Again, enjoyed our stay at the Sandpiper Resort. I had asked for a 2nd floor courtside but ended up with 1st floor courtside. It was nosier than it has been in the past years, but is easily resolved by turning on a/c heating unit. The prices keep going up there (like everything else). I'm ambivalent about the price versus the accomodations. I feel at home at Sandpiper enjoy the friendly staff. Thanks for the addition of a computer that one can use.

Ft. Myers beach is a great beach, getting thru there is a real hassle, with that being said, the location of the Sandpiper is good, kind of in the middle. Room was plenty big, maybe needs a little updating, especially the bathroom. Shower AND toilet in same area w/ a sliding door, separating from the sink area, the big wall mirror in bathroom is too far away (only women would appreciate this comment), and water pressure in shower, as most hotels was awful. no box of kleenex in room...at all, no paper towels either. Lot of emphasis on kitchen area, full size fridge, stove, micro, table and chairs. Our room was probably the cheapest, minimal view of the ocean, corner of parking lot/and the street. Staff was for the most part "nice". Got mixed feelings for front desk. First was told 1pm check out was fine and no problem, then was told 12 pm. Security was "all business"..guess that's a good thing, maintenance seemed to be more hospitable, nice, accomodating. Overall, a clean hotel, room and outside space, including pool areas. $12.75 til 5 for 2 chairs/umbrella..reasonable if nice day. On a cloudy day around 1 pm, inquired about half price, guy said not til 3 pm. Dont think they have anything to do w/the hotel. I was a little upset, I just paid full price last 2 days. Thought I was a "good customer". Only got 2 days of business from me. There's a Publix near by, plenty of restaurants, just dealing w/the traffic is a pain, unless u go towards Bonita Springs. For the value of our stay, it was very good. Just a couple of minor details as mentioned above, keep me from giving them an excellent rating.

Update this place...please! If it weren't for the view (from our overpriced oeanfront room) would have been a real bad experience. Thin walls..one flatscreen TV that is right in front of one bed only (roommate had a sore neck from trying to watch from the other bed), tiny, tiny bathroom. Cabinets were in awful shape. Staff was very nice, clean grounds.
I'm not a snob, but people staying there were one step up from being in a trailer park. Could be nice...wouldn't go back.

We stayed at the Sandpiper unexpectedly because they very nicely could accommodate us when our booked hotel lost our reservation... (yea, it happens). Sandpiper was PERFECT and there was a beautiful sunset that night, so all ended well. Best part: we were in room 404, in the side building, facing the Gulf, with large balcony. If you are counting on seeing the Ft. Myers sunsets on a trip, I feel it would be worth it to make sure you reserve (and pay for!) one of the beach facing rooms or suites. Only odd feature in our room was the window to the hallway, very close to the bed, and the louvered shades do not keep out the hall light.