Top Rated Hotels on Sanibel Island, Florida

Sanibel Island is on the Gulf of Mexico, four miles off the mainland, near Fort Myers, Florida. People love Sanibel Island for the warm tropical breezes and relaxed island ambiance. Almost half of Sanibel Island is preserved as a wildlife refuge and habitat. The "Ding" Darling Wildlife Refuge is a natural sanctuary for birds and animals. Miles of while beach lined with sea shells offers a peaceful refuge for walking and enjoying the beauty of the Gulf of Mexico and the sunset on the beach.

Sanibel Island, FL has a relaxed feel, with no high rises or bright lights. The hotels on Sanibel Island tend to be small and intimate. Following are some of the best hotels on Sanibel Island:

Best Western Sanibel Island Beach Resort. Luxurious resort offers attractions such as shuffleboard, sun=bathing in beach chairs, shell collecting, and picnics on the beach front. Facilities include a swimming pool, tennis courts and a beach front picnic area. 866-936-7666.

Holiday Inn Sanibel Island Beach Resort. Small Gulf front hotel with private beach access offers a heated outdoor pool, sun deck, beach front rooms, high speed Internet access, beach cabanas and chairs, free wireless Internet and more. 800-443-0909

The Sanibel Inn. Tropical inn with comfortable guest rooms, suites and condominiums. Amenities include a sparkling swimming pool, high speed Internet access. Dine at Ellington's Jazz Bar & Restaurant and Take Five Cafe.866-565-5480.

Sanibel's Seaside Inn. Quaint beach front hideaway was built in the 1960's and renovated in 2005. Amenities include heated outdoor swimming pool, bicycles for touring the island, complimentary breakfast basket, shuffleboard, high speed Internet access and privileges at the Dunes Golf & Tennis Club. 866-565=5092.