What is Mid Island like?

Travelers to Sanibel's Mid Island neighborhood will be sure to enjoy a stay in this neighborhood. Are you looking for Mid Island travel tips? Be sure to check out Periwinkle Way and Sanibel Island Southern Beach while you're in the neighborhood.

What's a favorite place to stay in Mid Island?

Based on our traveler data, Sanibel Island Beach Resort is one of the top choices for your stay in Mid Island. This hotel is a short 5-minute walk from Sanibel Island Southern Beach, and it offers a restaurant and an outdoor pool. Other good options for your stay in the area include Sundial Beach Resort & Spa and Sanibel Siesta on the Beach .

How many hotels will I find in Mid Island?

Expedia has 1047 hotels and other accommodations in Mid Island to choose from, making this an ideal home base for exploring the greater Sanibel area.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Mid Island, will I receive a refund?

Yes! Most hotel room reservations are fully refundable as long as you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you may still be able to cancel and get a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Add dates, click "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to view top deals in Mid Island.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip to Mid Island?

For more information about changing or cancelling your trip to Mid Island, click here .

What are the top things to see and do in Mid Island?

Attractions like Herb Strauss Schoolhouse Theater, BIG Arts Center, and Sanibel Historical Museum and Village highlight Sanibel's cultural scene. As you're discovering the neighborhood, Periwinkle Way and Sanibel Island Southern Beach are some other places worth a visit. Sanibel Island Golf Club, Sanibel Public Library, and Schoolhouse Gallery are just a few of the places to visit in and around Mid Island. While you're out sightseeing, Dunes Golf and Tennis Club and Woodring Point are a couple of additional sights to visit in Sanibel.

Top Mid Island Hotels

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On the beach, sun loungers, beach towels

1. Sanibel Island Beach Resort

Mid Island

David Jeffery

SAR 862 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Sep - 14 Sep

Deluxe Single Room | Living area | 55-inch Smart TV with cable channels, streaming services

2. The Anchor Inn

Mid Island

Liliana

SAR 753 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Sep - 22 Sep

3. THE Palmview AND Sandpiper Inns

Mid Island

JACQUELINE

SAR 1,001 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Sep - 13 Sep

4. Kona Kai Motel

Mid Island

Presley

SAR 695 total

includes taxes & fees

31 Aug - 1 Sep

5. Sundial Beach Resort & Spa

Mid Island

moti

SAR 1,875 total

includes taxes & fees

31 Aug - 1 Sep

In-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, cribs (surcharge)

6. Casa Ybel Resort

Mid Island

John

SAR 1,277 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Aug - 30 Aug

Premium Cottage, Lanai, Garden View | Living area | Smart TV

7. Driftwood Inn

Mid Island

Maureen

SAR 1,717 total

includes taxes & fees

31 Aug - 1 Sep

8. Sanibel Inn

East End, 2.3 km from Mid Island

William

SAR 1,524 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Sep - 8 Sep

On the beach, white sand, snorkeling, surfing

9. Shalimar Beach Resort

West End, 3.7 km from Mid Island

Aldo

SAR 937 total

includes taxes & fees

31 Aug - 1 Sep

10. Marriott Sanibel Harbour Resort & Spa

7 km from Mid Island

Scott

SAR 932 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Sep - 29 Sep

11. Pink Shell Beach Resort and Marina

9.7 km from Mid Island

Kate

SAR 1,029 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Aug - 31 Aug

12. Residence Inn by Marriott Fort Myers Sanibel

10 km from Mid Island

Laura

SAR 377 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Aug - 31 Aug

13. Best Western Plus Beach Resort

10 km from Mid Island

Yolanda

SAR 833 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Aug - 31 Aug

Apartment, Multiple Beds, Partial Ocean View | Beach/ocean view

14. Edison Beach House

10.2 km from Mid Island

Robin Marie

SAR 740 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Aug - 31 Aug

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

10.5 km from Mid Island

Juliana

SAR 305 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Sep - 15 Sep

16. The Lighthouse Resort Inn & Suites

10.5 km from Mid Island

Mayra

SAR 602 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Sep - 17 Sep

Outdoor pool, cabanas (surcharge), sun loungers

17. Margaritaville Beach Resort Fort Myers

10.6 km from Mid Island

Ana

SAR 880 total

includes taxes & fees

31 Aug - 1 Sep

18. Matanzas Inn Bayside Resort and Marina

10.7 km from Mid Island

Laura

SAR 592 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Aug - 31 Aug

19. The Bay Inn at Lani Kai

10.8 km from Mid Island

Bobbi Jo

SAR 532 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Aug - 31 Aug

3 restaurants; breakfast, lunch, dinner, and brunch served

20. Lani Kai Beachfront Resort

10.8 km from Mid Island

Abigail

SAR 645 total

includes taxes & fees

31 Aug - 1 Sep

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Where to stay in Mid Island

Find the best Mid Island areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most.

West End

While visiting West End, you might make a stop by sights like J. N. Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge and Bowman's Beach.

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East End

While visiting East End, you might make a stop by sights like Sanibel Island Northern Beach and Sanibel Island Lighthouse.

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Beachview Country Club Estates

If you're spending some time in Beachview Country Club Estates, Periwinkle Way and Sanibel Island Golf Club are top sights worth seeing.

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Sanctuary

While Sanctuary might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Blind Pass Beach and Turner Beach.

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Gulf Shores

While there might not be top attractions in Gulf Shores, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Bowman's Beach and J. N. Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge.

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Top Mid Island Hotel Reviews

Sundial D310 Charming beachfront getaway!

10/10 Excellent

"Very nice well accommodating condo. We had a blast....weather was hot hot and hot and will return hopefully in winter. Great place to stay!!"

Kona Kai Motel

10/10 Excellent

"Megan F. was thorough and friendly We will stay at Kona Kai again When it's not a hundred ten degrees 😂 Our room was really nice and clean Loved the bathroom mirror 😉 I had a little difficulty stepping into the tub/shower the side was high I have knee replacements and it was hard lifting my leg (I use a safety bar at home) Maybe a suggestion to install a bar"

1st Floor Beach Access 2B-2B 5 Star Very Clean PRICES REDUCED REMAINDER OF 2026!

10/10 Excellent

"Exactly as advertised, kitchen has nice basic condiments and sufficient pots, pans fishes and glasses for the 3 of us. Nice beach equipment Convenient parking, nice pool. We enjoyed our get away. Host was responsive."

THE Palmview AND Sandpiper Inns

8/10 Good

"Pros: Close to the beach access Clean Outdoor areas Bikes Washer and dryer Comfortable furnishings Pretty decent cooking set up Cons: Did not respond to any of our service requests Gas grill no propane Outdoor area poorly maintained Bikes all had flat tires Outdoor lights don't work Broom, no dust pan"

Pointe Santo Newly Renovated Gulf View Ground Floor 2BR Condo

10/10 Excellent

"Amazing place to stay on Sanibel Island Fl. On the beach with easy pool access.Condo is beautifully decorated and up to date.First floor allows walk out through the Lanai for a 2 minute walk to either the pool or beach. Host is very reachable and knowledgeable about Sanibel Condo is well stocked with everything you need for a great vacation experience.Can't wait to go back"

AMAZING GULF FRONT, 3 Bedrooms, Sleeps 8, Pets Welcome, Pool & bikes included!

10/10 Excellent

"Very nice property and some of the best beach shells we have seen on the island right outside. Pros:-two king bed rooms with beach views-great beach-clean-good location -great host provided amenities such as bikes and beach equipment -amazing view-fridge had filtered water (not common in Vrbo rentals)- lots of tvs (if that is your thing)-great pool that is partially shaded all day- very responsive host and service company Cons:-one of the king beds had a very high bed height (36in)- laundry is in garage on first floor so you have to go outside to do laundry- property decorated with breakable things like glass vases"

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Our top choices for Mid Island hotels

1. Sanibel Island Beach Resort

2. The Anchor Inn

3. THE Palmview AND Sandpiper Inns

4. Kona Kai Motel

5. Sundial Beach Resort & Spa

6. Casa Ybel Resort

7. Driftwood Inn

8. Sanibel Inn

9. Shalimar Beach Resort

10. Marriott Sanibel Harbour Resort & Spa

11. Pink Shell Beach Resort and Marina

12. Residence Inn by Marriott Fort Myers Sanibel

13. Best Western Plus Beach Resort

14. Edison Beach House

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

16. The Lighthouse Resort Inn & Suites

17. Margaritaville Beach Resort Fort Myers

18. Matanzas Inn Bayside Resort and Marina

19. The Bay Inn at Lani Kai

20. Lani Kai Beachfront Resort

Where to stay in Mid Island

West End

East End

Beachview Country Club Estates

Sanctuary

Gulf Shores

Top Mid Island Hotel Reviews

Sundial D310 Charming beachfront getaway!

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