Best Western Beach Resort
The Best Western Beach Resort is located on the beach. The hotel offers a continental breakfast daily and has an outdoor heated pool. Waverunners and kayaks are also available. All rooms feature balconies and full kitchens. There is a cottage suite that overlooks the Gulf of Mexico and has a full kitchen, washer/dryer, and a private balcony. It is a pet-friendly resort and the fee as of November 2009 is $25 per night for pets less than 25 lbs. It does not accept larger pets.
Best Western Beach Resort
684 Estero Blvd.
Fort Myers Beach, Florida 33931
(239) 463-6000
www.bwbeachresort.com
Casa Playa Resort
Casa Playa Resort is a condominium resort located on the beach at the north end of Estero Island. All units feature microwaves, refrigerators and full kitchens. Each unit has a private balcony, and views of the Gulf of Mexico or San Carlos Bay. There is a heated pool. The resort is pet friendly, although it accepts pets that weigh less than 50 pounds. The pet fee is $25 per night.
Casa Playa Resort
510 Estero Blvd.
Fort Myers Beach, Florida 33931
(239) 785-0510
www.casaplayaresort.com
Silver Sands Resort
Silver Sands Resort is located on the bay side of Estero Island. It is located on a canal, and access to the Gulf of Mexico is by boat. The resort is only a few steps from the beach. It has a heated swimming pool. The resort has been in operation since 1935 and is considered a landmark. It is a small resort of 20 cottages each having their own kitchens. Kayaks are available from its dock. Pets are welcome and there is no fee.
Silver Sands Resort
1207 Estero Blvd.
Fort Myers Beach, Florida 33931
(239) 463-6554
www.silversands-villas.com
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