Close to Key West Express, The Bay Inn at Lani Kai provides a nightclub, a playground, and laundry facilities. This hotel is a great place to bask in the sun with sun loungers and fishing. Be sure to enjoy happy hour at one of the 3 on-site restaurants. Free in-room WiFi and 6 bars are available to all guests.
Located in Fort Myers Beach, The Bay Inn at Lani Kai is in the entertainment district and near the beach. While the natural beauty of Bonita Springs Public Beach and Barefoot Beach can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can check out Key West Express.
Hertz Arena and Bay Oaks Recreation Center are also worth visiting. Kayaking and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with ecotours and hiking/biking trails nearby. Visit our Fort Myers Beach travel guide
1401 Estero Blvd, Fort Myers Beach, FL, 33931
What's nearby
Estero Boulevard Beach
1 min walk - 0.2 km
Lynn Hall Memorial Park
6 min walk - 0.5 km
Crescent Beach Family Park
3 min walk - 0.3 km
Times Square
6 min walk - 0.5 km
Key West Express
3 min drive - 2.1 km
Getting around
Southwest Florida Intl. Airport (RSW)
38 min drive
Restaurants
License to Chill Bar
4 min walk
The Yucatan Beach Stand
7 min walk
Lah De Dah Beach Bar
3 min walk
World Famous Lighthouse Tiki Bar
6 min walk
La Ola Surfside Restaurant
5 min walk
About this property
The Bay Inn at Lani Kai
Hotel near Key West Express
Consider a stay at The Bay Inn at Lani Kai and take advantage of a nightclub, a playground, and laundry facilities. With amenities like sun loungers and fishing, this hotel is the perfect place to soak up the sun. Be sure to enjoy happy hour at one of the 3 on-site restaurants. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as 6 bars.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
An outdoor pool
Free self parking
Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), a front-desk safe, and smoke-free premises
Beach towels, ATM/banking services, and luggage storage
Room features
All guestrooms at The Bay Inn at Lani Kai boast perks such as air conditioning and separate sitting areas, in addition to amenities like free WiFi.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and free toiletries
Flat-screen TVs with premium channels
Wardrobes/closets, separate sitting areas, and microwaves
Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: USD 3 to 15 for adults and USD 3 to 15 for children
3 restaurants
6 bars/lounges
Restaurants on site
Island View
Things to do
Fishing
Nightclub
Outdoor pool
Outdoor pool (guest access)
Playground
Family friendly
In-room microwave
Laundry facilities
Outdoor pool
Playground
Conveniences
ATM
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Safe at front desk
Guest services
Housekeeping (daily)
Outdoors
Beach loungers
Beach towels
Beach umbrellas
On the bay
Picnic area
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
More
1 building
3 floors
Smoking not allowed
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
Free toiletries
Hair dryer (on request)
Private bathroom
Shower/bathtub combination
Entertainment
Flat-screen TV with premium cable channels
Food and drink
Coffee/tea maker
Microwave
Toaster
More
Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
Separate sitting area
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 21
Check-out
Check-out before 11 AM
Special check-in instructions
There is no front desk at this property
The check-in location differs from the property location; go to: [Lani Kai Beachfront Resort, 1400 Estero Blvd]
The host will greet guests on arrival
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
The check-in for this property is located across the street at Lani Kai Beachfront Resort, 1400 Estero Blvd, Fort Myers Beach FL, 33931.
Renovations and closures
This property is closed from January 25 2023 to April 1 2024 (dates subject to change).
Access methods
Host will greet you
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Property payment types
Important information
Fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:
Deposit: USD 50.00 per stay
We have included all charges provided to us by the property.
Optional extras
Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 3.00 to 15.00 for adults, and USD 3 to 15 for children
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
You need to know
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; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
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
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
Property is also known as
Lani Kai Bayside
Lani Kai Bayside Fort Myers Beach
Lani Kai Bayside Hotel
Lani Kai Bayside Hotel Fort Myers Beach
Bay Inn Lani Kai Fort Myers Beach
Bay Inn Lani Kai
Bay Lani Kai Fort Myers Beach
Bay Lani Kai
The Bay Inn at Lani Kai Hotel
The Bay Inn at Lani Kai Fort Myers Beach
The Bay Inn at Lani Kai Hotel Fort Myers Beach
Frequently asked questions
Does The Bay Inn at Lani Kai have a pool?
Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.
Is The Bay Inn at Lani Kai pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking?
Self parking is free at this property.
What time is check-in at The Bay Inn at Lani Kai?
Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.
What time is check-out at The Bay Inn at Lani Kai?
Check-out is at 11 AM.
Where is The Bay Inn at Lani Kai located?
Situated in Fort Myers Beach, this beach hotel is steps from Estero Boulevard Beach and 1.3 mi (2.2 km) from Key West Express. Crescent Beach Family Park and Lynn Hall Memorial Park are also within 10 minutes.
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Reviews
The Bay Inn at Lani Kai Reviews
7.6
Good
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Everything was wonderful! excellent location, within walking distance to everything…The Beds were super uncomfortable, they need to definitely update the beds!
This is not my first time staying here. We stayed on the bay side clean n spacious . A/c worked well. I’d recommend and I’ll continue to stay here when in town.
Was older building but was comfortable. Ac and bed could be better but for the price was fair. Pool and beach right across the street. Less than 10 minute walk to times Square shopping and food
Fun quirky tourist trap. The bay motel has an amazing patio by the river, and quick walking access to everything. It’s an older building so not perfect but I definitely want to return!
Nice place to stay that allowed the same experience as the hotel with the added benefit of having a kitchen. Normal wear and tear of the room. Felt very secure and the staff was on top of making sure you had a great experience.
Michelle
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
6/10 Okay
Hale
2022/5/29
Liked: Staff & service
Needed updating ended up staying at sister hotel across street which was great!!! lani kai..
The bed was hard and lumpy. The atmosphere was loud. It was difficult to sleep comfortably.
Jennifer
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022
6/10 Okay
Ali
2022/8/24
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Old
Ali
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022
4/10 Poor
Crystal
2022/7/2
Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
There was huge bugs in the room, and the staff didn’t seem to care. The kitchen smelt like cat piss and the ice machine won’t work half the time. Stay at the sister resort, the bay inn is forgot about
For $100, you get what you pay for. We were passing through and needed a last minute hotel. The room was very dated, but clean. There were broken blinds and no curtains, and a light right by the window, so it was very bright in the room all night. The pull out bed had a very worn out mattress, which was super uncomfortable, even for young kids.
However, the room was clean and located just across the street from the gulf. The staff was friendly. The area was fun, though it was predominantly young adults. Overall, we can’t complain for a last minute $100 room.
We had a (big) water leak in our room when it rained...we informed the front desk and they sent a maintenance guy who told us "this is normal". When we checked out we told the front desk again and there were other people checking out that told the same story...we were all told that it was "normal"!
This felt like a bait and switch. We had zero kitchen, unlike all the photos, we had optional maid service and when requested their entire non english speaking staff, didnt understant to please sweep the copious sand accumulation. And change the sheets. 8 nights 1 set of sheets and we toweled out the sand and wore socks in 92F weather. The coffeemaker was literally a 9.99 walmart the switch broke on day 3 of 8. We took photos and will upload if requested. The food across the street on the 6th floor was the best part of the trip.
Staff renting umbrella and chair do NOT work for Lani Kai and guests pay full rates. Yep, $27 a day to lay in the sand in front of your hotel. Oh and they control when the umbrella goes up or down to wind. Hit me in the closing on my neck which has a 14” steel plate on my spine. My cane was with me. Disabled guests are not accomodated. Skip this property, and Fort Myers. Jimmy Buffett cant save this place.
Pass
Don’t do it. Normally I’m not one to leave such a bad review. But I wish I would’ve had a review like this so I wouldn’t have booked it.
I was in town for one night for business. Online it looked decent. Maybe not a typical pick for me. But it looked nice. I was wrong
If the sheets didn’t look clean and it wouldn’t have only been sleeping there for one night. I would’ve left. And honestly I still should’ve.
The rooms were something else, not like the photos showed. A window ac unit that was loud with jank foam around it. Little tiny tiny bugs plus the much larger something I killed on my sheets when I woke up.
The pool is across the main road, it had so much stuff floating in it, a dirty diaper just laying poolside with no diaper age children around. No back on the remote covering the batteries, I mean I could go on and on.
My fave local pizza place wasn’t open so I opted to go upstairs to the island view. Grossest waste of a $17 pizza I’ve ever attempted to eat.
Upon checkout I walked all the way over to the office and explained the situations and how uncomfortable I was and she told me nothing could be done because I booked through orbitz.
Steer clear. Don’t book t
Todos Seniors e ficamos no terceiro andar sem elevador, nem ao menos a opção de pagar alguém para subir e descer as malas. A limpeza tínhamos que pedir à recepção para ser feita! Hotel velho mas pelo menos poderia ser melhor cuidado!
We enjoyed our stay. Room was clean. No water pressure and the bed kinda dipped in the middle but room was great overall. The only amenity we used was the pool and it was clean and didn’t reek of chlorine thankfully. The only thing I didn’t care for was the fact that you can’t walk around with anything to eat or drink that wasn’t purchased at the resort. We will definitely stay again!
Nous avons pris la suite de luxe avec vue sur le canal .nous avions un. Balcon
C 'était reposant,et c,'est un petit appartement ,un canapé tres confortable. La plage est magnifique.
Nous avons passé une tres bonne semaine