Naples
Hidden in plain sight at 5th Ave and 3rd St, the wonderful Escalante is a boutique hotel crafted in the fashion of a Tuscan villa. Rooms and suites are…
Must-see hotels in Southwest Gulf Coast
Southwest Gulf Coast
Mango St's affable husband-and-wife owners Dan and Tree have created a winning seaside B&B: its idiosyncratic decor is funky and memorable but relaxed…
Southwest Gulf Coast
Right across from the beach and a perfect choice for an extended stay, this well-managed hotel-style resort worries about the details so you don't have to…
Southwest Gulf Coast
For great resort value on Captiva, choose ’Tween Waters Inn. Rooms are attractive roosts with granite counters, rainfall showerheads and bright, garish…
Southwest Gulf Coast
Sneak away to this beachside B&B and fantasize about your own little seaside paradise. Made up of three former beach houses, the B&B's guest suites and…
Southwest Gulf Coast
Retire beneath the pillared Georgian entrance of this historic 1913 hotel and you'll be transported to a more genteel age. Bellhops and butlers are on…
Southwest Gulf Coast
This 24-suite hotel was designed smartly from the ground up and proudly maintains impeccable standards. Attractive decor and rattan furniture are pleasing…
Southwest Gulf Coast
Stay in one of the inn's six rooms or eight cottages, all of which are Old Florida atmospheric with pretty touches (Rinehart and Dollhouse are favorites),…
Naples
This well-polished, Mediterranean-style luxury hotel provides an unbeatable location on either side of 5th Ave. Giant red vases grace the entryway…
Southwest Gulf Coast
The atmosphere at this genteel 1926 fishing inn seems barely to have changed since the door opened. Rooms have a comfortable, retro feel while the dining…
Southwest Gulf Coast
Situated a block back from Times Sq with views over a sleepy inlet, Manatee Bay offers the best of both worlds. By day you can position yourself on one of…
Southwest Gulf Coast
The charming, tile-floored rooms evoke a bright, seaside mood and are well located for Sanibel's Old Town; each has a shady porch, tree-strung hammock and…
Southwest Gulf Coast
Captiva's poshest resort complex expands over 330 acres with a wildlife preserve, cottages and condos galore, three pools (including waterslides and a…
Southwest Gulf Coast
Owner-operated Hayley's offers motel rooms, one-bedroom suites and buckets of 1950s charm. Super-quaint and competitively priced for Anna Maria. You'll…
Naples
This classic 1950s Googie-style bungalow with sharp angles, overhanging roof and kitsch Gondolier signage is well located on a quiet street in Old Naples…
Southwest Gulf Coast
The most reasonable accommodations on the island, this 'boatel' in historic Old San Marco is family-owned and quaint, with just 20 rooms adorned in…
Southwest Gulf Coast
These beachy suites sit within a tropical garden a few steps from the shore and the Crescent Beach shops. And when they say these suites are fully…
Naples
Value for money is high at the Lemon Tree, where 34 clean and brightly decorated rooms (some with passable kitchenettes) form a U around pretty, private…
Southwest Gulf Coast
Set a block back from the water and in close proximity to the shops and restaurants on Periwinkle Way, this cheery, yellow-and-teal Old Florida inn offers…
Southwest Gulf Coast
A couple of miles down the beach from Times Sq, this is a cute and reasonably priced collection of apartments and suites, which each feature comfy beds…
Southwest Gulf Coast
An older inn tucked away from the action and just steps from the beach, this place excels for its friendly service and low-key, homey vibe. Decor is a bit…
Sarasota
Boutique-style chain that's reliable and attractive, as well as being close to downtown. Rooms are modern and comfortable, with murals depicting wildlife…
Southwest Gulf Coast
Suites and apartments within one of Venice’s grand old homes are available for weekly rental. They all share a heated pool, a lemon-yellow sunroom, a…
Sarasota
This small hotel has been under new management since January 2019, so previous guests can expect changes, but it's clean, rates are a decent value, and it…
Southwest Gulf Coast
This historic 1925 home passes for the budget option in Boca Grande. With only four suites, book far, far in advance.
Southwest Gulf Coast
You'll receive a warm welcome from Bill and Diana, the resident osprey and visiting manatees when you stay at this friendly inn that has great views over…
Naples
The individually owned condo units of this marina hotel are something of a gamble: most are surprisingly attractive, up-to-date, tile-floored, rattan…
Southwest Gulf Coast
This condo resort perches on a 5-mile stretch of white-sand beach and is consistently ranked among the top luxury stays in Marco Island. The 98 suites…
Southwest Gulf Coast
This vintage Old Florida motel is best if you get one of the newly renovated rooms. However, all rooms sport no-fuss furniture and have full kitchens; the…
Fort Myers
Now anchoring the downtown historic district, this boutique chain makes an attractive, reliable stay. The 67 rooms have powder-blue comforters, wall…
Southwest Gulf Coast
On a secluded stretch of Gulf Dr, Blue Dolphin has 11 duplex rooms set within pretty gardens right on the beach. Most have full kitchens, and all have…
Southwest Gulf Coast
About 200 steps from Siesta sands but tucked away from the hubbub, this well-appointed, 10-room boutique resort forgoes in-your-face tropicalia for more…
Southwest Gulf Coast
Mitchell's is a Gulf Dr getaway choice right on the beach. Its 25 rooms are strictly standard, but each has full kitchen and its own grill. The range of…
Southwest Gulf Coast
This county-operated campground is small, caters to RVs, has little privacy and doesn't allow campfires. But it's well worth camping here to be mere steps…
