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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

Pool at Manatee Bay Inn

Heated Pool

Heated

Surrounded by palms

The pool is heated, so it's warm enough for a swim year-round.

Deck on the lagoon behind Manatee Bay Inn

Lagoon Deck

Manatee sightings May–Nov

Big deck on the lagoon

Our deck looks out over the lagoon, where manatees and dolphins swim past.

Sun Loungers

Complimentary

Poolside & overlooking lagoon

Loungers are set out by the pool and along the lagoon for guests to use.

Beach across from Manatee Bay Inn

Beach

3-min walk

Gulf of Mexico, across the street

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.

Around the Island

Fishing charter boat on the water

On the Water

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

Six Mile Cypress Slough boardwalk

Nature & Parks

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

Sanibel Lighthouse

Day Trips

Sanibel & Captiva for world-famous shelling, or the Key West Express for a scenic cruise south.

Edison & Ford Winter Estates

History & Culture

Tour the Edison & Ford Winter Estates or visit Mound House, the island's Calusa heritage site.

Times Square on Fort Myers Beach

Eat, Drink & Shop

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

Sand sculpture at the American Sand Sculpting Championship

Annual Events

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

Book Direct

Just six apartments, right on the bay

Call or email Pat and Lien directly. No booking-site fees, and our best rates.