MARRIOTT SANIBEL HARBOUR RESORT & SPA, Punta Rassa

The resort occupies 85 acres with tropical landscaping along Sanibel Harbour. It includes 4 swimming pools, one of which is heated and indoors, as well as a hot tub and steam room. The property also has a 100-foot private yacht, a private fishing pier, and water sports facilities on site.

Guest rooms include floor-to-ceiling windows, private balconies, and 42-inch flat-screen TVs. Room categories offer waterfront views from the Sanibel Tower. Each room also has a seating area and a desk.

The 40,000-square-foot spa includes a rare therapeutic BETAR bed, a steam room, a sauna, and a whirlpool. Treatments offered range from couples massage and hot stone therapy to facials, body wraps, and aromatherapy. Guests can also use the fitness center, yoga classes, and fitness/spa locker rooms.

The resort has 7 on-site dining options, including a steakhouse, a seafood restaurant, and a tapas bar. Guests can also eat at the Tarpon House buffet or Charley's Bar for casual meals. A coffee house on site serves pastries and drinks daily.

The kid's club offers supervised activities, and families have access to a tennis court, a games room, and bicycle rentals. Outdoor recreation includes canoeing, cycling, and nature trails on the property. The hotel also has a family-friendly pool with sun loungers and beach chairs.

Waterfront: 85-acre resort on Sanibel Harbour with 4 pools

Spa: 40,000-square-foot spa with BETAR bed & hydrotherapy

Dining: 7 restaurants including steakhouse, seafood & tapas

Private Yacht: 100-foot vessel for sunset cruises & dining

Activities: Fishing pier, tennis, water sports, nature trails

Events: Meeting spaces for up to 965 guests