Accommodations

Crowne Plaza, Fort Myers, 13051 Bell Tower Drive, (239) 482-2900. Modern high-rise with 227 guest rooms. Located adjacent to Bell Tower Shops. Cocktail lounge, restaurant, complimentary shuttle. Pets allowed, kids eat free. www.cpfortmyers.com.

Sanibel Harbour Resort and Spa, 17260 Harbour Pointe Drive, (239) 466-4000. Four-star, four-diamond resort on 85 acres featuring 417 guest rooms, suites and condos. Six pools, 14 whirlpool spas, tennis complex, fishing pier, kayaking, kids’ club, restaurants, small bayside beach and spa and fitness center. www.sanibel-resort.com.

FORT MYERS BEACH

Best Western Beach Resort, 684 Estero Blvd., (239) 463-6000. All guest rooms and suites have fully equipped kitchens. Heated pool, playground, picnic areas and water sports. Pets allowed, complimentary breakfast, and high-speed Internet available. www.bestwestern.com.

Diamond Head Beach Resort, 2000 Estero Blvd., (888) 627-1595. This 12-story resort with 124 one-bedroom suites features a heated outdoor pool, two whirlpool spas, fitness center, restaurant and beach bar, watersports and cabana rentals. www.diamondheadfl.com.

GullWing Beach Resort, 6620 Estero Blvd., (239) 765-4300. A luxury condo resort features 66 one-, two- and three-bedroom suites with full kitchen, washer and dryer and screened balcony. Amenities include a fitness center, beachfront heated pool, outdoor hot tub, tennis court, gazebo and activity programs. www.gullwingfl.com.

Holiday Inn Fort Myers Beach, 6890 Estero Blvd., (239) 463-5711. Offers guest rooms, efficiencies and two-bedroom suites on the beach. Outdoor pool, fitness facility, ping pong, foosball table, shuffleboard, cocktail lounge and two restaurants featuring live entertainment. www.holidayinn.com.

Lovers Key Resort, 8771 Estero Blvd., (239) 765-1040. Featuring 100 one- and two-bedroom suites with fully equipped kitchens, heated lagoon-style pool with waterfall, spa and high-speed Internet access. www.loverskey.com.

Matanzas Inn, 414 Crescent St., (239) 463-9258. Waterfront rooms and villas with kitchens. Heated pool, hot tub and restaurant on-site. Dockage available for boaters. www
­.matanzasinn.com.

Palm Terrace, 3333 Estero Blvd., (239) 765-5783. Eight rental apartments situated around a courtyard with heated swimming pool and shuffleboard court. Beach access across the street. www.palm-terrace.com.

Pink Shell Beach Resort & Spa, 275 Estero Blvd., (239) 463-6181. Four-star resort on the beach. Amenities include three pools, restaurants and children’s programs. www.pinkshell.com.

Pointe Estero Resort, 6640 Estero Blvd., (239) 765-1155. Sixteen-story beachfront tower resort, featuring 60 one- and two-bedroom suites. Tennis court, heated pool with whirlpool spa, activity programs, volleyball, trolley service and water sports. www.pointeestero.com.

ResortQuest, 2670 Estero Blvd., (800) 237-6008. Property management company offering vacation rentals, including more than 17,000 properties in North America. www.resortquest.com.
Santa Maria Resort, 7317 Estero Blvd., (239) 765-6700. Suites, townhouses and penthouses with kitchens, washers and dryers. Private screened balconies overlook heated pool with whirlpool spa. A 36-slip marina available. www.santamariafl.com.

LEHIGH ACRES

Admiral Lehigh Golf Resort and Spa, 225 E. Joel Blvd., (239) 369-2121. Views of landscaped courtyard or golf course from every room. Two 18-hole championship golf courses, health and fitness spa and three restaurants and pubs on site. Pet friendly. www.flagolfgetaway.com.

SANIBEL ISLAND

Beachview Cottages, 3325 W. Gulf Drive, (239) 472-1202. Small inn, one- or two-bedroom cottages and studio apartments with beach and bay views. Heated pool, complimentary bicycles, pet friendly. www.beachviewsanibel.com.

Casa Ybel Resort, 2255 W. Gulf Drive, (239) 472-3145. Featuring 114 luxurious one- and two-bedroom suites. Nature sanctuary with bird pond, tennis, Olympic sized pool, spa services, cabanas and poolside café. Dine at the scenic Thistle Lodge. Children’s activities. www
­.casaybelresort.com.

The Castaways Beach Cottages, 6460 Sanibel Captiva Road, (800) 375-0152. Small inn and cottages both bayfront and beachfront with marina, bikes, private dock and pool. Pet friendly.
www. castawayssanibel.com.

Holiday Inn Sanibel Island, 1231 Middle Gulf Drive, (239) 472-4123. Quaint resort with restaurant, outdoor heated pool with sun deck, tennis courts, wireless Internet and complimentary beach cabanas. Close to Gulf beaches. www.sanibelbeachresort.com.

The Palm View, 706 Donax Street, (239) 472-1606. Efficiencies and one-bedrooms, with kitchens and king beds, in a quaint and tranquil setting. Steps to the beach. Amenities include beachchairs, bicycles, umbrellas. www.palmviewsanibel.com.

Sandpiper Inn, 720 Donax St., (239) 472-1529. A small, family-owned inn. One-bedroom suites, bicycles, hammocks and rocking chairs. www.sandpiperinnsanibel.com.

Sanibel Accommodations, 2341 Palm Ridge Road, (239) 472-3191. Sanibel and Captiva condos and homes available for rent. www.sanibelisland-fl.com.

Sanibel Cottages, 2341 W. Gulf Drive, (239) 472-1868. Two-story Victorian-style condominium cottages situated on six beachfront acres on the Gulf of Mexico. www.hiltongrandvacations.com.

Sanibel Inn, 937 E. Gulf Drive, (888) 565-5480. Nature-inspired beachfront resort. Fine-dining restaurant on premises, pool with bar, gardens, jazz bar, recreation center and complimentary continental breakfast. www.thesanibelcollection.com.

Sanibel Moorings, 845 E. Gulf Drive, (239) 472-4119. Condo resort/rentals with one, two or three bedrooms. Two swimming pools, tennis courts, large barbecue grill area, canoe and kayak rentals and complimentary dockage. www.sanibelmoorings.com.

The Sanibel Sunset Beach Resort, 3287 W. Gulf Drive, (888) 565-5480. Offers 46 guest rooms, suites or studios. Continental breakfast, game room, watersports. www.thesanibelcollection.com.

Shell Island Beach Club, 255 Periwinkle Way, (239) 472-4497. Two-bedroom villas overlooking the Gulf of Mexico. Two heated pools, whirlpool spa and sauna, tennis court, shuffleboard, picnic area and complimentary use of bicycles. http://shellisland.hgvc.com.

Song of the Sea, 863 E. Gulf Drive, (888) 565-5480. 30 rooms with kitchens, dining areas and screened terraces. Heated pool, whirlpool, shuffleboard court, use of
bicycles and complimentary breakfast. www.thesanibelcollection.com.

Sundial Beach and Golf Resort, 1451 Middle Gulf Drive, (888) 565-5480. One- and two-bedroom suites with kitchens, living areas and large bedrooms. Five swimming pools and whirlpool spa, fitness room, access to the Dunes Championship Golf Course, 12 tennis courts, restaurants and bar/grills. www.luxuryresorts.com.