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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The Bay Inn at the Lani Kai

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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

7.2Good
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…”
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Top Amenities

  • Swimming Pool
  • Restaurant
  • Free Internet Access
  • Accessible Rooms / Facilities
  • Beachfront
  • Non-Smoking Rooms
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Bay Inn Deluxe Suite1/4

Bay Inn Deluxe Suite

496 sqft • 2 Double or 1 Sofabed

  • Air conditioning
  • Alarm clock
  • Balcony
  • Bath or Shower
Queen Suite1/4

Queen Suite

399 sqft • 1 Sofabed, 1 Double

  • Air conditioning
  • Alarm clock
  • Bath or Shower
  • Body soap
Standard Double Room1/4

Standard Double Room

302 sqft • 2 Double

  • Air conditioning
  • Alarm clock
  • Bath or Shower
  • Body soap
Deluxe Queen Suite1/4

Deluxe Queen Suite

496 sqft • 1 Double or 1 Sofabed

  • Air conditioning
  • Alarm clock
  • Balcony
  • Bath or Shower
Standard Queen Room1/4

Standard Queen Room

399 sqft • 1 Sofabed, 1 Double

  • Air conditioning
  • Alarm clock
  • Bath or Shower
  • Body soap

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    What Guests Loved

    7.2
    Good

    Based on 222 reviews

    Location

    8.7

    Cleanliness

    7.1

    Staff

    8.2

    Overall Quality

    6.9

    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.
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    7Verified guestPosted on: 5-5-2026

    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

    7BonniePosted on: 3-14-2022

    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.

    8Verified Hotel GuestPosted on: 12-13-2021

    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.

    10Verified Hotel GuestPosted on: 4-22-2021

    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.

    9DonaldPosted on: 2-16-2020

    Location and 2 of the restaurants were wonderful

    Noisy late night occasionally

    2Verified Hotel GuestPosted on: 10-3-2018

    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

    4Verified Hotel GuestPosted on: 12-29-2016

    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.

    1SamPosted on: 6-2-2016

    Location.

    Loud, dirty, floor and bed were not level.

    6AshleyPosted on: 12-27-2015

    Location

    Ad showed beachfront, had to stay across the street. Not a far walk but no elevators.

    1Verified Hotel GuestPosted on: 12-7-2015

    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

    9JohnPosted on: 12-1-2015

    Location and friendliness of staff....very good cuisine.

    I will positively return...hopefully with a great discount!

    6SusanPosted on: 11-25-2015

    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

    10MichaelPosted on: 3-22-2022

    Location

    Parking rules

    1JosephPosted on: 3-16-2021

    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

    8JudithPosted on: 3-3-2018

    Location

    10Verified Hotel GuestPosted on: 1-20-2018

    The staff was friendly and helpful

    9JohnPosted on: 1-3-2017

    The whole hotel / beach experience was great. The staff were very friendly and helpful.

    1Verified Hotel GuestPosted on: 12-4-2015

    There were cockroaches and ants.

    9MerlePosted on: 2-4-2018

    location

    can’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-inAfter 3:00 PM
    Check-outBefore 11:00 AM
    InternetFree Wi-Fi is available.
    Children & Extra BedsChildren of all ages are welcome.
    PetsPets are not allowed.
    Room RatesAll 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

    The Bay Inn at the Lani Kai

    1400 Estero Boulevard, Fort Myers Beach, FL

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