Fodor's Expert Review Lighthouse Resort Inn & Suites

These pastel-painted buildings hold fairly basic but spacious rooms, standing tall and welcoming at the foot of the Fort Myers bridge, an ideal location for exploring. As far as the rooms, splurge a little for a one- or two-bedroom suite; you'll relish the extra space and kitchen without breaking your budget. There are two pools (one with a waterfall) and a popular tiki bar that's open until 2 am, serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Because of its affordability, this hotel is popular with the college crowd at spring break; at other times, it draws mostly families and couples. Old salts and regulars frequent the tiki bar for downright cheap lunch deals.