Gulf Shores Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Aerial view of the road bridge between Captiva Island and Sanibel Island in Lee County, Florida, United States
Aerial view of the road bridge between Captiva Island and Sanibel Island in Lee County, Florida, United States
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Our pick of the best Gulf Shores Hotel Deals

Marriott Sanibel Harbour Resort & Spa

Marriott Sanibel Harbour Resort & Spa

4 out of 5
17260 Harbour Pointe Dr Fort Myers FL
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$607 per night from 22 Feb to 23 Feb
AU$607
22 Feb - 23 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa resort in Fort Myers. Enjoy 3 outdoor pools, a full-service spa and 4 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
Nice room and perfect location

Reviewed on 1 Feb 2026

Marriott Sanibel Harbour Resort & Spa
Margaritaville Beach Resort Fort Myers

Margaritaville Beach Resort Fort Myers

4 out of 5
251 Crescent Street Fort Myers Beach FL
The price is AU$582 per night from 16 Feb to 17 Feb
AU$582
16 Feb - 17 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Fort Myers Beach. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 4 restaurants. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,867 reviews)
It is a beautiful resort Very expensive, the food is okay not fabulous for the prices.

Reviewed on 10 Feb 2026

Margaritaville Beach Resort Fort Myers
Sanibel Island Beach Resort

Sanibel Island Beach Resort

3 out of 5
1231 Middle Gulf Dr Sanibel FL
The price is AU$689 per night from 4 Mar to 5 Mar
AU$689
4 Mar - 5 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Sanibel. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a beach locale. Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant in their reviews. Popular ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,601 reviews)
Great staff; large clean, efficient room Pool & beach access were great. Great shelling

Reviewed on 12 Feb 2026

Sanibel Island Beach Resort
Lani Kai Beachfront Resort

Lani Kai Beachfront Resort

3.5 out of 5
1400 Estero Blvd Fort Myers Beach FL
The price is AU$555 per night from 15 Feb to 16 Feb
AU$555
15 Feb - 16 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Fort Myers Beach. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and a beach locale. Popular attractions Key West Express and Crescent Beach Family ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,207 reviews)
Great location!

Reviewed on 8 Feb 2026

Lani Kai Beachfront Resort
Sundial Beach Resort & Spa

Sundial Beach Resort & Spa

5 out of 5
1451 Middle Gulf Drive Sanibel FL
The price is AU$949 per night from 1 Mar to 2 Mar
AU$949
1 Mar - 2 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury condo in Sanibel. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the property condition in their reviews. Popular ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (2,596 reviews)
Very clean room, staff was very nice. All of the pools were clean and everything was very nice and well taken care of.

Reviewed on 30 Jan 2026

Sundial Beach Resort & Spa
DiamondHead Beach Resort

DiamondHead Beach Resort

3.5 out of 5
2000 Estero Blvd Fort Myers Beach FL
Stay at this beach resort in Fort Myers Beach. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a beach locale. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,056 reviews)
Very Pretty and relaxing resort. Room was clean, great bar and restaurants. Perfect weekend get away!!!!

Reviewed on 10 Feb 2026

DiamondHead Beach Resort
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Other neighbourhoods around Gulf Shores

Aerial landscape view of Captiva Island and Sanibel Island in Lee County, Florida, United States

Safety Harbor Club

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Safety Harbor Club and surrounding area, you can visit North Captiva Island Beach and Cayo Costa Beaches.

Safety Harbor Club
South Caya Costa and North Captiva Island, panorama, Florida, USA

North Captiva

Visitors to North Captiva enjoy its beaches, and if you want to do some exploring, North Captiva Island Beach is worth a stop.

North Captiva
Captiva Island

Jose's Hideaway

While there might not be top attractions in Jose's Hideaway, you can explore the larger area and discover places like North Captiva Island Beach and Cayo Costa Beaches.

Jose's Hideaway


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