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Casa Ybel ResortvsSouth Seas Island Resort
Both hotels are rated highly by those who travel for a living. On balance, South Seas Island Resort scores slightly better than Casa Ybel Resort. South Seas Island Resort comes in at 82 with positive reviews from 3 publications such as Fodor's, Gayot and concierge.com.
Casa Ybel Resort
Concierge
Fodor's
Oyster
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
OysterUpper-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
South Seas Island Resort Concierge
Gayot Fodor's
U.S. News & World Report
Travel + Leisure
5400 Plantation Road, Captiva Island, FL 33924
From $429/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Concierge "Set on an old Key lime plantation on the northern tip of Captiva Island, this exclusive, lushly landscaped resort is far removed from the mainland strip-mall hurly-burly."
Gayot "The pricey seclusion and natural beauty of this resort attracts the rich and laid-back, as well as families who rent the up to four-bedrooms homes for reunions." Full review
Fodor's "Swimming pools (one with two tubular slides), private restaurants and shops... a nature center stocked with live animals, a family interactive center, and a 9-hole golf course." Full review
U.S. News & World Report "The beach may be the main attraction at the Harbourside Hotel at South Seas Island Resort and is a short stroll away, but those who don’t have their sea legs can enjoy the resort’s pool complex, which boasts waterslides and a family interactive center, as well as a nine-hole, Gulf-front golf course" Full review
Travel + Leisure "Stay at the 330-acre South Seas Island Resort for plentiful amenities, restaurants, and activities. It's popular among families, but mom and dad can enjoy some alone time here, too. "
