• Shell-seeking enthusiasts will want to "comb" the beach in Fort Myers, Florida, as the city is home to the Shell Factory, the world's largest collection of shells and coral. Travelers to Fort Myers will also find attractions such as Lovers Key State Recreation Area, the Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary, Manatee Park and the Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall and Gallery. Save money for activity tickets by booking one of Fort Myers' motels, which are near all of the city's hot spots.
  
  

Shipwreck Motel

• Sail into accommodations at the Shipwreck Motel, each offering a microwave, coffee maker and mini-refrigerator. Select from standard motel rooms, efficiencies and suites, all within walking distance to the beach. The motel does not provide Internet access and all rooms are nonsmoking. The Shipwreck Motel offers two heated pools, grills, picnic area, guest laundry, gift shop and boat docking. Pets are not permitted. While at the motel, you'll be "shipwrecked" close to attractions such as Thomas Edison's home and laboratory, the Big "M" Casino, Broadway Palm Dinner Theater and Bowditch Park.
  
  Shipwreck Motel
  
  237 Old San Carlos Blvd.
  
  Ft. Myers Beach, FL 33931
  
  239-463-4691
  
  shipwrecktreasures.com
  
  

Howard Johnson Inn--Ft. Myers

• Check into accommodations at the "HOJO" and receive free high-speed Internet in every room. Safes are also provided in every room with a daily fee for use. Nonsmoking rooms and rooms with refrigerator and microwave may be requested. The Howard Johnson Inn--Ft. Myers offers an outdoor pool, guest laundry and free continental breakfast. For other dining options, eat at the motel's on-site restaurant or walk to local eateries such as Mel's Diner and Shell's Seafood. Your room at the motel puts you one mile from Edison Mall, six miles from both the Boston Red Sox and Minnesota Twins Spring Training facilities, seven miles from the Shell Factory and 16 miles from the Audubon Corkscrew Sanctuary. Pets are not permitted.
  
  Howard Johnson Inn--Ft. Myers
  
  4811 Cleveland Ave.
  
  Ft. Myers, FL 33907
  
  239-936-3229
  
  hojo.com
  
  

Motel 6 Ft. Myers

• Choose no-frills accommodations at the Motel 6 Ft. Myers, less than three miles from the Edison-Ford Museum and the Shell Factory. The motel, which offers a choice of smoking or nonsmoking rooms, is also under 20 miles from Sanibel Island, the Lee Civic Center, Florida Gulf Coast University and TECO Arena. Travelers interested in staying connected can add a daily Wi-Fi charge to their room rate. The Motel 6 Ft. Myers welcomes pets free, with no additional fees. A guest laundry room and outdoor pool are available.
  
  Motel 6 Ft. Myers
  
  3350 Marinatown Lane
  
  Ft. Myers, FL 33903
  
  239-656-5544
  
  motel6.com