I too was concerned about some of the negative comments. Yes the building is dated but very clean. The staff was the best. Most pleasant, helpful and accomodating. The beach was beautiful the pool was clean and refreshing. I like that it's small so there are not too many people staying there. had no problem getting time on the grill... more

After seeing many negative reviews we were a little nervous but everything was great. The staff was friendly ,the room was very spacious and clean..The beach was beautifuland peaceful. For the price I think this motel is a great bargain and we would definitely stay here again. more

We stayed here in early December, as others have said it was dated, but it was clean and everyone was very friendly. They had closed of some rooms as they were having a new roof, they also told us that they were in the process of updating all the rooms. We were very happy here and have booked to return... more

The worst experience of my life! The bed fell when we sat on it, there were bugs in the room, no-one was ever in the office. The rooms were dirty as well as the sheets and pillowcases! I had heard sooo many good things, but I will NEVER go back there again! I'd rather stay in a 1 hr hotel... more

I have been staying at the Carousel Inn on the Beach for just short of 3 weeks and it's surely a blast from the past with a retro feel but cozy and clean with lovely views of the beach. I am a writer and found the location fitting for a get away and staff to be accommodating, easy to address... more

Well, the understatement of the year would be to say that this property needed "updating" The exterior was fresh and inviting. The rooms were a different story. They were um, just, well, OLD. The beds were so hard we decided to check out early and go elsewhere. The appliances were dated. The fixtures were scary. The decor frightening. Hurt my... more

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the Carousel. The beach is the most beautiful we have stayed on in this area. The hotel is not a sterile characterless place--it is vintage Florida with all the charm we wanted, including "Mindy the kitty" who lives in the front office. The staff is very accomodating, including both housekeeping and front desk. I... more

We stayed at the Carousel Inn on the Beach March 14 thru March 29, 2008. We loved it! The location was RIGHT on the beach and every room had at least a partial view of the ocean from what I could tell but was just far enough away from the city that it wasn't crowded and you could take the... more

just returned from ft myers beach in March. Stayed at the Carousel Inn. Quaint older motel. In need of some updating. Beds are very old. Ants in the room, but they supply ant spray under the kitchen sink if you want to use it(UGH). Toilet rocked so bad that we had to fold up paper plates to stabilize it. Housekeepin... more