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A beach with a view of the ocean and a sunset.

A covered outdoor area with a table and chairs, a ceiling fan, and a view of a beach with palm trees and a boat.

A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a stainless steel refrigerator, and a dining area with white chairs and a table.

A multi-story hotel with a central entrance, balconies, and palm trees.

1. Island Inn

West End, 2.7 km from JN 'Ding' Darling National Wildlife Refuge

Nicole

€198

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

An outdoor patio with tables and chairs, umbrellas, and a pool in the background.

A modern indoor space with a large table, chairs, and a television.

A modern reception desk with a digital display, a cash register, and a customer service counter.

A Holiday Inn Express & Suites building with a parking lot, a covered entrance, and a landscaped area with flowers.

2. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Ft Myers Beach-Sanibel Gateway by IHG

18.3 km from JN 'Ding' Darling National Wildlife Refuge

Gigette

€86

includes taxes & fees

28 Sept - 29 Sept

A spacious dining area with multiple tables and chairs, large windows, and a modern chandelier.

A swimming pool area with lounge chairs, a small building, and a basketball court surrounded by palm trees and greenery.

A hotel room with two beds, a large mirror, and a view of the outdoors.

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a large window.

3. Residence Inn by Marriott Fort Myers Sanibel

14.7 km from JN 'Ding' Darling National Wildlife Refuge

jennifer

€84

includes taxes & fees

28 Sept - 29 Sept

A row of turquoise Adirondack chairs with umbrellas, a wooden deck, and a marina in the background.

A marina with rows of blue Adirondack chairs under turquoise umbrellas, wooden docks, and boats.

A swimming pool with a thatched roof overhead, surrounded by lounge chairs and a covered patio area.

A room with a large aquarium, a dining table with chairs, a refrigerator, and a wall-mounted TV displaying a resort advertisement.

4. Latitude 26 Waterfront Boutique Resort - Fort Myers Beach

16.4 km from JN 'Ding' Darling National Wildlife Refuge

Ana

€81

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, a seating area with a sofa and chairs, a small round table, and a decorative wall with artwork.

A reception desk with a wooden panel design, a welcome sign for 'Sunshine State', and a motivational rug on the floor.

A grocery store with shelves stocked with snacks, beverages, and dairy products.

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and palm trees, surrounded by a building with a red roof and multiple windows.

5. Hampton Inn & Suites Fort Myers Beach/Sanibel Gateway

18.1 km from JN 'Ding' Darling National Wildlife Refuge

Robert

€87

includes taxes & fees

28 Sept - 29 Sept

A hotel pool area with multiple lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by a fence and palm trees.

A reception area with a beach view mural, a staircase, and a reception desk.

A modern lobby with a fireplace, seating area, and artwork.

A spacious indoor dining area with high ceilings, large windows, and modern orange chairs and white tables.

6. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Ft. Myers-Sanibel Gateway

15.3 km from JN 'Ding' Darling National Wildlife Refuge

Jorge

€74

includes taxes & fees

28 Sept - 29 Sept

A beach with a variety of seashells and pebbles.

A pool area with lounge chairs and a building with a red roof.

A hammock between palm trees with a view of the ocean.

A hotel room with a bed, a view of the beach, and a window with curtains.

7. Sanibel Island Beach Resort

Mid Island, 6.6 km from JN 'Ding' Darling National Wildlife Refuge

Jill

€200

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A modern dining area with wooden flooring, white chairs, and large windows offering a view of the beach.

A balcony with white chairs and a table overlooking a beach with palm trees and a tennis court.

A modern kitchen with white cabinets and a wooden floor, a bar area with white chairs, and large windows with a view of the beach and palm trees.

A resort with a beach, palm trees, a pool, and a hotel building.

8. Best Western Plus Beach Resort

15.2 km from JN 'Ding' Darling National Wildlife Refuge

Hassan

€195

includes taxes & fees

28 Sept - 29 Sept

A modern living room with a flat-screen TV, a floor lamp, a dining table, and a sofa.

A modern bedroom with a bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a small table with a vase, two armchairs, and a painting on the wall.

A dining area with a table set for two, a television mounted on the wall, and a sliding glass door leading to a balcony.

Two grey armchairs with red cushions, a floor lamp, and a window with blinds.

9. Lazy Cuckoo Inn

17.4 km from JN 'Ding' Darling National Wildlife Refuge

Bruce

€78

includes taxes & fees

1 Oct - 2 Oct

A balcony with a table and chairs, large windows, and a view of the sea.

A spacious living area with a high ceiling, a ceiling fan, a pool table, and a view of the outdoors.

A swimming pool with clear blue water, surrounded by lounge chairs and umbrellas, and a building with a tiled roof.

10. The Westin Cape Coral Resort At Marina Village

15.5 km from JN 'Ding' Darling National Wildlife Refuge

Eric

€182

includes taxes & fees

1 Oct - 2 Oct

A balcony with a wooden table and chairs, a hanging chair, and a view of palm trees and a pool.

A beachfront hotel with palm trees, a sandy walkway, and a pool.

A modern kitchen with grey cabinets, a stainless steel refrigerator, a microwave, and a sink. There is a painting of a flamingo on the wall.

A bedroom with a large bed, a desk, and a chair. There is a sliding barn door and a painting of a beach on the wall.

11. Off the Charts Inn & Out Island Resort

7.1 km from JN 'Ding' Darling National Wildlife Refuge

Lisa

€161

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 Oct

A marina with boats docked, surrounded by palm trees and a building with a red-tiled roof.

A two-story building with a wooden staircase leading to a balcony, surrounded by palm trees.

A marina with docked boats, a covered area with umbrellas, and a bridge in the background.

A bar area with a counter, stools, and ceiling fans.

12. Matanzas Inn Bayside Resort and Marina

15.9 km from JN 'Ding' Darling National Wildlife Refuge

Janine

€180

includes taxes & fees

28 Sept - 29 Sept

A beach view from a balcony with a pool, palm trees, and a building with a balcony.

A spacious kitchen with a dining area, a ceiling fan, and a view of the outdoors.

A balcony with a TV, a chair, and a view of a beach with a pier.

A beach with a pier extending into the water, palm trees, and a clear sky.

13. Edison Beach House

15.5 km from JN 'Ding' Darling National Wildlife Refuge

Angie

€173

includes taxes & fees

28 Sept - 29 Sept

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by palm trees and a stone archway.

An outdoor dining area with thatched roofs and string lights, surrounded by tropical plants.

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a dining table with chairs, and a view of the sea through the window.

A kitchen with white cabinets, a microwave, and a sink. There are two white chairs and a table.

14. The Lighthouse Resort Inn & Suites

15.8 km from JN 'Ding' Darling National Wildlife Refuge

Sherrie

€110

includes taxes & fees

28 Sept - 29 Sept

A balcony with a wicker sofa, a yellow table, and a potted plant.

A poolside area with lounge chairs, a swimming pool, and a covered seating area with a thatched roof.

A kitchen with white cabinets, a black refrigerator, and a ceiling fan.

A cozy interior with a wooden ceiling, a blue patterned sofa, yellow cushions, a dining area with a table and chairs, and a TV on the wall.

15. Latitude 26 Waterfront Resort & Marina

16.9 km from JN 'Ding' Darling National Wildlife Refuge

Sebastian

€121

includes taxes & fees

1 Oct - 2 Oct

A waterfront hotel with multiple buildings, a dock, and a calm body of water reflecting the structures.

A resort pool area with a large pool, lounge chairs, and umbrellas.

A table set for two on a beach with a view of the sea and distant islands.

A spacious living area with wicker furniture, a chandelier, and large windows offering a view of palm trees and a balcony.

16. Marriott Sanibel Harbour Resort & Spa

11.2 km from JN 'Ding' Darling National Wildlife Refuge

Charles

€249

includes taxes & fees

13 Oct - 14 Oct

A pathway leading to a pool area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by tropical plants and a thatched-roof structure.

A spacious bar area with wooden flooring and ceiling fans, featuring a central bar counter and multiple seating options.

A swimming pool area with lounge chairs and palm trees, surrounded by buildings and a sunset view.

A modern bedroom with a large bed, a sitting area with a chair and a small table, and a view of a tropical landscape through the window.

17. Sanibel Inn

East End, 7.5 km from JN 'Ding' Darling National Wildlife Refuge

William

€353

includes taxes & fees

28 Sept - 29 Sept

A covered patio with tiled flooring, wooden lounge chairs, and a small table.

A modern living room with a grey sofa, a small table, and a TV mounted on the wall.

A grassy yard with palm trees and a wooden fence.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV mounted on the wall, and a sliding glass door leading to a balcony.

18. White Orchid Apartments

15.7 km from JN 'Ding' Darling National Wildlife Refuge

Laura

€95

includes taxes & fees

1 Oct - 2 Oct

A large, clear swimming pool with multiple lounge areas and palm trees.

A beach with rows of blue umbrellas and lounge chairs, a building with multiple balconies, and palm trees.

A balcony with a view of the beach, wicker chairs, a table, and a railing.

19. Margaritaville Beach Resort Fort Myers

15.8 km from JN 'Ding' Darling National Wildlife Refuge

Idelio

€202

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

A beach view with rows of empty wine glasses lined up on a balcony.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a view of the beach.

A balcony with wicker furniture overlooking a beach.

A multi-story hotel with a blue exterior and balconies.

20. Lani Kai Beachfront Resort

16 km from JN 'Ding' Darling National Wildlife Refuge

ROBERT

€133

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

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Compare popular hotels close to JN 'Ding' Darling National Wildlife Refuge

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Island Inn	9.4 Exceptional 1,156 reviews	View
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Ft Myers Beach-Sanibel Gateway by IHG	9.2 Wonderful 1,004 reviews	View
Residence Inn by Marriott Fort Myers Sanibel	8.8 Excellent 1,000 reviews	View
Latitude 26 Waterfront Boutique Resort - Fort Myers Beach	9.0 Wonderful 1,001 reviews	View
Hampton Inn & Suites Fort Myers Beach/Sanibel Gateway	8.8 Excellent 1,013 reviews	View

Top JN 'Ding' Darling National Wildlife Refuge Hotel Reviews

Sanibel Island Beach Resort

10/10 Excellent

"Lots of beach front to enjoy shelling … without paying hefty parking lot prices elsewhere in Sanibel. The restaurant connected to the hotel had excellent food and was convenient … ordered for eating in our room once as well… and you could order food delivered to the pool."

Casa Ybel Resort

8/10 Good

"Lovely beach view, well equipped for extended stay, great use of space. Will recommend to others looking for short stays."

Rare Walkout Condo On Sanibel Beach

8/10 Good

"The condo was nice and clean and location was great. Our only complaint was that it smelled so strongly of mildew that we could smell it on ourselves after leaving the unit. After only three nights, we got home and had to wash all our clothes because everything in our bags smelled like mildew. Bummer."

Sand Pointe 212 - Gulf view vacation rental condominium

10/10 Excellent

"We enjoyed our stay, esp the comfortable patio furniture."

Penthouse on the beach,Rooftop Deck FOR FAB Sunsets & 360 Views, 2 MIN to Beach!

10/10 Excellent

"This was a very nice condo. My friends and I had a great week."

End unit with extra windows. Steps to the beach, private beach access!

10/10 Excellent

"The condo had everything we needed to make the most of a lovely long weekend with our family of five (we brought a pack and play)! The walk to the beach was easy enough for our small kids. The host was helpful and responsive when we forgot something in the unit after check-out. Can’t wait to come back to Sanibel!"

Newly Reopened Luxury Sanibel Island 2-bedroom condo! Steps to the Beach!

10/10 Excellent

"Wonderful vacation property! We couldn’t have asked for anything more. This is our new favorite spot!"

West End Paradise Unit Seahorse 3 - two bedroom suite w/water views

10/10 Excellent

"Highly recommend very comfortable excellent location, beautiful private beach."

Breakers West B5 Beach side condo with pool

10/10 Excellent

"The property was very nice. Had several appliances and items that was used during our stay. The refrigerator with ice and water in the door was a very nice addition."

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J. N. Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge

9.2/10 (574 reviews)

See almost anything that flies, swims or crawls in Florida in this protected area. Become acquainted with wildlife while learning about varied species.

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A sunset over the ocean with waves, a bird flying, and a partly cloudy sky.

Sanibel Island Southern Beach

9.4/10 (1,097 reviews)

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Sanibel Island Southern Beach during your trip to Sanibel?

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Sanibel Bayous

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Sanibel Bayous during your travels in Sanibel.

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A rustic wooden building with a metal roof, surrounded by trees and a gravel path.

Sanibel Historical Museum and Village

8.0/10 (5 reviews)

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 family-friendly area.

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Sanibel Captiva Conservation Foundation

Take the family on an outing to Sanibel Captiva Conservation Foundation during your trip to Sanibel. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.

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Bailey - Matthews Shell Museum

8.6/10 (4 reviews)

You can spend time exploring the galleries in Bailey - Matthews Shell Museum during your travels in Sanibel. Amble around this family-friendly area's beautiful beaches and enjoy its lively bars.

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BIG Arts Center

8.8/10 (5 reviews)

You can get tickets for a performance at BIG Arts Center on your trip to Sanibel. Wander through the beautiful beaches and seaside in this quaint area.

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Sanibel Public Library

Sanibel Public Library is just one of the places to see in Sanibel, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Wander the beautiful beaches or discover the beautiful sunsets in this family-friendly area.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around JN 'Ding' Darling National Wildlife Refuge?

JN 'Ding' Darling National Wildlife Refuge is located in a family-friendly area of Sanibel known for its beautiful beaches and bird watching. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 42 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

Where is the best place to stay close to JN 'Ding' Darling National Wildlife Refuge?

Island Inn is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this aparthotel offers a private beach and free parking. It's located 1.7 mi (2.7 km) from JN 'Ding' Darling National Wildlife Refuge. Other good choices within a few miles include Shalimar Beach Resort and Sanibel Island Beach Resort.

How many hotels can I expect to find near JN 'Ding' Darling National Wildlife Refuge?

Expedia has 42 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from JN 'Ding' Darling National Wildlife Refuge.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near JN 'Ding' Darling National Wildlife Refuge, will I receive a refund?

Yes! Most room reservations are fully refundable provided that you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your arrival date. If you have a non-refundable reservation, it may still be possible to cancel it and be given a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Add dates, click "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to review the top deals on offer near JN 'Ding' Darling National Wildlife Refuge.

What can I see and do near JN 'Ding' Darling National Wildlife Refuge?

You'll want to browse the exhibits at Sanibel Historical Museum and Village and Bailey - Matthews Shell Museum. You can enjoy live performances at BIG Arts Center and Herb Strauss Schoolhouse Theater. You might spend a leisurely day outdoors at Gulfside City Park and Sanibel Moorings Botanical Gardens.

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Our top choices for JN 'Ding' Darling National Wildlife Refuge hotels

1. Island Inn

2. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Ft Myers Beach-Sanibel Gateway by IHG

3. Residence Inn by Marriott Fort Myers Sanibel

4. Latitude 26 Waterfront Boutique Resort - Fort Myers Beach

5. Hampton Inn & Suites Fort Myers Beach/Sanibel Gateway

6. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Ft. Myers-Sanibel Gateway

7. Sanibel Island Beach Resort

8. Best Western Plus Beach Resort

9. Lazy Cuckoo Inn

10. The Westin Cape Coral Resort At Marina Village

11. Off the Charts Inn & Out Island Resort

12. Matanzas Inn Bayside Resort and Marina

13. Edison Beach House

14. The Lighthouse Resort Inn & Suites

15. Latitude 26 Waterfront Resort & Marina

16. Marriott Sanibel Harbour Resort & Spa

17. Sanibel Inn

18. White Orchid Apartments

19. Margaritaville Beach Resort Fort Myers

20. Lani Kai Beachfront Resort

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Top JN 'Ding' Darling National Wildlife Refuge Hotel Reviews

Sanibel Island Beach Resort

Casa Ybel Resort

Rare Walkout Condo On Sanibel Beach

Sand Pointe 212 - Gulf view vacation rental condominium

Penthouse on the beach,Rooftop Deck FOR FAB Sunsets & 360 Views, 2 MIN to Beach!

End unit with extra windows. Steps to the beach, private beach access!

Newly Reopened Luxury Sanibel Island 2-bedroom condo! Steps to the Beach!

West End Paradise Unit Seahorse 3 - two bedroom suite w/water views

Breakers West B5 Beach side condo with pool

Other attractions near JN 'Ding' Darling National Wildlife Refuge

J. N. Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge

Sanibel Island Southern Beach

Sanibel Bayous

Sanibel Historical Museum and Village

Sanibel Captiva Conservation Foundation

Bailey - Matthews Shell Museum

BIG Arts Center

Sanibel Public Library

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