Stay for a week, stay for a season, stay for a year. The Gulfshore has accommodations to suit every need, from affordable family fun to the most luxurious vacation suites imaginable. Gulfside suites stretch from the beaches of Sanibel and Captiva to Fort Myers Beach and Naples, some affiliated with international luxury hotel brands, others family-owned regional favorites. Both downtown Naples and downtown Fort Myers boast intriguing boutique hotels. Resorts offer a variety of activities, including child-themed crafts and fun, golf courses or golfing privileges, and access to beaches for some landlocked hotels. The region's spas include some world-class standouts, and dining at many hotels here is an experience unto itself, with hotels recruiting some of the world's finest chefs to please guests' palates. To fully enjoy the Gulfshore, ask hotel staff to recommend places to go and things to do. They make it their business to make sure you get maximum enjoyment from your visit-and that you return soon.

Bonita Springs

Comfort Inn of Bonita Springs, 9800 Bonita Beach Road, (239) 992-5001. A 69-room property featuring oversized heated pool with whirlpool spa and complimentary continental breakfast. Short drive to the beach. www.innsbythegulf.com.

Hampton Inn, 27900 Crown Lake Blvd., (239) 947-9393. A first-class, three-star property featuring tasteful, richly appointed suites in traditional Old Florida style. Two miles away from the beach.

Holiday Inn Express Hotel and Suites, 27891 Crown Lake Blvd., (239) 948-0699. A centrally located, 108-room hotel close to attractions, restaurants and shopping. Outdoor pool. Two miles from the beach.

Hyatt Regency Coconut Point Resort and Spa, 5001 Coconut Road, (239) 444-1234. This luxury resort features 450 guest rooms and suites, six restaurants and lounges, a full-service European-style spa, an 18-hole championship golf course, seven pools, state-of-the-art fitness center, Camp Hyatt for children and access to a secluded beach with pavilion via water taxi. www.coconutpoint.hyatt.com.

ResortQuest, 26241 S. Tamiami Trail and 26201 Hickory Blvd., (800) 237-6008. Condo and private home rentals.

Trianon Bonita Bay, 3401 Bay Commons Drive, (239) 948-4400. Upscale boutique hotel with 100 guest rooms, outdoor heated pool, complimentary continental breakfast, bar/ lounge. Close to specialty shops and beach. Popular championship golf courses nearby. Off-season rates. www.trianon.com.

CAPE CORAL

Casa Loma, 3608 Del Prado Blvd., (239) 549-6000. All 48 rooms have kitchens. Heated pool and dock. Close to fine dining and shopping.

Captiva Island

South Seas Resort, 5400 Plantation Road, (239) 481-3636. Accommodations from guest rooms and villa suites to beach homes and cottages offering beach, bay, marina, tennis center or golf-course views. Six restaurants, outdoor pool, children's programs and water sports. Off-season rates. www.south-seas-resort.com.

Tween Waters Inn Beach Resort, 15951 Captiva Drive, (800) 223-5865. Beach-front, full-service resort featuring private guest cottages, efficiencies and guest rooms. Three restaurants, private marina with boat and canoe/kayak rentals, exercise area, pool and hot tub, pool lounge and grill. www.tween-waters.com.

FORT MYERS

Courtyard by Marriott, 4455 Metro Parkway, (239) 275-8600. Located conveniently close to downtown Fort Myers, major shopping centers and the Southwest Florida International Airport. Restaurant, pool and exercise room. Suites, standard rooms. Fifteen miles from the beach.

Hilton Garden Inn, 12601 University Drive, (239) 790-3500. Located in the southeast suburbs of Fort Myers within walking distance of numerous restaurants and shops. All 126 rooms equipped for businesspersons. Restaurants, outdoor pool with whirlpool spa and fitness center. Close to Southwest Florida International Airport.

Holiday Inn Select, 13051 Bell Tower Drive, (239) 482-2900. Modern high-rise with 227 guest rooms renovated in 2002. Located adjacent to Bell Tower Shops anchored by Saks Fifth Avenue. Cocktail lounge, restaurant, complimentary airport shuttle to downtown Fort Myers. Close to Southwest Florida International Airport.

Homewood Suites, 5255 Big Pine Way, (239) 275-6000. Two-bedroom suites with full kitchen, complimentary breakfast, pool and exercise room. Located adjacent to Bell Tower Shops anchored by Saks Fifth Avenue. Excellent restaurants and close to airport and beaches. Saturday and Sunday continental breakfast included. www.homewoodsuites.com.

Quality Inn, 2431 Cleveland Ave., (239) 332-3232. Full-service hotel featuring outdoor pool, fitness center and business center. Within walking distance of downtown shopping. Short drive to beach, Edison Mall and attractions.

Radisson/Sanibel Gateway, 20091 Summerlin Road, (239) 466-1200. Featuring 156 oversized guest rooms, Olympic-style outdoor heated pool with giant whirlpool spa, full-service restaurant and lounge/bar. Pets allowed. Off-season rates.

Ramada Inn and Suites at Amtel Marina, 2500 Edwards Drive, (239) 337-0300. Twenty-five story, riverfront hotel overlooking Fort Myers Yacht Basin and adjacent to Harborside Convention Hall. Two outdoor pools, lighted tennis courts, privileges at nearby golf courses, gourmet restaurant, poolside lounge, entertainment at nightclub, exercise room and spa. Complimentary shuttle to airport and nearby attractions. www.amtelmarinahotel.com.

FORT MYERS BEACH

Best Western Beach Resort, 684 Estero Blvd., (239) 463-6000. Charming, intimate European atmosphere. All guest rooms and suites overlook the Gulf of Mexico and have fully equipped kitchens. Heated pool, children's playground, picnic areas and water sports.

Best Western Pink Shell, 275 Estero Blvd., (239) 463-6181. The only three-diamond, three-star hotel on the island, featuring a variety of accommodations, three pools, restaurants and children's programs. Beach within an easy walk. Off-season rates. www.pinkshell.com.

Diamond Head Beach Resort, 2000 Estero Blvd., (239) 765-7654. Located directly on the beach, this 124 one-bedroom suite resort features a heated outdoor pool, two whirlpool spas, fitness center, restaurant and beach bar, water sports and cabana rentals. www.diamondheadfl.com.

Grandview Resort, 8701 Estero Blvd., (239) 765-4422. Three-diamond resort located on Lover's Key overlooking Estero Bay and the Gulf of Mexico. Featuring 104 one-bedroom suites, heated pool, whirlpool spa and water sports. www.grandviewfl.com.

Gullwing Beach Resort, 6620 Estero Blvd., (239) 765-4300. Located at the quiet, upscale end of Estero Island featuring 66 one-, two- and three-bedroom suites, fitness center, beachfront heated pool, outdoor hot tub, elevated tennis court, picnic gazebo and activity programs. www.gullwingfl.com.

Holiday Inn Gulfside, 6890 Estero Blvd., (239) 463-5711. Guest rooms, efficiencies and two-bedroom suites located on the beach. Outdoor pool, cocktail lounge, two restaurants featuring live entertainment and fitness facility.

Pointe Estero Resort, 6640 Estero Blvd., (239) 765-1155. Sixteen-story beachfront tower featuring 60 one- and two-bedroom suites. Tennis court, heated pool with whirlpool spa, activity programs, volleyball and water sports. www.pointestero.com.

ResortQuest, 2670 Estero Blvd., (800) 237-6008. Condo and private-home rentals.

Santa Maria Resort, 7317 Estero Blvd., (239) 765-6700. Three-diamond resort located on the upscale south end of the island featuring one-, two- and three-bedroom suites. Beach directly across the street. Heated pool with whirlpool spa, picnic area, activity programs and 36-slip marina. www.santamariafl.com.

LEHIGH

Admiral Lehigh Golf Resort and Spa, 225 E. Joel Blvd., (239) 369-2121. Spectacular views of landscaped courtyard or golf course from newly appointed rooms. Two 18-hole championship golf courses, health and fitness spa, and three restaurants and pubs. www.golfresortatadmiralllehigh.com.

MARCO ISLAND

Hilton Marco Island Beach Resort, 560 S. Collier Blvd., (239) 394-5000. Four-diamond resort featuring junior suite Gulf-view accommodations. Outdoor heated pool with whirlpool spa, fitness and recreation center, tennis courts, children's program, three restaurants, bar/lounge and water sports. www.marcoisland.hilton.com.

Marco Beach Ocean Resort, 480 S. Collier Blvd., (239) 393-1400. Luxury all-suite resort with fully equipped kitchens, spa, rooftop swimming pool, six restaurants/lounges, meeting rooms, golf and tennis nearby, and beach concierge. Elegant beachfront dining at Sale e Pepe or private catering in panoramic ballroom. www.marcoresort.com.

Radisson Suite Beach Resort, 600 S. Collier Blvd., (239) 394-4100. Combination of guest rooms and one- and two-bedroom suites located beachfront. Outdoor pool, restaurant, lounge/bar and children's programs. www.marcobeachresort.com.

ResortQuest, 1110 N. Collier Blvd., (800) 828-0042. Condo and private-home rentals.

NAPLES

Clarion Inn and Suites, 4055 N. Tamiami Trail, (239) 649-5500. Minutes to beaches and upscale shops, featuring outdoor pool, whirlpool spa and complimentary breakfast.

Doubletree Guest Suites, 12200 N. Tamiami Trail, (239) 593-8733. Overlooking the Cocohatchee River and Wildlife Preserve, and featuring heated pool, fitness center and poolside restaurant. Only two miles from beaches and minutes from shopping and attractions.

Edgewater Beach Hotel, 1901 Gulf Shore Blvd. N., (239) 403-2000. Naples' only all-suite hotel on the beach featuring heated outdoor pool, fitness center, penthouse restaurant and lobby lounge. Golf privileges at Naples Grande Golf Club. Babysitting available. Off-season rates.

Fairways Resort, 103 Palm River Blvd., (239) 597-8181. Friendly neighborhood inn minutes from beaches and shopping. Heated pool, whirlpool spa and continental breakfast.

Hampton Inn, 3210 N. Tamiami Trail, (239) 261-8000. One of the newer Naples hotels offering heated pool and complimentary deluxe continental breakfast buffet. Minutes from beaches and shopping.

Hilton Naples and Towers, 5111 N. Tamiami Trail, (239) 659-3118. Featuring 191 beautifully appointed guest rooms and suites, fitness center, indoor heated pool, bar/lounge and Don Shula's Steak House. Three blocks from the beach. Upscale shops nearby.

Inn at Pelican Bay, 800 Vanderbilt Beach Road, (239) 597-8777. An elegant, Mediterranean-style inn featuring oversized rooms with private balconies and lake views. Heated pool, exercise center, lobby bar, complimentary continental breakfast and golf privileges at nearby championship courses. Beach within an easy walk. Off-season rates. www.naplesinn.com.

Inn by the Sea, 287 11th Ave. S., (239) 649-4124. Naples' only bed-and-breakfast accommodations. Steps away from the beach and located in the shopping and dining district. Off-season rates. www.innbythesea-bb.com.

Inn on Fifth, 699 Fifth Ave. S., (239) 403-8777. A boutique hotel on historic Fifth Avenue with sidewalk cafés, bistros and shops on the street below. New pool and hot tub, full-service spa, restaurant and pub. Six blocks from the beach. Off-season rates. www.naplesinn.com.

LaPlaya Beach & Golf Resort, 9891 Gulf Shore Drive, (239) 597-3123. Newly renovated and expanded, featuring 189 elegantly appointed guest rooms and four suites, restaurant, golf course, cascading pool and full-service spa. Located beachfront. Off-season rates. www.laplayaresort.com.

Naples Bath & Tennis Club, 4995 Airport-Pulling Road N., (239) 261-5777. One-, two- and three-bedroom condos featuring health club, junior Olympic-size pool, sauna, steam and whirlpool spa, restaurant and 10 lighted tennis courts. www.naplesbathandtennis.com.

The Naples Beach Hotel & Golf Club, 851 Gulf Shore Blvd. N., (239) 261-2222. A 125-acre resort featuring 318 newly decorated guest rooms and suites, world-class spa and complete fitness center, on-site championship golf and award-winning tennis center, complimentary children's program, babysitting, beachfront pool, four restaurants and Sunset Beach Bar. Located on the beach. Off-season rates. www.naplesbeachhotel.com.

Park Shore Resort, 600 Neapolitan Way, (239) 263-2222. Located in a quiet residential area featuring one- and two-bedroom suites, heated pool, whirlpool spa, restaurant and picnic area. Tennis, racquetball, basketball and volleyball courts. Complimentary shuttle to the beach. www.parkshorefl.com.

The Registry Resort, 475 Seagate Drive, (239) 597-3232. A 474-room hotel offering guest rooms, suites and villas that have undergone a $15 million renovation. Five outdoor pools and a water slide, six restaurants, bar/lounge, fitness facility offering spa treatments, children's programs and babysitting. Beach within walking distance. Golf privileges at Naples Grande Golf Club. Off-season rates. www.registry-resort.com.

ResortQuest, 9060 Gulf Shore Drive and 3761 N. Tamiami Trail, (800) 828-0042. Condo and private-home rentals.

The Ritz-Carlton, Naples, 280 Vanderbilt Beach Road, (239) 598-3300. Offering dazzling views of the Gulf of Mexico, warm golden sunsets and three miles of pristine beach, the Ritz is a naturally magnificent destination. The area's only Mobil five-star, AAA five-diamond resort has seven unique restaurants, a nightclub, golf, tennis, children's programs and water sports. Guests can take advantage of the resort's exclusive spa services or venture over to its picturesque destination, The Golf Resort, and enjoy an inspiring round of golf at Tiburón.

The Ritz-Carlton Golf Resort, 2600 Tiburón Drive, (239) 593-2000. Featuring 295 rooms, all with spectacular views of Tiburón, the championship golf course designed by Greg Norman and guaranteed to challenge golfers of all skill levels. Resort amenities include two restaurants, gourmet coffee shop, bar/billiards room, Bella Vista Lobby Lounge and elegant club level. Recreational activities include a heated outdoor pool, fitness center, tennis, Rick Smith Golf Academy, Ritz Kids and use of the services and amenities at The Ritz-Carlton, Naples.

Staybridge Suites, 4805 N. Tamiami Trail, (239) 643-8002. One- and two-bedroom suites. Offering complimentary breakfast buffet, fitness center, outdoor heated pool, whirlpool spa, restaurant and evening socials.

Trianon Old Naples, 955 Seventh Ave. S., (239) 435-9600. Located in residential Old Naples, the Trianon offers 55 guest rooms, three one-bedroom suites, lounge, outdoor heated pool, complimentary continental breakfast and concierge services. Beach and boutique shops within an easy walk. Off-season rates. www.trianon.com.

Vanderbilt Beach Resort, 9225 Gulf Shore Drive N., (239) 597-3144. Everything from traditional guest rooms and fully equipped efficiencies to suites and two-bedroom apartments. Heated beachside pool, beach access, shuffleboard and elevated tennis court. www.vanderbiltbeachresort.com.

World Tennis Center Resort & Club, 4800 Airport-Pulling Road, (800) 292-6663. Two-bedroom, two-bath Mediterranean-style condos. Eleven clay courts and five hard courts, 10 lighted. Outdoor pool, restaurant, dry-heat saunas and whirlpool spa. Pets allowed. Off-season rates. www.worldtenniscenter.com.

SANIBEL ISLAND

Beachview Cottages, 3325 West Gulf Drive, (239) 472.1202. Small inn and cottages with beachfront and bayfront views. Walk to the beach.

Casa Ybel Resort, 2255 W. Gulf Drive, (239) 472-3145. Featuring 114 luxurious one- and two-bedroom suites overlooking the Gulf. Lagoon-size pool, cabanas, poolside café and waterslide. Dine at Thistle Lodge in a Victorian beachfront mansion or on the Gulf-view terrace. Children's activities.

The Castaways Beach Cottages, 6460 Sanibel Captiva Road, (800) 375-0152. Small inn and cottages both bayfront and beachfront with marina, bikes, private dock and pool.

ResortQuest, 1177 Causeway Road, (800) 237-6008. Condo and private-home rentals.

Sandpiper Inn, 720 Donax St., (239) 472-1529. A small, family-owned inn tucked away within the quiet beauty of Sanibel. One-bedroom suites.

Sanibel Harbour Resort and Spa, 17260 Harbour Pointe Drive, (239) 466-4000. Four-star, four-diamond resort featuring 417 guest rooms, suites and condos. Featuring six pools, 14 whirlpool spas, a championship tennis complex, private fishing pier, kayaking, kids' club, three restaurants, preferred tee times at nearby golf courses, small bayside beach and 40,000-square-foot spa and fitness center. Vacation and spa packages. www.sanibel-resort.com.

Sanibel Inn, 937 E. Gulf Drive, (239) 472-3181. Beachfront resort featuring five styles of accommodations. Fine-dining restaurant on premises, pool with bar and two tennis courts. Bike rentals and complimentary beach chairs available.

Sanibel Moorings, 845 E. Gulf Drive, (239) 472-4119. Condo resort/rentals with one, two or three bedrooms. Two swimming pools, two tennis courts, large barbecue grill area, canoe and kayak rentals.

Shell Island Beach Club, 255 Periwinkle Way, (239) 472-4497. Two-bedroom time-share villas overlooking the Gulf of Mexico. Two heated pools, whirlpool spa and sauna, tennis court, shuffleboard, picnic area, and complimentary use of bicycles.