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

A room with a large aquarium, a dining table with chairs, a refrigerator, and a wall-mounted TV displaying a resort advertisement.

1. Latitude 26 Waterfront Boutique Resort - Fort Myers Beach

14.7 km from Bailey - Matthews Shell Museum

Ana

SAR 308

SAR 344 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 Oct

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

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

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

16.6 km from Bailey - Matthews Shell Museum

Gigette

SAR 315

SAR 352 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Oct - 8 Oct

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

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

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

16.5 km from Bailey - Matthews Shell Museum

Christina

SAR 325

SAR 362 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Oct - 9 Oct

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 swimming pool area with lounge chairs, a small building, and a basketball court surrounded by palm trees and greenery.

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

SAR 323

SAR 360 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 Oct

A beach with a variety of seashells and pebbles.

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

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

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

5. Sanibel Island Beach Resort

Mid Island, 4.6 km from Bailey - Matthews Shell Museum

Shana

SAR 672

SAR 854 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 Oct

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

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

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

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.

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

13.7 km from Bailey - Matthews Shell Museum

Jorge

SAR 300

SAR 335 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

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

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

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.

7. The Lighthouse Resort Inn & Suites

13.9 km from Bailey - Matthews Shell Museum

Jamie

SAR 363

SAR 480 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 Oct

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 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

SAR 621

SAR 839 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

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

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

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

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

SAR 549

SAR 780 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by palm trees and a building with balconies.

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

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

10. DiamondHead Beach Resort

14.6 km from Bailey - Matthews Shell Museum

Tiffani

SAR 759

SAR 993 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A kitchen with white cabinets, a microwave, a sink, and a green refrigerator.

11. The Anchor Inn

Mid Island, 4.6 km from Bailey - Matthews Shell Museum

Jamie

SAR 496

SAR 610 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

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.

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

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

12. Off the Charts Inn & Out Island Resort

7.2 km from Bailey - Matthews Shell Museum

Lisa

SAR 505

SAR 689 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 Oct

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

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

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

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

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

19.2 km from Bailey - Matthews Shell Museum

Taylor

SAR 354

SAR 395 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

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

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

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.

14. Best Western Plus Beach Resort

13.3 km from Bailey - Matthews Shell Museum

Hassan

SAR 813

SAR 907 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

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

A hotel with multiple buildings, a pool area, and a beach.

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.

15. Pink Shell Beach Resort and Marina

13 km from Bailey - Matthews Shell Museum

Mario

SAR 875

SAR 1,223 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

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.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a view of the beach.

16. Lani Kai Beachfront Resort

14.1 km from Bailey - Matthews Shell Museum

ROBERT

SAR 450

SAR 586 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

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

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

17. Matanzas Inn Bayside Resort and Marina

14 km from Bailey - Matthews Shell Museum

Janine

SAR 604

SAR 768 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 Oct

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 beach with rows of blue umbrellas and lounge chairs, a building with multiple balconies, and palm trees.

18. Margaritaville Beach Resort Fort Myers

13.9 km from Bailey - Matthews Shell Museum

Jose

SAR 617

SAR 877 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 Oct

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

Sebastian

SAR 464

SAR 518 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

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

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.

20. Marriott Sanibel Harbour Resort & Spa

9.9 km from Bailey - Matthews Shell Museum

Charles

SAR 838

SAR 1,066 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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Compare popular hotels close to Bailey - Matthews Shell Museum

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Latitude 26 Waterfront Boutique Resort - Fort Myers Beach	9.0 Wonderful 1,000 reviews	View
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Ft Myers Beach-Sanibel Gateway by IHG	9.2 Wonderful 1,000 reviews	View
Hampton Inn & Suites Fort Myers Beach/Sanibel Gateway	8.8 Excellent 1,003 reviews	View
Residence Inn by Marriott Fort Myers Sanibel	8.8 Excellent 1,004 reviews	View
Sanibel Island Beach Resort	9.2 Wonderful 2,340 reviews	View

Top Bailey - Matthews Shell Museum Hotel Reviews

Breakers West B5 Beach side condo with pool

10/10 Excellent

"Absolutely wonderful experience all around. Not one complaint, We will be back."

Island Inn

10/10 Excellent

"Loved it! Had a great time. Beach, beach, beach. Incredible place!"

Ultimate Sanibel Beachfront! Island Beach Club, Top Floor, West-Facing, End Unit

10/10 Excellent

"Awesome place "

Shalimar Beach Resort

8/10 Good

"The Good: this place was remodeled in 2025 and everything is new looking and the rooms are beautiful. There are free to use laundry machines, free to use beach chairs and you can get free coffee pods for the Keurig machine in your room. The beds are comfortable and the air conditioner is super quiet. Nice and close to the beach. The Bad: this is a noseeum hell! These nasty little bugs are everywhere. The rooms have screens for the outside sitting area but the noseeums can get through the screens. We bought the bug spray they sell at the office and it could not keep them away. Also, you have to pay to rent a beach towel which is $5 a day. They have beach cruiser bikes, but you have to pay $20 per day to rent them. The swimming pool is nice but the noseeums make it unuseable. There's a place on the roof to watch the sunset, but the noseeums make it unuseable. Bring strong bug spray if you come here!"

Rare Walkout Condo On Sanibel Beach

8/10 Good

"The condo was nice and clean and location was great. Our only complaint was that it smelled so strongly of mildew that we could smell it on ourselves after leaving the unit. After only three nights, we got home and had to wash all our clothes because everything in our bags smelled like mildew. Bummer."

Newly Renovated Two-King Condo, Poolside with Free Bikes

10/10 Excellent

"Comfortable, clean and accommodating condo. Beach access was easy and pool was wonderful. Excellent communication with host."

Sand Pointe 212 - Gulf view vacation rental condominium

10/10 Excellent

"We enjoyed our stay, esp the comfortable patio furniture."

Penthouse on the beach,Rooftop Deck FOR FAB Sunsets & 360 Views, 2 MIN to Beach!

10/10 Excellent

"This was a very nice condo. My friends and I had a great week."

End unit with extra windows. Steps to the beach, private beach access!

10/10 Excellent

"The condo had everything we needed to make the most of a lovely long weekend with our family of five (we brought a pack and play)! The walk to the beach was easy enough for our small kids. The host was helpful and responsive when we forgot something in the unit after check-out. Can’t wait to come back to Sanibel!"

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)

During your trip to Sanibel, you can do some window-shopping at Periwinkle Way. Wander the beautiful beaches in this relaxing area.

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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.

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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 Park B if you want a dose of fresh air.

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Our top choices for Bailey - Matthews Shell Museum hotels

1. Latitude 26 Waterfront Boutique Resort - Fort Myers Beach

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

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

4. Residence Inn by Marriott Fort Myers Sanibel

5. Sanibel Island Beach Resort

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

7. The Lighthouse Resort Inn & Suites

8. Edison Beach House

9. The Westin Cape Coral Resort At Marina Village

10. DiamondHead Beach Resort

11. The Anchor Inn

12. Off the Charts Inn & Out Island Resort

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

14. Best Western Plus Beach Resort

15. Pink Shell Beach Resort and Marina

16. Lani Kai Beachfront Resort

17. Matanzas Inn Bayside Resort and Marina

18. Margaritaville Beach Resort Fort Myers

19. Latitude 26 Waterfront Resort & Marina

20. Marriott Sanibel Harbour Resort & Spa

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Top Bailey - Matthews Shell Museum Hotel Reviews

Breakers West B5 Beach side condo with pool

Island Inn

Ultimate Sanibel Beachfront! Island Beach Club, Top Floor, West-Facing, End Unit

Shalimar Beach Resort

Rare Walkout Condo On Sanibel Beach

Newly Renovated Two-King Condo, Poolside with Free Bikes

Sand Pointe 212 - Gulf view vacation rental condominium

Penthouse on the beach,Rooftop Deck FOR FAB Sunsets & 360 Views, 2 MIN to Beach!

End unit with extra windows. Steps to the beach, private beach access!

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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