The Fort Myers Beach center point is about the area of Key West Express.
Fort Myers Beach is a spring break destination; unless you want to deal with crowds of college students and increased hotel rates, you should avoid most of the month of March and the first week or two of April. Florida's prime visitation season occurs in winter, so expect to spend more for rooms during the winter.
Although Florida is quite warm during the summer, families with children often visit during school breaks, which includes during the summer months. Travelers who don't want to contend with crowds should consider the month of September — after the kids have gone back to school but before winter weather in the north arrives — if you're looking for a good deal. Remember that the water in the Gulf of Mexico is warmer than the Atlantic, so you'll still be able to enjoy the waters if you visit in September.
Make the most of your Fort Myers Beach vacation budget by looking for extra discounts at your top hotel choices. The Sun Deck Inn & Suites is a two-star property where a senior or AAA rate can save you as much as $8 on a room with a queen bed and $10 on a studio with two queen beds for each night of your stay. When you book at the Hampton Inn & Suites Fort Myers Beach/Sanibel Gateway, you'll have access to reduced room rates at a 2 1/2-star beach hotel when you use your AAA discount. Savings of more than $10 a night are available.
Reserve your room at the Sun Deck Inn & Suites for attractive family vacation deals. Children 18 and younger can stay in your room for free, as long as they use existing in-room bedding. At the Sun Deck Inn & Suites, you'll have access to complimentary Wi-Fi, parking, and barbecue grills. Pets can also stay with guests (note the $20 pet fee). If this hotel will be your spring break destination, you'll need to make a $250 deposit when you reserve your room.
The Hampton Inn & Suites Fort Myers Beach/Sanibel Gateway is your destination if you have special accessibility needs. Here, you'll discover rooms that offer hearing accessibility, including visual fire alarms, door alerts, and phone alerts. Accessible bathrooms with roll-in showers are available, as are rooms with in-room accessibility. For a surcharge, a beach shuttle can take you out to the waterfront. Alternatively, you can stay at the hotel and soak in the waters of the outdoor pool. Complimentary Wi-Fi, breakfast, laundry facilities, and express checkout add to guests' conveniences.
Room rates at the Outrigger Beach Resort in Fort Myers Beach are fair compared to rates at other resort hotels in the area. This three-star property is slightly older, but rooms are furnished in a beach style, and each one has a balcony. If you're looking for something to do on the property, head to the outdoor pool, which offers sun loungers, umbrellas, and a poolside bar. You'll also find an on-site restaurant, café, and complimentary Wi-Fi available.
The Wyndham Garden Fort Myers Beach hotel is about $40 more expensive per night than the Outrigger Beach Resort, depending on when you book. However, this hotel offers attractive amenities that you won't be able to pass up. The three-star oceanfront property includes modern styling mixed with beach ephemera to create an ideal resort feel. Common areas include a garden, library, fitness facilities, picnic area, an outdoor pool, and poolside bar. At this property, you'll also enjoy complimentary Wi-Fi, a 24-hour front desk, and airport transportation for a surcharge.
At the Pierview Hotel & Suites, you'll be at a property festively painted in bright, beach-inspired colors. Large windows with blackout curtains, balconies, and outdoor seating create an environment where you can sit with your partner or spouse and watch the sunset. Rooms are spacious with separate eating areas and comfortable couches. Sit together in sun loungers at the outdoor pool or head to the beach for a romantic day in the sand. Ask the staff for beach towels, so you can pack lighter when you book here. If a pet is part of your family, this pet-friendly property welcomes these travel companions when you pay the $35 pet fee, per pet, per night.
When you stay at a property called the Lovers Key Resort, why would you expect anything less than a romantic setting? From the oceanfront views to the comfortable guest rooms, this place that will make your romantic Florida getaway more special. Each room has a private balcony, and since this hotel is on its own private beach, you'll find opportunities to spend some time alone with your partner or spouse. An outdoor pool surrounded by umbrellas and a bar makes a great afternoon alternative to spending time in the sand at the beach. Don't pass up the spa tub as well.
Almost every Fort Myers Beach hotel offers convenient beach access, making this Florida city an appealing dream destination for travelers. You can travel solo, with your partner or spouse, with the family, or with a group, but whoever you bring with you, you'll experience a memorable Fort Meyers Beach vacation complemented by a hotel to suit your travel budget.
Below are reviews of the city of Fort Myers Beach, FL from an actual visitor's perspective.
The beach!
Plenty of places to eat with wide range of prices and food selections.
Clean and safe hotel. I loved the water...no problem having beer or mixed drinks on the beach!
I live in Fort Myers and come to the Wyndham on the beach yearly and get four rooms. Great for kids and adults, pool, white sand beach and outdoor bar and restaurant.
Excellent beach. Shopping and dining, day and evening. Clean. Mostly fun!
Seafood. Beaches. Hotel is close to a lot of other favorite spots.
Seafood. Beaches and close to a lot of other favorite spots.
Seafood! Beaches and close to a lot of other favorite spots.
Took a boat ride for shelling that was truly a highlight!
When I come here I don't need to rent a car; being on the bus line is convenient to uptown right outside hotel, for food shopping, gift shopping & dining.
Close to restaurants and music on the square. Grounds were meticulous!
We love the weather, the atmosphere and the beauty.
We loved Ft. Myers Beach.
City of Fort Myers is a wonderful place to kick back and relax. The beach is a beautiful sight to see.
What we didn't Like was the time spent in traffic on the island. Getting on, traveling around, or getting off the island. Love everything else.