| in a commercial area off highway 41, this straightforward hotel is 2 miles from lakes regional park, and 10 miles from both fort myers beach and southwest florida international airport. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 12:00 pm. there's an outdoor pool, as well as an exercise room and a business center. freebies include hot breakfast and parking. suites add living areas with sofabeds. unfussy rooms feature free wi-fi and flat-screen tvs with premium channels, as well as minifridges, microwaves and coffeemakers
Southwest Florida International Airport 18 min
Manatee Park (25 min)
Waterfront park providing paved trails, up-close views of manatees, an amphitheater & kayak rentals. Sun Splash Family Waterpark (27 min)
Seasonal amusement park with 14+ acres of waterslides, a lazy river & kids' water play area. Mound House (26 min)
Restored house museum atop an ancient Calusa Indian shell mound, with artifacts & cultural programs. Lakes Park (8 min)
Park with a freshwater lake for fishing, also offers bike & boat rentals, trails & picnic spots. Lighthouse Beach Park (28 min)
A scenic 32-acre park & lighthouse at the island tip with a fishing pier, picnic area & showers. Edison & Ford Winter Estates (18 min)
21 acres featuring the former homes of Edison & Ford, a research lab, botanical gardens & a museum. IMAG History & Science Center (formerly Imaginarium Science Center) (20 min)
Interactive educational museum for all ages offers 60+ exhibits including a hurricane simulator. Calusa Nature Center & Planetarium (18 min)
This 105-acre sanctuary features nature trails, a natural history museum & planetarium exhibits. Estero Bay (35 min)
This bay is an aquatic reserve due to its large wetland habitat protected by barrier islands. Six Mile Cypress Slough Preserve (11 min)
3,500-acre park offering wildlife, a butterfly garden & boardwalk trails through the wetlands. Fishing Pier Fort Myers Beach (19 min)
Catches like cobia & bluefish on a pier with a fishing supplies store, shady benches & sunset views. Bowditch Point Park (22 min)
Nature preserve & recreation area with panoramic bay views, trails & access to a swimming beach. Koreshan State Park (18 min)
Vast state park with picnic & camping facilities, historic buildings, trails & canoe streams. Sanibel Lighthouse (28 min)
The grounds are open to the public to view the exterior of this historic beachfront beacon up close. Lovers Key State Park (32 min)
Once secluded beach now accessible by boardwalk & tram is home to manatees, dolphins & bald eagles. | 
