Casa Ybel ResortvsSouth Seas
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
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
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
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
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. "
