2 Star Hotel
The Bay Inn at the Lani Kai
1400 Estero Boulevard, Fort Myers Beach, FL, United States View Map
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About
Located on Fort Myers Beach bay, The Bay Inn at the Lani Kai includes access to all resort amenities at Lani Kai Island Resort, which includes 400 feet of beach access, a heated pool, and nightlife entertainment. The inn features a dock for fishing and wildlife viewing. A microwave, refrigerator, and coffee-making facilities are included in every guestroom, and a seating area with a sofa bed is provided. Guests can also enjoy free WiFi and cable TV. Suites offer full kitchens. The 24-hour front desk is located at the Lanai Kai Island Resort while The Bay Inn at the Lani Kai includes free parking for 1 vehicle. The Fort Myers trolley stops directly at the resort throughout the day. Using the local trolley service, guests can explore Lover's Key State Park, which is 12 minutes’ drive away. Fort Myers Beach Times Square and Pier is 1804 ft from the property. Naples is 24 mi from The Bay Inn at the Lani Kai, while Sanibel is 4.3 mi away. Southwest Florida International Airport is 14 mi from the property.
222 Reviews
- Cleanliness
- 7.1
- Staff
- 8.2
- Location
- 8.7
What Guests Say
- “The location is great: close to bars, restaurants, store, pool, beach. The hotel had a private patio on the water, bay side. I enjoyed…”
- “Location is excellent. Right near all the activities our family wanted. Well kept beach area. We hung out outside of the volleyball area…”
Top Amenities
- Swimming Pool
- Restaurant
- Free Internet Access
- Accessible Rooms / Facilities
- Beachfront
- Non-Smoking Rooms
Room Options
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1/4Bay Inn Deluxe Suite
- Air conditioning
- Alarm clock
- Balcony
- Bath or Shower
1/4Queen Suite
- Air conditioning
- Alarm clock
- Bath or Shower
- Body soap
1/4Standard Double Room
- Air conditioning
- Alarm clock
- Bath or Shower
- Body soap
1/4Deluxe Queen Suite
- Air conditioning
- Alarm clock
- Balcony
- Bath or Shower
1/4Standard Queen Room
- Air conditioning
- Alarm clock
- Bath or Shower
- Body soap
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What Guests Loved
Based on 222 reviews
Pros +
- Very clean
- The location is great: close to bars, restaurants, store, pool, beach. The hotel had a private patio on the water, bay side. I enjoyed quiet mornings lounging in a chair, reading, and watching pelicans dive for their breakfast!
- Location is excellent. Right near all the activities our family wanted. Well kept beach area. We hung out outside of the volleyball area & watched people playing corn hole, volleyball and dancing. Music from bar was really good.
Cons -
- The horrible, rude chair rental people in front of the hotel. They’re very rude very aggressive. I probably won’t come here again because of the horrible rude chair rental people which I know is probably separate from the hotel
- The mattress on the bed was horrible, very hard and sloped toward the middle, even after we flipped it. The mattress on the pullout sofa was even worse. We got very little sleep during our trip.
- We had one really bad screaming lady in the floor above us, at Bay Inn. First night, security did show up. 2nd night they didn't. Not really their fault but she should have been asked to leave.
Very clean
The horrible, rude chair rental people in front of the hotel. They’re very rude very aggressive. I probably won’t come here again because of the horrible rude chair rental people which I know is probably separate from the hotel
The location is great: close to bars, restaurants, store, pool, beach. The hotel had a private patio on the water, bay side. I enjoyed quiet mornings lounging in a chair, reading, and watching pelicans dive for their breakfast!
The mattress on the bed was horrible, very hard and sloped toward the middle, even after we flipped it. The mattress on the pullout sofa was even worse. We got very little sleep during our trip.
Location is excellent. Right near all the activities our family wanted. Well kept beach area. We hung out outside of the volleyball area & watched people playing corn hole, volleyball and dancing. Music from bar was really good.
We had one really bad screaming lady in the floor above us, at Bay Inn. First night, security did show up. 2nd night they didn't. Not really their fault but she should have been asked to leave.
The Bay Inn at Lani Kai is across the street from the main resort. Located in the heart of Fort Myers Beach, this on includes all the amenities of the main resort, but on the bay side it is quiet.
The only negative is no elevator. We had a beautiful deluxe suite on the third floor. That's alot of luggage carrying.
Location and 2 of the restaurants were wonderful
Noisy late night occasionally
Bed creaked everytime you moved, you could hear everthing in the surrounding rooms was q ac unit in room that didnt help the room stay cool at all that should have been a -- doller night room we got no sleep bed was uncomfortable. F
Wonderful location
Worst bed I have ever tried to sleep on! It was like a crib mattress. It actually made a crunch noise whenever you sat on it or moved or got up out of it. In fact, I made a video of it that I am sending the hotel.
Location.
Loud, dirty, floor and bed were not level.
Location
Ad showed beachfront, had to stay across the street. Not a far walk but no elevators.
there were cockroaches in the room and they were selling the parking spots for the hotel! we were lucky to get a parking spot at the hotel we were staying at, very disappointing
Location and friendliness of staff....very good cuisine.
I will positively return...hopefully with a great discount!
l will not recomend any room at the Bay Inn
Put me in a room facing the trees next to a room where there was a dead person and the cops were everywhere, the rooms share vents so the people next to me were smoking pot and my room got filled up. Not pleased at all will not recomend
Location
Parking rules
They charge me over $100 more than the price you gave me ---something dollars
They charge my credit card more than $100 more than the price you gave me
Location
The staff was friendly and helpful
The whole hotel / beach experience was great. The staff were very friendly and helpful.
There were cockroaches and ants.
location
canâ≢t think of any
Amenities & Policies
Amenities
Swimming & Soaking
- Beachfront
- Swimming Pool
- Heated pool
- Outdoor pool
- Private beach
Food & Drinks
- Restaurant
Media & Technology
- Free Internet Access
Transportation
- Accessible parking
Health & Safety
- Health Services
- Daily disinfection
Accessibility
- Handicapped Rooms/Facilities
Kid Friendly
- Family Friendly
General
- No Smoking Rooms/Facilities
Guest policies
| Check-in | After 3:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Check-out | Before 11:00 AM |
| Internet | Free Wi-Fi is available. |
| Children & Extra Beds | Children of all ages are welcome. |
| Pets | Pets are not allowed. |
| Room Rates | All rates displayed are for two guests unless otherwise noted. |
Important info
During the pool closure period, guests may choose between vouchers for complimentary beach chair rentals or access to a community pool located 1 mi from the property.Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply. A damage deposit of USD 50.0 is required at checkin. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed on checkout via credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.
Location
1400 Estero Boulevard, Fort Myers Beach, FL
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