Lighthouse Island Resort

This place is a great deal in Fort Myers. The rooms are really affordable and our room was HUGE. The pools are so cute and the tiki bar is really fun. The room was clean and the beds were comfortable. The staff were all really nice as well. This place is also really conveniently located to almost everything you would want to do and you can walk to so many places including the beach! I will definitely stay there again!

Based on the tiki bar only I will rate a 5 star. I DID NOT SAY AT THE HOTEL. The service was Absolutely Wonderful at the Tiki. I have nothing but good things to say about the food and service. My drink was never empty and I felt like family. We celebrated Mothers day breakfast here and mimosas a plenty. I will be going back to the tiki for drinks the next time I’m down on fort myers beach. The only downside is the parking is awful but its a great location right off the beach but still a little walking distance to all the fun.

Came here with some buddies on spring break expecting a relaxing, fun environment, and go the exact opposite. It was an extremely uptight environment. The employees give the word rude a new definition. The manager Brie was absolutely hostile and unreasonable. We were falsey accused of smoking, which they fined us 250 $ for (that was given back after passing «inspection»). The GM openly told us that we were singled out and put on a watch list the first day?! We were all of age & paid the same rates as everyone else? We felt extremely singled out. The bartender from the tiki bar refused to serve my sober girflfriend for acting «beligerent» because she was dancing? So we decided to close our tabs and never spend money there again. Two days into our trip we decided we would leave and go else where and be treated like human beings. Upon reaching this decision we went to talk to Brie whom informed us we would get NO refund whatsoever & proceeded to raise her voice til he yelling could be heard at the pool. DO NOT GO HERE IF YOU WANT A GOOD TIME! Room service threw away shot glasses (keepsakes from our trip), never made the beds once, and come to find out, were stealing our alcohol when we were not there. MOST SORRY EXCUSE FOR A BUSINESS I’VE EVER HAD THE MOSFORTUNE OF RUNNING ACROSS. CUSTOMER SERVICE WAS NOT EXISTENT, IF ANYTHING IT WAS CUSTOMER HARASSMENT. Thanks for a terrible expierence 2000 $ later.

We stayed for 2 nights (Sunday and Monday). Sunday night we arrived around 630pm and there was very limited parking. The hotel staff stated we could park in their lots with a permit. Come to find out that many of the cars parked in the allocated parking lots did not have permits. The staff doesn’t ticket/​tow/​enforce their parking so we just drove around for 15 mins until we found an open spot. The location is prime. Close to the best seafood joint SOBs and the beach. We had our own front porch which was nice because our room was secluded. However we didn’t realize that the trash container was right outside of the bathroom and bedroom window. We fell asleep and was woken up at 3:30 am when the bar staff was throwing away all the beer bottles and trash. There was also a thunder storm during our first night. We woke up to the loudest boom from the thunder. My husband thought a semi rolled over the bridge and I thought it was a bomb. I think they need more insulation for sound. Although it’s a bit shabby in condition we loved the king size bed, the kitchenette and the homey feel the suite provided us. For the price we paid and the prime location, it was worth it. Will be coming back to Ft. Myers for sure.

Perfect place with awesome tiki bar! In the middle of it, but yet quite when in the resort! Met some of the nicest people there! Clean, pool, bar, food… Lust goes on!

Home of the redneck trash vacation… Awful awful awful
If I could give zero stars I would.

Pros: it’s centrally located, the rooms are good sized, air conditioning is cold, nice tiki bar and 2 pools.
Cons: because of the central location this place is loud, if you are a light sleeper bring ear plugs. And because of the tiki bar, parking can be an adventure if you arrive late. Also the bar patrons tend to get boisterous and stay up late. This place has definitely seen better days and could use some tlc.
This is definitely not a family spot

Gave this one a second try but won’t do it again. Rooms are small, dirty and not updated. The worst part, beside the front desk gal, was the noise. Very loud till 3 a.m. people above us sounded like a herd of elephants moving every piece of furniture. NOT WORTH THE PRICE or headache from no sleep.

I visited a lady friend, walked in and asked for the smallest room. I was greatly upset with how small the room was. I basically was paying for a dorm room, just a bed and TV. Very small bathroom. I requested an upgrade and they kindly put me into a large, two queen bed suite with a kitchenette and big bathroom right next to the Tiki Bar. Great service, good prices. Get the double queen, even if your staying solo!

Room was nice but very loud. If you’re staying here ask for a room away from the tiki bar.

We loved our time here. Two pools and a great bar/​restaurant attached. It was exactly what we needed. It wasn’t crowded or too loud although we stayed there when kids went back to school so I know that had a lot to do with it. We are a young engaged couple and it fit us perfect. The fridge was an issue but they were attentive and helped us out above and beyond. The price was great but I assume the time of year had to do with that. Did find baby roaches lurking in the bathroom one night and called the next morning and they were done the following night. We had our own little balcony and had just the right amount of privacy. It worked out perfectly for our needs. The pools were clean and well maintained and our room was right behind the Tiki Bar and it never became too much or too loud but we are younger so… if you’re looking for real piece and quiet make sure to ask for something away from the bar. The bar food was all good and drinks great. Front desk always picked up and was happy and helpful. I would give it 5 stars but the roaches and smell of garbage towards the end of our stay hurt the rating.

We stayed here recently in a room with 2 queens and a kitchenette.
Pros: We arrived 2 – 3 hours before check in time and were able to get our room keys immediately. The parking is covered. The room was fairly clean, with a nice kitchenette, small dining table, and couch, with a decent sized flat screen on top of a dresser. The a/​c was central and there was an overhead fan and a large sliding glass door that opened from both sides opening up to a good sized private patio. The kitchenette was stocked with dishes, utensils, cookware, toaster and coffee maker as well as paper towels, dish soap and dish rag, dish rack and small trash can. I think the couch was a pull out, but we didn’t check. There was extra bedding in a small closet, along with a broom and dust pan, iron, ironing board and hangers. The bathroom products (bar soap, shower gel, shampoo, conditioner and lotion) all smelled great. The beds were comfy and had plenty of pillows. The hotel was in a good location in walking distance of the beach, restaurants and shopping. The pool was nice and the tiki bar stayed open til 2 am and had great service. There’s also a little laundromat. And the staff is very nice and friendly.
Cons: The covered parking is really a tight squeeze and a bit difficult to maneuver. The utensils and cookware all needed to be rewashed as they weren’t really clean enough to eat off of, and by that I do mean food residue not just dust.
Overall a great experience. Yes, it isn’t an upscale hotel on beach front but it is economical and in an otherwise great location. We would definitely stay here again.

I’m surprised this place doesn’t have more stars or reviews. Stayed here recently and thoroughly enjoyed my vacation. Will definitely be coming back. The rooms: Most are like small cottages with a small kitchenette, free wifi & cable. Our room was right by one of the pools (yes they have 2). It was very close to the covered parking area (a bonus!) and the tiki bar & grill which has daily specials and pretty good food too! The bartender (forgot her name) was excellent! Very attentive, friendly and available, made sure we had everything we needed. We had breakfast one day and lunch another day, both times everything was great! The pool area: clean, smallish but comfortable, good amount of chairs, tables, loungers, also quite pretty, great to relax. The room I had was excellent, clean, cute, very island-​carribean feel which I loved. Also, best bed EVER! So comfy. Could’ve stayed there a whole week. Another thing is the beach is only about 1.5 blocks away more or less as you simply cross the street and there it is. It is also very close to many restaurants, bars, and shops (walking distance close). All in all, a fantastic weekend stay! Will be back again soon.

Randomly ended up staying here through a last minute change during our family vacation in Florida. I found a great deal through
and was a little skeptical at first. The beds are extremely comfortable. The receptionist was very attentive and upgraded our room to a deluxe one bedroom! The pool area is really cute, equipped with a tiki bar, waterfall, and BBQ areas on the side. The location is ideal, and I will definitely be back.

I booked the Lighthouse Inn for an anniversary getaway and after reading some of the reviews I was nervous about what to expect. Check in was stated to be 3 pm. We got there at 1:30 and our room was ready. Front desk clerk was very polite and welcoming. The property is colorful and cute. Our room was on the second floor and we had a king one bedroom suite. I was relieved and impressed. Cute living room area, full kitchenette, and nice big bed in the bedroom. The balcony faced the side street but if you looked to the right, you could see the ocean. Everything was clean. We hung out at the tiki bar quite a few times and the bartenders were fun and attentive. Food wasn’t bad either and we even had breakfast there one morning. Everything is within walking distance too. The tiki bar is loud at night and our room was above it, but it didn’t bother us. The bedroom was in the back of the room. Overall good time and plan on returning. :)

I ended up at Lighthouse Island Resorts after booking a last minute Priceline deal and I wasn’t exactly sure what I was booking, but I needed somewhere to stay for a night near the beach bars that wouldn’t be a dump or overly expensive.
We arrived at 3pm and our room wasn’t quite ready yet, so they took my phone number and gave me a call back within a few minutes. They said it was no problem if we wanted to check out a little late and make up for the lost time. I
was very pleasantly surprised by the room. I had booked a room for two people and was given a giant two bedroom two bath suite. I see other reviews mention the ²⁄₂ is small, and I know they have a few different room layouts here, but my room was huge… it even had two kitchens. Décor was pretty basic but they had everything you would need including an ironing board and hair dryer and despite the tiki bar being downstairs the room wasn’t noisy at night and I slept well. The pool area was kept very clean, and the tiki bar was festive… though a little too smoky for me.
Overall I was very pleased with my experience here and felt it was a good value. Is it a five star resort? No, but it is clean, in a great location, with friendly staff for a reasonable price.

Stayed for 4 nights and thought it was great. Right in the center of things to do, we walked everywhere. 2 pools and a tiki bar (good bar food) with good music. It was a little run down, so picky people need not apply, but what can u expect from a touristy beach hotel, that still uses actuals keys. Plus it was cheap! Had a bedroom with king and little living room with full kitchen (large fridge) and the deck overlooked the waterfall pool. Both pools are heated, too. Only $ 130 a night in peak season… Not to shabby.
Free internet, but make sure you get a room that can grab the signal, for a new building currently cut off service to some, my, rooms… Bummer.
Plus they let you bring ur our beer/​liquer to the pool area, unlike most hotels… So a huge money saver!
Parking was fine, even though some folks on here complained… We went from a Tuesday thru Friday.

Just got back from staying for one night on the front end of a trip, and two nights a week later. The first we were in a two-​bedroom unit, which was right above the Tiki Bar. As it was a Monday night, it was a little loud, but as we had patronized said Tiki Bar, we had no trouble falling asleep! The room was fine, a little funky with the second bath sink in the common area, but it did have two full bedrooms and separate baths. The price was great for it.
Second time was in 157, a room right next to the waterfall pool, furthest away from the Tiki Bar. Superb room, a/​c and fridge were cold, and the room was very clean. Perfect location within the resort.
The Tiki Bar somehow keeps improving. Not in staff, as it’s hard to get any better than Kathy and Connie! But there’s a new restroom building, sparkling new, and even up to code for accessibility! The food has improved, breakfast is a steal, with a 3-​egg ham and cheese omelet with toast and potatoes for under $ 6! If I had to offer one thing they could work on, it would be expanding the wifi at least to the waterfall pool.
My only advice to those staying is to treat yourself and upgrade a bit. The standard rooms are pretty small, but the suites are super-​comfortable. I may be biased after three wonderful stays over the last six years, but then again I spend most of my time at the beach, Tiki Bar, or Surf Club!

The first impression when you walk in is… Wow it’s small!
We rented a ²⁄₂. You can barely walk into rooms at all.
There is no walking space in the bedrooms. You get about 1 foot around the bed and that is it.
In the second bedroom you can’t open the closet because of the night stand, the second bathroom is in the kitchen, which causes trouble when some one is cooking.
The location is good, nice walking distance to many restaurants around the area. Tiki bar is also nice and fun.
Overall I wouldn’t stay here again.

This place is a complete dump. One star at best. Damp, dirty and noisy. The pool was filled with leaves and trash. Door on the room would not lock. Tiny and cramped 2 bdm suite It looked a LOT better on the Internet. Don’t be fooled…