Candlewood Suites Fort Myers/Sanibel Gateway by IHG

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Candlewood Suites
8.4 (305 reviews)
9740 Commerce Center Court , Fort Myers , us

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Free
Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
Family rooms
Pets allowed
BBQ facilities
Lift / Elevator
Express check-in/check-out
Fax/photocopying
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Good location
Clean amenities
Value for money
Cons:
Dirty rooms
Bad smell
Underwhelming room service frequency

Categories

Cleanliness
7.1
There were mentions of dirty rooms and bad smells in some reviews.
Service
9.1
Multiple reviews praised the staff as friendly and accommodating.
Location
9.1
Frequent mentions of good location, close to beaches and parks.
Room Quality
8.1
Reviews noted spacious and comfortable rooms, though some were marked as dirty.
Amenities
8.6
Positive feedback on amenities like free laundry and a pool.
Value for Money
8.6
Reviews indicated good value compared to other options.
Food and Beverage
8.1
No specific mentions, assigned standard quality for this hotel tier.
Overall Experience
8.5
General sentiment is positive despite some issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-09 08:19

Property Description

All-Suite Accommodations with Fully Equipped Kitchens

Experience comfort and convenience at Candlewood Suites Fort Myers/Sanibel Gateway. Each suite is equipped with a kitchen, perfect for preparing meals during your stay.

On-Site Amenities for a Relaxing Stay

Enjoy the outdoor pool, browse the convenience store, and take advantage of the free movie library. Stay active at the 24-hour fitness center, ensuring a well-rounded experience during your visit.

Convenient Location for Exploring

Located near Sanibel Island Causeway and Fort Myers Beach, our hotel provides easy access to popular attractions like Tanger Outlet Factory Store and Everglades National Park. Book your stay now for an unforgettable experience at Fort Myers/Sanibel Gateway Candlewood Suites.

Important information:

Upon check-in photo identification and credit card are required. All special requests are subject to availability upon check-in. Special requests cannot be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: RSW

Property Policies

  • Groups

    When booking more than 6 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • Parking

    Free public parking is possible on site (reservation is not possible).

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in the hotel rooms and is free of charge.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 17 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    People no matter the age stay for US$10 per person per night when using an available extra bed.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Location

Property Accessibility

Total Disability Score: 35.71
Public Area
  • Ramp: No
  • Entrance Leveled: No
  • Pet Friendly: No
Reception And Restaurant
  • Reception Hearing Accessible: No
  • Reception Wheelchair Accessible: No
  • Restaurant Wheelchair Accessible: No
Elevator
  • Elevator Audio Signals: No
  • Elevator Braille Numbers: No
  • Elevator Contrasting Buttons: No
  • Elevator Visual Signs: No
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Guest Reviews

8.4
Based on 305 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.1
Service: 9.1
Location: 9.1
Room Quality: 8.1
Amenities: 8.6
Value for Money: 8.6
Food and Beverage: 8.1
Overall Experience: 8.5
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Weston • couple • us
10
Pros:

Our suite was very comfortable and clean. We felt right at home.

2026-01-31 • via Nuitee
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Susan • solo_traveller • us
10
Reasonably priced for a wonderful stay.
Pros:

I was very impressed by the friendly helpfulness of all staff I was in contact with. The room was clean and quiet, and supplied with everything I needed. I loved the free laundry facilities.

2026-01-26 • via Nuitee
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robert • family_with_children • us
10
Pros:

It was a very clean and comfortable hotel and the rooms werr very spacious .

2026-01-25 • via Nuitee
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Maria • couple • us
10
Nice stay
Pros:

I have been here in the past with my husband and we always liked it, it's been a while since we came, I see the comments and really in my experience here, it was and is very nice, very clean everything from the reception to the room, very well taken care of the details in the room, for the person who cleaned my room, keep it up, the sheets smelled very good and all the amenities complete, we will definitely come back

2026-01-25 • via Nuitee
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Tamina • extended_group • us
6
2026-01-22 • via Nuitee
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Hammond • extended_group • us
2
2026-01-22 • via Nuitee
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Juan • family_with_children • ar
10
Pros:

Michelle at the front desk was so sweet

2026-01-22 • via Nuitee
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Francisco • couple • us
10
2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Twyla • couple • us
10
2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Aleksandra • family_with_children • ca
8
2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Michelle • couple • us
5
Overall it was a nice room but the room was very musty where the end table was with lamp on it.
Pros:

I didn’t see breakfast, we had coffee and it was good.

Cons:

The room smelled very musty. ☹️

2026-01-16 • via Nuitee
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Jayne • solo_traveller • us
9
2026-01-10 • via Nuitee
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Seige • solo_traveller • us
9
Great.
Pros:

Everything else was great.

Cons:

The TV remote control did not work.

2026-01-10 • via Nuitee
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Snyder • family_with_children • us
10
Pros:

Staff was extremely helpful.

2026-01-07 • via Nuitee
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Inga • couple • de
10
All good!
Pros:

Everything was great! Staff was very friendly and welcoming, it’s a quite location and the rooms have been big and clean.

Cons:

It’s a bit far from everything except a park so I recommend coming with a car. But parking is for free then which is great!

2025-12-30 • via Nuitee
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donna • couple • us
10
Everything was wonderful .. location is the secret here..so close to fort Myers Beach and Sanibel
Pros:

4th time staying here..even got an Xmas cookie gift..super cool

2025-12-28 • via Nuitee
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Terrence • couple • us
10
2025-12-25 • via Nuitee
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193wem • Solo travel
8
Life is for enjoy
Pros:

The most I can tell the location is good atmosphere was nice ,room are really clean and neat tha attention and service of all the employees including front desk was amazing and amenities are good....honestly is a pretty good place
Unfortunately I didn't have more time to enjoy.

2025-12-15 • via Tripadvisor
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X8928INrubym • Solo travel
10
Kind staff!
Pros:

Very kind, accommodating people thank you so much for having me! I am here for medical reasons and they accommodate me every single time and I couldn’t ask for a better experience.

2025-12-13 • via Tripadvisor
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Holmes • family_with_children • us
7
Cons:

Was charged twice for a drink

2025-12-07 • via Nuitee