Matanzas Inn, Cape CoralMatanzas Inn in Cape Coral, United States has a corrected score of 3.2 ± 0.6 (thin evidence, no platform scores), ranked 17 of 23 hotels we score in Cape Coral. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 4.3 before correction. Rooms from about $279 a night (cached, not a live quote).Matanzas Inn at Bayside is a smoke-free hotel in the downtown district of Fort Myers Beach, Florida, set on the waterfront with a marina. Rooms come with air conditioning, a kitchen and TV, and the property has an outdoor swimming pool, a restaurant and a bar lounge. Free Wi-Fi in public areas and free self-parking are included, and rates start at around $279 per night. Guests can walk to the beach, shopping, Times Square and the Key West Express dock. It suits travellers who want a central, walkable base with water views. Note that some past guests have been critical of the overall condition of the property, so it may not suit those expecting a polished resort standard.What stands out

Outdoor pool and on-site restaurant

Waterfront location in downtown Fort Myers Beach

Free Wi-Fi and free self-parking

Walkable to beach, shops and Times Square

Watch out for

Some guests criticise the property's condition

Nightly rates start at $279

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