What's it like in South Island?

Travelers to Fort Myers Beach's South Island neighborhood will be sure to enjoy a stay in this neighborhood. Be sure to check out Santini Marina Shopping Plaza and Castle Beach as part of your South Island travel plans.

What's a favorite place to stay in South Island?

Based on our traveler data, Pointe Estero Beach Resort is one of the top choices for your stay in South Island. This hotel offers an outdoor pool and free parking. Other good options for your stay in the neighborhood include GullWing Beach Resort and Mariners Boathouse by Coolvacay .

How many hotels will I be able to find in the South Island area?

Expedia has 1135 hotels and other accommodations in South Island to choose from, making this an ideal home base for exploring the greater Fort Myers Beach area.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in South Island, will I receive a refund?

Yes! Most hotel reservations are fully refundable if cancelled prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your check-in date. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you may still be able to cancel and get a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Add dates, click "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to get the top deals on offer in South Island.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip to South Island?

For more information about updating your trip to South Island or cancelling it, click here .

What is there to do around this Fort Myers Beach neighborhood?

Dip your toes in the water at Castle Beach or Sterling Ave Beach while you're in South Island. You could also plan a visit to Santini Marina Shopping Plaza or Big Carlos Pass while you're in the neighborhood. A few places to visit in the area around South Island include Lover's Key Beach, Mound Key Archaeological State Park, and Hell Peckney Bay. Mound House and Bonita Beach Dog Park are also worth a visit when you're out sightseeing in Fort Myers Beach.

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1. GullWing Beach Resort

South Island

MARYTE

￥82,854 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A table with a vase containing flowers and a view of the beach.

2. Pointe Estero Beach Resort

South Island

Mercedes

￥73,751 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A hotel with a modern entrance, multiple balconies, and a well-maintained garden area.

3. Hyatt Place Fort Myers Estero

8.7 km from South Island

Gianfranco

￥17,589 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

A Holiday Inn Express building with a modern design, featuring a flat facade and a covered entrance area.

4. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Fort Myers Airport by IHG

16.8 km from South Island

Brian

￥20,887 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 30 - Oct 1

A multi-level hotel atrium with balconies, seating areas, and a central courtyard.

5. Embassy Suites by Hilton Fort Myers Estero

11.6 km from South Island

Roberto

￥20,193 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

An outdoor patio area with wicker furniture, a circular fire pit, and a view of a lake with palm trees.

6. TownePlace Suites by Marriott Fort Myers Estero

9.1 km from South Island

Daniel

￥19,295 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A breakfast bar with various food items and beverages, a coffee station, and a fruit bowl.

7. Hilton Garden Inn Fort Myers Airport/FGCU

14.3 km from South Island

Daniel

￥18,724 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A modern hotel with a prominent entrance, a well-lit facade, and a parking lot.

8. Hampton Inn & Suites Fort Myers-Estero/FGCU

11.7 km from South Island

Charles

￥17,998 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 29 - Sep 30

A modern lobby with a blue sofa, a coffee table, and decorative plates on the wall.

9. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Bonita Springs Naples N.

13.6 km from South Island

Alexandra

￥14,011 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

A modern hotel lobby with a wooden ceiling, a stone wall, a flat-screen TV, a bar area with stools, and a seating area with sofas and a coffee table.

10. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Bonita Springs

16.5 km from South Island

Joshua

￥18,781 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

An outdoor patio with yellow chairs and red umbrellas, a fire pit, and a modern building in the background.

11. Home2 Suites by Hilton Fort Myers Airport

15.5 km from South Island

Elio

￥19,989 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

An outdoor patio area with a stone fire pit, seating, and string lights.

12. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Fort Myers Estero

11.5 km from South Island

Darryl

￥18,781 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

An indoor swimming pool with clear water, a lifeguard station, and a seating area with chairs.

13. Comfort Inn & Suites Fort Myers Airport

18 km from South Island

Susan

￥11,968 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

A pool area with lounge chairs, palm trees, and a building in the background.

14. Baymont by Wyndham Bonita Springs Naples North

14 km from South Island

Beatriz

￥11,522 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

A beach view with rows of empty wine glasses lined up on a balcony.

15. Lani Kai Beachfront Resort

7 km from South Island

ROBERT

￥22,447 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A spacious lobby with a staircase, seating area, and a large wall-mounted screen.

16. Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Fort Myers Near JetBlue Park

18.3 km from South Island

Renny

￥11,521 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

An outdoor patio with wicker furniture, a fire feature, and string lights.

17. Hilton Garden Inn Ft Myers

16.2 km from South Island

Hoyle

￥15,293 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a nightstand, and a window with curtains.

18. Candlewood Suites Fort Myers Sanibel Gateway by IHG

9.7 km from South Island

John

￥11,049 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

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

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

17.3 km from South Island

john

￥17,701 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 30 - Oct 1

20. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Ft. Myers/Cape Coral

14.6 km from South Island

Dianne

￥15,608 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

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Where to stay in South Island

Find the best South Island areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most.

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Mid Island

While visiting Mid Island, you might make a stop by sights like Estero Boulevard Beach and Sterling Ave Beach.

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A coastal town with a marina, residential buildings, and a clear view of the ocean.

TP Hill's

When in TP Hill's, you can plan a visit to Key West Express and Estero Boulevard Beach, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

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A beach at sunset with a pink and purple sky, people walking, and a lifeguard tower in the distance.

Downtown Fort Myers Beach

If you're spending some time in Downtown Fort Myers Beach, Lynn Hall Memorial Park and Estero Boulevard Beach are top sights worth seeing.

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A coastal town with a beach, buildings, and a road.

Winklers

While Winklers might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Key West Express and Estero Boulevard Beach.

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A clear beach with shallow water, mangrove trees, and a distant shoreline.

Laguna Shores

Though Laguna Shores might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Lover's Key Beach and Santini Marina Shopping Plaza.

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Top South Island Hotel Reviews

Pointe Estero Beach Resort

10/10 Excellent

"Beautiful renovated hotel, everything clean, beautiful views. We highly recommend ."

Gorgeous Beach Front! Pool, Tennis, Pickleball, Wi-Fi, Extra special Unit!!

10/10 Excellent

"Super location overlooking the beach and Gulf. Plenty of birds to watch. Very convenient for the nearby Publix and restaurants outside of ‘downtown’ Fort Myers Beach with its large number of places to eat. A very relaxing stay."

BEACHFRONT, MILLION DOLLAR SUNSETS SUPER LOW AUG RATES

10/10 Excellent

"We had a great experience. Beach was a small walk to get to but view was beautiful and very peaceful. Close distance to other beaches and we enjoyed relaxing in the pool.Management was quick to respond to any concerns and very polite and pleasant."

Steps to the Sand, Dive into the Pool – Live the Dream!"

10/10 Excellent

"The condo unit was stocked with everything we needed. The bed and pillows were fairly comfortable, too. Plenty of shells and a nice walk along the beach in either direction. South Beach Grill across the street was our favorite, we ate there 4 times during our stay. We would definitely stay here again."

Ocean Views From Every Window | Condo 206C at Estero Beach & Tennis Club + 2 Bikes, Beach Gear. 6-7night stays

10/10 Excellent

"Our stay was wonderful, it was exactly as listed. You absolutely can’t go wrong with the views and location to the beach. Caihlin was wonderful, we had such a relaxing time can’t wait to go back."

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Our top choices for South Island hotels

1. GullWing Beach Resort

2. Pointe Estero Beach Resort

3. Hyatt Place Fort Myers Estero

4. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Fort Myers Airport by IHG

5. Embassy Suites by Hilton Fort Myers Estero

6. TownePlace Suites by Marriott Fort Myers Estero

7. Hilton Garden Inn Fort Myers Airport/FGCU

8. Hampton Inn & Suites Fort Myers-Estero/FGCU

9. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Bonita Springs Naples N.

10. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Bonita Springs

11. Home2 Suites by Hilton Fort Myers Airport

12. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Fort Myers Estero

13. Comfort Inn & Suites Fort Myers Airport

14. Baymont by Wyndham Bonita Springs Naples North

15. Lani Kai Beachfront Resort

16. Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Fort Myers Near JetBlue Park

17. Hilton Garden Inn Ft Myers

18. Candlewood Suites Fort Myers Sanibel Gateway by IHG

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

20. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Ft. Myers/Cape Coral

Where to stay in South Island

Mid Island

TP Hill's

Downtown Fort Myers Beach

Winklers

Laguna Shores

Top South Island Hotel Reviews

Pointe Estero Beach Resort

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