Blissfully removed from the crowds of mainland Florida, Charlotte Harbor is the perfect sanctuary. Guests can kayak or paddleboard along the beach, bayou, or through nearby mangrove tunnels. Or they can bike or hike the charming island path through the village of Boca Grande to the historic lighthouse and museum. Sarasota Bradenton Int’l Airport: 60 miles, 70 minutes. Southwest Florida Int’l Airport: 75 miles, 90 minutes.

Driving Directions

From Ft. Myers International Airport (RSW): Head northeast on Chamberlin Parkway. Turn LEFT onto Paul J. Doherty Pkwy. LEFT on Daniels Rd. Ext., which becomes Daniels Rd./Daniels Pkwy. Merge onto I-75 N. Follow approximately 29 miles to EXIT 161 – CR-768 W toward Punta Gorda. LEFT onto CR-768 W/Jones Loop Rd. Turn RIGHT onto Taylor Road/CR-765. Turn RIGHT onto Tamiami Trail/US-41 N/FL-45 N. Continue 8 miles. Turn LEFT onto El Jobean Rd./FL 776W. Follow for 8 miles to FL 771/Gasparilla Rd. Turn LEFT on Gasparilla Road which becomes Placida Road. Turn LEFT onto Boca Grande Causeway/CR-771 (toll road). CR-771 becomes Gasparilla Rd. Turn LEFT onto 5th Street SE. Follow to 500 Palm Ave.

Nearest Airport

Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport: 51.5 miles, 1 hour 31 minutes, Ft. Myers International Airport: 70.0 miles, 1 hour 34 minutes, Tampa International Airport: 105 miles, 2 hours 11 minutes.

Hotel Address

PO Box 1088, Boca Grande

Florida, United States 33921

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