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Shalimar Beach Resort

Property class: 3.5

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A wooden boardwalk leading to a beach with clear skies and calm waters.
A resort with multiple buildings featuring blue roofs, a beach, and a clear view of the ocean.
A modern room with a large sliding glass door leading to a balcony with a view of the beach. There is a white sofa, a small table, and a white desk with a chair.
A pool area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, a wooden deck, and a view of the beach and ocean.
A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a view of the beach through the window.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Laundry room
  • Kitchen
The current price is AU$348
includes taxes & fees
14 Sept - 15 Sept

Explore the area

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2823 W Gulf Dr, Sanibel, FL, 33957
  • Place, J. N. Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Sanibel Island Southern Beach
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Bowman's Beach
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Airport, Fort Myers, FL (RSW-Southwest Florida Intl.)
    ‪53 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Studio, 2 Queen Beds (Gulf View)

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a view of the beach through the window.

Standard Studio, 2 Queen Beds (Gulf View)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(12 reviews)
  • Partial ocean view
  • 56 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Studio, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed (Gulf View)

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a computer, and a balcony with a view of the beach.

Standard Studio, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed (Gulf View)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Partial ocean view
  • 56 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

View all photos for One Bedroom Villa (Gulf Front)

A modern room with a large sliding glass door leading to a balcony with a view of the beach. There is a white sofa, a small table, and a white desk with a chair.

One Bedroom Villa (Gulf Front)

  • Beach view
  • 70 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

View all photos for Standard Studio, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Mobility Accessible (Gulf View)

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a view of the beach through the window.

Standard Studio, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Mobility Accessible (Gulf View)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Partial ocean view
  • 56 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

About the area

Sanibel

At Shalimar Beach Resort you'll be within just a 15-minute stroll of Sanibel Island Southern Beach and J. N. Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge. Highlights at this beachfront hotel include an outdoor swimming pool, and in-room kitchens and free WiFi. .Spend the day at the beach where you'll find snorkelling and surfing/body boarding. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas, coffee/tea in a common area and laundry facilities. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .Within a 30-minute drive of this 3.5-property class West End hotel, attractions include Key West Express and Bowman's Beach.

What's nearby

  • J. N. Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Sanibel Island Southern Beach - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Blind Pass Beach - 13 min drive - 13.7 km
  • Bowman's Beach - 14 min drive - 11.1 km
  • Sanibel Island Lighthouse - 14 min drive - 10.7 km

Getting around

  • Fort Myers, FL (RSW-Southwest Florida Intl.) - 58 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Jerry's Foods - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Doc Ford’s Rum Bar & Grille - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Turtles Tiki Bar - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪MudBugs Cajun Kitchen - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Marketplace At Sundial - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Shalimar Beach Resort

As a guest of Shalimar Beach Resort, you'll find an outdoor pool, a rooftop terrace, and barbecue grills. Public spaces have free WiFi. A vending machine, multilingual staff, and a picnic area are also featured at Shalimar Beach Resort. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

This Art Deco Sanibel hotel is smoke free.

  • 33 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • 7 buildings
  • Built in 2025
  • Terrace on the roof
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Television in lobby
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
Shalimar Beach Resort offers 33 air-conditioned accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and coffee/tea makers. Rooms open to furnished balconies or patios. This accommodation offers separate sitting areas. 65-inch Smart televisions come with digital channels and Netflix. Accommodation at this 3.5-star hotel has kitchens with full-sized fridge/freezers, stovetops, microwaves and separate dining areas. Bathrooms include a shower with a rainfall showerhead, and hairdryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)). Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include a ceiling fan and blackout curtains. Housekeeping is provided on request.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free covered self parking on site
  • Limited number of on-site self parking spaces per unit
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Fishing
  • Outdoor pool
  • Paddleboard
  • Snorkelling
  • Surfing/bodyboarding
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Free rollaway/extra bed
  • High chair
  • In-room full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • In-room kitchen
  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Separate in-room dining area
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping on request
  • Multilingual staff

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • In a nature reserve
  • On the beach
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Rooftop terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 22 steps to reach entrance
  • 3 accessible parking spaces
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Cobblestone flooring in public areas
  • Hand-held showerhead
  • Handrails in hallways (91 centimetre high)
  • Handrails in stairways (91 centimetre high)
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Lever door handles
  • Lift (91 centimetre wide door)
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Tile flooring in room
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (91 centimetre high)

More

  • 3 floors
  • 7 buildings
  • Art Deco architecture
  • Built in 2025
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Some LED lighting used

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free rollaway/extra bed

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 65-inch smart TV with digital channels
  • Hulu
  • IPod dock
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Freezer
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Hob
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Separate dining area
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Separate sitting area
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 8:00 PM

Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM

Front desk staffed during limited hours

If you are planning to arrive after 5:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Free rollaway/extra beds!

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Breakage deposit: USD 500 per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover and cash. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in all accommodation.

Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at Shalimar Beach Resort?

Yep, Shalimar Beach Resort has a free self car park. Onsite parking is limited (max 1 space per unit).

How much does it cost to stay at Shalimar Beach Resort?

As of 13 Sept 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Shalimar Beach Resort on 14 Sept 2026 start from AU$348, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Are there any beaches close to Shalimar Beach Resort?

Yep, Shalimar Beach Resort is a short 13-minute walk from Sanibel Island Southern Beach. Fun beach activities include snorkelling, waterskiing and windsurfing. You can also find boat tours.

Does Shalimar Beach Resort have a pool?

Shalimar Beach Resort has an outdoor pool.

Is Shalimar Beach Resort family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as laundry facilities and a gas grill, as well as highchairs and free extra beds in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that Shalimar Beach Resort is a hit with families.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Shalimar Beach Resort?

No, Shalimar Beach Resort does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Shalimar Beach Resort?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Shalimar Beach Resort?

No, pets are not allowed.

Shalimar Beach Resort Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 85 out of 92 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 92 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 92 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 92 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 92 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Laura Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely place to stay. Clean, quiet and right in the beach.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Keith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic location, updated, clean and spacious rooms.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Martha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean property, great environment, no crowds, enjoyable to go in a group, nice staff, great place to stay. I recommend for a nice beach getaway.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

lori

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The recent stay was wonderful. Very well maintained, rooms are very well kept and large. Much more than what was expected Pool was great and access to the beach was easy Will be returning
Stayed 5 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very new property that I think actually rates a three star rather than a two star resort. Staff was very friendly and helpful and provided us with good information about the island.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Dawn Ellen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Friendly staff. Very clean.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property, great staff & perfect location for peace and quiet! The place is immaculate & provides a great getaway on the best beaches. We loved the large space and fully equipped kitchen. I highly recommend this for everyone.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Myles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a very nice place
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness
Pool was great Clean room Excellent staff
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Malgorzata

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
New and specious room and bathroom. Easy check in with friendly staff. Great beach and nice pool very quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Christy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The new place is paradise! The rooms are spacious and clean, the property is immaculate, the pool is gorgeous and the staff is amazing! Highly recommend!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Holly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved this property! Everything was perfect!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything about this place was great
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location, steps to the beach, full kitchen to cook in with everything you need. Dedicated parking and large rooms!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Dawn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The rooms were very clean and beautifully decorated. The staff was very friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff great room great location can’t say enough positive things about this place
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Misty

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very friendly. Room was beautiful and kitchen well equipped. Location and outdoor beach/pool amenities were spectacular
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Peggy

This is a brand new truly lovely resort. Large rooms with high ceilings, kitchen was equipped with everything we needed. bathroom was spa like and the decorating was beautiful. Located right on the beautiful Gulf of Mexico.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stacie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful time. Every room is very close to the pool and beach. Gas grill was great. Pool was perfect. Plenty of chairs that you can take down to the beach. I have no negatives to say. Screened in balcony’s were great as well.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

alicia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Enjoyed everything about this place! Will definitely come back!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Joy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Gorgeous, clean, and kind helpful staff! So happy the Shalimar Resort owners have kept this beautiful spot family owned and small! Loved it and we will be back for sure!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Victor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful place. I'll definitely comeback here again. Everything was super clean.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Josh

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
The room was spotless and thoughtfully laid out. Check-in and checkout was a breeze. The beach and the pool were wonderful
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Robin

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Excellent new property. Very attentive staff.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Traci

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
I have found my new hotel when I visit Sanibel Island. Every thing was perfect.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025