At the Best Western Plus Beach Resort you're sure to find that little something extra. With our modern amenities and thoughtful design, the Best Western Plus Beach Resort will stand out among other hotels in Fort Myers Beach,FL. For the business traveler, a spacious work desk and free internet access are included in all our guest rooms to ensure you don't miss a beat while you're away from the office. For extended stays, each room provides a convenient in-room mini fridge that is ideal for drinks and snacks. We also have an in-house fitness room, so you can keep up your workout routine while you're on the road. As always, the Best Western Plus Beach Resort will provide you with the superior customer service that you are used to at Best Western® Hotels & Resorts.
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HOTEL STYLE
Mid-range
Centrally Located
Languages Spoken
English
Location
684 Estero Blvd, Fort Myers Beach, FL 33931
Best Western Plus Beach Resort
2,458 reviews
Getting there
Somewhat walkable
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We had previously stayed at this property a few years ago and was not disappointed this past weekend! We purposely chose this location based on past experience and wanting to reduce our travel risks. Pros: 1. Very clean! I took disinfecting wipes and wiped down all the touch points, and counters and the wipes were still clean when I was done. 2. Outside access to rooms meant not having to take the elevator except to move luggage back and forth. 3. Balcony overlooking the beach -great views. 4. A hot breakfast is still served, but the kind attendant, Rosie, fixed our plates each morning. 5. Every time I saw team members they were hard at work either cleaning (including the outside chairs and loungers) or doing preventative maintenance. 6. Pool closes each evening so no worries about raucous parties late into the night. 7. Jordon at the front desk was warm and friendly! 8. A kitchenette with full size refrigerator (also had plates, utensils, coffee maker and toaster) allowed us to prepare simple meals. A broom and dust pan are also in the room - great for sweeping up all the sand tracked in from beach walks. 9. A few minutes walk to pier, convenience store, and two ice cream shops! 10. Masks to be worn in all common indoor spaces such as breakfast area (tables are set up outside - who doesn't love eating breakfast and watching the waves?)
Cons: This is a personal preference, the AC unit was a little too loud for me. My husband slept just fine, but I woke up several times a night when it cycled on.
I would definitely recommend this location for anyone wanting to get away but do so while mitigating risks associated with the pandemic.
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Date of stay: August 2020
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Response from Tim Malbon, Owner at Best Western Plus Beach Resort
Responded Aug 27, 2020
Wow, thank you for taking the time to compose a great review, would like to join our team :) Yes, the new cleaning procedures are a big undertaking, but we have to keep our guest and employees safe. Thank you again and we hope to see you soon.
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We had a very nice time at this hotel. The location was perfect!! So close to everything. Can walk to times square. All rooms are oceanview with beautiful sunset views. The WiFi was great, never had an issue with 4 devices being used. With a family of 4 (2 kids), we Loved that we had a kitchen with a full size refrigerator/freezer. Room was clean. Wish the beds were queen size instead of full size but we knew that when we booked. The staff was always cleaning. Room service was suspended but you can always call For whatever you needed like fresh towels, etc. Breakfast was good. They still served hot food the only thing was that you had to be served by staff and couldn’t take it yourself which was fine. Everyone wore masks in the lobby. Staff was very friendly especially Rich, the manager. He made us feel very welcome. Our kids loved the pool and the beach was so close, just a few steps away from the pool. We loved renting waverunners right on the beach in front of the hotel. You do have to pay for the beach chairs on the beach so if you are driving like we did, you should bring your own. At night there were hundreds of sand dollars in the water. They are alive so don’t take them but they are so pretty to look at. We had the best sunsets even though the weather this week wasn’t the greatest. We Still had an amazing time and this hotel was a great choice. Did I mention the location was PERFECT???
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Date of stay: July 2020
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Responded Jul 24, 2020
Thank you for staying with us and writing a review. It is always nice to hear that our guests enjoyed their stay with us.
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We picked the BWP based on the positive reviews here. Early in the year we stayed at a BW in Utah that was a huge disappointment so were a little skeptical that this BW would live up to the great reviews. We are sooo glad we came! My husband has been a district manager for various hotels for more than thirty years and even he was impressed. FMB's Best Western is incredibly clean, practices COVID safety protocols, has a fantastic view and landscaping and the staff is committed to making sure every detail is attended to. All day long employees are wiping down chairs and tables, sweeping up sand, cleaning the pool and building areas such as vents and windows.
Our room looked as tho' everything in it was new and modern with a touch of a beachy feel. The king bed was very comfortable and our only quibble is that we would have liked more than two pillows. The kitchen section had every appliance and cookware needed to make your own meals. The silverware and plates are all of good quality and all matched, something we rarely find at this price point.
The attention to detail doesn't stop there...the bath had higher end towels and toiletries. The included full hot breakfast had great variety (just let the hostess know which items you want and she plates them for you) AND the selection changes every day.
During our second day, the toilet wouldn't stop running and maintenance came up within minutes; on our last day the TV remote batteries died....again, staff had it fixed within minutes.
All of this care combined with the beautiful, uncrowded beach and the shops and restaurants of Times Square just five minutes walk away made our quick mini vacay perfect in every way.
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Date of stay: October 2020Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from Tim Malbon, Owner at Best Western Plus Beach Resort
Responded Oct 4, 2020
WOW, I must say this is one of our top 3 reviews, we can't thank you enough for taking your time to compose a super awesome review! Always nice to have someone here in the hotel business to give a great review, knowing they know what to expect. Thank you for giving us a shot and we hope to see you again.
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Where to begin with this place! I booked a room for 1 night for my birthday weekend. I live locally and had heard good things about the hotel but never had a reason to stay. I decided I wanted to be on the beach and suck up the sun. We are in peak season which leaves few rooms available. I was happy to see Best Western Plus had one available. When we arrived it was around 9am (I wanted the sun all day!) Rick at the front desk was so friendly. He allowed me to park my car and said go and enjoy the resort. We walked through the lobby with our beach chairs and cooler ready for a great beach day. I was not expecting an early check in because it was season so I was super surprised when he called 2 hours later and said our room was ready. The room was super clean, nice towels, all rooms are waterfront so we had a view of the beach and resort area. There was a full refrigerator, 2 burner cook top, a microwave and toaster along with all the dishes and pans you would need to make a meal. Staying only 1 night we didn't use anything except the fridge. Restaurants are all walkable so it's not necessary to cook. (We ordered pizza ;) ) The beach was super clean. The lobby was clean and welcoming. Coco the parrot was entertaining and the hotel's team was super friendly and funny! They always had something nice to say when they saw us passing through the lobby. We would walk through to get water or use the restrooms or meet other friends that were arriving later and the front desk team just always smiled and made sure we didn't need a thing. They genuinely cared that we were well taken care of and didn't need anything.
Basically, Check in and Check out were a breeze! Great breakfast! Great Staff! Good coffee (served all day by the way) Comfy bed and towels. Great location! If you have a choice, this is the best one and the value for the money absolutely cannot be beat! Thanks for adding to my birthday weekend and making it so special! I will be back. Mostly because it just felt so homey. This was the perfect spot for my birthday weekend!
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Date of stay: February 2020
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Response from Tim M, Owner at Best Western Plus Beach Resort
Responded Feb 18, 2020
Awesome, what a great review. Thank you so much for taking your time to compose such a great review. We are happy you enjoyed our little piece of tranquility on the North end of the beach. Looking forward to your return and remember after Easter the rates go down 40-50%. Thanks again and Coco says hi.
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We came to spend the night and watch the fireworks on New Year's Eve. We were very impressed with the cleanliness of the entire property. It is quite clear that staff is very focussed on this matter...this includes our room, the main lobby and the outside area in front. The parking lot even has an attendant to ensure only registered guests park on the property. All rooms have a balcony that faces the very wide beach. This is very much a family place and it does an excellent job of assisting its guests.
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Date of stay: January 2020
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Response from Tim M, Owner at Best Western Plus Beach Resort
Responded Jan 2, 2020
Wow, thank you, what a great review! Thank you and thank you for staying with us, we hope you can return soon.
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Don't get me wrong: I loved my fourth-floor room here with a view of the Gulf from the balcony, and it was beautifully quiet. It's just that this is not a resort. Aside from shuffleboard, a swingset, and an outdoor grill for guest use, this hotel has no extras. In fact, it does not even have a fitness center or a restaurant. The complimentary breakfast is the same standard thing that you will find in any hotel chain location in the United States. Furthermore, the parasols and beach seats that are set out every morning are not free, and don't even belong to the hotel. You have to rent them for $30 per day. For the rate guests pay (we paid $200/night) there should be more of a resort feeling to this place. At least the parking is free.
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Date of stay: July 2020
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Response from Tim Malbon, Owner at Best Western Plus Beach Resort
Responded Jul 17, 2020
I am sorry you feel that way, we had to reduce the breakfast offerings due to the coronavirus and at a higher cost. We take pride that we have no extra charges, we have everything you need, restaurants just a 5 minutes walk away and plenty to choose from. We also give free passes to the gym 3/4 miles down the street, of course they are closed, same as if we had one it would be closed. Thank you for staying with us and taking the time to compose a nice review.
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Stayed at this hotel for 4 nights in May. The beach location is superb, you are only a few hundred feet from the beach to your room. You are paying for the location because the hotel is nothing special very few amenities to go along with the high price that the rooms will cost you per night. The rooms were clean and that's what matters to me. The breakfast was free and better than I was anticipating. Our biggest gripe was the coffee, the coffee at breakfast was horrible folders out of a machine. The coffee makers in the rooms are those single cup jobbies that make bad coffee also. We finally found a place 2 miles down the road that had a decent brew. When you are paying 369 per night you would think a place would have good coffee one way or another. The Time Square area where all the shops and restaurants is a 1/3 of a mile walk which was nice. And to be honest I wasn't real impressed with that area. Very old buildings some of the beach restaurants had some real bad odors coming from them when you walk in we actually walked out of the Salty Crab horrible smell in the hall when we entered. The best place to eat with awesome food is the Snug Harbor bar and grill at the end of the street on the pier. Would I stay again the Best Western beach hotel? Hell ya the beach location is the best on the entire beach.
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Date of stay: May 2021
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Response from Tim Malbon, Owner at Best Western Plus Beach Resort
Responded May 15, 2021
Thank you for staying with us and leaving a review. We do not have many games as most of our guest enjoy the peace and quiet our hotel provides with just a short walk to all the action. We will always improve and thank you for choosing us. Coco says hi
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I usually stay at more 'luxury' brands and was a little nervous to try this Best Western, but was very very impressed with our stay, the friendliness of the staff, the direct ON BEACH location, the cleanliness of the property, the chill vibe, the great breakfast, the free-coffee-all-day, etc. This was probably my best hotel stay ever in Florida. Would definitely come back!
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Date of stay: January 2020
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Trip type: Travelled with friends
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Response from Tim M, Owner at Best Western Plus Beach Resort
Responded Jan 21, 2020
WOW! thank you for the great review! We are happy you took a chance on us, we like to keep things a step above BW standards to stay ahead of our competition on the island. We definitely hope you can make it back soon, we will keep it clean and up to date. Thanks again.
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Didn't want to leave. Location is perfect being literally on the beach and the perfect distance from Times Square to be quiet at night but only a 5 minute walk either by beach or path. Rooms are clean with kitchen facilities and great balconies, all overlooking the sea. AC was good and quiet. Room was serviced every day to a high standard and stocked well with toiletries including soaps, shampoo and conditioners. Breakfast was simple and buffet style but more than enough and varied each day. The staff were constantly keeping everything stocked and clean. Coffee and tea is available 24x7 but for any items needed, staff are available, vending machines are on site and a 7 Eleven only 2 or 3 minutes walk away. Car parking on site is free for guests with elevator and stairs if needed. Beach has the perfect sand, soft and peppery at the back and hard near the sea for good walking. I generally only review when it's very good or very bad, I guess you can tell which type this is. Highly recommend.
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Date of stay: April 2022Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from Tim Malbon, Owner at Best Western Plus Beach Resort
Responded Apr 18, 2022
Thank you for staying with us and writing a review. It is always nice to hear that our guest enjoyed their stay with us. We are happy we made the good review list!!!!
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We have been here many many times. The rooms are quite nice with a small kitchenette. The staff is great, and the property is meticulously maintained. The LOCATION (just a couple blocks from Times Square in Fort Myers Beach and all the restaurants) is wonderful! You can walk to a multitude of restaurants every day/evening. The breakfast room is a touch small but the owners have done the best they could and no one seems to mind in this amazing, happy environment on the beach. We LOVE this place! (A little pricey during spring break so we gave the "value" a start less... but it's still worth it:)
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Date of stay: March 2020
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Response from Tim M, Owner at Best Western Plus Beach Resort
Responded Mar 14, 2020
TERRIFIC privately owned hotel on the beach! Thank you for staying with us again and writing a review. Repeat VIP guests like you make the wheels roll a little smoother.
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There are more places to choose from in the Fort Myers Beach area.
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NUMBER OF ROOMS
75
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