Gulf Shores Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A beach with a green umbrella and two lounge chairs.
A beach with clear turquoise water, a sandy shore, and a weathered driftwood structure.
A variety of seashells on a beach.

Activities


Our pick of the best Gulf Shores Hotel Deals

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$309 per night from 29 Sept to 30 Sept
AU$309
29 Sept - 30 Sept
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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,583 reviews)
"Beautiful property, great experience .....the only negative is that many rooms have awful views ....as was mine: being off season i would expect the staff to put me in a room with a better view than a parking lot being that half the rooms were empty"

Reviewed on 24 Sept 2026

Margaritaville Beach Resort Fort Myers
Lani Kai Beachfront Resort

Lani Kai Beachfront Resort

3.5 out of 5
1400 Estero Blvd Fort Myers Beach FL
The price is AU$206 per night from 27 Sept to 28 Sept
AU$206
27 Sept - 28 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Fort Myers Beach. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 3 restaurants and a beach locale. Popular attractions Key West Express and Estero Boulevard Beach ...
Lani Kai Beachfront Resort
Sanibel Island Beach Resort

Sanibel Island Beach Resort

3 out of 5
1231 Middle Gulf Dr Sanibel FL
The price is AU$323 per night from 4 Oct to 5 Oct
AU$323
4 Oct - 5 Oct
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 ...
Sanibel Island Beach Resort
Holiday Inn Express Cape Coral-Fort Myers Area by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Cape Coral-Fort Myers Area by IHG

2.5 out of 5
1538 Cape Coral Pkwy E Cape Coral FL
The price is AU$158 per night from 30 Sept to 1 Oct
AU$158
30 Sept - 1 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Cape Coral. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,667 reviews)
"Very clean. Breakfast and pool were an added touch! Loved to coffee too!"

Reviewed on 21 Sept 2026

Holiday Inn Express Cape Coral-Fort Myers Area by IHG
Hyatt Vacation Club at Coconut Cove, Bonita Springs

Hyatt Vacation Club at Coconut Cove, Bonita Springs

4 out of 5
11800 Coconut Cove Drive Bonita Springs FL
The price is AU$217 per night from 30 Sept to 1 Oct
AU$217
30 Sept - 1 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this golf hotel in Bonita Springs. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 3 outdoor pools. Popular attractions Bonita Springs Public Beach and Hertz Arena ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,006 reviews)
"If you are looking for a relaxing vacation at a quiet, family-friendly hotel offering quality and good amenities, this is the ideal choice. It features a shuttle service to a private beach, as well as a small pool area and a lazy river that are perfect for families."

Reviewed on 22 Sept 2026

Hyatt Vacation Club at Coconut Cove, Bonita Springs
Marriott Sanibel Harbour Resort & Spa

Marriott Sanibel Harbour Resort & Spa

4 out of 5
17260 Harbour Pointe Dr Fort Myers FL
The price is AU$403 per night from 7 Oct to 8 Oct
AU$403
7 Oct - 8 Oct
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 ...
Marriott Sanibel Harbour Resort & Spa
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.

Our guide on where to stay in Gulf Shores

Find the best Gulf Shores areas for the activities you enjoy most.

Mid Island

If you're spending some time in Mid Island, Periwinkle Way and Sanibel Island Southern Beach are top sights worth seeing.

West End

If you're spending some time in West End, J. N. Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge and Bowman's Beach are top sights worth seeing.

East End

While visiting East End, you might make a stop by sights like Sanibel Island Northern Beach and Sanibel Island Lighthouse.

Beachview Country Club Estates

While visiting Beachview Country Club Estates, you might make a stop by sights like Periwinkle Way and Sanibel Island Golf Club.

Sanctuary

While there might not be top attractions in Sanctuary, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Blind Pass Beach and Turner Beach.



Gulf Shores Travel Guide

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