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The Palmetto Inn

Fort Myers Area - FL · United States

381 Palm AvenueView location

8.2/10Excellent129 Reviews
Cleanliness8.6/108.6
Service8.8/108.8
Comfort7.8/107.8
Condition7.4/107.4
Neighborhood9.6/109.6
Amenities7.4/107.4
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About The Palmetto Inn

Located in Boca Grande (Downtown Boca Grande Historic District), The Palmetto Inn is a 4-minute walk from Boca Grande Beach and 5 minutes by foot from Boca Grande Historical Society and Museum.

This guesthouse is 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Whidden's Marina and 1 mi (1.5 km) from Gasparilla Island State Park. Make yourself at home in one of the 9 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring microwaves and flat-screen televisions.

Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include coffee/tea makers and ceiling fans, and housekeeping is provided daily. Featured amenities include express check-out, multilingual staff, and luggage storage.

Free self parking is available onsite.

Popular amenities

Free WiFi
Parking available
Concierge
Laundry
Beach services
Non-smoking

Check-in and check-out

Check-in from 3:00 PM
Check-in until 9:00 PM
Check-out until 11:00 AM

Hotel policies

Beach nearby No rollaway/extra beds available No elevators No front desk Professional property host/manager Pets not allowed Service animals are allowed Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

Cleaning and safety

Essential Travel
Essential workers only - NO

Important information

  • You need to know
    • Up to 12 children stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.
    • Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
  • Special Instructions
    There is no front desk at this property. The check-in location differs from the property location. Check-in location: [Boca Grande Resort, 5800 Gasparilla Rd, 33921.]. If you arrive at the property after hours, you'll need to check in at an alternate location: [5800 Gasparilla Rd, Boca Grande, FL 33921]. If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests will receive lockbox information. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
  • Instructions
    • Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
    • Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
    • Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
    • This property accepts credit cards
    • Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
    • This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
    • Property Registration Number 81-4461613
  • Optional fees
    • Crib (infant bed) fee: USD 10.0 per night

    The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

  • Spoken Language

    English

    Spanish

Nearby attractions

St Andrews Episcopal Church 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Church 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
Lighthouse United Methodist Church 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
Boca Grande Beach 0.4 km / 0.2 mi
Boca Grande Historical Society and Museum 0.4 km / 0.3 mi
Whidden's Marina 0.7 km / 0.4 mi
​Boca Grande Marina 0.8 km / 0.5 mi
Gasparilla Island State Park 1.5 km / 0.9 mi
Boca Grande Beaches 2.1 km / 1.3 mi
Boca Grande Lighthouse Museum 4.2 km / 2.6 mi
Uncle Henrys Marina 6.1 km / 3.8 mi
Tails and Scales Charters 9.7 km / 6 mi
Gasparilla Marina 10.6 km / 6.6 mi
Little Gasparilla Island Beach 13.5 km / 8.4 mi
Don Pedro Island State Park 15.4 km / 9.6 mi

Hotel facilities & services

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Room types

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  • STUDIO QUEEN SIZE BEDSTUDIO • QUEEN SIZE BEDSTU.QN

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    STUDIO QUEEN SIZE BED

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–5 • Adults: max. 5 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
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    QUEEN SIZE BED

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    Room code: STU.QN

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  • SUITE ONE BEDROOMSUITE • ONE BEDROOMSUI.B1

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    SUITE ONE BEDROOM

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–8 • Adults: max. 8 • Children: max. 5
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    SUITE
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    ONE BEDROOM

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    Room code: SUI.B1

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  • APARTMENT ONE BEDROOM WITH TERRACEAPARTMENT • ONE BEDROOM WITH TERRACEAPT.B1-TR

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    APARTMENT ONE BEDROOM WITH TERRACE

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–10 • Adults: max. 10 • Children: max. 6
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    ONE BEDROOM WITH TERRACE

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: APT.B1-TR

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  • STUDIO KING SIZE BEDSTUDIO • KING SIZE BEDSTU.KG

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    STUDIO KING SIZE BED

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–5 • Adults: max. 5 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    STUDIO
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    KING SIZE BED

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    Room code: STU.KG

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  • SUITE SUPERIORSUITE • SUPERIORSUI.SU

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    SUITE SUPERIOR

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–8 • Adults: max. 8 • Children: max. 5
    Room type
    SUITE
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    SUPERIOR

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    Room code: SUI.SU

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Guest reviews

What other guests saying about The Palmetto Inn

8.2
Excellent
129 Reviews
Cleanliness
8.6 /10
Service
8.8 /10
Comfort
7.8 /10
Condition
7.4 /10
Neighborhood
9.6 /10
Amenities
7.4 /10
50 reviews shown
4/10
Poor
02 Aug 2026
James
The room was clean. Remodeled in 2026 so all is new. The problem is the walls. You can heat everything being said in the next room. There is no insulation between the rooms. Also a 1” gap in the bottom of door going into common hallway, so all hallway noise comes into your room. Palmetto Inn was apparently a house turned into a hotel and the walls were never insulated between the rooms. We stayed in the Snook room which was adjacent to the Flounder room and could hear everything being said by our neighbors. They arrived late as were trying to go to sleep so it was annoying that their noise and conversation kept us awake.
10/10
Exceptional
12 Jun 2026
GARY
Wow! Such a great place to stay! Everything was great! The location is the best! Everything was so clean and new. We’re already planning our next stay here. I highly recommend it.
Family_with_children
8/10
Excellent
28 May 2026
Suzanne
It was ok. No ice cube trays, or non-slip mat in the slippery shower. There is no one at the hotel, ever, so if there is a problem they send someone….half an hour later. Well located. Great bed. You have to check in at another hotel and get parking pass, etc. A bit odd. Would not stay there again
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
25 May 2026
Andrew
Had an amazing stay at the Palmetto Inn. Place was newly renovated, clean and spacious. Walking distance to everything. Staff was remarkably friendly and helpful. Will be certain to stay there again when we return to Boca grande. Highly recommend it.
10/10
Exceptional
22 Mar 2026
Maria
Wonderful location in the center of Boca Grande. Easy walk to beachside.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
11 Sep 2024
Svetlana
Wonderful visit to Gasparilla island! Beautiful little hotel!
Leisure Family
8/10
Excellent
17 Aug 2024
Colby
The building is neat and different. It’s like being in a small apartment complex. The carpeting in the common areas should be replaced, but other than that, the stay was great. We would stay there again. The GM was very nice and easy to speak with.
Leisure
10/10
Exceptional
06 Aug 2024
Amanda
Had a great stay
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
02 Aug 2024
Rob

Needs update Great location and Management!

Hotel needs a remodel. Pictures on Hotels.com are very old. Room was unsatisfactory but Management quickly made things right and put us in another property and were very professional. Great location, once remodeled this would be a great choice. Is scheduled for remodel this autumn.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
19 Jun 2024
Lauren Eileen
This was our first time visiting the island and we knew we wanted to be in walking distance to all the shops and restaurants and beach. The Palmetto Inn is in an amazing location and super convenient. However, the place could really use some upgrades. I had read about the beds being hard as cement and they definitely are. The bedding and towels are basic and not very comfortable. Also, our bathroom was very small. I hope sometime in the future some money and time can be spent enhancing a beautiful, but old, building. I will say the management staff was amazing and only a phone call away when we needed something. Check in was easy at the Boca Grande hotel. Overall, we enjoyed our stay.
Leisure
4/10
Poor
13 May 2024
Adam
Great location, but really needed some help on the inside.
Business
6/10
Pleasant
08 Mar 2024
Beth
The check in experience was super. They went out of their way to accommodate our request to put items in a fridge.
The accommodation however needs a 100% gut job.
The only positive is location. We joked that they charged us $300.00 too much. The rate was $299.00.
Partner
4/10
Poor
15 Feb 2024
Larry
Convenient location but the property is a pit. Very old with minimal maintenance. Would never stay here again or recommend it to anyone
Leisure
6/10
Pleasant
25 Jan 2024
James
Found ants in the kitchen. Air conditioner was very loud. However the convenient location and low price makes this place attractive.
Friends_and_family Family
8/10
Excellent
20 Jan 2024
Beth
Very cool property and just a block away from everything downtown.
10/10
Exceptional
12 Dec 2023
Brian
Functional property for those who are looking for comfortable, safe lodging without fancy ammenities and gathering spaces. Convenient to shopping and restaurants. Great area to walk.
10/10
Exceptional
02 Oct 2023
Salvatore
Quiet getaway. Excellent bike path.
Leisure Partner
6/10
Pleasant
27 Aug 2023
Angelique
Nice little suite, but the bathroom was very tiny. Lightbulb in the bathroom was flashing, so I had to take one from the bedroom to put in there. Staff was very nice and helpful.
Leisure Partner
6/10
Pleasant
24 Jul 2023
Keith
The option to stay for only one night was the best feature of the facility.
Leisure
8/10
Excellent
16 Jun 2023
Donn
Small bedroom - hard to get into bed, tiny shower. Rest of the unit is nice enough although old, out dated, floors not level. Kitchen woefully under supplied - plenty of (mismatched) dishes and cookware but only 1 dinner plate, 1 spoon, 3 forks, 1 cocktail glass, no wine glasses, a single ice-cube tray. But what did I expect in a bargain unit on such an over-priced island?
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
02 Aug 2022
Lisa
The Palmetto Inn was so quiet and peaceful. It's an easy walk to the beach and many restaurants.
Even though check in happens at a different location, the communication was clear and it was an easy process.
We didn't expect a well-stocked kitchen, but it was a nice surprise.
Great stay at a clean and cozy old Florida property with modern updates.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
29 Jun 2022
Valerie
Super cute place. Friendly staff. Conveniently located. Would highly recommend if you don’t mind that it is an older building.
Partner
6/10
Pleasant
23 Jun 2022
Lonnie G

Not the BR you think

FYI private bathroom is down the hall. Very inconvenient did not know when I booked. Parking is on street. Old building but the location is what sells it.
Partner
6/10
Pleasant
03 May 2022
Anna
Love this location BUT....The stained and musty carpet in the hallway and stairs is just beyond old and nasty. Please replace this...its well over due and it smells. Please update this room for the price paid. The couch in Room 6 (where we stayed) is hard and very uncomfortable (its a hard futon). Sleeping on this is a NO GO. The beach chairs we rented from the Boca Grande Resort (the owners of this property)were so crappy and rusted for what you pay. They ask you wash your own dishes and air dry (which is kind of nasty bc there is nothing to sanitize them with...maybe they sanitize after idk). TV remotes: there are 2 remotes loaded with \"options\" and ZERO instruction so unless you know exactly what you are doing with this...don't expect guidance. The neighbors to the left are a big dorm of ppl who work there close by I believe, and they were not friendly and very snotty actually. It is clear they don't love visitors.
Leisure Family
4/10
Poor
17 Apr 2022
Bridgett
i HATED having a detached bathroom from our room. Also the bathroom smelled really weird and did not have a fan/ventilation. The wood floors in our room were really sticky. The decor was off. The bed sheets/towels were clean though and it was a great location
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
07 Apr 2022
Eileen
Reasonably priced with convenient location. Would have liked outside sitting area but was not expecting this.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
25 Feb 2022
David
Palmetto Inn was perfect for our one night stay in BG. I picked it based on the location, and it was absolutely perfect. We were able to walk everywhere for coffee, meals and the beach. The room was a nice size with a full kitchen which is always nice to have, though not many other amenities. Would definitely book here again!
Leisure Partner
2/10
Poor
26 Oct 2021
evelyn
Horrible experience, I am the care taker to my mother who has bladder cancer and hysterectomy and we couldn't go, but they didn't except that. They did not let us get out of it. It was a horrible horrible experience.
Business
8/10
Excellent
04 Oct 2021
Yanisleidy

Inconvenience

I was surprised that my studio didn’t have a bathroom inside, it was outside at the end of hall way this was very inconvenient I didn’t feel going by myself in the middle of the night. The AC units made huge noise all night in and off this kept walking us up. Also is made out of wood and any noise or tv you could hear we only stayed one night thank God but it was clean and the space was nice for a couple
Friends_and_family Family
8/10
Excellent
03 Sep 2021
Jenny

Family getaway

We enjoyed our stay the location was perfect.
We stayed in the snapper room and were happy to have the mini fridge and private living room also. We rented a golf cart and cruises the island. We will definitely stay again. It’s more of a bed and breakfast than a hotel.
Friends_and_family Family
6/10
Pleasant
28 Aug 2021
Stella
I guess I didn’t read the part that my bedroom was outside the bedroom
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
18 Aug 2021
Charlene

Summer in Boca G

Awesome cute and historic place. Very nice.
Self
10/10
Exceptional
07 Jul 2021
Kimberlee
Perfect location ~ Our second time at the Palmetto, which has become an annual stay!
Friends_and_family Family
4/10
Poor
02 Jun 2021
Verified traveler

Won’t be staying again.

I was very disappointed. I didn’t even stay there. Left once, came back, and there was no parking. The deadbolt was stuck and had me trapped in my room. Technician came to remedy but after he left, I still had problems. Had to open the window to use my key to unlock the door.
Self
8/10
Excellent
20 May 2021
Jacqueline

Fun stay. Great location. Right Price.

Loved this place. Quaint, unassuming, centrally located, and a fraction of the price of other places in the island. Great if you aren’t planning to spend time in your hotel—and why would you?! You’re in Boca Grande! Beds were comfortable. No amenities, but did you forget where this is? The amenities are outside.
Friends_and_family Family
4/10
Poor
19 Apr 2021
Verified traveler
Property is terribly dated and generally uncomfortable. We have no positive comments. TVs barely worked. All A/C are individual room wall units and were very noisy and not efficient. Whole cost was reduced a bit at check in, which we appreciated, cost was still double what it should have been. We will never return.
Leisure Partner
6/10
Pleasant
28 Nov 2020
Verified traveler
Need to buy dishwasher for each room. Dishes must be sanitize
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
10 Oct 2020
Pat
Was fine
Business
10/10
Exceptional
03 Sep 2020
John
Had an excellent, short stay while transitting the ICW. The service was exceptional and very friendly.
Friends_and_family Friends
4/10
Poor
22 Aug 2020
Joseph

Bait and Switch - False Advertising

False advertising - Nothing like checking in to find out the bathroom for your room isn't even in you room....ITS ACROSS THE HALL. The pictures of the room I purchased online were not what I received. Bait and switch. Stay away from the Spotted Trout room. The bathroom is hot, no ventilation, the window stays cracked, you have to take all your grooming/clothing with you, you have to unlock the bathroom with a key and the handle is fidgety and best of all, the light switch for the bathroom is in the hallway, not in the bathroom. Nothing like a random person in the hallway and turning the lights off on you while in the shower. Carpet on the stairway and halls is VERY DIRTY.
Self
10/10
Exceptional
08 Jul 2020
Kimberlee

Great location!!

Great place to stay in the middle of town. Can walk to shopping and eating. This was our first trip to Boca Grande. We will be returning and staying at the Palmetto again.
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
15 Jun 2020
Rick

Adorable

Staff was very nice. Quick check in and express check out. Room was very clean and adorable. Stayed in the Snook room.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
04 Jun 2020
Verified traveler
Had a fabulous time. Would go back again.Thank you
Friends_and_family Friends
10/10
Exceptional
15 Mar 2020
Verified traveler
It had a homey feel. And we really liked be close to EVERYTHING. We walked to everything, except one night that we drove to South Beach to eat and watch the sunset there.
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
02 Mar 2020
Verified traveler
This is Old Florida so don’t expect a luxury resort , It was very close to everything which was the best part . We could walk everywhere.It was quiet and clean , My main complaint was a musty smell on the stairs . Our apartment as fine
Leisure Partner
4/10
Poor
20 Feb 2020
ks
Property was in very disappointing shape, especially for Boca Grande. Embarrassed to have guests stay there. Will not be using again.
Friends_and_family Family
8/10
Excellent
12 Feb 2020
Penny L.
Pull out sofa extremely uncomfortable 😣
Friends_and_family Friends
6/10
Pleasant
12 Feb 2020
Maria

Nice stay with great location.

The location was great however it was not clear until I got to the door of the Inn that you are required to check in at the Boca Resort 3 miles up the road. I had to backtrack to check in. Room is a modest but clean room within walking distance to the beach and fine restaurants that close early. No phones in room. No hotel professionals on site for problems. You are on your own.
Friends_and_family Family
6/10
Pleasant
03 Dec 2019
Verified traveler
Location perfect. Conditions basic but clean. Stairway head clearance, pillows too soft, bed duvet unnecessary.
Friends_and_family Family
8/10
Excellent
23 Sep 2019
Eneida

Clean but weird set up...

This room was very clean... We enjoyed it, walked to the white sandy beach...
Friends_and_family Family

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The Palmetto Inn
381 Palm Avenue, Boca Grande, United States

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