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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, (1,000 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 ￥39,783
￥49,899 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 12 - Oct 13
Tween Waters Island Resort & Spa
A beachfront hotel with a central entrance, outdoor seating, and palm trees.

2. South Seas

South Seas
3.5 star property
1.6 km from Gulf Shores
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,000 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 ￥31,817
￥53,853 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 11 - Nov 12
South Seas
A beach with a variety of seashells and pebbles.

3. Sanibel Island Beach Resort

Sanibel Island Beach Resort
3.0 star property
19 km from Gulf Shores
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (2,350 reviews)
"Absolutely beautiful place with wonderful beach access to the incredibly warm Gulf!"
United States
Shana
The price is ￥28,337
￥36,009 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 12 - Oct 13
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, (1,002 reviews)
"They staff always goes above and beyond. It is a wonderful hotel with beautiful views."
United States
Kathleen
The price is ￥35,335
￥44,940 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 25 - Oct 26
Marriott Sanibel Harbour Resort & Spa
A large, clear swimming pool with multiple lounge areas and palm trees.

5. 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, (2,658 reviews)
"Very nice place to stay in for the weekend"
United States
Jose
The price is ￥25,519
￥36,397 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 26 - Oct 27
Margaritaville Beach Resort Fort Myers
A balcony with a wooden table and chairs, a hanging chair, and a view of palm trees and a pool.

6. 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 ￥25,856
￥34,124 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 14 - Oct 15
Off the Charts Inn & Out Island Resort
A modern living room with a TV, dining table, and chairs. There is a balcony with a view of palm trees.

7. Casa Ybel Resort

Casa Ybel Resort
2.5 star property
18.1 km from Gulf Shores
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (448 reviews)
"Lovely place."
United States
Heather
The price is ￥36,708
￥40,929 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 12 - Oct 13
Casa Ybel Resort
A beach with a view of the ocean and a sunset.

8. Island Inn

Island Inn
3.5 star property
16.3 km from Gulf Shores
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,161 reviews)
"Great location"
United States
Nicole
The price is ￥43,872
￥48,917 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 30 - Oct 31
Island Inn
A balcony with a table and chairs, large windows, and a view of the sea.

9. 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, (1,001 reviews)
"Beautiful place, great atmosphere and attention"
United States
ricardo
The price is ￥23,158
￥32,883 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 25 - Oct 26
The Westin Cape Coral Resort At Marina Village
A hotel room with two beds, a wooden headboard, a nightstand with a lamp, and a window with curtains.

10. 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, (1,694 reviews)
"Clean linens everyday, great breakfast and helpful staff"
United States
Brett R
The price is ￥15,989
￥17,828 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 22 - Oct 23
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.

11. Sanibel Inn

Sanibel Inn
3.0 star property
19.4 km from Gulf Shores
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,001 reviews)
"Lovely vacation! Beautiful and very clean rooms. Front desk staff were amazing kind people! Enjoyable stay!"
United States
Tina
The price is ￥47,999
￥63,581 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 13 - Oct 14
Sanibel Inn
A modern dining area with a central island, multiple tables, and chairs.

12. 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, (900 reviews)
"Very clean and employees were really helpful."
United States
Annette
The price is ￥18,032
￥20,105 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 25 - Oct 26
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Cape Coral/North Fort Myers
A swimming pool with a rock arch structure, a multi-story building with balconies, and palm trees in the background.

13. 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, (1,469 reviews)
"It's nice place to stay"
United States
Mario
The price is ￥35,477
￥49,971 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 18 - Oct 19
Pink Shell Beach Resort and Marina
A spacious dining area with multiple tables and chairs, large windows, and a modern chandelier.

14. 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, (1,003 reviews)
"The hotel was in a great location, very clean and had great breakfast options."
United States
jennifer
The price is ￥13,615
￥15,181 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 12 - Oct 13
Residence Inn by Marriott Fort Myers Sanibel
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, (2,714 reviews)
"Love the resort and great access to beach"
United States
Lisa Renee
The price is ￥48,948
￥64,991 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 12 - Oct 13
Sundial Beach Resort & Spa
A beachside area with colorful Adirondack chairs, a fire pit, and a view of the water.

16. Matlacha on Shoreview

Matlacha on Shoreview
2.0 star property
17 km from Gulf Shores
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (299 reviews)
"The place was perfect for what we needed for this trip."
United States
Francisco
The price is ￥9,055
￥20,687 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 19 - Oct 20
Matlacha on Shoreview
A hotel pool area with multiple lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by a fence and palm trees.

17. 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, (1,378 reviews)
"The staff was very helpful during my stay."
United States
Samantha
The price is ￥11,778
￥13,133 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 26 - Oct 27
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Ft. Myers-Sanibel Gateway
A modern hotel lobby with a seating area, a reception desk, and a dining area.

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

Hampton Inn & Suites - Cape Coral/Fort Myers Area, FL
2.5 star property
23.6 km from Gulf Shores
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,002 reviews)
"Such a great experience with friendly staff and very clean and comfortable!"
United States
Michael
The price is ￥14,667
￥16,354 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 28 - Oct 29
Hampton Inn & Suites - Cape Coral/Fort Myers Area, FL
A wooden boardwalk leading to a beach with clear skies and calm waters.

19. Shalimar Beach Resort

Shalimar Beach Resort
3.5 star property
17 km from Gulf Shores
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (104 reviews)
"Great view of beach from screened balcony. Almost a private pool while we were there for 5 nights. Room was perfect! Staff was very nice."
United States
Michael
The price is ￥49,725
￥55,442 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 12 - Oct 13
Shalimar Beach Resort
A turquoise building with a red door, surrounded by potted plants and flowers.

20. Angler's Inn

Angler's Inn
2.5 star property
15.7 km from Gulf Shores
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (335 reviews)
"Just a great Air B&B in a small fishing village .perfect stay and we will definitely return."
United States
Paul
The price is ￥26,121
￥29,126 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 12 - Oct 13
Angler's Inn
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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

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

Sanibel Island Beach Resort

Sanibel Island Beach Resort

10/10 Excellent
"Highly recommend! Excellent value for the price. Hotel is clean, well maintained and great location!"
Kristen 2-night trip
Posted 5 hours ago
Sanibel Island Beach Resort

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?
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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.