Pink Shell Beach Resort and Marina

Fort Myers, Gulf Coast Beaches

Virgin rating

Octopool
Deluxe Gulfview Room
Bongo's Bar & Grill
Aquagene Spa
Octopool
Deluxe Gulfview Room
Bongo's Bar & Grill
Aquagene Spa

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 and unwind in the Aquagëne Spa, or 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
  • Kids Club
  • Wheelchair access
  • Families
  • Bar
  • Fitness Centre/Gym
  • Free Parking
  • Games Room
  • Internet Access
  • Laundry Service

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

205 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 adults or 2 adults and 2 children.

1-Bedroom Villas have a separate living area, fully-equipped kitchen with washer/dryer, dining area and private balcony overlooking the Gulf of Mexico, with 1 king-size bed plus sofa-bed, sleeping maximum 3 adults or 2 adults and 2 children.

2-Bedroom Beach Villas have a fully-equipped kitchen with washer/dryer, spacious living and dining room, private balcony with views of the Gulf and the pool, 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. 

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. 

  • Free Nights: Stay for 7 nights, pay for 6 (stay for 14, pay for 12) for stays completed between 1 May–18 Dec '22. Any applicable offers have been calculated into the prices shown. Offers may not be combinable.

Trolley service (7:00am-9:00pm daily) around Estero Island costing 50c 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). 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, and more. Junior Ranger programme*. 

Large freeform swimming pool, 2 further pools and kids splash area. Aquagëne Spa with a range of treatments*. Marina, fishing pier, fishing equipment rental*, complimentary kayak and paddle board rentals, beach volleyball, water sports including parasailing* and wave runners*, butterfly garden, fitness centre, bike rental*, sailing school*, family activities around the pool. Beach hut rentals*. Seaside campfire experience*. Sparky's Arcade games room. Complimentary beach chairs (sun umbrellas*). Nature walks. Beach yoga*. 

Complimentary WiFi. Convenience store. Laundry facilities*.

This hotel has a resort fee of $42 plus tax per room, per day (payable locally, subject to change).

Resort fee includes use of the following amenities - Daily breakfast buffet - 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 - Unlimited use of steam room in the Aquagene spa - 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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May 12, 2022 karenaY7501QU

What a great place! Rooms are clean and breakfast was great for a buffet. The highlight was going on the kayak tour with Ranger Rob! A must do if staying here. He was friendly, knowledgeable and an all around nice guy! For a seasoned kayaker and traveler like myself, it was one of my best tours! Dolphins dolphins and more dolphins! Right… Read more
What a great place! Rooms are clean and breakfast was great for a buffet. The highlight was going on the kayak tour with Ranger Rob! A must do if staying here. He was friendly, knowledgeable and an all around nice guy! For a seasoned kayaker and traveler like myself, it was one of my best tours! Dolphins dolphins and more dolphins! Right by my boat! Amazing! Thank you Rob! Hope to see you again! Read less
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May 12, 2022 jessicae122089

This was my 5th time at the Pink Shell so you might say I absolutely love it! Staff is amazing, food is great and there are always activities for kids and us kids at heart. I also highly recommend the kayak tour with Ranger Rob! He’s extremely knowledgeable about wildlife and we had a blast! It was our first time kayaking and he was super helpful… Read more
This was my 5th time at the Pink Shell so you might say I absolutely love it! Staff is amazing, food is great and there are always activities for kids and us kids at heart. I also highly recommend the kayak tour with Ranger Rob! He’s extremely knowledgeable about wildlife and we had a blast! It was our first time kayaking and he was super helpful and patient with us. We were lucky enough to see dolphins extremely close to our kayak. What an amazing experience I will never forget! Read less
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May 11, 2022 734demitriaf

I would like to say that Dawn the massage guru at the Pink Shell was absolutely amazing!! She takes pride in her work and after my massage I left feeling like I was floating!!! She took very good care of my sore spots and worked all the kinks out! I would most definitely recommend her and will definitely be back when I visit Fort Myers again!!
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May 10, 2022 adamsfm1

My family has been guest for past 45 years and we went this spring and was SO DISSAPPOINTED in how it is being run. We got there early morning and there was garbage from the night before around the pool and on the tables. The might explain why we see raccoons around the pool several times during the day. Then, they allow people to pay for day… Read more
My family has been guest for past 45 years and we went this spring and was SO DISSAPPOINTED in how it is being run. We got there early morning and there was garbage from the night before around the pool and on the tables. The might explain why we see raccoons around the pool several times during the day. Then, they allow people to pay for day passes and the pool was so packed we couldn't get in. It was all 3-5 year olds h having a birthday party. They were people from Fort Myers using it for the day. Also, the Karaoke was almost 3 hours of 3-5 years old songs. It was terrible. Where we ate breakfast they remodeled and it looks like a cheap dinner. The umbrellas on the eat on deck had so much bird poop that we couldn't eat. It was so loud, we couldn't even enjoy sitting by the pool. There were also a ton of people with no wrist bands in the pool and no one made them get out. This is NOT the place it was just last year!!!!! It should be for paying guest. Their prices are top dollar and that is why we kept coming back. We already have reservation to bring my family back this last spring. We have four rooms and paying for a resort not a Holiday INN. If it this way again, it will be my last! Read less
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May 9, 2022 582kathrynl

Had my facial with Rano at Aquagene Spa at the resort and it was absolutely incredible. She is so knowledgeable and so kind, gentle. I felt more educated too after the session. Learned about proper ways to apply an eye-cream. So grateful