Casa Ybel ResortvsBlue Dolphin
Both properties are recommended by travel writers. On balance, Casa Ybel Resort ranks significantly higher than Blue Dolphin Cottages. Casa Ybel Resort ranks #7 in Fort Myers with accolades from 2 reviewers including concierge.com, Fodor's.
Casa Ybel Resort
2255 W Gulf Dr, Sanibel Island, FL 33957
From $377/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Laundy Room
Concierge
"This charming island getaway sits on a white sand beach blanketed with thousands of seashells."
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When you don't want to cook, you can get burgers, sandwiches (try the grouper), steamed shrimp, and salads at Coconuts Poolside Café & Bar or choose from a full menu at the Thistle Lodge, a copy of an 1890s Victorian home once on the property.
Fodor's
"Palm trees, quiet ponds, and gazebos set the mood at this resort on 23 acres of gulf-facing grounds." Full review
Oyster
Upper-middle-range
"The sprawling resort is set in the middle of the southern Sanibel coast...most guests find the rooms to be well-equipped, clean, and comfortable" Full review
Blue Dolphin
4227 West Gulf Drive, Sanibel Island, FL 33957
From $0/night
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Laundy Room
- Free Parking
- Kitchenette
Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"On a secluded stretch of Gulf Dr, Blue Dolphin has 11 duplex rooms set within pretty gardens right on the beach." Full review