- Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
- A cash deposit or credit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, are required at check-in.
- Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
- The minimum check-in age for Spring Break is 25 years old.
- The credit card used at check-in for incidentals must be in the name of the primary guest who made the reservation.
- The following credit cards are accepted: American Express, Discover, MasterCard, and Visa.
- Registered guests are the only ones allowed in guestrooms.
- There are no elevators.
Carousel Inn on the Beach
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Staff were very friendly and accommodating. Great place to bring little ones. My housekeeper was awesome about working around my 1.5 year old’s nap time. We will definitely stay again!
Nice comfortable hotel at a great location. Had everything we needed for a comfortable week at the beach. Staff was very nice and helpful. Room was clean and comfortable. Carpet was a bit worn and dirty but not a problem at all. Huge sugar sand beach!
Not a new place but perfect for a get a way and a place to stay. Beautiful beach area.
We checked into a double queen room with partial ocean view and went to go check out the room. We walked into it and discovered period blood on the love seat, what appeared to be blood on the "do not disturb" sign, a giant stain in the middle of he carpet (we just assumed it was blood too). Gross smudges were on the tv and what looked like coffee grounds were on the bed. We had the manager come look at the room because we were not going to stay there. We showed him all the concerns and he didn't deny it was blood. I also showed him the stuff on he bed and he proceeded to wipe the stuff off the bed onto my legs. I was wearing shorts and needless to say was very displeased. We told him we would not stay in this room and he did offer us money back or he said he had one room left. We decided to stay only because it was pirate weekend and other hotels were all booked up. We checked out the room first and it seemed clean but we cleaned everything all over again anyway including repeatedly lysoling the carpet . He did upgrade us to the beach facing room which had a great view but also only had one bed instead of two. I would not stay again. It had great reviews online and the pictures looked good but in person the do not look as nice. It is an older hotel and the ceiling is peeling and much updating needs to be done. Also we found some cockroaches and managed to kill one.. I know it's Florida and they are everywhere but it just was the last straw. Will definitely not stay again!
It was nice but the pool and the laundry room were close by 7 pm not good, you advertise office open till 10 pm not true everything close at 7 pm not convenient. Everything else was good.
Nice location away from all the hustle. Good restaurant selection within walking distance. Accommodating staff. Friendly house keepers. AC a little load and paint a bit stained up in spots. But , over all satisfied with our stay. Especially for 100 bucks.
We came for a family vacation at the beach. The room was great in that it was very clean had a fully stocked kitchen so we could cook if we wanted to. The pots were clean although not new. The room was spacious and the closet space was nice. However, the AC unit was incredibly loud and, being directly above the bed, made it difficult to sleep with all that noise. The unit was full of dust also and once in a while a dust ball would fly out of it and land on the bed.. There was no AC in the kitchen and bathroom areas. Overall, this is a very clean but an older and run-down hotel on the beach. I would stay there again if not for the obnoxiously loud AC unit.
Nice and quiet, lots of space in the room with a kitchenette.
Stayed over a long weekend (Friday to Monday). It's an older hotel that has had some minor upgrades in room furnishings and cosmetics, but no real upgrades to building or facilities. That being said, everything was in decent condition. The staff was very friendly and addressed some minor requests we had our fist night. The room was equipped with a full kitchen so we were able to prepare meals throughout the day without having to leave the hotel and figure out where to go. The hotel location is about 2.5 miles away from what seems to be the "center of town" where the beach bars and restaurants were located. It's a short 7 minutes drive away. So if you're looking for something that's in the think of it, this might be a bit far off. We enjoyed that it was farther away from that and didn't mind the short drive. All in all, I would consider booking the Carousel Inn for a short weekend getaway again.
We enjoyed our stay here. Really wasn't bad. The rooms could use some tlc and some new paint. But for the location on the beach, near the trolley stops, it was perfect. Good value for the money. We would stay here again.
This hotel was nothing fancy, but I knew that when I booked it. All I wanted was something reasonable, clean and on the beach. The staff was very nice and our room was very clean. Also, it was nice having an actual key for the door, not a card key. If I were to come back to Ft. Myers Beach, I would stay here again.
This is a GREAT quiet beach hotel. It's down the road quite a ways from Times Square, but that makes it quiet. There's a 7/11, CVS, and 2 grocery stores nearby for convenience. It's right on a beautiful spot of beach, between 2 other resorts.
Excellent location with beach. Next door is Outrigger with Tiki bar so that's convenient for a quick drink. But the room is rather dirty. We were immediately disappointed as we walked into the room. The shower is very small :( and the entire suite has only 1 small mirror at bathroom sink. Huge living room which I can use to do yoga, and I'm grateful for bringing my yoga mat because otherwise the carpet is too dirty to sit on. convenient location if you have a car. It's a pet-friendly hotel, so I guess the carpet is meant to be dirty...
Fantastic customer service, great location, loved the room. Def will be back
Overall it was a pleasant experience. The room was very clean and comfortable.
clean, quiet, close to beach..away from all the congested areas.
We had a great time! Hotel was just what we wanted, on beach . Nothing fancy no big frills. Comfortable and clean. Nice to have fridge and kitchenette. We ate most meals out but it was nice for beverages and snacks. We don't like highrise hotels so this was perfect for us! Who wants all those stairs or waiting on elevators! It was out the door and a few feet from the beach! We rented beach chairs and umbrella from the Outrigger next door. Had a great view of fireworks! We flew down so this was a nice perk. Would stay here again!
Very quiet area, off the beaten path. Will stay there again.
We highly recommend this hotel. Very good and modern design, first row at the beach, and perfect service. For us it was the best hotel on our Florida round trip.
Carousel Beach Inn is a nice place to come back to have a wonderful vacations !.
Hotel highlights
- Free WiFi in rooms and public areas
- Free parking
- Outdoor pool
- Laundry facilities
Carousel Inn on the Beach is located within a few miles (5 km) of Lovers Key State Park and Mound House. This 27-room hotel welcomes guests with conveniences like an outdoor pool, free in-room WiFi, and free self parking. It's on the beach and also near Matanzaz Pass Preserve and Bay Oaks Recreation Center.
Rooms
The 27 air-conditioned rooms feature kitchens with refrigerators, microwaves, and stovetops. Guests can expect free WiFi and 32-inch flat-screen TVs with cable channels. Other standard amenities include coffee makers, free local calls, and safes.
Property features
Guests of Carousel Inn on the Beach enjoy features like an outdoor pool, free WiFi in public areas, and laundry facilities. There's free parking if you drive. Staff members can answer questions about accommodations, and also provide front-desk service during limited hours. This beach hotel also has barbecue grills.
Guest reviews for Carousel Inn on the Beach
Everyone
Staff were very friendly and accommodating. Great place to bring little ones. My housekeeper was awesome about working around my 1.5 year old’s nap time. We will definitely stay again!
great hotel
Everyone
Nice comfortable hotel at a great location. Had everything we needed for a comfortable week at the beach. Staff was very nice and helpful. Room was clean and comfortable. Carpet was a bit worn and dirty but not a problem at all. Huge sugar sand beach!
it is perfect, location convenient friendly
Everyone
Not a new place but perfect for a get a way and a place to stay. Beautiful beach area.
Review comment
Nick responded on Apr 28, 2017
Marcie, We appreciate your feedback. We look forward to welcoming you back to the Carousel!
murder mystery room/hepatitis c suite?
Everyone
We checked into a double queen room with partial ocean view and went to go check out the room. We walked into it and discovered period blood on the love seat, what appeared to be blood on the "do not disturb" sign, a giant stain in the middle of he carpet (we just assumed it was blood too). Gross smudges were on the tv and what looked like coffee grounds were on the bed. We had the manager come look at the room because we were not going to stay there. We showed him all the concerns and he didn't deny it was blood. I also showed him the stuff on he bed and he proceeded to wipe the stuff off the bed onto my legs. I was wearing shorts and needless to say was very displeased. We told him we would not stay in this room and he did offer us money back or he said he had one room left. We decided to stay only because it was pirate weekend and other hotels were all booked up. We checked out the room first and it seemed clean but we cleaned everything all over again anyway including repeatedly lysoling the carpet . He did upgrade us to the beach facing room which had a great view but also only had one bed instead of two. I would not stay again. It had great reviews online and the pictures looked good but in person the do not look as nice. It is an older hotel and the ceiling is peeling and much updating needs to be done. Also we found some cockroaches and managed to kill one.. I know it's Florida and they are everywhere but it just was the last straw. Will definitely not stay again!
nice
Everyone
It was nice but the pool and the laundry room were close by 7 pm not good, you advertise office open till 10 pm not true everything close at 7 pm not convenient. Everything else was good.
nice beach front hotel
Families
Nice location away from all the hustle. Good restaurant selection within walking distance. Accommodating staff. Friendly house keepers. AC a little load and paint a bit stained up in spots. But , over all satisfied with our stay. Especially for 100 bucks.
stay at the beach
Families
We came for a family vacation at the beach. The room was great in that it was very clean had a fully stocked kitchen so we could cook if we wanted to. The pots were clean although not new. The room was spacious and the closet space was nice. However, the AC unit was incredibly loud and, being directly above the bed, made it difficult to sleep with all that noise. The unit was full of dust also and once in a while a dust ball would fly out of it and land on the bed.. There was no AC in the kitchen and bathroom areas. Overall, this is a very clean but an older and run-down hotel on the beach. I would stay there again if not for the obnoxiously loud AC unit.
lots of room, privacy
Singles
Nice and quiet, lots of space in the room with a kitchenette.
pretty good deal for location and price
Couples
Stayed over a long weekend (Friday to Monday). It's an older hotel that has had some minor upgrades in room furnishings and cosmetics, but no real upgrades to building or facilities. That being said, everything was in decent condition. The staff was very friendly and addressed some minor requests we had our fist night. The room was equipped with a full kitchen so we were able to prepare meals throughout the day without having to leave the hotel and figure out where to go. The hotel location is about 2.5 miles away from what seems to be the "center of town" where the beach bars and restaurants were located. It's a short 7 minutes drive away. So if you're looking for something that's in the think of it, this might be a bit far off. We enjoyed that it was farther away from that and didn't mind the short drive. All in all, I would consider booking the Carousel Inn for a short weekend getaway again.
great location
Couples
We enjoyed our stay here. Really wasn't bad. The rooms could use some tlc and some new paint. But for the location on the beach, near the trolley stops, it was perfect. Good value for the money. We would stay here again.
Dear Jill, Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us such a great review! I'm so glad you enjoyed your stay, and we look forward to welcoming you back again soon! Kindest Regards, Nick