Sanibel Island Hotels, Restaurants
and Things to Do
Located just west of Fort Myers on Florida's Gulf Coast, Sanibel Island boasts of 15 miles of white powder sand beaches perfect for sunbathing, strolling, building sand castles or simply taking a quiet moment of enjoy this wonderful gift of nature. Sanibel Island is most famous as a fabulous shelling location. Sanibel Island's location on the Gulf of Mexico and layout make it a magnet for shells and a must place to visit for any shell lover.
Sanibel Island is the perfect destinations for those seeking a weekend beach get away, family vacation or a winter retreat. The Fort Myers - Sanibel Island area is home to world class resorts, affordable hotels, comfortable vacation rentals and even comfortable Bed and Breakfast establishments.
Accommodations
Ratings by Hotel.com
| Holiday Inn Sanibel Island 3 Star Rating 1231 Middle Gulf Dr Sanibel, FL 3395 Information and Reservations Cross over the Sanibel Causeway, just west of Fort Myers, Florida, into paradise at the Holiday Inn® Sanibel Island Beach resort hotel. Here, guests relax beside the azure waters of the Gulf of Mexico, relishing the sun, sand and stress-free environment of Sanibel Island. |
| Sanibel Harbour Marriott Resort 4 Star Rating 17260 Harbour Pointe Dr Fort Myers, FL 33908 Information and Reservations The Sanibel Harbour Resort & Spa In Fort Myers, Fla., Is Nestled On A Private Peninsula Overlooking The Sanibel And Captiva Islands. The Resort Is Located Where San Carlos Bay Meets Sanibel Harbour, One Mile From Sanibel Island. |
| West Wind Inn 3 Star Rating 3345 W Gulf Dr Sanibel, FL 33957 Information and Reservations The West Wind Inn Features Normandie Seaside Café, A Casual Pub That Serves Breakfast And Lunch Daily, And Dinner On The Weekends. The Upper Deck Pool Bar, Overlooking The Gulf Of Mexico, Serves Expertly Mixed Cocktails. |
| Sanibel Inn 3 Star Rating 937 E Gulf Dr Sanibel, FL 3395 Information and Reservations Centered In An Oasis Of Natural Gardens Full Of Indigenous Flowers And Framed By The Gulf Of Mexico, The Smoke-free Sanibel Inn Is A Nature Enthusiast's Paradise. |
| Sundial Beach & Golf Resort 3 Star Rating 1451 Middle Gulf Dr Sanibel, FL 33957 Information and Reservations The Sundial Beach & Golf Resort Is Located In Sanibel Island, Fla. Complimentary Wireless Internet Access Throughout The Hotel, Fitness Center, Kid-friendly Recreational Activities, Business Center And Conference Facilities, 23 Miles Of Paved, Scenic Hike And Bike Trails. |
| Song of the Sea 3 Star Rating 863 E Gulf Dr Sanibel, FL 3395 Information and Reservations The Hotel Provides An Outdoor Pool And Spa Tub Surrounded By Tall Palm Trees And Lush Lawns. Guests Can Enjoy Concierge Services, Complimentary Breakfasts And Property-wide Complimentry Wireless Internet Access In A Smoke-free Environment. A Complimentary Bottle Of Wine Is Given To Guests Upon Arrival. |
| Seaside Inn 3 Star Rating 541 E Gulf Dr Sanibel, FL 3395 Information and Reservations The 22 Guestroom And 10 Suites At The Low-rise Seaside Inn Is Like Stepping Into West Indies. Ceiling Fans, Premium Bedding, Complimentary Toiletries And Mahogany Furniture Accentuates The Guestrooms. Each Guestroom Includes Windows That Open, Balconies Or Shared Deck, And Kitchenettes. Internet Access Is Offered In All Units For A Fee. |
| Sanibel Sunset Beach Resort 2.5 Star Rating 3287 West Gulf Dr Sanibel, FL 33957 Information and Reservations This Family-friendly Hotel Offers A 350-Foot-long Private Beach With Chaise Lounges For Sunbathing. Complimentary Amenities Include Wireless Internet Access In Public Areas Newspapers In The Lobby And Parking. |
| Sanibel Arms West 3 Star Rating 827 East Gulf Drive Sanibel, FL 33957 Information and Reservations Sanibel Arms West Is Comprised Of 13 Two-story Buildings On Six Acres Of Tropical Landscaped Grounds. A 500-Foot Private Beach Stretches Along The South Side Of The Resort, And Swimming Is Available On Site At The Resort's Own Screened-in Heated Freshwater Pool. |
| Casa Ybel Resort 3 Star Rating 2255 W. Gulf Dr. Sanibel, FL 33957 Information and Reservations The Casa Ybel Resort Encompasses 23 Acres Of Oceanfront Property On The Island Of Sanibel, Fla. Winner Of 2006 Travel + Leisure Top 500 Award, Thistle Lodge Restaurant, Featuring Fresh Seafood Served Al Fresco, Outdoor Pool, Children's Pool And 14 Miles Of White-sand Beach. |
| Pointe Santo 3 Star Rating 2445 W Gulf Dr Sanibel, FL 33957 Information and Reservations The Pointe Santo By Vip Rental Is Located In Sanibel, Fla. Outdoor Pool And Spa Tub, Barbecue Grills, Clubhouse And Sun Deck, Complimentary Wireless Internet Access Throughout The Hotel, Tennis Courts, Shuffleboard And Sand Volleyball. |
| Sanibel Moorings Condo Resort 3 Star Rating 845 E Gulf Drive, Sanibel, FL 33957 Information and Reservations This Resort Offers The Privacy Of Individual Condominiums With Many Of The Amenities Of A Resort, Including Two Heated Pools, Exercise Room, Children's Pool, Tennis Courts And Book/Video Library. |
| Ocean's Reach Condominiums 3 Star Rating 2230 Camino del Mar, Sanibel, FL 33957 Information and Reservations |
| Loggerhead Cay 979 E Gulf Dr., Sanibel, FL 33957 Information and Reservations The Ocean's Reach Condominiums Is Located In Sanibel, Fla. Oceanfront With Direct Beach Access, Beachfront Heated Pool, Tennis And Basketball Courts, Bicycle Rentals, Concierge Desk. |
| Sea Shells of Sanibel 2840 West Gulf Drive, Sanibel, FL 33957 Information and Reservations The Sea Shells Of Sanibel Is Located In Sanibel, Fla., 450 Feet From The Beach, Condominium Resort, Beach Access, Heated Outdoor Pool, Tennis Court. |
| Sandalfoot Condominiums 671 E Gulf Dr., Sanibel, FL 33957 Information and Reservations Sandalfoot Condos, Directly On The Gulf Of Mexico In Sanibel, Fla., Is Located On What Is Said To Be One Of The Best Shelling Beaches In The World. Sandalfoot Condos Offers 60 Units In Two Gulf-front And Three Gulf View Buildings. |
| Sanibel Surfside 610 Donax St., Sanibel, FL 33957 Information and Reservations The Beachfront Sanibel Surfside By Vip Rental In Sanibel, Fla., Is Located Just Four Blocks From The Beachview Golf Club. The Hotel Property Consists Of Three, Four- Story Buildings, Housing 38 Units. All Units Are Accessible By Exterior Corridors And Elevators. The Units Include Separate Bedrooms, Furnished Livings Rooms, And Washers And Dryers. |
| Mariner Pointe 760 Sextant Dr., Sanibel, FL 33957 Information and Reservations Mariner Pointe By Vip Rental In Sanibel, Fla., Offers Views Of San Carlos Bay And Shell Harbor Canals. One-bedroom Units Have Separate Living, Sleeping And Dining Rooms And A Fully Equipped Kitchen With Stove, Refrigerator, Microwave Oven, Coffeemaker And Dishwasher. |
| Island Beach Club 2265 W Gulf Dr., Sanibel, FL 33957 Information and Reservations The Island Beach Club Offers A Gulf-front Location On Sanibel Island, Fla., Off Prestigious West Gulf Drive. The White Sandy Beaches Of The Gulf Of Mexico Are Easily Accessible, And Bike Trails, Waterskiing, Boating And Fishing Are Available Nearby. |
| Coquina Beach 623 Nerita Street, Sanibel, FL 33957 Information and Reservations The Coquina Beach By Vip Rental Is Located In Sanibel, Fla. 100 Feet From The Gulf Of Mexico Beach, Outdoor Pool, Tennis Court, Beach Chairs, Umbrellas And Barbecue Grills, Bicycle Rentals, Condominiums With Balconies Offering Garden Views, Fully Equipped Kitchens. |
| Villa Sanibel 2321 W Gulf Dr., Sanibel, FL 33957 Information and Reservations |
Restaurants
Mad Hatter Restaurant
4.5 Star Rating
6460 Sanibel Captiva Rd., Sanibel, FL 33957-2016
madhatterrestaurant.comMatzaluna Fun Italian Restaurant
3.5 Star Rating
1200 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel, FL 33957-4702
prawnbroker.comTimbers Restaurant & Fish Market
3.5 Star Rating
703 Tarpon Bay Rd., Sanibel, FL 33957-3113
prawnbroker.comCheeburger Cheeburger
3.5 Star Rating
2413 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel, FL 33957
cheeburger-cheeburger.comDolce Vita Restaurant
3.5 Star Rating
1244 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel, FL 33957-4704
dolcevitaofsanibel.comGramma Dot's Restaurant
4 Star Rating
634 N Yachtsman Dr., Sanibel, FL 33957-3912Ellington's Jazz Bar & Restaurant
3.5 Star Rating
937 E Gulf Dr., Sanibel, FL 33957
ellingtonsjazz.comThistle Lodge Restaurant
4 Star Rating
2255 W Gulf Dr., Sanibel, FL 33957-6104
thistlelodge.comLazy Flamingo
3.5 Star Rating
6520 Pine Ave # C, Sanibel, FL 33957-2001
lazyflamingo.comDoc Fords
4 Star Rating
975 Rabbit Rd, Sanibel, FL 33957-3096
docfordssanibel.comEateryIsland Cow Eatery
3.5 Star Rating
2163 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel, FL 33957-4007
sanibelislandcow.comJacaranda
3.5 Star Rating
1223 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel, FL 33957-4720
jacarandaonsanibel.comHungry Heron Eatery
3.5 Star Rating
2330 Palm Ridge Rd # 1, Sanibel, FL 33957-3280
hungryheron.comLighthouse Cafe
3.5 Star Rating
362 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel, FL 33957-7436
lighthousecafe.comSanibel Cafe
3.5 Star Rating
2007 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel, FL 33957-4100
sanibelcafe.comBlue Giraffe
3.5 Star Rating
2075 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel, FL 33957-4113
bluegiraffesanibel.comSanibel Steakhouse
4 Star Rating
1473 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel, FL 33957-4511
thesanibelsteakhouse.comThe Mucky Duck
3 Star Rating
11546 Andy Rosse Ln., Captiva, FL 33924
muckyduck.comBubble Room
3 Star Rating
15001 Captiva Road, Captiva, FL 33924
bubbleroomrestaurant.comKeylime Bistro
3 Star Rating
11509 Andy Rosse Ln., Captiva, FL 33924
captivaislandinn.com
Things To Do
The Tower Gallery
751 Tarpon Bay Road, Sanibel, FL 33957
towergallery-sanibel.comCayo Costa State Park
Cayo Costa State Park, FortMyers, Boca Grande, FL 33921
(941) 964-0375Don Pedro Island State Park
880 Belcher Rd., Boca Grande, FL 33921
floridastateparks.orgSanibel Parks & Recreations
800 Dunlop Rd., Sanibel, FL 33957-4021
(239) 472-6477Greenwell Family Fun Park
35 NE Pine Island Rd., Cape Coral, FL 33909-2559
greenwellsfamilyfunpark.comCastle Mini Golf
7400 Gladiolus Dr., Fort Myers, FL 33908-5118
castlegolffl.comAdventures in Paradise Watersports
464 Casa Ybel Rd., Sanibel, FL 33957-4311
adventureinparadiseinc.comEndless Summer Charters- Private Charters
Port Sanibel Marina, Captiva Island, FL 33957
endlesssummercharters.netCatch Me If U Can Fishing Charters
Sanibel Boat Ramp Causeway Rd., Sanibel, FL 33957
catchmeifucanfishingcharters.comJS Outfitters- Capt. Josh Schardin
P.O. Box 1621, Sanibel, FL 33957
jsoutfitters.netTarpon Bay Explorers
900 Tarpon Bay Rd., Sanibel, FL 33957- 3131
tarponbayexplorers.comSanibel Marina Inc: Boat Rental Ofc
634 N Yachtsman Dr., Sanibel, FL 33957-3912
sanibelmarina.comYolo Watersports - Parasailng
11534 Andy Rosse Ln., Captiva, FL 33924
yolowatersports.comDunes Golf Course & Tennis
949 Sand Castle Rd., Sanibel, FL 33957-3612
dunesgolfsanibel.comSanctuary Golf Club
2801 Wulfert Rd., Sanibel, FL 33957-2215
sanctuarygc.netBeachview Golf & Tennis Club
1100 Par View Dr., Sanibel, FL 33957-4628
beachviewgolfclub.com
