The Best Hotels Closest to Sanibel Bayous in Sanibel for 2026

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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 hotel room with two beds, a large mirror, and a view of the outdoors.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, two armchairs, a small side table with a lamp, and a large window with blinds.

1. Residence Inn by Marriott Fort Myers Sanibel

15.2 km from Sanibel Bayous

jennifer

AED 345

AED 385 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

An outdoor patio with tables and chairs, umbrellas, and a pool in the background.

A modern indoor space with a large table, chairs, and a television.

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

A Holiday Inn Express & Suites building with a parking lot, a covered entrance, and a landscaped area with flowers.

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

19 km from Sanibel Bayous

Gigette

AED 309

AED 344 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 Oct

A hotel pool area with multiple lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by a fence and palm trees.

A spacious indoor dining area with high ceilings, large windows, and modern orange chairs and white tables.

A reception area with a beach view mural, a staircase, and a reception desk.

A modern lobby with a fireplace, seating area, and artwork.

3. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Ft. Myers-Sanibel Gateway

15.9 km from Sanibel Bayous

Samantha

AED 273

AED 305 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Oct - 29 Oct

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 covered outdoor area with a boat-shaped planter filled with plants, surrounded by rocks and palm trees.

A room with a large aquarium, a dining table with chairs, a refrigerator, and a wall-mounted TV displaying a resort advertisement.

4. Latitude 26 Waterfront Boutique Resort - Fort Myers Beach

17.3 km from Sanibel Bayous

Giovanna

AED 347

AED 387 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Oct - 23 Oct

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 swimming pool with lounge chairs and palm trees, surrounded by a building with a red roof and multiple windows.

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

A grocery store with shelves stocked with snacks, beverages, and dairy products.

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

18.8 km from Sanibel Bayous

Christina

AED 286

AED 319 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Oct - 30 Oct

A beach with a variety of seashells and pebbles.

A landscaped area with palm trees and a view of the ocean.

A hotel room with a bed, a view of the beach, and a window with curtains.

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

6. Sanibel Island Beach Resort

Mid Island, 8.5 km from Sanibel Bayous

Eldad

AED 657

AED 835 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Oct - 23 Oct

A balcony with a table and chairs, large windows, and a view of the sea.

A spacious living area with a high ceiling, a ceiling fan, a pool table, and a view of the outdoors.

An outdoor seating area with round tables and pink cushions, palm trees, and string lights against a twilight sky.

7. The Westin Cape Coral Resort At Marina Village

15.1 km from Sanibel Bayous

Charles

AED 537

AED 763 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

An outdoor seating area with tables and chairs, surrounded by palm trees and a thatched-roof structure.

A nighttime view of a bar with a pool in front.

A bar with multiple liquor bottles and a large American flag in the background.

A lobby with a mural of dolphins, seating area, and a reception desk.

8. Dolphin Key Resort

20.7 km from Sanibel Bayous

DANIEL

AED 349

AED 389 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Nov - 10 Nov

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

A modern kitchen with white cabinets and a wooden floor, a bar area with white chairs, and large windows with a view of the beach and palm trees.

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

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

9. Best Western Plus Beach Resort

16.5 km from Sanibel Bayous

Stacy

AED 796

AED 887 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

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

A resort pool area with a clear view of the ocean, surrounded by palm trees and lounge chairs.

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.

10. Casa Ybel Resort

Ybel, 7.2 km from Sanibel Bayous

Yesenia

AED 852

AED 950 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A modern living room with a flat-screen TV, a floor lamp, a dining table, and a sofa.

A dining area with a table set for two, a television mounted on the wall, and a sliding glass door leading to a balcony.

A modern bedroom with a bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a small table with a vase, two armchairs, and a painting on the wall.

A modern kitchen with grey cabinets, a stainless steel refrigerator, a coffee maker, and a dish drying rack.

11. Lazy Cuckoo Inn

18.1 km from Sanibel Bayous

Bruce

AED 180

AED 319 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Nov - 6 Nov

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

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and palm trees.

A modern hotel room with a wooden desk, a flat-screen TV, a chair, a wardrobe, and a framed picture on the wall.

A coffee station with two coffee machines, a coffee press, and various coffee cups and containers.

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

20.9 km from Sanibel Bayous

MARYTE

AED 371

AED 414 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

A swimming pool with a rock arch structure, a multi-story building with balconies, and palm trees in the background.

A balcony with a wooden table, two glasses of red wine, and a bottle of wine. The balcony overlooks a beach and a building with multiple balconies.

A spacious lobby with a large wooden tree sculpture, comfortable seating areas, and large windows offering ocean views.

A beachfront hotel with multiple buildings, a sandy beach, and a water body in the background.

13. Pink Shell Beach Resort and Marina

16 km from Sanibel Bayous

Mario

AED 790

AED 1,123 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

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

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

A modern kitchen with white cabinets, granite countertops, a built-in oven, and a microwave.

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

14. Matlacha on Shoreview

20.1 km from Sanibel Bayous

Francisco

AED 190

AED 457 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Oct - 23 Oct

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

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

A Hampton Inn & Suites hotel entrance with a 'Welcome' sign, palm trees, and a well-lit facade.

A reception desk with a "Welcome to the Sun Shine State" sign, a wooden wall, and a minibar.

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

19.7 km from Sanibel Bayous

Michael

AED 356

AED 397 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 Oct

A balcony with two blue lounge chairs and a small table, overlooking a beach with palm trees and the ocean.

A multi-story hotel with a blue exterior and balconies.

A dining table with two plates of seafood and a candle.

16. Lani Kai Beachfront Resort

17.4 km from Sanibel Bayous

ROBERT

AED 531

AED 674 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A waterfront hotel with multiple buildings, a dock, and a calm body of water reflecting the structures.

A table set for two on a beach with a view of the sea and distant islands.

A spacious lobby with a staircase, large windows, and a chandelier.

A resort pool area with a large pool, lounge chairs, and umbrellas.

17. Marriott Sanibel Harbour Resort & Spa

11.6 km from Sanibel Bayous

Yunior

AED 761

AED 977 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Nov - 5 Nov

A beach view from a balcony with a pool, palm trees, and a building with a balcony.

A multi-story hotel with balconies, a sandy beach in front, and palm trees.

A spacious kitchen with a dining area, a ceiling fan, and a view of the outdoors.

A beach with a pier extending into the water, palm trees, and a clear sky.

18. Edison Beach House

16.7 km from Sanibel Bayous

Angie

AED 555

AED 763 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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

A beachfront hotel with palm trees, a sandy walkway, and a pool.

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

19. Off the Charts Inn & Out Island Resort

5.9 km from Sanibel Bayous

Lisa

AED 606

AED 799 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

A hotel with a modern facade, palm trees, and a clear blue sky.

A gym with treadmills, elliptical machines, and exercise bikes.

A hotel room with a sofa, armchair, TV, and a small table with a vase.

A compact kitchen with a wooden table, chairs, a refrigerator, a microwave, and cabinets.

20. Candlewood Suites Fort Myers Sanibel Gateway by IHG

21.3 km from Sanibel Bayous

James

AED 246

AED 274 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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Compare popular hotels close to Sanibel Bayous

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Residence Inn by Marriott Fort Myers Sanibel	8.8 Excellent 1,000 reviews	View
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Ft Myers Beach-Sanibel Gateway by IHG	9.2 Wonderful 1,003 reviews	View
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Ft. Myers-Sanibel Gateway	8.2 Very good 1,391 reviews	View
Latitude 26 Waterfront Boutique Resort - Fort Myers Beach	9.0 Wonderful 1,001 reviews	View
Hampton Inn & Suites Fort Myers Beach/Sanibel Gateway	8.8 Excellent 1,006 reviews	View

Top Sanibel Bayous Hotel Reviews

Welcoming 2-bedroom 2-bathroom condo in a secluded section of Sanibel Island

10/10 Excellent

"Greet property location, always our favourite place to stay on Sanibel! The condo was great size, very comfortable, parking was easy and the the condo had all of the amenities you would need."

Rare Walkout Condo On Sanibel Beach

10/10 Excellent

"Beautiful home! Dennis was super helpful and immediately responsive to messages. We will definitely stay here on our next trip to Sanibel!"

Breakers West B5 Beach side condo with pool

10/10 Excellent

"Absolutely wonderful experience all around. Not one complaint, We will be back."

Blind Pass D204 - Short walk to the beach

10/10 Excellent

"walk to beach is longer than expected. clean place with lots of space."

Luxurious waterfront home, pool, boat dock, fillet station, private guest suite

10/10 Excellent

"Excellent Property"

🔆🏝LITTLE PARADISE🏝🔆

10/10 Excellent

"This little stay was full of packed punches and so quiet and serene! We kayaked & saw manatees in the channels. The golf cart was amazing and we took it for a drive in the neighborhood sightseeing all of the houses. At night, taking a dip in the pool was an added bonus. Very nice and clean home with everything you could ask for!"

Escape to Paradise – 3 Bedrooms, 2½ Baths, Private Pool & 60' Boat Dock

10/10 Excellent

"Great house! Great pool! Room for everyone. Everything was very clean and everything worked."

Blind Pass Sanibel A102

10/10 Excellent

"The place was exactly what we wanted for our week long vacation! The supplies were sparse, but we bought extra to get us through."

🐠Waterfront Island and Pool Dream Retreat!🐋

8/10 Good

"The house was good we did enjoy stay there."

Other attractions near Sanibel Bayous

A sunset over the ocean with waves, a bird flying, and a partly cloudy sky.

Sanibel Island Southern Beach

9.4/10 (1,097 reviews)

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Sanibel Island Southern Beach during your trip to Sanibel?

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A sandy beach with a clear sky and ocean in the background.

Bowman's Beach

9.0/10 (1,092 reviews)

Why not spend a carefree afternoon at Bowman's Beach during your travels in Sanibel? Stroll along the seaside or discover the area's sunsets.

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A rustic wooden building with a metal roof, surrounded by trees and a gravel path.

Sanibel Historical Museum and Village

8.0/10 (5 reviews)

You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Sanibel Historical Museum and Village in Sanibel. Wander 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 browsing the exhibits at Bailey - Matthews Shell Museum 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 biking in Wulfert. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.

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BIG Arts Center

8.8/10 (5 reviews)

You can make plans for a show at BIG Arts Center on your trip to Sanibel. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in this quaint 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 Bayous?

Sanibel Bayous is located in Sanibel. You'll find 683 hotels and other accommodations within a few miles for a convenient home base.

What's the best place to stay close to Sanibel Bayous?

Island Inn is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this aparthotel offers a private beach and free parking. It's located 3.4 mi (5.4 km) from Sanibel Bayous. Other good options within a few miles include Shalimar Beach Resort and Off the Charts Inn & Out Island Resort.

How many hotels can I expect to find close to Sanibel Bayous?

Expedia has 683 hotels and other accommodations a few miles from Sanibel Bayous.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Sanibel Bayous, will I receive a refund?

Yes! You'll find that most hotel reservations are refundable if you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before the scheduled arrival. If your reservation is non-refundable, it may still be possible to cancel it and receive a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to review the best options available near Sanibel Bayous.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Sanibel Bayous?

To find more details about changing or cancelling your stay near Sanibel Bayous, go to https://www.expedia.com/service/.

What can I see and do near Sanibel Bayous?

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. Enjoy a stroll along the shore at Bowman's Beach, Sanibel Island Southern Beach, and Blind Pass Beach.

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Our top choices for Sanibel Bayous hotels

1. Residence Inn by Marriott Fort Myers Sanibel

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

3. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Ft. Myers-Sanibel Gateway

4. Latitude 26 Waterfront Boutique Resort - Fort Myers Beach

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

6. Sanibel Island Beach Resort

7. The Westin Cape Coral Resort At Marina Village

8. Dolphin Key Resort

9. Best Western Plus Beach Resort

10. Casa Ybel Resort

11. Lazy Cuckoo Inn

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

13. Pink Shell Beach Resort and Marina

14. Matlacha on Shoreview

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

16. Lani Kai Beachfront Resort

17. Marriott Sanibel Harbour Resort & Spa

18. Edison Beach House

19. Off the Charts Inn & Out Island Resort

20. Candlewood Suites Fort Myers Sanibel Gateway by IHG

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Top Sanibel Bayous Hotel Reviews

Welcoming 2-bedroom 2-bathroom condo in a secluded section of Sanibel Island

Rare Walkout Condo On Sanibel Beach

Breakers West B5 Beach side condo with pool

Blind Pass D204 - Short walk to the beach

Luxurious waterfront home, pool, boat dock, fillet station, private guest suite

🔆🏝LITTLE PARADISE🏝🔆

Escape to Paradise – 3 Bedrooms, 2½ Baths, Private Pool & 60' Boat Dock

Blind Pass Sanibel A102

🐠Waterfront Island and Pool Dream Retreat!🐋

Other attractions near Sanibel Bayous

Sanibel Island Southern Beach

Bowman's Beach

Sanibel Historical Museum and Village

Sanibel Captiva Conservation Foundation

Bailey - Matthews Shell Museum

Castaways Marina

BIG Arts Center

Blind Pass Beach

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