Marco Island Lakeside Inn

Location The hotel is situated in a quiet residential area near the bridge leading into Marco Island. Within walking distance, you’ll find a Publix supermarket and a Walgreens, which is convenient. However, the beach is not walkable—it’s a 10-minute drive away. Personally, I wasn’t a fan of Marco Island. I found it somewhat unappealing to non-residents with only two beach access points and a flat $10 parking fee regardless of the length of your stay. Aside from a few bars and restaurants (none of which seemed particularly interesting unless you’re at a high-end resort), there’s not much to do. That said, I primarily chose this location to visit Naples, and this was one of the more affordable options near the coast. Naples is about a 30 minute drive away. Room The accommodation is a spacious one-bedroom, self-catering apartment. It includes a combined kitchen and living area with a dining table, a full-sized oven, a large refrigerator, and quality utensils—ideal if you plan on cooking. The bathroom features a shower only, with toiletries available at reception. Towels were plentiful in the room. The bedroom is roomy, with ample space for clothes and a large, comfortable bed. There’s also a private screened balcony overlooking a pond, complete with seating. There is no in-room safe, which I found a bit concerning. However, both the living room and bedroom have TVs with cable. As a non-U.S. visitor, I found navigating the channels a bit cumbersome—a guide would have been helpful. USB charging ports are conveniently located built into the table lamps. There’s also a pull-out sofa bed, and overall, the apartment is quiet and well-equipped for self-catering. On the downside, there were some minor maintenance issues—unsightly wall repairs and a door that didn’t lock with ease due to misalignment. These are small things, but for the price, I expected a bit better upkeep. Facilities Free parking is available and there’s plenty of space. Note that there are no elevators, so upstairs rooms could be a challenge for guests with mobility issues. Wi-Fi was strong and reliable. There’s also a small outdoor pool with sun loungers. Staff The housekeeping team was kind and attentive—even going so far as to neatly fold the ends of the toilet and kitchen rolls, which was a nice touch. They also noticed my trouble with the door and promptly assisted. The receptionist, originally from Bulgaria, was very friendly and helpful. Overall If I were to return to Marco Island, I’d consider staying here again thanks to the helpful staff and spacious accommodations. However, I doubt I’ll return to the island itself—it felt rather unappealing to visitors, with limited beach access and few attractions / bars and dining options outside of the 5-star hotel resort areas.

Great find. Spacious for my family of four. Nine minute drive to beach. Very clean. Full kitchen was ideal. Friendly staff. Planning to return next summer

The view of the lake was nice. The room was clean and large, staff was friendly. Being an island there will probably always be drainage issues in the parking lot. Had a great time.

The property is in the midst of renovation. The building we stayed in was completely renovated and everything was nicely done, I bit of a strand set up as far the bathrooms which were in the hall way to the second bedroom and so there were two full baths next to each other. The area faces a lagoon but not indication if it can be used for kayaking or other water activities. There is a pool which has been redone for the not the decking around the pool which appears to still need renovation. If you do not have a car this would not be a place you would want to stay.

Excellent value and quality Wonderful stay. Our room had a beautiful lake view, all the kitchen amenities and a very nice staff.