Title: Mid Island Travel Guide: Best of Mid Island, Sanibel Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Mid Island](https://expedia.co.uk/Mid-Island-Hotels.d977663677668896768.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Flights to Sanibel](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Sanibel.d9791.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in Sanibel](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Sanibel.d9791.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Mid Island Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Mid-Island.d977663677668896768.Car-Hire-Guide)[Mid Island Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Mid-Island.d977663677668896768.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Mid Island Travel Guide ## Sanibel ## Visit Mid Island Things to do Hotels Where to stay [Sanibel travel guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Sanibel.dx9791) --- ### Popular places to visit ![Periwinkle Way featuring a garden](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6298863/ce898fdd-7ebf-4f44-9e80-60e95ba58831.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Periwinkle Way The island’s spine is also its commercial hub. Drive or bike the road’s length to find attractions and discover many stores and restaurants. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Periwinkle-Way-Sanibel.d6298863.Attraction) ![Fort Myers featuring a house](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6296084/23eab012-1f55-4d52-8f9c-07eeb7f56326.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Sanibel Historical Museum and Village You can spend time studying the exhibits at Sanibel Historical Museum and Village during your trip to Sanibel. Wander through the beautiful beaches and seaside in this quaint area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Sanibel-Historical-Museum-And-Village-Sanibel.d6296084.Attraction) ![View of Annapolis Valley and the Bay of Fundy from The Lookoff on North Mountain, Nova Scotia, Canada.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976194940/b4825031-e36b-403d-8aaf-b07a25f3dc00.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Bailey's Beach Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Bailey's Beach during your trip to Sanibel? [](https://expedia.co.uk/Baileys-Beach-Fort-Myers.d553248635976194940.Attraction) ![Seashells on Sanibel Island, Florida](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976194887/1681d0fb-bad0-43e3-9dad-05ad6264d3a8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Sanibel Island Southern Beach 4.5/5(2 reviews) Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Sanibel Island Southern Beach during your trip to Sanibel? [](https://expedia.co.uk/Sanibel-Island-Southern-Beach-Fort-Myers.d553248635976194887.Attraction) ![Sanibel Island Lighthouse which includes a beach, general coastal views and a sunset](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6123905/4ca6a8bf-bcd7-4194-afd1-f40b40c7afaf.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Sanibel Island Lighthouse 4/5(23 reviews) You can find out about the history of Sanibel with a trip to Sanibel Island Lighthouse. Wander through the beautiful beaches and seaside in this family-friendly area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Sanibel-Island-Lighthouse-East-End.d6123905.Attraction) ![Bowman\'s Beach which includes general coastal views and a sandy beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6296151/4495298b-a31a-40fc-a275-ded1cba6e62a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Bowman's Beach 4.5/5(5 reviews) Relax and revel in a visit to one of the area’s most beautiful beaches, great for swimming, fishing and finding special seashells. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Bowmans-Beach-Sanibel.d6296151.Attraction) ### Things to do ![Dolphin Wildlife Cruise Fort Myers Beach](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49515597/7ddf5e09-b4b4-4b06-b75b-dc221f49d5cd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Dolphin Wildlife Cruise Fort Myers Beach £48 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/dolphin-wildlife-cruise-fort-myers-beach.a49515597.activity-details) ![Copacetic Day Sail](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/3146061/ce46a7d1-6271-4a2e-9229-41a28a522002.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Copacetic Day Sail £52 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/copacetic-day-sail.a3146061.activity-details) ![Ft Myers Beach Tiki Pub Fun in the Sun Dolphin Cruise](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47153143/06bbabd1-82a1-4de2-bf45-a625ef00b5dc.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Ft Myers Beach 2 Hour Tiki Pub Fun in the Sun Dolphin Cruise £45 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/ft-myers-beach-2-hour-tiki-pub-fun-in-the-sun-dolphin-cruise.a47153143.activity-details) ![Fort Myers Beach: Adults only BYOB Tiki Pub Daytime Cruise](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47979072/6e9ee73a-5c48-4bd8-98b3-22dd86a327e5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Fort Myers Beach: Tiki Pub Fun In The Sun Dolphin Cruise £48 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/fort-myers-beach-tiki-pub-fun-in-the-sun-dolphin-cruise.a47979072.activity-details) ![Southwest Florida Sunset Sail](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/3146060/208129dd-2c36-4c94-bbae-6379e223335e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Southwest Florida Sunset Sail £52 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/southwest-florida-sunset-sail.a3146060.activity-details) ![Dolphin and Sightseeing Tiki Cruise](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46963437/b9695ee5-1948-4f45-9a2c-697f0e0f2655.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Fort Myers Beach Dolphin & Sightseeing Tour Refreshments Included £48 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/fort-myers-beach-dolphin-sightseeing-tour-refreshments-included.a46963437.activity-details) [See all activities in Sanibel](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Sanibel.d9791.Travel-Guide-Activities) --- ## Top hotels in Mid Island ![Sanibel Island Beach Resort](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/18000000/17300000/17298900/17298818/w2247h1500x326y0-2ea06bb5_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Sanibel Island Beach Resort 1231 Middle Gulf Dr Sanibel FL £304 8 Feb - 9 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this beach hotel in Sanibel. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a beach locale. Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant in their reviews. Popular ... 9/10 Wonderful! (1,586 reviews) Great beach hotel! Room is clean and bed comfortable. All the staff are friendly and accommodating. Tiki hut fun by the pool. The restaurant is great for a lite bite and a full meal. The beach is steps from the hotel. Perfect get away even during the cold spell. Reviewed on 4 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=08%2F02%2F2026&endDate=09%2F02%2F2026&selected=17298818&PinnedHotelID=17298818&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=977663677668896768) ![Sundial Beach Resort & Spa](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/2000/1939/5481c209_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Sundial Beach Resort & Spa 1451 Middle Gulf Drive Sanibel FL £505 11 Feb - 12 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this luxury condo in Sanibel. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the property condition in their reviews. Popular ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (2,596 reviews) Very clean room, staff was very nice. All of the pools were clean and everything was very nice and well taken care of. Reviewed on 30 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=11%2F02%2F2026&endDate=12%2F02%2F2026&selected=1939&PinnedHotelID=1939&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=977663677668896768) ![Casa Ybel Resort](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1070000/1060300/1060289/33a6cafb_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Casa Ybel Resort 2255 W. Gulf Dr. Sanibel FL £515 8 Feb - 9 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this beach hotel in Sanibel. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 restaurants. Popular attractions Sanibel Island Southern Beach and Gulfside City Park ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (297 reviews) Clean rooms, great staff, beautiful view Reviewed on 22 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=08%2F02%2F2026&endDate=09%2F02%2F2026&selected=1060289&PinnedHotelID=1060289&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=977663677668896768) ![Kona Kai Motel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/9000000/8080000/8078500/8078470/e1676e63_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Kona Kai Motel 1539 Periwinkle Way Sanibel FL £193 8 Feb - 9 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this motel in Sanibel. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a garden. Popular attractions Sanibel Island Southern Beach and Periwinkle Way are located ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (949 reviews) Very clean and quiet. The rooms were very nice. My only negative comment is that in the welcome letter you are asked to take out trash and dispose of it in a dumpster to avoid a trash fee which is something I’ve never encountered in a hotel before. Reviewed on 28 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=08%2F02%2F2026&endDate=09%2F02%2F2026&selected=8078470&PinnedHotelID=8078470&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=977663677668896768) ![THE Palmview AND Sandpiper Inns](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37140000/37133000/37132951/4a93e4d8_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### THE Palmview AND Sandpiper Inns 706 and 720 Donax Street Sanibel FL Stay at this motel in Sanibel. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and in-room massages. Popular attractions Sanibel Island Southern Beach and Sanibel Island Golf ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (205 reviews) Our room #3) was amazingly clean. We had everything we needed (except some hangers in the closet) for visiting the beach; towels, chairs) and a wagon to transport them. The king bed was comfortable. Location is key, only a 5-minute walk to the beach. I felt safe here and we will hopefully be back ... Reviewed on 27 Dec 2025 [Get rates](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=21%2F02%2F2026&endDate=22%2F02%2F2026&selected=37132951&PinnedHotelID=37132951&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=977663677668896768) [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=21%2F02%2F2026&endDate=22%2F02%2F2026&selected=37132951&PinnedHotelID=37132951&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=977663677668896768) ![Sanibel Siesta on the Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/119000000/118510000/118502900/118502892/8b6bb81d_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Sanibel Siesta on the Beach 1246 Fulgur Street Sanibel FL Stay at this beach aparthotel in Sanibel. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a beach locale. Popular attractions Sanibel Island Southern Beach and Sanibel Island ... 10/10 Exceptional! (6 reviews) The access to the beach was outstanding! The staff was extremely friendly and helpful. The suite was large and comfortable! 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[](https://expedia.co.uk/Fort-Myers-Gumbo-Limbo.dx553248635976480905) ![Periwinkle Way which includes cycling as well as an individual femail](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6298863/b93364c4-18dc-4358-9389-6eed83739c80.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Beachview Country Club Estates While visiting Beachview Country Club Estates, you might make a stop by sights like Periwinkle Way and Sanibel Island Golf Club. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Sanibel-Beachview-Country-Club-Estates.dx553248635976658737) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### The Dunes While there might not be top attractions in The Dunes, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Dunes Golf and Tennis Club and Periwinkle Way. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Fort-Myers-The-Dunes.dx553248635976473424) ![Sanibel Lighthouse](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976477245/3c2cdf05-cc07-4dac-8489-1596f679bc90.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Sanibel Isles While Sanibel Isles isn't home to many top sights, Dunes Golf and Tennis Club and Periwinkle Way are some notable places to visit nearby. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Fort-Myers-Sanibel-Isles.dx553248635976477245) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Shell Harbor While Shell Harbor isn't home to many top sights, Sanibel Moorings Botanical Gardens and Sanibel Sea School are some notable places to visit nearby. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Fort-Myers-Shell-Harbor.dx553248635976472731) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Butterknife While there might not be top attractions in Butterknife, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Sanibel Island Southern Beach and Periwinkle Way. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Fort-Myers-Butterknife.dx553248635976478145) --- --- - [Stays](?pwaLob=wizard-hotel-pwa-v2) - [Packages](?pwaLob=wizard-package-pwa) - [Flights](?pwaLob=wizard-flight-pwa) - [Things to do](?pwaLob=wizard-lx-pwa) - [Cruises](?pwaLob=wizard-cruise-pwa) - [Cars](?pwaLob=wizard-car-pwa) # Mid Island Travel Guide ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save on select hotels when you book in the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. 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