Sanibel hotels

The busiest and most central part of Sanibel is Periwinkle Way. Home to great shopping outlets like the Periwinkle Mall, and restaurants including The Island Cow and Blue Giraffe, this area is a great place to book a stay. Lined with lush green trees, the wide selection of hotels, like Anchor Inn and Cottages and Kona Kai Motel are popular with families looking for a comfortable stay.

Sanibel is best known for its abundance of shells and its shelling season. If travelers are planning to visit The Bailey-Matthews National Shell Museum and want to be close to the beach, booking a hotel on West Gulf Drive is the best option. The West Wind Inn and Sunset Beach Inn are both only two miles from the Museum.

Thanks to the great expanses of beaches, outdoor spaces and child-friendly activities, Sanibel is the perfect place for a family vacation. Sundial Beach Resort & Spa is ideal for travelers with children as it’s close to the beach and has the biggest pool on the island, as well as complimentary bike rentals to explore the many bike paths.

The best spa hotels in Sanibel are Sundial Beach Resort & Spa and Casa Ybel Resort. Sundial Beach Resort & Spa is home to The Kay Casperson Lifestyle Spa, which offers a free makeup application with any signature spa service booking. Casa Ybel Resort has a wide range of spa packages that can be enjoyed at the beach, by the pool and in-suite.

After you launch a hotel search on KAYAK, you can refine your research by neighborhood, which allows you to pick the central Sanibel districts. You can also do a search using the city map to choose a specific location, like Sanibel city center.

Take a look at our extensive hotel map to find the best hotels near you.

There are many hotels in Sanibel that offer both parking and free parking. Popular choices among KAYAK users include Sanibel Inn, Island Inn and Flamingo Inn.