Name: The Bay Inn At Lani Kai
Address: 1401 Estero Blvd, Fort Myers Beach, 33931, US

8/10

Excellent

28 Jul 2026

Yahima

Excellent location

10/10

Exceptional

27 Jul 2026

Laura

Clean room

10/10

Exceptional

27 Jul 2026

Rusty

Very affordable with all amenities you could ask for. Staff is great and on top of things.

8/10

Excellent

27 Jul 2026

Kallien

Nice for the price

10/10

Exceptional

27 Jul 2026

Nathaly

Clean room

10/10

Exceptional

22 Jul 2026

Darlisbel

😍

10/10

Exceptional

21 Jul 2026

Oscar

Great

10/10

Exceptional

21 Jul 2026

Brie

The staff were extremely friendly and helpful. The room and the property was clean and well maintained. Enjoyed our stay and the proximity to the beach and the shopping.

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

20 Jul 2026

Andrea

We stayed in the Bay Inn, which is the somewhat less expensive sister property to the Lani Kai beachfront resort. It’s directly across the street from the main hotel so really no big deal at all. No view, but that’s ok. Very good size room…full bedroom, seperate full living/eating/kitchenette area. Would be nice if they had a door separating the 2 spaces, but oh well. Nice large fridge/freezer, large microwave. Plenty of towels for bathroom and beach. Main hotel has loads of different food options, and bar options too, although on weeknights at least it was pretty empty. Beautiful beach, nice pool with lots of pool toys. Our room was ready early so we were able to check in very early. A couple of complaints… I know they want to make the price look cheaper but it’s really annoying when you get to the hotel and there is a fee for parking. I know lots of hotels do it but it’s still annoying. It’s $20 a day extra and there’s nothing you can do about it. There is nowhere else to park so why not just add it on to the price instead of being kind of sneaky about it. Also, you’re paying a lot of money to stay at this hotel, which is a beach hotel but if you want to go to the beach and have beach chairs and an umbrella you have to pay extra for that you can bring your own chair an umbrella if you want to set it up yourself, but I mean you’re going to a beach resort. I kind of feel like beach chairs, and an umbrella should just be offered to you for free.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

19 Jul 2026

Laura

Great place

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

19 Jul 2026

Matt

Excellent affordable resort with great views and a ton of amenities. Great location. Rooms were updated.

Family_with_children

6/10

Pleasant

13 Jul 2026

Rachel

Decent. Not the worst, not the best. Great beach location but lots of terrible parking lots with no room and one entrance/exit. Friendly but forgetful staff. Pool was fine but a little dirty. The bottom level shops were cool, good options. Won’t be back but don’t regret it.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

11 Jul 2026

Chad

We stayed across the street, but had access to everything the beach front property had. Great views of the canal from our room. Quiet area and great for our family of 4. Pool was clean and great to take a dip in. Island view restaurant was incredible!

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

05 Jul 2026

Mabys

Estuvimos hospedados en the bay inn at lani Kai y puedo decir que el apartamento estuvimos súper limpio, todo hermoso y es el perfecto lugar para disfrutar de la playa solo cruzar la calle y ahí estás, todo bien hermoso! Recomendado !

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

01 Jul 2026

Dariel

Will return

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

24 Jun 2026

VICKI

Great location, clean property and very nice staff!

Self

10/10

Exceptional

22 Jun 2026

Cherish Lynn

Beautiful and close to everything

8/10

Excellent

20 Jun 2026

William

Room was facing bay not ocean.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

18 Jun 2026

Kevin

Great stay, great food, great view. Couldn’t have asked for a better place to spend a week at.

8/10

Excellent

15 Jun 2026

Maibelys

Hay muchas cosas que deben estar incluidas al rentar la propiedad

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

10 Jun 2026

Omar

Ok

Family_with_children

6/10

Pleasant

10 Jun 2026

Charlotte

Your ad shows amenities but was misleading by the pictures. All amenities were across the street at the prime property.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

09 Jun 2026

Steve

Enjoyed our stay!

8/10

Excellent

09 Jun 2026

Cindy

Pro's: Clean, affordable, quiet, updated, comfortable bed, good water pressure, friendly staff.

Con's: Coffee maker (makes weak coffee)

Amenities were right across the street. Unless you book for bay view, expect really, no view. Great place to sleep.

Recommendations: Replace coffee makers with single serve Keurig's

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

07 Jun 2026

Yanet

Un 10/10 para este hotel, de seguro voy a volver, súper contenta con la limpieza del lugar, la ubicación exelente, los empleados super amables y el ambiente 10/10 también. Lo recomiendo 100 por ciento.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

02 Jun 2026

Amy

Room was nice and renovated

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

01 Jun 2026

Aline O

Yes

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

31 May 2026

kelly

They renovations were great. Thoroughly enjoyed it there!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

28 May 2026

Martha A

It’s in a perfect spot to all the amenities without the party scene.

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

27 May 2026

Aylin

Stay was great!

10/10

Exceptional

26 May 2026

Trina

Had a wonderful time, but felt that our stay should’ve included parking. We had to pay $20/day to park in hotel parking lot. Felt that should be a given for hotel guests.

Family

8/10

Excellent

26 May 2026

DIANA

This was a last-minute booking during a busy holiday weekend, so we were honestly just happy to find a room available. I wasn’t expecting much, but I was pleasantly surprised. The hotel is directly across the street from the Lanai Kai Resort, and you get access to all the resort amenities, which was a huge plus. The room was clean, well kept, updated, and the bed was very comfortable. It wasn’t anything luxurious or fancy, but it had everything we needed for a great weekend stay.
The location was probably the best part. We spent most of our time at the beach and walking around to nearby bars and restaurants. Everything was within walking distance, and we never had to move the car all weekend.
If you’re looking for a clean, convenient, affordable place close to everything, this is a great option for a weekend getaway or staycation. I would definitely recommend it.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

20 May 2026

Heiddy

Location was excellent. I didn't like that my room was on the third floor and there was no elevator. I wish they would've told me at check in.

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

18 May 2026

Ashley Q.

Great stay

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

17 May 2026

Lauren

Staff at the front desk were very helpful! Accommodating an early check-in and also holding our bags so we can enjoy our day after checkout
The room was clean and comfortable.
We use the pool and beach access across the street at the larger hotel

8/10

Excellent

13 May 2026

Sherry

Clean and neat.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

03 May 2026

Dave

front desk workers were extremely pleasant

Family

10/10

Exceptional

03 May 2026

Sondra

Located across from the ocean and the main hotel it’s the best of both worlds and the room had a coffee maker, fridge, microwave and utensils, clean, friendly and a quick walk to time square. A patio on the bay. Fantastic value.

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

29 Apr 2026

Robert

Clean and updated rooms. Nice dining and bar options.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

29 Apr 2026

Nidia

Everything was great except the bathroom was a little tight but

8/10

Excellent

24 Apr 2026

CARLO

The room , the location was fantastic, we called twice and even went to the front desk in person to get our towels replaced and garbage thrown out and no one came , other than that , it was great !

10/10

Exceptional

24 Apr 2026

Linda L.

Property was clean. Staff was very friendly efficient. They had everything set up and ready to go, but a note to your customers if they stay at the bay side, Lani Kai there is not an elevator and it is 3 stories.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

24 Apr 2026

Michael

great staff, great location, good entertainment!

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

24 Apr 2026

Janet

My husband and I love Lani Kai, we missed it. This was our first trip back since the hurricane. Room was spacious,and very clean. The staff was wonderful. Breakfast delicious and big. Can't wait to come back next year 🍹🌴💕

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

21 Apr 2026

Marie

Excellent. We just enjoy so much !!Rooms very clean and just across de beach !!

Family

2/10

Poor

20 Apr 2026

James

Did not have pool access, over all misleading with the room advised. Stayed in an old run down part that looks like it was another place purchased to bait and switch

8/10

Excellent

17 Apr 2026

Josh

Nice room, front desk was less then helpful but the room was great

Self

10/10

Exceptional

17 Apr 2026

Donna

Did not use pool,beach right there.I did not use spa

Partner

8/10

Excellent

16 Apr 2026

Chris

Just across the street from the pool and best beach areas. Very nice remodeling job at the Bay Inn % Lani Kai. A couple hundred dollars a day less than some others nearby.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

15 Apr 2026

Elizabeth Marie

The pool was nice, a bit chilly.

8/10

Excellent

01 Apr 2026

Jan

So clean. Best view on the island. Staff was helpful. Check out the Bay Inn across the street. Sister hotel just as nice and a little more budget friendly.

Family_with_children

8/10

Excellent

31 Mar 2026

Jose

Only i dudnt like was the beds are hard.

8/10

Excellent

30 Mar 2026

ILYA

Older property. I liked our room. A few things need maintenance but overall functional and charming place. Staff is very nice and helpful. Overall I liked our stay.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

18 Mar 2026

Jordan

The room was clean and the staff was very friendly!

10/10

Exceptional

06 Sep 2022

Jackson

Location was great and room was comfortable. Very friendly staff.

Leisure Friends

6/10

Pleasant

24 Aug 2022

Ali

Old

10/10

Exceptional

19 Aug 2022

Jeremiah

It was a very nice stay. Nothing was bad about the entire hotel stay experience. I stayed for 6 days and wish i could have stayed longer.

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

07 Aug 2022

Adrian

Perfect location

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

01 Aug 2022

Jeanne

This is not my first time staying here. We stayed on the bay side clean n spacious . A/c worked well. I’d recommend and I’ll continue to stay here when in town.

Friends_and_family Friends

8/10

Excellent

01 Aug 2022

stacy

Was older building but was comfortable. Ac and bed could be better but for the price was fair. Pool and beach right across the street. Less than 10 minute walk to times Square shopping and food

Leisure Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

31 Jul 2022

James

Not bad for a last minute $100 room.

For $100, you get what you pay for. We were passing through and needed a last minute hotel. The room was very dated, but clean. There were broken blinds and no curtains, and a light right by the window, so it was very bright in the room all night. The pull out bed had a very worn out mattress, which was super uncomfortable, even for young kids.

However, the room was clean and located just across the street from the gulf. The staff was friendly. The area was fun, though it was predominantly young adults. Overall, we can’t complain for a last minute $100 room.

Friends_and_family Family

2/10

Poor

25 Jul 2022

Richard J

This felt like a bait and switch. We had zero kitchen, unlike all the photos, we had optional maid service and when requested their entire non english speaking staff, didnt understant to please sweep the copious sand accumulation. And change the sheets. 8 nights 1 set of sheets and we toweled out the sand and wore socks in 92F weather. The coffeemaker was literally a 9.99 walmart the switch broke on day 3 of 8. We took photos and will upload if requested. The food across the street on the 6th floor was the best part of the trip.

Staff renting umbrella and chair do NOT work for Lani Kai and guests pay full rates. Yep, $27 a day to lay in the sand in front of your hotel. Oh and they control when the umbrella goes up or down to wind. Hit me in the closing on my neck which has a 14” steel plate on my spine. My cane was with me. Disabled guests are not accomodated. Skip this property, and Fort Myers. Jimmy Buffett cant save this place.

Business_and_leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

25 Jul 2022

Michelle

Nice place to stay that allowed the same experience as the hotel with the added benefit of having a kitchen. Normal wear and tear of the room. Felt very secure and the staff was on top of making sure you had a great experience.

Leisure Family

4/10

Poor

23 Jul 2022

Jennifer

The bed was hard and lumpy. The atmosphere was loud. It was difficult to sleep comfortably.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

10 Jul 2022

Shellie

Beautiful beach. Updated property. Comfortable bed.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

05 Jul 2022

John

I thought I was getting a 1 bedroom, like when we stayed before. We had a kitchen and living and a separate bedroom. This time a motel room.

Leisure

10/10

Exceptional

04 Jul 2022

Stacey

Wkend get away

Everything was great. Nice bay view, spacious room, a/c was cold

Partner

4/10

Poor

02 Jul 2022

Crystal

There was huge bugs in the room, and the staff didn’t seem to care. The kitchen smelt like cat piss and the ice machine won’t work half the time. Stay at the sister resort, the bay inn is forgot about

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

01 Jul 2022

Verified traveler

Everything was wonderful! excellent location, within walking distance to everything…The Beds were super uncomfortable, they need to definitely update the beds!

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

25 Jun 2022

Tonia

Fun quirky tourist trap. The bay motel has an amazing patio by the river, and quick walking access to everything. It’s an older building so not perfect but I definitely want to return!

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

22 Jun 2022

Patricia

Water leaks

We had a (big) water leak in our room when it rained...we informed the front desk and they sent a maintenance guy who told us \"this is normal\". When we checked out we told the front desk again and there were other people checking out that told the same story...we were all told that it was \"normal\"!

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

22 Jun 2022

Noel

Great and clean hotel friendly and family oriented!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

17 Jun 2022

christopher

Relaxing

Fun & Relaxing

Friends_and_family Family

2/10

Poor

10 Jun 2022

Abbie

Pass

Don’t do it. Normally I’m not one to leave such a bad review. But I wish I would’ve had a review like this so I wouldn’t have booked it.
I was in town for one night for business. Online it looked decent. Maybe not a typical pick for me. But it looked nice. I was wrong

If the sheets didn’t look clean and it wouldn’t have only been sleeping there for one night. I would’ve left. And honestly I still should’ve.

The rooms were something else, not like the photos showed. A window ac unit that was loud with jank foam around it. Little tiny tiny bugs plus the much larger something I killed on my sheets when I woke up.

The pool is across the main road, it had so much stuff floating in it, a dirty diaper just laying poolside with no diaper age children around. No back on the remote covering the batteries, I mean I could go on and on.

My fave local pizza place wasn’t open so I opted to go upstairs to the island view. Grossest waste of a $17 pizza I’ve ever attempted to eat.

Upon checkout I walked all the way over to the office and explained the situations and how uncomfortable I was and she told me nothing could be done because I booked through orbitz.

Steer clear. Don’t book t

Business_and_leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

31 May 2022

jose

We like

Leisure

6/10

Pleasant

29 May 2022

Hale

Needed updating ended up staying at sister hotel across street which was great!!! lani kai..

Business_and_leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

29 May 2022

Amy

We love Fort Myers Beach

We enjoyed our stay. Room was clean. No water pressure and the bed kinda dipped in the middle but room was great overall. The only amenity we used was the pool and it was clean and didn’t reek of chlorine thankfully. The only thing I didn’t care for was the fact that you can’t walk around with anything to eat or drink that wasn’t purchased at the resort. We will definitely stay again!

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

25 May 2022

Kimberly

Cutesy Inn with an acceptable dated beach vibe. Amenities connecting with sister Hotel Lani Kai across the street are incredibly necessary. But the full package gives decent 4/5 rating for me. Constantly battled ants. But room service was SPEEDY, and very accommodating. Great location.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

16 May 2022

Krystle

Fun in the sun

Christina the manager was amazing. I can not wait to go back.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

11 May 2022

Coleen

Key West Express

Just an overnight stay to catch the Key West Express.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

08 May 2022

Ilene

The staff wasvwonderful. The facility is aging and needs sone work.

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

27 Apr 2022

Doreen

Location was good

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

22 Apr 2022

Jeremy

Front desk was very friendly. We tried to upgrade to the main resort but they were booked. Our room was actually really cute and the bed was not bad at all! We had one small issue but they came and fixed it immediately. Would 100% stay again or the main resort. Pricing was not bad at all! Went for a last trip as a babymoon/celebrating 2 year wedding anniversary and it was worth it!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

22 Apr 2022

William

It was a very fun friendly and inviting place. The bay inn was very relaxing and calming on the dock area.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

28 Mar 2022

paula

Property has everything you need!! Lani Bay has paper thin walls and extremely noisy!! So sad

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

26 Mar 2022

John

It was perfect for the occasion, just to get a taste of spring break in Fort Myers & to be a lanai kai guest while paying a lower bargain compared to the main property, it worked well for me because i was barely in the room.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

25 Mar 2022

Karen

10/10!

Our stay was amazing! It was SO nice to be across the street from the action where it's a little quieter. All of the facilities were easily accessible and the room was wonderful! The staff was so kind and helpful too!

Partner

8/10

Excellent

11 Mar 2022

Lisa

bay inn over island view

definitely recommend the bay in at the lani kai. our room was perfect for the two of us and private/quiet comparing to the island view lani kai. only complaint is that the beds were a little uncomfy

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

10 Mar 2022

Sarah

In Need of a Renovation

We stayed one night at the Bay at Lani Kai. Definately not somewhere we would stay for multiple nights. Bed was extremely uncomfortable. Rooms was very warm even though we had the air conditioner on. De Humidifier was off and on all night. Room ws very old and runndown. Water pressure was pretty much non existent, shower fixtures were hanging off the shower wall.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

19 Feb 2022

Tim

I love the resort. I stayed there several times. It's my place on Fort Myers beach to be. Great food. Restaurants. Good drinks great intertanment. The service is great. And the people are so friendly.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

18 Feb 2022

Christine

Great Place

Great place if you’re not concerned with being on the beach. Just across the street. Would stay here again

Partner

8/10

Excellent

14 Feb 2022

Judith

The price was reasonable compared to other places. it’s an older hotel, but clean room with nice amenities in bathroom. The restaurant at the top of the main hotel was excellent with stunning views of the Gulf and beach

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

01 Feb 2022

Jennifer

Great location

This is an older property but decently maintained. It was very clean and so convenient to the beach. My only complaint was low water pressure from the shower. I will stay again without a doubt!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

01 Feb 2022

Erich

Good

Good

8/10

Excellent

29 Jan 2022

Tony

Nice room with amenities. Reasonable price for our stay.

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

23 Jan 2022

Christine

It was great!

An awesome experience from start to finish. Amazing staff, beautiful beach.

Friends_and_family Friends

8/10

Excellent

23 Jan 2022

Verified traveler

Reasonably priced…across the street from
Beach…free parking! Clean room…suite with kitchenette and living room space…TV with many cable channels…very nice

Friends_and_family Friends

6/10

Pleasant

14 Jan 2022

Kayoko

The lock was broken and no safe in the room.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

14 Jan 2022

Stephanie

Great location