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A modern living room with a TV, dining table, and chairs. There is a balcony with a view of palm trees.

A large, two-story house with a wrap-around porch and a steeply pitched roof.

A resort pool area with a clear view of the ocean, surrounded by palm trees and lounge chairs.

A well-maintained garden with a wooden deck, palm trees, and a building in the background.

1. Casa Ybel Resort

Ybel, 2.7 km from Bailey - Matthews Shell Museum

Jerry

P15,926

P17,758 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 8 - Oct 9

An outdoor patio with tables and chairs, umbrellas, and a pool in the background.

A modern indoor space with a large table, chairs, and a television.

A modern reception desk with a digital display, a cash register, and a customer service counter.

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and palm trees.

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

16.6 km from Bailey - Matthews Shell Museum

Gigette

P6,201

P6,915 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 8 - Oct 9

A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, a seating area with a sofa and chairs, a small round table, and a decorative wall with artwork.

A reception desk with a wooden panel design, a welcome sign for 'Sunshine State', and a motivational rug on the floor.

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and palm trees, surrounded by a building with a red roof and multiple windows.

A grocery store with shelves stocked with snacks, beverages, and dairy products.

3. Hampton Inn & Suites Fort Myers Beach/Sanibel Gateway

16.5 km from Bailey - Matthews Shell Museum

Christina

P5,599

P6,243 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 13 - Oct 14

A row of turquoise Adirondack chairs with umbrellas, a wooden deck, and a marina in the background.

A swimming pool with a thatched roof overhead, surrounded by lounge chairs and a covered patio area.

A marina with rows of blue Adirondack chairs under turquoise umbrellas, wooden docks, and boats.

A covered outdoor area with a boat-shaped planter filled with plants, surrounded by rocks and palm trees.

4. Latitude 26 Waterfront Boutique Resort - Fort Myers Beach

14.7 km from Bailey - Matthews Shell Museum

Ana

P5,412

P6,034 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 8 - Oct 9

A spacious dining area with multiple tables and chairs, large windows, and a modern chandelier.

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a large window.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, two armchairs, a small side table with a lamp, and a large window with blinds.

A hotel room with two beds, a large mirror, and a view of the outdoors.

5. Residence Inn by Marriott Fort Myers Sanibel

13.1 km from Bailey - Matthews Shell Museum

jennifer

P5,387

P6,007 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 8 - Oct 9

A hotel pool area with multiple lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by a fence and palm trees.

A modern lobby with a white brick wall, a flat-screen TV, and colorful abstract paintings. There are several seating areas with different styles of chairs.

A modern lobby with a fireplace, seating area, and artwork.

A spacious indoor dining area with high ceilings, large windows, and modern orange chairs and white tables.

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

13.7 km from Bailey - Matthews Shell Museum

Jorge

P5,011

P5,587 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 13 - Oct 14

A beach with a variety of seashells and pebbles.

A pool area with lounge chairs and a building with a red roof.

A hotel room with a bed, a view of the beach, and a window with curtains.

A landscaped area with palm trees and a view of the ocean.

7. Sanibel Island Beach Resort

Mid Island, 4.6 km from Bailey - Matthews Shell Museum

Shana

P11,213

P14,248 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A beach view from a balcony with a pool, palm trees, and a building with a balcony.

A balcony with a TV, a chair, and a view of a beach with a pier.

A beach with a pier extending into the water, palm trees, and a clear sky.

A spacious kitchen with a dining area, a ceiling fan, and a view of the outdoors.

8. Edison Beach House

13.5 km from Bailey - Matthews Shell Museum

Angie

P10,359

P13,995 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

A balcony with a table and chairs, large windows, and a view of the sea.

An outdoor seating area with round tables and pink cushions, palm trees, and string lights against a twilight sky.

A swimming pool with clear blue water, surrounded by lounge chairs and umbrellas, and a building with a tiled roof.

A spacious living area with a high ceiling, a ceiling fan, a pool table, and a view of the outdoors.

9. The Westin Cape Coral Resort At Marina Village

14.7 km from Bailey - Matthews Shell Museum

ricardo

P9,163

P13,010 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by palm trees and a stone archway.

A kitchen with white cabinets, a microwave, and a sink. There are two white chairs and a table.

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a dining table with chairs, and a view of the sea through the window.

A multi-story hotel with a central atrium, palm trees, and a well-lit exterior.

10. The Lighthouse Resort Inn & Suites

13.9 km from Bailey - Matthews Shell Museum

Jamie

P6,060

P8,010 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 8 - Oct 9

A modern living room with a flat-screen TV, a floor lamp, a dining table, and a sofa.

A modern kitchen with grey cabinets, a stainless steel refrigerator, a coffee maker, and a dish drying rack.

A dining area with a table set for two, a television mounted on the wall, and a sliding glass door leading to a balcony.

A modern bedroom with a bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a small table with a vase, two armchairs, and a painting on the wall.

11. Lazy Cuckoo Inn

15.8 km from Bailey - Matthews Shell Museum

Bruce

P3,633

P6,076 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 8 - Oct 9

A modern dining area with wooden flooring, white chairs, and large windows offering a view of the beach.

A modern kitchen with white cabinets and a wooden floor, a bar area with white chairs, and large windows with a view of the beach and palm trees.

A resort with a beach, palm trees, a pool, and a hotel building.

A balcony with white chairs and a table overlooking a beach with palm trees and a tennis court.

12. Best Western Plus Beach Resort

13.3 km from Bailey - Matthews Shell Museum

Hassan

P13,570

P15,131 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A modern hotel lobby with a seating area, a reception desk, and a dining area.

A modern hotel room with a flat-screen TV mounted on a wooden console, a microwave, a small sink, and a yellow chair.

A Hampton Inn & Suites hotel entrance with a 'Welcome' sign, palm trees, and a well-lit facade.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a mirror.

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

19.2 km from Bailey - Matthews Shell Museum

Taylor

P5,963

P6,649 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 29 - Oct 30

A large, clear swimming pool with multiple lounge areas and palm trees.

A beach-themed bar with wicker furniture, a bar counter with a variety of bottles, and a view of the beach through large windows.

A balcony with a view of the beach, wicker chairs, a table, and a railing.

14. Margaritaville Beach Resort Fort Myers

13.9 km from Bailey - Matthews Shell Museum

Jose

P11,219

P15,652 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 8 - Oct 9

A swimming pool with a rock arch structure, a multi-story building with balconies, and palm trees in the background.

A beachfront hotel with multiple buildings, a sandy beach, and a water body in the background.

A balcony with a wooden table, two glasses of red wine, and a bottle of wine. The balcony overlooks a beach and a building with multiple balconies.

A spacious lobby with a large wooden tree sculpture, comfortable seating areas, and large windows offering ocean views.

15. Pink Shell Beach Resort and Marina

13 km from Bailey - Matthews Shell Museum

Mario

P14,038

P19,773 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A beachfront hotel with a pool, beach, and ocean view.

An outdoor dining area with white tables and chairs, a covered ceiling with hanging lights, and a view of the ocean.

A modern dining area with large windows, a view of the sea, and a tropical setting.

A modern bar area with a central island, bar stools, and a large screen.

16. DiamondHead Beach Resort

14.6 km from Bailey - Matthews Shell Museum

Tiffani

P12,542

P16,429 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A balcony with a wooden table and chairs, a hanging chair, and a view of palm trees and a pool.

A bedroom with a large bed, a desk, and a chair. There is a sliding barn door and a painting of a beach on the wall.

A resort with a pool, thatched umbrellas, and palm trees.

A beachfront hotel with palm trees, a sandy walkway, and a pool.

17. Off the Charts Inn & Out Island Resort

7.2 km from Bailey - Matthews Shell Museum

Lisa

P8,432

P11,497 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 8 - Oct 9

A marina with boats docked, surrounded by palm trees and a building with a red-tiled roof.

A two-story building with a wooden staircase leading to a balcony, surrounded by palm trees.

A bar area with a counter, stools, and ceiling fans.

A waterfront property with a wooden deck, outdoor seating, and a covered patio area.

18. Matanzas Inn Bayside Resort and Marina

14 km from Bailey - Matthews Shell Museum

Janine

P10,081

P12,806 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 8 - Oct 9

A wooden deck with outdoor seating, a thatched-roof structure, and string lights.

A room with a bed, a ceiling fan, a kitchenette, and a sign indicating the location as Latitude 26° Waterfront Resorts.

A compact living space with a kitchenette, a ceiling fan, a desk, and a sofa.

A turquoise door with a number 25 sign, a thatched roof, and a small wall-mounted light fixture.

19. Latitude 26 Waterfront Resort & Marina

15.2 km from Bailey - Matthews Shell Museum

Shontel

P7,769

P8,663 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 4 - Nov 5

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

A balcony with wicker furniture overlooking a beach.

A multi-story hotel with a blue exterior and balconies.

20. Lani Kai Beachfront Resort

14.1 km from Bailey - Matthews Shell Museum

ROBERT

P8,081

P10,407 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

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Compare popular hotels close to Bailey - Matthews Shell Museum

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Casa Ybel Resort	8.8 Excellent 443 reviews	View
Sanibel Island Beach Resort	9.2 Wonderful 2,347 reviews	View
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Ft Myers Beach-Sanibel Gateway by IHG	9.2 Wonderful 1,000 reviews	View
Off the Charts Inn & Out Island Resort	9.6 Exceptional 164 reviews	View
Residence Inn by Marriott Fort Myers Sanibel	8.8 Excellent 1,005 reviews	View

Top Bailey - Matthews Shell Museum Hotel Reviews

Casa Ybel Resort

10/10 Excellent

"Every room has an ocean view. China Berry was our building room 124. It was on the third floor. Not a horrible walk up, but if you’re not a fan of the stairs, make sure you ask for the second floor. The no see ums were horrible and the screen balcony doesn’t keep them completely out. Deet was the only thing that worked."

Shalimar Beach Resort

10/10 Excellent

"Loved the early check in notification. Property is new, and well done. Pool is great. Bugs at dusk are bad. Overall is an excellent value."

The Anchor Inn

10/10 Excellent

"Very thoughtfully decorated with a luxurious but beachy feel. Super clean. Bed and bed linens were very comfortable."

Sanibel Inn

10/10 Excellent

"Brand new, excellent place."

Sanibel Siesta on the Beach

10/10 Excellent

"Great location and close to beach. Rooms nice and it had everything you needed for the beach. Pool wonderful"

Kona Kai Motel

10/10 Excellent

"Everything was absolutely perfect. The only thing I regret is not booking more time here. Perfect location, quiet and peaceful.Very clean,beautiful full kitchen; what more could you ask for?"

Sundial Beach Resort & Spa

10/10 Excellent

"Tiki bar and restaurants were excellent and very good prices for excellent food. All staff were so helpful. So much to do. Rooms were spacious and comfy"

THE Palmview AND Sandpiper Inns

10/10 Excellent

"The only issue was checking in was a bit confusing , but everything else was absolutely wonderful !"

Driftwood Inn

10/10 Excellent

"The cottage was well stocked with all we needed. It was also immaculate with a lovely garden. The beach was a 5 minute walk."

Other attractions near Bailey - Matthews Shell Museum

A rustic wooden building with a metal roof, surrounded by trees and a gravel path.

Sanibel Historical Museum and Village

8.0/10 (5 reviews)

You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Sanibel Historical Museum and Village in Sanibel. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in this family-friendly area.

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A street lined with palm trees and a sign for Periwinkle Place Shops.

Periwinkle Way

9.2/10 (560 reviews)

The island’s spine is also its commercial hub. Drive or bike the road’s length to find attractions and discover many stores and restaurants.

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Sanibel Captiva Conservation Foundation

Take the family on an outing to Sanibel Captiva Conservation Foundation during your trip to Sanibel. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.

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BIG Arts Center

8.8/10 (5 reviews)

You can make plans for a show at BIG Arts Center on your trip to Sanibel. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in this quaint area.

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Herb Strauss Schoolhouse Theater

You can get tickets for a performance at Herb Strauss Schoolhouse Theater on your trip to Sanibel. Stroll along the seaside or discover the beautiful sunsets in this quaint area.

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Schoolhouse Gallery

You can spend time exploring the galleries in Schoolhouse Gallery during your travels in Sanibel. Stroll along the seaside or discover the beautiful sunsets in this quaint area.

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Sanibel Public Library

Sanibel Public Library is just one of the places to see in Sanibel, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Wander the beautiful beaches or discover the beautiful sunsets in this family-friendly area.

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Gulfside City Park

Gulfside City Park is just one of the places to see in Sanibel, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Discover the beautiful sunsets and lively bars in this family-friendly area.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Bailey - Matthews Shell Museum?

Bailey - Matthews Shell Museum is located in a family-friendly area of Sanibel known for its beautiful beaches and bar scene. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 80 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best place to stay close to Bailey - Matthews Shell Museum?

Island Inn is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this aparthotel offers a private beach and free parking. It's located just a short 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from Bailey - Matthews Shell Museum. Other good choices within a few miles include Shalimar Beach Resort and Sanibel Island Beach Resort.

How many hotels are there close to Bailey - Matthews Shell Museum?

Expedia has 80 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Bailey - Matthews Shell Museum.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Bailey - Matthews Shell Museum, will I receive a refund?

Yes! Most hotel bookings are fully refundable provided that you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before your check-in date. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, it might still be possible to cancel it and be given a refund within 24 hours of booking. Add dates, click "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to view the best deals available near Bailey - Matthews Shell Museum.

What can I see and do near Bailey - Matthews Shell Museum?

Sights like Sanibel Island Lighthouse and Sanibel Historical Museum and Village highlight some of the local culture. You can enjoy live performances at BIG Arts Center and Herb Strauss Schoolhouse Theater. You can wander around Gulfside City Park, Sanibel Moorings Botanical Gardens, or Causeway Islands Park B if you want a dose of fresh air.

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Our top choices for Bailey - Matthews Shell Museum hotels

1. Casa Ybel Resort

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

3. Hampton Inn & Suites Fort Myers Beach/Sanibel Gateway

4. Latitude 26 Waterfront Boutique Resort - Fort Myers Beach

5. Residence Inn by Marriott Fort Myers Sanibel

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

7. Sanibel Island Beach Resort

8. Edison Beach House

9. The Westin Cape Coral Resort At Marina Village

10. The Lighthouse Resort Inn & Suites

11. Lazy Cuckoo Inn

12. Best Western Plus Beach Resort

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

14. Margaritaville Beach Resort Fort Myers

15. Pink Shell Beach Resort and Marina

16. DiamondHead Beach Resort

17. Off the Charts Inn & Out Island Resort

18. Matanzas Inn Bayside Resort and Marina

19. Latitude 26 Waterfront Resort & Marina

20. Lani Kai Beachfront Resort

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Top Bailey - Matthews Shell Museum Hotel Reviews

Casa Ybel Resort

Shalimar Beach Resort

The Anchor Inn

Sanibel Inn

Sanibel Siesta on the Beach

Kona Kai Motel

Sundial Beach Resort & Spa

THE Palmview AND Sandpiper Inns

Driftwood Inn

Other attractions near Bailey - Matthews Shell Museum

Sanibel Historical Museum and Village

Periwinkle Way

Sanibel Captiva Conservation Foundation

BIG Arts Center

Herb Strauss Schoolhouse Theater

Schoolhouse Gallery

Sanibel Public Library

Gulfside City Park

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