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Egret on a Gulf sandbar near Fort Myers Beach

Stay & Explore

Amenities at the inn and things to do on Fort Myers Beach

At the Inn

Between a quiet lagoon and the Gulf of Mexico.

  1. Deck on the lagoon behind Manatee Bay Inn

    Behind the inn

    Lagoon Deck

    Our deck looks out over the lagoon, where dolphins swim past and, now and then, a manatee.

  2. Heated pool among the palms at Manatee Bay Inn
    Sun loungers and umbrellas on the lagoon deck at Manatee Bay Inn

    At the inn

    Heated Pool

    Heated, so it's warm enough for a swim year-round, and surrounded by palms.

    Sun Loungers

    Free for guests, set out by the pool and along the lagoon.

    3-min walk

  3. Beach across from Manatee Bay Inn

    Across the street

    The Beach

    Cross the street and you're on the sand. The beach faces west across the Gulf, so you get the sunset. We have beach towels and beach chairs for guests to borrow.

Waves rolling onto the Gulf beach across from Manatee Bay Inn
The Gulf of Mexico, across the street

Around the Island

On the Island

Times Square
Fishing charters
Sand sculpting
  • Eat, Drink & Shop

    Local favorites a short walk away: Nervous Nellie's, Smokin' Oyster Brewery, and Doc Ford's Rum Bar & Grille.

  • On the Water

    Fishing charters, parasailing, kayaking, and sunset sails, or book a floating tiki bar for a breezy afternoon on the bay.

  • Parks & History

    Trails at Bowditch Point, and Mound House, the island's Calusa heritage site.

  • Annual Events

    Shrimp Festival, Pirate Festival, Sand Sculpting Championship, and the Christmas Boat Parade.

A Short Drive

Sanibel Lighthouse
Six Mile Cypress
Edison & Ford Estates
  • Sanibel & Captiva

    World-famous shelling, and the Sanibel Lighthouse.

  • Lovers Key & Six Mile Cypress

    Trails and birdwatching at Lovers Key, and the boardwalk through Six Mile Cypress.

  • Edison & Ford Winter Estates

    Tour Thomas Edison's and Henry Ford's winter homes.

  • Key West Express

    A scenic cruise south to Key West.

Just six apartments, right on the bay

Book online with no booking-site fees, and our best rates.

Or call Pat and Lien at (239) 463-6906