Manager was accommodating although he stated the pics from a 3rd party was on 3rd party web not on the resorts web. Needless to say every was very clean the tiki bar staff very sweet. Be warned iof the sand flees u can not see them and they will eat u alive"

Casa Ybel Resort

10/10 Excellent

"Loved the large, condo-size rooms. Loved our ocean view and wait staff at pool was great. I would definitely stay there again."

Shalimar Beach Resort

10/10 Excellent

"Perfect sunset view!!!"

Sanibel Siesta on the Beach

8/10 Good

"Beautiful cozy property. Very clean and was not short of anything. Decor was the icing on the cake! Had a great time and was very comfortable!"

The Anchor Inn

10/10 Excellent

"Clean room"

Kona Kai Motel

10/10 Excellent

"Aside for cleanliness and friendly staff, the room is very spacious."

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 through a mangrove forest with a clear sky above.

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 white building with a green roof, surrounded by lush greenery and a clear blue sky.

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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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 86 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 86 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. Shalimar Beach Resort

2. Casa Ybel Resort

3. Sanibel Island Beach Resort

4. The Anchor Inn

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

6. Residence Inn by Marriott Fort Myers Sanibel

7. Off the Charts Inn & Out Island Resort

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

9. Best Western Plus Beach Resort

10. Latitude 26 Waterfront Boutique Resort - Fort Myers Beach

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

12. Driftwood Inn

13. Doubletree by Hilton Fort Myers at Bell Tower Shops

14. Edison Beach House

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

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

17. Hilton Garden Inn Ft Myers

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

19. Matlacha on Shoreview

20. DiamondHead Beach Resort

Compare popular hotels close to Sanibel Island Southern Beach

Top Sanibel Island Southern Beach Hotel Reviews

Sundial Beach Resort & Spa

Casa Ybel Resort

Shalimar Beach Resort

Sanibel Siesta on the Beach

The Anchor Inn

Kona Kai Motel

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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