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A beach with a view of the ocean and a sunset.

A multi-story hotel with a central entrance, balconies, and palm trees.

A covered outdoor area with a table and chairs, a ceiling fan, and a view of a beach with palm trees and a boat.

A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a stainless steel refrigerator, and a dining area with white chairs and a table.

1. Island Inn

West End, 1.5 km from Bailey - Matthews Shell Museum

Nicole

₩278,822

₩310,886 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

A beach with a variety of seashells and pebbles.

A hammock between palm trees with a view of the ocean.

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

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

2. Sanibel Island Beach Resort

Mid Island, 4.6 km from Bailey - Matthews Shell Museum

Jill

₩242,379

₩308,004 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 6 - Oct 7

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

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.

A Holiday Inn Express & Suites building with a parking lot, a covered entrance, and a landscaped area with flowers.

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

16.6 km from Bailey - Matthews Shell Museum

Gigette

₩120,205

₩134,029 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 29 - Sep 30

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.

4. Residence Inn by Marriott Fort Myers Sanibel

13.1 km from Bailey - Matthews Shell Museum

jennifer

₩117,473

₩130,983 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

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 spacious dining area with multiple tables and chairs, a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, and artwork on the walls.

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

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

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

16.5 km from Bailey - Matthews Shell Museum

Robert

₩120,697

₩134,578 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

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 modern kitchen with grey cabinets, a stainless steel refrigerator, a microwave, and a sink. There is a painting of a flamingo on the wall.

6. Off the Charts Inn & Out Island Resort

7.2 km from Bailey - Matthews Shell Museum

Lisa

₩182,271

₩248,525 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 19 - Oct 20

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.

7. Latitude 26 Waterfront Boutique Resort - Fort Myers Beach

14.7 km from Bailey - Matthews Shell Museum

Ana

₩116,992

₩130,438 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

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

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

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

A multi-story hotel with balconies, a sandy beach in front, and palm trees.

8. Edison Beach House

13.5 km from Bailey - Matthews Shell Museum

Angie

₩193,626

₩269,200 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

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

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

Two grey armchairs with red cushions, a floor lamp, and a window with blinds.

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

9. Lazy Cuckoo Inn

15.8 km from Bailey - Matthews Shell Museum

Bruce

₩69,057

₩120,781 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 22 - Oct 23

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

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

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

A marina with docked boats, a covered area with umbrellas, and a bridge in the background.

10. Matanzas Inn Bayside Resort and Marina

14 km from Bailey - Matthews Shell Museum

Janine

₩217,911

₩276,823 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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

A reception area with a beach view mural, a staircase, and a reception desk.

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

13.7 km from Bailey - Matthews Shell Museum

Jorge

₩102,435

₩114,215 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 29 - Sep 30

A spacious living room with a grey sofa, striped armchair, and a woven coffee table. Large windows offer a view of a tropical garden.

A garden with a thatched-roof structure, palm trees, and a gravel path.

A modern living room with a sofa, a coffee table, and a dining area with a table and chairs.

A bedroom with a bed, nightstands, a ceiling fan, a window with a view of greenery, and a sliding glass door.

12. Driftwood Inn

Mid Island, 4.6 km from Bailey - Matthews Shell Museum

Heather

₩292,479

₩653,190 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A balcony with a wicker sofa, a yellow table, and a potted plant.

A cozy interior with a wooden ceiling, a blue patterned sofa, yellow cushions, a dining area with a table and chairs, and a TV on the wall.

A kitchen with white cabinets, a black refrigerator, and a ceiling fan.

A marina with boats docked, a wooden dock, and a building with balconies.

13. Latitude 26 Waterfront Resort & Marina

15.2 km from Bailey - Matthews Shell Museum

Sebastian

₩167,452

₩186,709 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 20 - Oct 21

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

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

A balcony with a pool, white chairs, and a view of the beach and ocean.

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

14. Best Western Plus Beach Resort

13.3 km from Bailey - Matthews Shell Museum

Hassan

₩271,828

₩303,088 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

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

A reception desk with a "Welcome to the Sun Shine State" sign, a wooden wall, and a minibar.

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

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

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

19.2 km from Bailey - Matthews Shell Museum

Taylor

₩125,396

₩139,816 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A pathway leading to a pool area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by tropical plants and a thatched-roof structure.

A modern bedroom with a large bed, a sitting area with a chair and a small table, and a view of a tropical landscape through the window.

A spacious bar area with wooden flooring and ceiling fans, featuring a central bar counter and multiple seating options.

A wooden boardwalk leading to a beach with greenery on both sides.

16. Sanibel Inn

East End, 5.5 km from Bailey - Matthews Shell Museum

William

₩410,555

₩543,834 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

A waterfront hotel with multiple buildings, a dock, and a calm body of water reflecting the structures.

A table set for two on a beach with a view of the sea and distant islands.

A spacious lobby with a staircase, large windows, and a chandelier.

A resort pool area with a large pool, lounge chairs, and umbrellas.

17. Marriott Sanibel Harbour Resort & Spa

9.9 km from Bailey - Matthews Shell Museum

Charles

₩302,228

₩384,376 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

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

A tall, cylindrical building with multiple balconies, surrounded by palm trees and a sandy area.

A paved pathway lined with palm trees and a clear blue sky.

A modern kitchen with a microwave, sink, and dining area with chairs and a glass table.

18. Pointe Estero Beach Resort

19 km from Bailey - Matthews Shell Museum

Mercedes

₩196,222

₩662,407 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

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

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

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

An outdoor dining area with thatched roofs and string lights, surrounded by tropical plants.

19. The Lighthouse Resort Inn & Suites

13.9 km from Bailey - Matthews Shell Museum

Sherrie

₩129,057

₩171,210 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

A pool area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, a beach with umbrellas and lounge chairs, and palm trees.

A couple dining at a table with a view of the ocean and palm trees.

A spacious lobby with a grand staircase, wooden paneling, and potted plants.

An aerial view of a resort with a swimming pool, beach, and ocean.

20. Sundial Beach Resort & Spa

Mid Island, 4.1 km from Bailey - Matthews Shell Museum

Lisa Renee

₩482,252

₩626,788 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

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Island Inn	9.4 Exceptional 1,156 reviews	View
Sanibel Island Beach Resort	9.2 Wonderful 2,321 reviews	View
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Ft Myers Beach-Sanibel Gateway by IHG	9.2 Wonderful 1,004 reviews	View
Residence Inn by Marriott Fort Myers Sanibel	8.8 Excellent 1,001 reviews	View
Hampton Inn & Suites Fort Myers Beach/Sanibel Gateway	8.8 Excellent 1,013 reviews	View

Top Bailey - Matthews Shell Museum Hotel Reviews

Sanibel Island Beach Resort

10/10 Excellent

"Our room was clean and tidy when we arrived and service came every other day for cleaning and linen change, etc. The staff was cordial and helpful every step of the way. The on-site restaurant was very good, particularly their grilled mahi-mahi and their onion rings! Other items on the menu were equally as good if not better than a couple of the local establishments. Our parking was convenient to our room, and our room was just a few steps from the pool and the beach. Our stay was a full week that, unfortunately, flew by way too fast!"

Sundial Beach Resort & Spa

10/10 Excellent

"Beautiful room. Easily accessible to pool and beach."

Casa Ybel Resort

10/10 Excellent

"Great place with spectacular view"

Sanibel Inn

10/10 Excellent

"We had an amazing time at The Sanibel Inn. From the front desk staff to the bar tenders and on site property managers we give it a 10/10. The rooms were very clean and staff came in daily to bring clean towels and make the bed etc. The property is extremely well maintained and clean. The bikes were an extra bonus! The very best experience we’ve ever had at a hotel/ resort. We will be back!"

Kona Kai Motel

10/10 Excellent

"Everything was exceptionally awesome, we really enjoyed our stay"

Sanibel Siesta on the Beach

10/10 Excellent

"Un lugar súper limpio y muy acogedor todo muy cómodo y agradable"

The Anchor Inn

10/10 Excellent

"We had a queen room in the motel portion and loved it. 2 full bathrooms with a nice sized kitchen area and separate bedroom. The back view was of the pond, area well kept and pretty. The laundry facilities was great to have and plenty of bath and beach towels stocked there each morning. Plenty of beach chairs and umbrellas. Very quiet"

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 81 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 Sanibel Island Beach Resort and Shalimar Beach Resort.

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

Expedia has 81 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.

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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 Beach if you want a dose of fresh air.

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1. Island Inn

2. Sanibel Island Beach Resort

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

4. Residence Inn by Marriott Fort Myers Sanibel

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

6. Off the Charts Inn & Out Island Resort

7. Latitude 26 Waterfront Boutique Resort - Fort Myers Beach

8. Edison Beach House

9. Lazy Cuckoo Inn

10. Matanzas Inn Bayside Resort and Marina

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

12. Driftwood Inn

13. Latitude 26 Waterfront Resort & Marina

14. Best Western Plus Beach Resort

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

16. Sanibel Inn

17. Marriott Sanibel Harbour Resort & Spa

18. Pointe Estero Beach Resort

19. The Lighthouse Resort Inn & Suites

20. Sundial Beach Resort & Spa

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Top Bailey - Matthews Shell Museum Hotel Reviews

Sanibel Island Beach Resort

Sundial Beach Resort & Spa

Casa Ybel Resort

Sanibel Inn

Kona Kai Motel

Sanibel Siesta on the Beach

The Anchor Inn

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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