This old Florida-style resort is located on the Gulf of Mexico on Sanibel Island and features individually furnished guest accommodation It is situated on 300 feet of Sanibel Shelling Beach The studios and cottages include full kitchen facilities at Shalimar Cottages And Motel Bright colors and light wood furniture are featured in each accommodation Guests can rent bicycles and kayaks from the property A shuffleboard, basketball court and outdoor heated pool are also available Motel Shalimar Cottages is 3 miles from the JN Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge Guided nature tours can be found at the Tarpon Bay Explorers, a 5 minute drive away