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South Seas Island ResortvsDiamondHead Beach Resort
Both DiamondHead Beach Resort and South Seas Island Resort are rated very highly by professional reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, South Seas Island Resort is the choice of most writers compared to DiamondHead Beach Resort. South Seas Island Resort comes in at #4 in Fort Myers with praise from 3 reviews including Gayot, Fodor's and concierge.com.
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. "
DiamondHead Beach Resort
Oyster
Star Service Fodor's
2000 Estero Blvd, Fort Myers Beach, FL 33931
From $413/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
OysterUpper-middle-range
"The resort's location right on the beach and within walking distance of bustling "Times Square" is the main highlight." Full review
Star Service "Set directly on Estero Beach, with impressive views of this long, world-class stretch of gleaming white sand, a 10-minute stroll to the pier, in the midst of the hustle and bustle of..." Full review
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Hit Walmart or Target before checking in and you can avoid the $25 daily fee for a pair of beach chairs and an umbrella.
Fodor's "This 12-story resort sits on the beach, and many of the suites, especially those on higher floors, have stunning views." Full review
