Fort Myers Hotels and Accommodation

(Fort Myers, Florida - FL, USA)

There really is a wealth of accommodation available all around Fort Myers, with many holiday makers favoring the cheap motels and affordable hotels overlooking the Caloosahatchee River, as well as the appealing canal-front villas. Lodging is particularly in demand within the Fort Myers Beach area, as well as around nearby Cape Coral and Bonita Springs.

The Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW) is situated 10 miles / 16 km to the east of Fort Myers, with plenty of accommodation conveniently being located close by. Among the many hotels near to the airport are the Comfort Suites and the Travelodge, both of which reside on the Indian Paint Lane. Also nearby is the Best Western on the Daniels Parkway, the Hampton Inn on the Market Place Road, the Holiday Inn on the Interstate Commerce Drive, and the Homewood Suites on the Corporate Commerce Way.

Where to Stay

Budget motels and similar hotels are generally easy to come by in Fort Myers, but their price reflects their relative distance from the beach and subsequent attractions. Some of the best cheap accommodation in this part of Florida includes the Country Inn and Suites Sanibel Gateway Hotel on the Shell Point Plaza, located close to the McGregor Boulevard, which conveniently leads to the Sanibel Causeway and ultimately the island of Sanibel. Located on South Cleveland Avenue and some 5 miles / 8 km from the beach is the extremely cheap and reliable Howard Johnson Inn, while the Super 8 Motel on the Colonial Boulevard is also of note, being close to the Edison Shopping Mall.

Mid-range accommodation in Fort Myers certainly jumps up a notch on the pricing scale, when compared to budget lodging, although this increase in price is accompanied by far improved facilities and more convenient locations. Look out for the Hilton Garden Inn on the University Drive (next to the Edison Community College), as well as the Hotel Indigo on Broadway (within the scenic River District), and the Holiday Inn Downtown on Cleveland Avenue, which is just a short stroll from the Boston Red Sox Spring Training Complex. Also popular is the Crowne Plaza on Bell Tower Drive, which stands right next to the Bell Tower Shops, where Saks Fifth Avenue is a particular highlight.

If you fancy a splurge and splashing out on some luxury accommodation in Fort Myers, then several hotels certainly stand out from the crowd. These include the very upmarket and pricey Sanibel Harbour Marriott Resort and Spa, which overlooks the Sanibel and Captiva Islands, and comes with both guest rooms and condominiums, where balconies are standard.

Slightly cheaper in Fort Myers is the Value Place on the Orange River Boulevard, and also a further Value Place hotel on the Colonial Boulevard, where weekly rates make this lodging all the more affordable.