What's it like in West End?

You'll be sure to have fun visiting Sanibel's West End neighborhood. Be sure to check out J. N. Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge and Bowman's Beach as part of your West End travel plans.

Where is the best place to stay in West End?

Based on our traveler data, Shalimar Beach Resort is one of the top choices for your stay in West End. This hotel is a short 13-minute walk from Sanibel Island Southern Beach, and it offers an outdoor pool and free parking. Another good choice for your stay in the area is Island Inn .

How many hotels are there in West End?

Expedia has 499 hotels and other accommodations in West End to choose from, making this an ideal home base for exploring the greater Sanibel area.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in West End, will I receive a refund?

Yes! The majority of hotel reservations are fully refundable if cancelled prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your check-in date. If your reservation is non-refundable, you might be able to cancel it and get a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to get the best deals available in West End.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip to West End?

For more details about changing or cancelling your trip to West End, go to https://www.expedia.com/service/ .

What is there to do around this Sanibel neighborhood?

Bowman's Beach, Sanibel Island Southern Beach, and Blind Pass Beach are great spots if you want to spend some time by the water during your stay in West End. J. N. Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge and Turner Beach are also a couple of places to visit in the neighborhood. A few places to visit in the area around West End include Sanibel Bayous, Sanibel Captiva Conservation Foundation, and Bailey - Matthews Shell Museum. Make a stop at Periwinkle Way and Captiva Beach while you're sightseeing around the area.

Top West End Hotels (Sanibel)

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1. Sanibel Island Beach Resort

Mid Island, 5.1 mi from West End

Natalia

$202 nightly

Sep 15 - Sep 16

Total with taxes and fees

2. Pink Shell Beach Resort and Marina

10 mi from West End

Kate

$280 nightly

Sep 10 - Sep 11

Total with taxes and fees

Outdoor pool, cabanas (surcharge), sun loungers

3. Margaritaville Beach Resort Fort Myers

10.7 mi from West End

Jenny

$181 nightly

Sep 9 - Sep 10

Total with taxes and fees

4. Sundial Beach Resort & Spa

Mid Island, 4.9 mi from West End

moti

$391 nightly

Sep 15 - Sep 16

Total with taxes and fees

5. Sanibel Inn

East End, 5.6 mi from West End

William

$360 nightly

Oct 4 - Oct 5

Total with taxes and fees

6. Naples Grande Beach Resort

25.9 mi from West End

Peter

7. South Seas

6.3 mi from West End

America

$309 nightly

Sep 10 - Sep 11

Total with taxes and fees

Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Marina View | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

8. The Westin Cape Coral Resort At Marina Village

9.8 mi from West End

Zandra

$168 nightly

Sep 27 - Sep 28

Total with taxes and fees

9. The Lighthouse Resort Inn & Suites

10.6 mi from West End

Mayra

$140 nightly

Sep 15 - Sep 16

Total with taxes and fees

10. Marriott Sanibel Harbour Resort & Spa

7.4 mi from West End

Scott

$223 nightly

Sep 17 - Sep 18

Total with taxes and fees

3 outdoor pools, cabanas (surcharge), pool umbrellas

11. Hyatt Vacation Club at Coconut Cove, Bonita Springs

18.2 mi from West End

Colin

$207 nightly

Sep 21 - Sep 22

Total with taxes and fees

12. Island Inn

West End

Cindi

$198 nightly

Sep 7 - Sep 8

Total with taxes and fees

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

13. Edison Beach House

10.4 mi from West End

Tara

$173 nightly

Sep 30 - Oct 1

Total with taxes and fees

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

14. Lani Kai Beachfront Resort

10.8 mi from West End

Abigail

$169 nightly

Sep 7 - Sep 8

Total with taxes and fees

On the beach, white sand, snorkeling, surfing

15. Shalimar Beach Resort

West End

PATRICIA

$249 nightly

Sep 8 - Sep 9

Total with taxes and fees

16. Hyatt House Naples/5th Avenue

30.3 mi from West End

Stefanny

$144 nightly

Sep 17 - Sep 18

Total with taxes and fees

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

17. Casa Ybel Resort

Ybel, 4.1 mi from West End

Cecilio

$288 nightly

Sep 4 - Sep 5

Total with taxes and fees

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

18. The Anchor Inn

Mid Island, 5 mi from West End

Liliana

$182 nightly

Sep 8 - Sep 9

Total with taxes and fees

19. THE Palmview AND Sandpiper Inns

Mid Island, 5.1 mi from West End

JACQUELINE

$229 nightly

Sep 12 - Sep 13

Total with taxes and fees

20. Best Western Plus Beach Resort

10.3 mi from West End

Yolanda

$173 nightly

Sep 17 - Sep 18

Total with taxes and fees

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Where to stay in West End

Find the best West End areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most.

Mid Island

While visiting Mid Island, you might make a stop by sights like Periwinkle Way and Sanibel Island Southern 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 West End Hotel Reviews

Shalimar Beach Resort

10/10 Excellent

"Romus was helpful and great! We loved the staff property and beautiful beach access! Fabulous stay and everything we needed!"

Welcoming 2-bedroom 2-bathroom condo in a secluded section of Sanibel Island

10/10 Excellent

"We had a great vacation! Rene was a great host, the condo was clean from top to bottom, amenities were exactly as described on the website. Couldn’t have asked for more. Thanks so much for making our stay a great experience."

Amazing Beachside Retreat - Sayana

10/10 Excellent

"This property is exactly as shown on the Vrbo listing. The views from the kitchen, living space, and master bedroom are of the beach and ocean, and they do not disappoint. Everything that was provided for our stay by our host was very helpful and much appreciated. Short walk to the beach with plenty of beautiful shells. Beautiful condo, and great location. Would highly reconsidering booking this property again in the future."

Sleeps 10 - Available Year Round - Huge Private Home

10/10 Excellent

"This property is beautiful. They had everything for us!House is very clean. All you really need to bring is food. A variety of fruit trees to pick from if ripe. Short walk to the private beach. We found so many shells that we brought home with us. The water was light green turquoise. We didn’t want to get out. We were there for a week.Very peaceful and friendly small neighborhood. Absolutely beautiful!!Thank you for a wonderful stay."

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Our top choices for West End hotels

1. Sanibel Island Beach Resort

2. Pink Shell Beach Resort and Marina

3. Margaritaville Beach Resort Fort Myers

4. Sundial Beach Resort & Spa

5. Sanibel Inn

6. Naples Grande Beach Resort

7. South Seas

8. The Westin Cape Coral Resort At Marina Village

9. The Lighthouse Resort Inn & Suites

10. Marriott Sanibel Harbour Resort & Spa

11. Hyatt Vacation Club at Coconut Cove, Bonita Springs

12. Island Inn

13. Edison Beach House

14. Lani Kai Beachfront Resort

15. Shalimar Beach Resort

16. Hyatt House Naples/5th Avenue

17. Casa Ybel Resort

18. The Anchor Inn

19. THE Palmview AND Sandpiper Inns

20. Best Western Plus Beach Resort

Where to stay in West End

Mid Island

East End

Beachview Country Club Estates

Sanctuary

Gulf Shores

Top West End Hotel Reviews

Shalimar Beach Resort

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