The Bay Inn at Lani Kai

1401 Estero Blvd., Fort Myers Beach, FL 33931 United States (USA)
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2.0 Star Property
26.451553-81.951164
+1-800-219-2797
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Local Attractions

The Bay Inn at the Lani Kai is within walking distance to most of Fort Myers Beach's attractions including Times Square with local shops and dining, the famous Fort Myers Beach Pier and unique experiences like the Salty Sam's Pirate Cruise. New in 2018 is the free Tram service that transports guests around the central part of Fort Myers Beach with pick-up and drop-off right in-front of the Bay Inn. If you are interested in exploring further, take the Fort Myer's Beach Trolley to the other side of the island for $.75 per ride or $2.00 for a day pass, and you can travel all the way to the award winning Lover's Key State Park.
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Property Description

The Bay Inn at the Lani Kai is located in the heart of Fort Myers Beach, Florida. This newly refurbished, waterfront, boutique style inn is within walking distance to most of Fort Myers Beach's attractions including Times Square with local shops and dining, the famous Fort Myers Beach Pier and unique experiences like the Salty Sam's Pirate Cruise. The Bay Inn at the Lani Kai offers guests an unique experience as the sister property of the landmark resort, The Lani Kai Island Resort, located just steps from it's doors. As a Bay Inn guest, enjoy all the resort amenities available at the Lani Kai Island Resort including beach access to the Gulf of Mexico, a heated pool, beach bars, three beach-view restaurants including the award winning Island View Restaurant and live entertainment at no additional resort fee. The resort beach area is all about fun-in-the-sun with parasailing, jet ski rentals, dolphin tours, children's play ground, beach volley ball court and live entertainment from it's beach stage daily. Guests of the Bay Inn also enjoy discounted beach chairs and umbrella rentals for the perfect value while visiting the beach area. Exclusive to guests of the Bay Inn is it's relaxing tropical sun-deck with lounges overlooking the a quaint tropical canal. Relax at this shared outdoor space unique to guests of the inn. Plus at the Bay Inn, BYO your boat and take advantage of the private dock located behind the inn. Dock space is free-of-charge with your room or suite reservation and steps from guest rooms or suites. Reservations of dock space is required a minimum of seven days in advance of stay. Take a deep breath and enjoy the resort lifestyle while having a tranquil place of your own. Choose from standard rooms, one bedroom suites or deluxe suites, all ideal for families, small groups and extended-stay guests. Suites feature full kitchens with luxury items like quartz counter tops, a living room with pull-out sofa and separate bedroom with a Queen bed. The Deluxe Suite offers this and more with a private balcony overlooking the canal where guests can relax on brightly colored Adirondack chairs. Each room or suite is designed to be your Fort Myers Beach home-away-from-home. Events and groups can choose to create an intimate memorable event at the Bay Inn or incorporate the Lani Kai Island Resort into any special occasion. We have a team of event coordinators available to help create unique and special celebrations from weddings on the beach to a business retreat, plus everything in-between. We pride ourselves in delivering an event experience with a local flair that you and your guests will fondly remember.New in 2018 is the free Tram service that transports guests around the central part of Fort Myers Beach with pick-up and drop-off right in-front of the Bay Inn. If you are interested in exploring further, take the Fort Myer's Beach Trolley to the other side of the island for $.75 per ride or $2.00 for a day pass, and you can travel all the way to the award winning Lover's Key State Park. The Bay Inn at the Lani Kai offers a tranquil location for guests who want to be near the fun-in-the-sun action, but need an oasis of their own.

Details / Other Expenses

Check In: 3:00 PM
Check Out: 11:00 AM
Year of Last Renovation: 2017
Floors: 3
Rooms: 24
Corridors: All Rooms Have Exterior Hallways
Non Smoking Rooms: 24
Handicap Rooms:
Rooms with 1 Bed: 20
Rooms with 2 Beds: 4
Suites: 14
Room Windows: Windows Do Open
Cleaning Frequency: Daily
Dist. to Food/Bars: 0.3 Mi
FEMA Approved: Yes
Pool Info:
There is no pool on-site. However, guest of the Bay Inn have access to the Lani Kai Island Resort's heated outdoor pool complimentary. The pool is a short five minute walk from rooms and suites of the Bay Inn. Pool hours are from 9:00 am to dusk daily. Towels are provided at the pool area.
Ownership: Lani Kai Island Resort
Policies / Expenses
Cancellation:
For Groups: 0-14 days prior to the scheduled arrival date = 100% of anticipated revenue, 15-30 days prior to the scheduled arrival date = 75% of anticipated revenue & 31-61 days prior to the scheduled arrival date = 50% of anticipate revenue
Nightly Parking: Free
Total Taxes: 11.00%
Total Misc Fees: $0.00 USD
(mandatory resort fees/taxes)
State Tax: 6.00%
Occupancy Tax: 5.00% (Bed Tax)
Food and Beverage Tax: 6.00% (Sales Tax)
Additional Person Fee: 10.00 Per Person (After an occupancy of 4)

Amenities / Features


  • Air conditioning
  • Alarm clock
  • ATM
  • Baggage storage facilities
  • Bus parking
  • Central location
  • Clothes drying
  • Concierge service
  • Credit card accepted: Mastercard/Visa
  • Credit card accepted: American Express
  • Credit card accepted: Discover
  • Electronic key card
  • Hairdryer available
  • Central heating
  • Ice Maker
  • Free WiFi Internet
  • Laundry facilities
  • Microwave in room
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Private bathroom in room
  • Quiet location
  • Refrigerator
  • Restaurant
  • Self controlled heating/cooling system
  • Shower
  • Swimming pool - outdoor
  • Tea and coffee making facilities
  • Television
  • TV - Free Cable
  • TV Channel: HBO
  • TV Channel: Weather Channel
  • TV Channel: Fox Sports
  • TV Channel: Discovery Channel

Airport & Shuttle Information

Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW) is 19.2 miles from the Bay Inn. Southwest Florida International Airport has the following airlines: Air Canada, American Airlines, Delta Air Lines/Delta Connection, Frontier Airlines, JetBlue Airways, Silver Airways, Southwest Airlines, Spirit Airlines, Sun Country, United Airlines and WestJet. Southwest Florida International Airport has the following in-airport car rentals: Alamo Rent-A-Car, Avis, Budget, Dollar, Enterprise, Hertz, National and Thrifty. MBA Airport Transportation, LLC is the provider of taxi service at Southwest Florida International Airport. MBA Airport Transportation taxi rates from Southwest Florida International Airport are defined by zones, not meters. The rates to the zones are regulated by the Lee County Port Authority and cannot exceed the rates listed on the Taxicab Zone Map. The rates are valid for up to three passengers; each additional passenger is $10. There is no extra charge for child safety seats and serv

Local Shuttle Info: The Bay Inn at the Lani Kai is a stop on the FREE Beach Tram. The beach tram runs from Bowditch Point to Matanzas Pass Preserve Daily. Service goes from 6:20am-10:12pm daily. A tram is available approximately every 20 minutes. Service is seasonal and will end April 11, 2018. The Trams are ADA accessible and can carry one mobility device. Stops for the tram are indicated by the blue and white ‘Trollee’ signs on San Carlos Blvd. and Estero Blvd.

Breakfast Information

There is no breakfast service on-site. However, the Lani Kai Island Resort offers two breakfast options for guests of the Bay Inn. The Casablanca Cafe is located off the main resort's lobby and is the only place on Fort Myers Beach offering Starbucks coffee. The Cafe also features a variety of breakfast sandwiches, pastries and grab-and-go healthy items like their yogurt fruit parfait. For a full-service breakfast experience, take the elevator at the main resort to the top floor to the Sun Deck Restaurant. The Sun Deck offers indoor and outdoor seating with breath-taking views of the beach and island. The Sun Deck breakfast menu includes the Lani Kai breakfast of two eggs any style, hash browns and toast for $2.99 plus tax and gratuity. Other menu items include Texas Style French Toast, Sand Dollar Pancakes, Steak & Eggs, Sunrise Island Skillet, Eggs Benedict and more. Don't forget to try the Champagne Mimosa, Bloody Mary or Screwdriver at $2.50 each served until 1:00 pm daily at the Sun DecK

Pet Friendly?

Service animals complying with ADA Title lll regulations are allowed.

Sorry, pets are not allowed.

Parking Info

Parking for one vehicle is complimentary per room or suite reservation. Parking is available on-site at the Bay Inn.

Internet / WiFI

WiFi is complimentary to guests of the Bay Inn and while visiting the Lani Kai Island Resort.

FAQs about The Bay Inn at Lani Kai

What time is check in?

Check in time is 3:00 PM based on the hotel's local time. Early check in may be available if requested at the front desk on the day of check-in.

What time is check out?

Check out time is 11:00 AM based on the hotel's local time. Late check out may be available if requested at the front desk during your stay.

How many rooms does The Bay Inn at Lani Kai have?

There are 24 sleeping rooms in the hotel.

What kind of breakfast is at The Bay Inn at Lani Kai?

There is no breakfast service on-site. However, the Lani Kai Island Resort offers two breakfast options for guests of the Bay Inn. The Casablanca Cafe is located off the main resort's lobby and is the only place on Fort Myers Beach offering Starbucks coffee. The Cafe also features a variety of breakfast sandwiches, pastries and grab-and-go healthy items like their yogurt fruit parfait. For a full-service breakfast experience, take the elevator at the main resort to the top floor to the Sun Deck Restaurant. The Sun Deck offers indoor and outdoor seating with breath-taking views of the beach and island. The Sun Deck breakfast menu includes the Lani Kai breakfast of two eggs any style, hash browns and toast for $2.99 plus tax and gratuity. Other menu items include Texas Style French Toast, Sand Dollar Pancakes, Steak & Eggs, Sunrise Island Skillet, Eggs Benedict and more. Don't forget to try the Champagne Mimosa, Bloody Mary or Screwdriver at $2.50 each served until 1:00 pm daily at the Sun DecK

What parking is available at The Bay Inn at Lani Kai?

Parking for one vehicle is complimentary per room or suite reservation. Parking is available on-site at the Bay Inn.

How much does internet cost?

WiFi is complimentary to guests of the Bay Inn and while visiting the Lani Kai Island Resort.

Is there a pool at The Bay Inn at Lani Kai?

Yes, there is a pool on-site at the property. There is no pool on-site. However, guest of the Bay Inn have access to the Lani Kai Island Resort's heated outdoor pool complimentary. The pool is a short five minute walk from rooms and suites of the Bay Inn. Pool hours are from 9:00 am to dusk daily. Towels are provided at the pool area..

Testimonials:

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"A terrific service, smartly presented and assuredly handled. A welcome time saver and an invaluable resource!!!!" J.J - Atlanta, GA

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