Candlewood Suites Fort Myers-Sanibel Gateway Local Area

Visit Sanibel-Captiva Island to discover paradise for yourself. With over 15 miles of beautiful beaches, and an abundance of dining and shopping Sanibel-Captiva Island makes for a perfect paradise vacation.

Fort Myers Beach is about four miles from the hotel and a perfect way to spend the day. Visit Times Square for shopping, restaurants, public beach access, and so much more!

Catch a ride the Key West Express for a 3 and a half hour ride from Fort Myers Beach to Key West. Also enjoy cocktails, a snack bar, and sundecks along the ride.

Surround yourself with thousands of butterflies in the Downtown Fort Myers River District at the new Eco-Attraction named The Butterfly Estates. Our 3,614 sq. foot Glazed Glass Butterfly Conservatory is home to cascading waterfalls with lush tropical nectar plants and butterflies that delight guests with their astounding beauty.

Naples Zoo is a nationally accredited zoo and yet much more than a walk-through zoo. The nonprofit 501(c)(3) charitable institution also features a full day of fun activities. The paved path winds nearly a mile past rare and beautiful animals.

San Carlos Bay & Bunche Beach Preserve is a great place to view the many species of birds andanimal life native to Southwest Florida. The preserve includes over 719-acres of beach and wetland.

City of Palms Park has been the spring-training home of the Boston Red Sox since 1993.

Located just minutes from the hotel, Hammond Stadium is home to the Minnesota Twins Spring Training and the official site of the Fort Myers Miracles.

Shop over 43 brand name outlets near the beaches in Fort Myers.

Emjoy lunch or dinner while taking in a performance at the Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre.

Touch live sea life, be blown away by a hurricane, and even run through a thunderstorm at the Imaginarium in Fort Myers.

The Bailey-Matthews Shell Museum features more than 30 exhibits of mollusks from around the world.

Manatee Park is a 17 acre non-captive refuge for the Florida Manatee. The park also has an extensive butterfly garden, shelter rentals, and a playground.

Everglades National Park features rare and endangered species and is also the largest subtropical wilderness in the United States.