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Our top choices for Gulf Shores hotels

A resort with a central pool, multiple lounge areas, and a beach view.

1. Tween Waters Island Resort & Spa

Tween Waters Island Resort & Spa
3.0 star property
3.6 km from Gulf Shores
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,002 reviews)
"The location was a delightful island getaway. The room was spacious and clean. The pool area with bar and access to the beach made for a relaxing stay. The staff were attentive and helpful as well."
United States
Michael
The price is ￥53,509
￥65,152 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 24 - Nov 25
Tween Waters Island Resort & Spa
A spacious living room with a large flat-screen TV, a ceiling fan, and a view of the ocean through large windows.

2. South Seas

South Seas
3.5 star property
1.6 km from Gulf Shores
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,001 reviews)
"Staff was super friendly and made my family feel so welcome. Standouts were our waiter Dale at the Beach House and Jocaleb, a worker at the pool. We had an awesome stay and will return."
United States
Jeremy
The price is ￥31,625
￥53,485 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 11 - Nov 12
South Seas
A resort with multiple-story buildings, palm trees, and a well-maintained lawn.

3. Sanibel Island Beach Resort

Sanibel Island Beach Resort
3.0 star property
19 km from Gulf Shores
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (2,389 reviews)
"Great location and cold comfy room."
United States
anthony
The price is ￥28,080
￥35,683 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 27 - Oct 28
Sanibel Island Beach Resort
A waterfront hotel with multiple buildings, a dock, and a calm body of water reflecting the structures.

4. Marriott Sanibel Harbour Resort & Spa

Marriott Sanibel Harbour Resort & Spa
4.0 star property
19.3 km from Gulf Shores
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,001 reviews)
"I love everything about this hotel"
United States
Yunior
The price is ￥32,503
￥41,731 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 8 - Nov 9
Marriott Sanibel Harbour Resort & Spa
A dining area with a table set for two, chairs, and a window with a view of palm trees.

5. Casa Ybel Resort

Casa Ybel Resort
2.5 star property
18.1 km from Gulf Shores
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (465 reviews)
"Hotel was amazing!!"
United States
Yesenia
The price is ￥40,682
￥45,361 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 27 - Oct 28
Casa Ybel Resort
A large, clear swimming pool with multiple lounge areas and palm trees.

6. Margaritaville Beach Resort Fort Myers

Margaritaville Beach Resort Fort Myers
4.0 star property
26.1 km from Gulf Shores
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (2,701 reviews)
"Our favorite place to stay."
United States
Anastasia
The price is ￥26,534
￥37,458 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 27 - Oct 28
Margaritaville Beach Resort Fort Myers
A balcony with a table and chairs, large windows, and a view of the sea.

7. The Westin Cape Coral Resort At Marina Village

The Westin Cape Coral Resort At Marina Village
4.0 star property
19.7 km from Gulf Shores
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,003 reviews)
"Very clean and nice place!"
United States
Charles
The price is ￥21,504
￥30,973 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 22 - Nov 23
The Westin Cape Coral Resort At Marina Village
A balcony with a wooden table and chairs, a hanging chair, and a view of palm trees and a pool.

8. Off the Charts Inn & Out Island Resort

Off the Charts Inn & Out Island Resort
2.5 star property
12.1 km from Gulf Shores
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (164 reviews)
"Very comfortable and convenient location!"
United States
Lisa
The price is ￥26,184
￥34,443 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 11 - Nov 12
Off the Charts Inn & Out Island Resort
A hotel room with two beds, a wooden headboard, a nightstand with a lamp, and a window with curtains.

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

Holiday Inn Express Cape Coral-Fort Myers Area by IHG
2.5 star property
25.1 km from Gulf Shores
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,726 reviews)
"Excellent hotel if you want to stay there for a few days"
United States
Gabriel
The price is ￥15,844
￥17,665 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Holiday Inn Express Cape Coral-Fort Myers Area by IHG
A pathway leading to a pool area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by tropical plants and a thatched-roof structure.

10. Sanibel Inn

Sanibel Inn
3.0 star property
19.4 km from Gulf Shores
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,002 reviews)
"Staff was amazingly friendly"
United States
Tamara
The price is ￥47,564
￥63,005 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 29 - Oct 30
Sanibel Inn
A covered outdoor area with a table and chairs, a ceiling fan, and a view of a beach with palm trees and a boat.

11. Island Inn

Island Inn
3.5 star property
16.3 km from Gulf Shores
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,165 reviews)
"Great location"
United States
Nicole
The price is ￥33,715
￥37,592 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 8 - Nov 9
Island Inn
A swimming pool with a rock arch structure, a multi-story building with balconies, and palm trees in the background.

12. Pink Shell Beach Resort and Marina

Pink Shell Beach Resort and Marina
4.0 star property
24.7 km from Gulf Shores
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,482 reviews)
"It's nice place to stay"
United States
Mario
The price is ￥32,129
￥46,143 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 15 - Nov 16
Pink Shell Beach Resort and Marina
A modern dining area with a central island, multiple tables, and chairs.

13. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Cape Coral/North Fort Myers

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Cape Coral/North Fort Myers
3.0 star property
29.2 km from Gulf Shores
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (913 reviews)
"The hotel was very clean and breakfast had a lot of variety"
United States
Mauricio
The price is ￥17,201
￥19,179 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 22 - Nov 23
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Cape Coral/North Fort Myers
A beachside area with colorful Adirondack chairs, a fire pit, and a view of the water.

14. Matlacha on Shoreview

Matlacha on Shoreview
2.0 star property
17 km from Gulf Shores
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (303 reviews)
"The place was perfect for what we needed for this trip."
United States
Francisco
The price is ￥9,412
￥20,990 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 27 - Oct 28
Matlacha on Shoreview
A pool area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, a beach with umbrellas and lounge chairs, and palm trees.

15. Sundial Beach Resort & Spa

Sundial Beach Resort & Spa
5.0 star property
18.8 km from Gulf Shores
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (2,717 reviews)
"Love the resort and great access to beach"
United States
Lisa Renee
The price is ￥48,437
￥64,328 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 28 - Oct 29
Sundial Beach Resort & Spa
A hotel pool area with multiple lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by a fence and palm trees.

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

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Ft. Myers-Sanibel Gateway
3.0 star property
23.3 km from Gulf Shores
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,394 reviews)
"The staff was very helpful during my stay."
United States
Samantha
The price is ￥13,201
￥14,719 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 28 - Oct 29
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Ft. Myers-Sanibel Gateway
A spacious dining area with multiple tables and chairs, large windows, and a modern chandelier.

17. Residence Inn by Marriott Fort Myers Sanibel

Residence Inn by Marriott Fort Myers Sanibel
3.0 star property
22.7 km from Gulf Shores
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,006 reviews)
"The hotel was in a great location, very clean and had great breakfast options."
United States
jennifer
The price is ￥14,746
￥16,442 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 27 - Oct 28
Residence Inn by Marriott Fort Myers Sanibel
A beachfront hotel with a pool, beach, and ocean view.

18. DiamondHead Beach Resort

DiamondHead Beach Resort
3.5 star property
26.8 km from Gulf Shores
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,322 reviews)
"excellent place will stay again!"
United States
James Edward
The price is ￥28,115
￥37,470 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 27 - Oct 28
DiamondHead Beach Resort
A turquoise building with a red door, surrounded by potted plants and flowers.

19. Angler's Inn

Angler's Inn
2.5 star property
15.7 km from Gulf Shores
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (336 reviews)
"I liked the property and location. I also knew what I was getting when I booked the room, as I've stayed here previously, and enjoyed each stay. What I wasn't expecting after the Expedia website showed a 'final price all fees included' was a $60.00 fee added on "by the hotel for the pool, exercise room blah, blah, blah"."
United States
Tim
The price is ￥17,764
￥33,799 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 24 - Nov 25
Angler's Inn
An outdoor patio with tables and chairs, umbrellas, and a pool in the background.

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

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Ft Myers Beach-Sanibel Gateway by IHG
2.5 star property
26.4 km from Gulf Shores
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,001 reviews)
"Clean Hotel! Convenient for one night stay, close to airport and beaches."
United States
Kimberly
The price is ￥13,648
￥15,217 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 29 - Oct 30
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Ft Myers Beach-Sanibel Gateway by IHG
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Compare popular hotels in Gulf Shores

Property
Star rating
Guest rating
Breakfast included
Pool
Spa
Pet friendly
WiFi included
A resort with a central pool, multiple lounge areas, and a beach view.
Tween Waters Island Resort & Spa
3.0 star property
8.6
Excellent
1,002 reviews
View
A spacious living room with a large flat-screen TV, a ceiling fan, and a view of the ocean through large windows.
South Seas
3.5 star property
8.4
Very good
1,001 reviews
View
A resort with multiple-story buildings, palm trees, and a well-maintained lawn.
Sanibel Island Beach Resort
3.0 star property
9.2
Wonderful
2,389 reviews
View
A balcony with a wooden table and chairs, a hanging chair, and a view of palm trees and a pool.
Off the Charts Inn & Out Island Resort
2.5 star property
9.6
Exceptional
164 reviews
View
A resort with multiple buildings featuring blue roofs, a beach, and a clear view of the ocean.
Shalimar Beach Resort
3.5 star property
9.8
Exceptional
109 reviews
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Where to stay in Gulf Shores

Find the best Gulf Shores areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most.
A clear turquoise sea, a sandy beach, and a rocky outcrop with palm trees.

North Captiva Island

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

An aerial view of a tropical island with clear turquoise waters, a white sandy beach, and dense green vegetation.

Safety Harbor Club

Safety Harbor Club might not have many top sights, but North Captiva Island Beach and Cayo Costa Beaches are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

A coastal resort with a beach, a lagoon, and a road connecting the buildings.

Jose's Hideaway

Though Jose's Hideaway might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like North Captiva Island Beach and Cayo Costa Beaches.

Top Gulf Shores Hotel Reviews

Margaritaville Beach Resort Fort Myers

Margaritaville Beach Resort Fort Myers

10/10 Excellent
"The resort grounds are impeccable. Our room was bright & clean with great amenities. Our housekeeping staff was very attentive offering bottled water for the room & fresh towels."
Linda 2-night trip
Posted 1 hour ago
Margaritaville Beach Resort Fort Myers

Frequently asked questions

What is Gulf Shores like?
Travelers will be sure to enjoy their time in Captiva's Gulf Shores neighborhood. Consider a visit to Alison Hagerup Beach Park as part of your Gulf Shores travel plans.
How many hotels are there in the Gulf Shores area?
If you're searching for places to stay in Captiva, Expedia has something to meet your needs with 21 Gulf Shores hotels and other accommodations to choose from.
If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Gulf Shores, will I receive a refund?
Yes, you'll find most hotel bookings are fully refundable provided that you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of check in. If your reservation is non-refundable, you might still have the option to cancel and be given a refund within 24 hours of booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to get top deals in Gulf Shores.
Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip to Gulf Shores?
To find more details about changing or cancelling your trip to Gulf Shores, click here.
What is there to do around this Captiva neighborhood?
Alison Hagerup Beach Park is an attraction you might want to check out while you're in Gulf Shores. While you're out sightseeing, McCarthy's Marina and Captiva Chapel By the Sea are a couple of additional sights to visit in Captiva.