LIGHTHOUSE RESORT: INN & SUITES, Fort Myers Beach

Lighthouse Resort offers rooms and suites with kitchenettes, including one and two-bedroom options. The Deluxe One Bedroom Suite sleeps six with two queen beds and a sofa sleeper. King Business Suites include a Kingsdown king-size bed and an executive desk. Signature Terrace Suites overlook the waterfall pool. All units have full kitchens with refrigerators, stovetops, microwaves, and coffee makers. The Bougainvillea Bungalow is a standalone cottage with a queen bed and sofa sleeper.

The World-Famous Lighthouse Tiki Bar & Grill serves breakfast, lunch, dinner, and poolside drinks. Yucatan Beach Stand, across the street, offers open-air dining with island-inspired dishes. Both spots feature live music and happy hours. Guests can use Tiki Bucks ($20 for $25 credit) and Beach Stand Bucks ($40 for $50 credit) for discounts.

The resort has two seasonally heated pools-one by the Tiki Bar and another with a 10-foot waterfall. Lynn Hall Park, 200 feet away, has a sandy beach, fishing pier, and playground. Boat rentals, parasailing, and Segway tours are available nearby. The annual Sand Sculpting Championship and Roar Offshore Powerboat Races take place on Fort Myers Beach.

The resort is a 5-minute walk from Times Square, with over 40 restaurants and shops. The Edison & Ford Winter Estates, featuring historic homes and a museum, are a short drive away. Sanibel Island, known for shelling and wildlife, is accessible by car. The Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall hosts Broadway shows and concerts.

The resort provides free Wi-Fi, on-site laundry, and BBQ grills. Pets under 15 lbs are allowed for $25 per day. Parking is free for one vehicle per room. Check-in requires guests to be 23 or older. Smoking incurs a $250 fee. Children under 17 stay free with paying adults.