Accomodations:
The beaches of Fort Myers & Sanibel is one of the few remaining areas in Florida with so much of its original and natural habitats left intact. With hundreds of acres of protected nature and wildlife preserves and many of our beaches left ungroomed in their pristine state, it's no wonder that such a diverse eco system is able to survive here .
Alva:
Caloosahatchee Regional Park: 768 acres with rustic camping for families and groups.
www.leeparks.org (click on the "Parks" tab, then Regional Parks, then Caloosahatchee Park) Campground overview map
Bonita Springs:
Cape Coral:
Dockside Inn: 239-542-0061
Blueway Festival Special: Mention the Calusa Blueway and receive a special room rate of $79.00 + 11% tax based on double occupancy for the weekdays and $84.00 + 11% tax based on double occupancy for the weekends.  For any extra people children 2 to 11 years old, there is a nightly fee of $5.00 and for 12 years and older, there is a nightly fee of $10.00.

Please come and join us for Hospitality Night for Paddlers and Guests on October 29th from 5:00PM to 7:00PM located on the dock at the Dockside Inn.  Contact Steve Catron from Backwater Outfitters to RSVP at (239) 541 - 2532.

Captiva Island:
Estero:
Koreshan State Historic Site: 239-992-0311. For overnight stays, the park has a full-facility campground.
Fort Myers:
Fort Myers Beach:
Lani Kai Island Beach Resort: 800-237-6133
Blueway Festival Special: room rate of $79 per night/$99 weekends, including the hotel's breakfast special each morning, based on double occupancy. All rooms are beach front, with balconies and sleep up to six people. (Additional guests in rooms are an additional $10 per night). Paddlers must call their toll free number: (800) 237-6133 and mention the "Paddling Special" to receive the special room rate and complimentary breakfast.
Pink Shell Beach Resort and Spa: 800-237-5786
Blueway Festival Special: $159 rate for a Deluxe Gulf front Studio plus $10 per night resort fee and 11% tax. Rate includes breakfast each day for TWO and two welcome drinks per reservation. Please call 1-800-237-5786 and mention the Calusa Blueway Paddling Festival special.

San Carlos R.V. Park
: 239-466-3133
Stay where you can be one with nature, right on the BlueWay trail.  Surrounded by water, enjoy camping in our family-owned and operated park, or rent one of our mobile homes and have all the comforts of home, but still experiencing nature at its best.  Rates are $39, $41, or $43 per night for campsites, and $80, $90, and $110 for our rentals.  As Blueway Festival participants, you will enjoy a 25% discount.  We're hosting a barbeque on October 26th for Festival participants also.
Please check out our website, which has photos, at www.sancarlosrv.com.  Questions?  Please call 800-525-7275.

Outrigger Beach Resort
:
800-655-8997

Shipwreck Motel
:
239-463-4691
 
Matlacha:
Bayfront Cottage Inn & Boatel: 239-283-6398
Blueway Festival Special: stay one night get your 2nd night 50% off. Based on double occupancy, each additional person $10.00 per night. Keep your kayak right at your back door. Enjoy nature's beauty and tranquility from your 60’ foot dock. Enjoy your favorite beverage and dine on our deck equipped with a BBQ grill while watching the magnificent sunsets. Waterfront or water access suites all complete with full kitchens. Kayaking, fishing or just connecting with nature is at its finest in the waters and back bays of the Matlacha Pass. "Come and enjoy Florida as it was meant to be here at The Bayfront Cottage Inn & Boatel."  Paddlers please mention the Calusa Blueway Paddling Festival to receive this special rate.

The Sun & The Moon Inn
: 888-321-3192
North Fort Myers:

Best Western Waterfront: 800-274-5511
Facilities Press Release
Manatee Tour Press Release

Pine Island:
Jug Creek Cottages & Bokeelia Cottages: 239-283-0015

Tarpon Lodge: 239-283-3999
Blueway Festival Special: 10% for anyone who books with us for the Calusa Blueway Paddling Festival as long as the Festival is mentioned at the time of booking.  Kayaks tied to our docks or kayaks on trailers will be subject to our standard "dock" fees @ $25 per night per trailer in addition to the lodging rate.
Sanibel Island:

Holiday Inn Sanibel Island Beach Resort: Valid October 20th 2008 thru November 9th, 2008 Stay in our Island View room nightly on SUNDAYS thru THURSDAYS for $129.00 plus tax and on FRIDAYS & SATURDAYS $149.00 plus tax. Call the hotel direct at 800-443-0909 and ask for CALUSA BLUEWAY SPECIAL. Includes Complimentary newspaper, free high-speed Internet access, free local calls, and free cabanas and beach chairs. For all our available rates see: www.sanibelbeachresort.com

 
 
 
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