Sunny delight
by TripAdvisor Member bigdog33
Just returned from a 5 day - 4 night stay at the Naples Beach hotel and gulf club.
Would highly recommend it to anyone staying in the Naples area. We stayed in the Penthouse wings and our room was quaint and spotless and if there was any downside at all, the bathroom could have been alittle bigger.
All the employees of the hotel were most courteous and gracious and were always there to answer questions or lend a hand.
There restaraunts provied a wide variety of foods and the golf course, tennis courts and spa were well above average.
You can't go wrong staying here.
Older But Enjoyable Place For Family Beach Vacation
by TripAdvisor Member MilanK
Just returned from six night stay in "Penthouse" rooms. Rooms were clean, standard sized, with great view. Could walk right out glass doors to a small grassy area with the beach about 20 feet out. The private balcony allowed us to enjoy the amazing sunsets right outside our room.
The resort is better for families than couples because of the quiet vibe, older decor, and some shortcomings listed below. It's not too crowded, it has a nice long beach, and a small but well positioned pool. It's close to terrific restuarants on 5th Ave (Bistro 821 and Yabba were A+). The resort also has a late night "Seminole Store" with ice cream, coffee, and other treats, which our kids loved.
We were disappointed by a few things that seemingly could be improved. For instance, Breakfast was included, but the place where it was served smelled so musty that our kids asked after two days if we could just skip it to avoid the smell.
Management might also take better steps to ensure a clean beach, as there are a lot of cigarette butts, especially under each of the straw huts (which you pay 18 bucks a day to rent with chairs). The cabana workers might make "beach clean up" part of their morning routine so that no one has to build sandcastles full of Marlboros.
On two of the six days of our stay, the hotel hosted private parties in the area right off the pool. This meant that the 25 or so kids attending the parties would stampede into the pool like the Caddy-Day pool scene in Caddyshack. These are not the type of things you expect from an expensive hotel.
This place has a lot going for it, and the location and rooms make it worthwhile for the price. Hopefully, they'll make a few improvements and really make this a return destination each year.
Several hotels in one
by TripAdvisor Member susanp99
This is the only place you can stay in Naples, that is on a private big beautiful beach. It is very good for families. Our family has been going there for 25 years. One must remember, the drawback with this property is consistancy. This hotel combines 5 smaller hotels. The first one has no ocean views unless you rent the suites at the end of this building. The second is the main check in building. Rooms on the Gulf side are lovely. Next, is the Cabana wing that has views of the Gulf but no balconies. No one seems to be thrilled with these rooms and if you book through a discount hotel site, this is the room you will get, so BE PREPARED!
Next is the Watkins wing where everyone has a nice room and balcony with an ocean view which are great rooms. Last is the Penthouse building and these rooms that are Gulf front are the best. This property is recently renovated. They have always been warm and wonderful there. A real family affair. Definately the best sunsets and beach. The food is great too.
Never again!!
by TripAdvisor Member JeanSmith1
After spending 2 previous holidays in good rooms at this hotel, we booked several months previously for our recent trip, to be told that the hotel now had completely refurbished rooms
We arrived to find the hotel under reconstruction, with half the building demolished. We were put into the Watkins Building in the most shabby room we have ever been in.On complaining we were 'upgraded' to a Penthouse Wing. The room was identical in it's poor quality, the only difference was an Ocean View. The Bath was badly stained, the ceiling plaster crumbling and the paintwork had probably not been cleaned in a long time. Room service after 9pm was non existent, the beach bar listed as open till midnight closed at 10pm. There was nowhere to get even a soft drink, not even a vending machine. All our issues were brought to the attention of staff, but nothing was done, nor reflected in the final bill. We will certainly not be staying there again. We stayed later in a 5 * resort in Boca Ratan for exactly the same price as Naples Beach & Golf, but the difference was remarkable!!
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NAPLES IN MARCH
by JTS8159
My wife and I are looking to get away for a quiet, long weekend in March. Spring Break is keeping us out of Fort Myers and now we are considering Naples. How are the crowds in area during the end of March. Any recommnedations on Beach Front Hotels?
Thanks!
Re: NAPLES IN MARCH
by BarryAir
The wife and I just returned from Italy including a day in Naples. I suggest staying in Sorrento as it will give you a fantastic view of the bay and the town and Capri. We spent the night around the bend on the Amalphi Coast at Positano at the Best Western. At night, a bus comes to pick up willing guests to transport them up to the top of the mountain for a fantastic dinner and view. I wouldnt stay in Naples. Its kinda scary there with a lot of turmoil recently. But do go to central Naples to the museum with the treasures and art of Pompeii. If you want to park there be sure to make a reservation. The museum is closed on tuesdays so call first to be sure. Then you have to visit Pompeii!!!!! Its a visit of a lifetime. The touring is broken up into two parts. Both worth seeing but takes a lot of time.
Barry
Re: Re: NAPLES IN MARCH
by jmhenry1123
Naples, Florida or Naples, Italy?
Re: NAPLES IN MARCH
by jsawyer41
Not many resorts on the beach in Naples. All the beach front property is taken by beautiful condos.
Naples Beach Club is where I would stay. or you could go north and stay in N. Naples at the Ritz. You may want to rent a condo. That's a great way to go.
Re: NAPLES IN MARCH
by WendyJackson1
Have you considered the FL panhandle? There is an area of the Florida Panhandle that is called the "Forgotten Coast" and it's wonderful! It's West of Panama city and nice and quiet.
We have a place in Cape San Blas, FL that is 50 miles SE of Panama city. It's 20 miles long and at least half of it is State Park and there are NO highrises, no crowds, no commercialism etc. It's the type of beach I grew up going to...even at Spring Break time!
We have a long weekend open in March if you want to check it out at www.TheCapeEscape.com!
Good luck, whereever you decide to go!
Re: Re: NAPLES IN MARCH
by catalysta
Naples Beach Hotel & Golf Club often has good specials, check out some tips & photos:
http://www.virtualtourist.com/m/683d0/ba798/3/
There are many great rooms to stay in that would be less expensive than beach front, but still with easy access to beaches (see same link). Naples has public beach access points at the end of every street, with metered parking. If you have a car, consider staying at the the Lemon Tree Inn
http://www.lemontreeinn.com/
or the Seashell Motel
http://www.lodging.com/destinations/naples/sea-shell/
While you wil be visiting in what's still considered prime season, the Naples Beach is so long & lovely that ti's not difficult to find quieter spots. Plus, the crowd is definitely older, not at all the Spring Break drink-till-you-puke-&-trash-everything-in-sight bunch. I'd recommend you buy some throw-away beach chairs at Target so you don't have to pay the hotel's exorbitant chair rental rates.
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