Pink Shell Beach Resort and Marina

Fort Myers, Gulf Coast Beaches

Star rating

Hotel exterior
Pool view from the lobby
Deluxe Gulfview Room
Deluxe Gulfview Room
Deluxe Gulfview Room
Pool
Beach
Aerial view of the hotel
Bongo's Bar & Grill
Rae's Real Italian
Aerial view of the beach
Octopool
Lobby
One Bedroom Suite
One Bedroom Suite
One Bedroom Suite
One Bedroom Suite
Marina
Jack's Restaurant
One Bedroom Suite
Two Bedroom White Sand Villa
Two Bedroom White Sand Villa
Two Bedroom White Sand Villa
Two Bedroom White Sand Villa
Hotel exterior
Pool view from the lobby
Deluxe Gulfview Room
Deluxe Gulfview Room
Deluxe Gulfview Room
Pool
Beach
Aerial view of the hotel
Bongo's Bar & Grill
Rae's Real Italian
Aerial view of the beach
Octopool
Lobby
One Bedroom Suite
One Bedroom Suite
One Bedroom Suite
One Bedroom Suite
Marina
Jack's Restaurant
One Bedroom Suite
Two Bedroom White Sand Villa
Two Bedroom White Sand Villa
Two Bedroom White Sand Villa
Two Bedroom White Sand Villa

The hotel

This resort nestles along a ¼-mile stretch of sugar white sand at the tip of Estero Island on Florida’s popular Gulf Coast. The resort is spread out over a generous 12 acres on which you’ll find the fun-filled Octopool freeform pool featuring waterfall, giant shells, sponges and more. Relax around one of the three swimming pools or for the more energetic, enjoy a sailing lesson at the resort’s exclusive offshore sailing school.

Amenities

  • Bicycle Rental
  • Sailing
  • Free Breakfast
  • Wheelchair access
  • Families
  • Bar
  • Fitness Centre/Gym
  • Free Parking
  • Games Room
  • Internet Access
  • Laundry Service
  • No Smoking

Where is it

Along a ¼-mile stretch of sugar-white sand of Estero Bay in Fort Myers on the calm Gulf Coast. Driving time from Miami International Airport: 2 hours 30 minutes.

Hotel information

195 rooms and suites in 3 buildings each with 2 lifts. All with private balcony, air-conditioning, flat screen TV with on demand movies and Chromecast streaming device, coffee/tea making facilities, in-room safe, kitchenette with hob and fridge, complimentary WiFi access, iron and ironing board, and hairdryer.  

Deluxe Gulfview Rooms overlook the Gulf of Mexico and pool, with 1 king-size bed or 2 queen-size beds, sleeping maximum 4 people.

2-Bedroom White Sand Villas are located in the main building above the Octopool, with a fully-equipped kitchen with washer/dryer, large living and dining room, and a private balcony with gulf and pool views, with 1 king-size bed in the master bedroom and 2 double beds in the second bedroom, sleeping maximum 6 adults or 2 adults and 4 children. 

  • Reduced Resort Fee: Receive a reduced resort fee for travel until 31 Dec'25, paying just US$35 per night + tax. Terms and conditions apply. Any applicable offers have been calculated into the prices shown. Offers may not be combinable. Blackout dates apply. 

Trolley service (7:00am-9:00pm daily) around Estero Island costing 70c per trip. Complimentary self-parking.

Rae's Real Italian (beachfront dining, wine and specialty cocktails, open for dinner). Bongo’s Bar and Grill (open for lunch and dinner). Jack's Restaurant (serving complimentary daily breakfast buffet with waterfront views). Bob's Beach Bar (serving cocktails and small plates directly on the beach). Pool and beach waiter service.

Live music at Bongo's Bar and Grill (selected evenings). Daily events schedule which includes dive-in movies, arts and crafts, nature discovery walks, and pool games.

3 swimming pools and 2 hot tubs (one pool and one hot tub are in the Adult only (17+) section). Secluded beach with beach chairs and umbrellas. Complimentary kayak and paddle board rentals (one rental per person, per day). Beach volleyball. Water sports including parasailing* and wave runners*. Fitness centre. Boat rentals*.  Complimentary bicycle rentals (4 hours a day). Fishing*. Sailing school*. Nature discovery programme. Excursions and tours*.

Complimentary WiFi. Convenience store/gift shop. Laundry facilities*.

This hotel has a resort fee of $35 plus tax per room, per day (payable locally, subject to change).

Resort fee includes use of the following amenities - Two bottles of premium water - One signature Pink Shell Beach tote (per reservation) - Beach chairs and beach umbrellas - WiFi access - Valet parking - Unlimited use of fitness centre - Kayak and paddle board rental. Resort fee, tax and inclusions are subject to change, please see hotel check-in for current inclusions available to you upon arrival.

Wheelchair accessible rooms available on request. Please note that these rooms are subject to availability and may be restricted to specific room categories and bedding arrangements. Rooms and facilities vary between hotels so please check at the time of booking. For more information and contact details please check out our Special Assistance page

* Denotes local charge.

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Image of the Tripadvisor rating Kayak Tour

مايو 16, 2025 Allie B

If you are able to stay here definitely check out Ranger Rob’s kayak tour! Definitely the highlight of the trip! He’s full of amazing wildlife stories and information! Highly recommend! It was a great way to explore the nature around the resort and get out of the water.
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Kayak tour with the local Naturalist

مايو 15, 2025 307JimD Deer Park, Illinois

This trip is not to be missed. It’s so beautiful to kayak through a mangrove tunnel. The water is still and it’s so quiet our guide Ranger Rob knows the territory as he’s been guiding here for many years. He’s also a world traveler which makes his commentary even more interesting. What a great way to start your day
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Very nice stay

مايو 15, 2025 Z0n0z123 Nuremberg, Germany

Great Hotel with a lot of additional features like a pool with sound system. Great for kids and adults at the beach. Devin and Ramon where especially helpful at the breakfast and did an exceptional job. We felt welcome every second and won’t forget those days.
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Great day pass!

مايو 14, 2025 G8252ELrebeccar Toronto, Canada

We came for a day pass as a family of 4. Checking in was a breeze. Seats were easy to get around the pool at 10am. Pool service excellent - very cold beer served quickly. The food at the resto was okay - pizza a highlight, skip the fish sammy (soggy). For chairs at the ocean, I believe you needed to request them to be set up. We didn’t see anyone… Read more
We came for a day pass as a family of 4. Checking in was a breeze. Seats were easy to get around the pool at 10am. Pool service excellent - very cold beer served quickly. The food at the resto was okay - pizza a highlight, skip the fish sammy (soggy). For chairs at the ocean, I believe you needed to request them to be set up. We didn’t see anyone down there when we arrived, but by after lunch there was more of a crowd (and the pool was packed). Sadly the ocean was very meh! Cloudy brown water, so that even on the scorching day we were there, we weren’t very jazzed to get in (spoiled forever by Hawaiian beaches! Though the beaches and water on the other side of FLA like Fort Lauderdale are nice). I’d go back for a day pass, really fun way to spend the day. Lots of activities for kids. Read less
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مايو 13, 2025 Nick G

Guide was informative and comical! I enjoyed the experience. I dont like the water generally, but this was great. I've never been kayaking before but I'd do it again now. It was a great day for this and the weather was nice. Recommend others to try this if you never have.