ALL ROOMS WITH WATER VIEWS
Beachfront Hotel on Sanibel
Wake up to the sound of Gulf waves. Every Hotel Studio and Villa at Shalimar Beach Resort includes a water view from your private screened lanai and steps-to-the-sand beach access.
Why Stay Beachfront at Shalimar?
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Just steps to our private, world-class shelling beach
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All rooms have water views from private, screened, and furnished balconies
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Beachfront saltwater pool with Gulf views
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Quiet, secluded resort setting on West Gulf Drive
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Free beach chairs and more beach gear rentals onsite
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Rooftop terrace for spectacular sunrise and sunset vistas
WEST GULF DRIVE:
Sunsets, Shells, & Serenity
Our beachfront location along West Gulf Drive places you near the J.N. "Ding" Darling Refuge, Bailey-Matthews Shell Museum, dining, shopping, and the island’s quietest stretches of sand.
Yes. Shalimar Beach Resort is directly on the beach, with accommodations just a few steps to the sand.
Yes, all rooms at Shalimar have a view of the water. Our Gulf-Front One-Bedroom Villas and Two-Bedroom Villas have direct Gulf views, while our Hotel Studios enjoy partial water views.
Yes. The resort features a beachfront saltwater pool overlooking the Gulf of Mexico.
Yes. Lightweight Adirondack-style chairs are complimentary. Guests may rent a luxury beach set (one large umbrella and two reclining beach chairs) through our partner, The Moke & Cabana Club (available onsite). Standard umbrella and large beach towel rentals are also available at the office.
Yes! Paddleboarding right off our beach is a great way to experience the Gulf. Onsite paddleboard rentals are available through The Moke & Cabana Club; advance booking is recommended.
Yes, shore fishing is permitted and a fish-cleaning table is available onsite. Please follow local regulations.
Absolutely. Shalimar’s stretch of Gulf-front beach is one of Sanibel Island’s most famous shelling spots, with easy access to the soft tidal sands where you can find conchs, whelks, and sand dollars right outside your room.