Best Oceanfront Naples, Florida, Hotels

This sprawling, high-end resort has amenities and activities that are suitable for all kinds of travelers.

Set on 23 acres on Florida’s Gulf Coast, Naples Grande Beach Resort has amenities that will appeal to all ages. The resort is located on a beach that can be accessed by a 15-minute stroll on a boardwalk or guests can wait for the hotel trolley for a comfortable ride. Once on the beach, there are kayak and paddleboard rentals for active guests and queen-size daybed cabanas available to unwind.  

The guest rooms are larger than most, starting at 465 square feet, and the resort has a coastal design—think raffia side chairs, blue patterned carpets, and decorative coral. Along with in-room dining, the hotel boasts seven different restaurants and lounges. Rhode’s End is a Greek-inspired bar and grill, and Aura, the lobby restaurant has savory steak and seafood dinners. 

The hotel also has three pools: a zero-entry pool with a waterslide that kids will love; an adults-only sanctuary with stylish cabanas; and a secluded lap pool. The resort fee includes bike rentals, wellness classes, and access to the resort’s own golf course and driving range. The Naples Grande Golf Club has a championship course and offers lessons and clinics for all skill levels.

• Electric car charging station
• Fitness classes
• Pool with waterslide
• Private golf course
• Babysitting services

Guests love the resort’s beautiful pool areas and Baleen, the resort’s ocean-front restaurant, is a local favorite.

With a prime beachfront setting, La Playa Naples Beach and Golf Resort is a haven for water sports, recreational activities, and fine dining. The guest rooms and suites have stately four-poster beds, bright contemporary furniture, and most guest rooms have views of the Gulf of Mexico or the resort’s scenic pool. The guest rooms start at 450 square feet and the suites top out at 950 square feet and have a separate living room.

The resort has four pools, including the main pool that has a shaded grotto and waterfall. Guests can spend their days on the beach kayaking, stand-up paddleboarding, snorkeling, or cruising on wave runner jet skis. The resort also offers fishing charters and dolphin and sunset cruises. Kids will love the special camping experience—the hotel offers themed tents, custom mattresses, and lanterns, allowing kids to “camp” out in their hotel rooms. 

Baleen, the resort’s beachfront restaurant, is a popular destination with Naples residents, so be sure to make a reservation. The menu highlights include lamb chops, Chilean sea bass, and some of the best lobster mac and cheese on the Florida coast. End your day with a glass of vino from the resort’s wide selection of domestic and imported wine or grab a s’mores kit and gather at the resort’s fire pit.

• Babysitting services
• 18-hole golf course
• Complimentary bicycles

The luxurious resort offers large, beautiful guest rooms, top amenities and activities, and outstanding service.

The Ritz-Carlton, Naples is a five-star resort set on 3 miles of private beachfront. Guests who stay here get access to a portfolio of outstanding amenities: the well-appointed resort has six restaurants, five pools, and access to the resort’s nearby golf course, The Ritz-Carlton Golf Resort, Naples. Guests keep coming back because of the hotel’s excellent service: There are poolside cabanas with concierge service, a tranquil 51,00 sq ft spa, a full-service salon, and 24-hour in-room dining. 

The beachfront suites start at 680 square feet and the resort also offers a three-bedroom, three-bathroom suite with four balconies, a dining area, and a wet bar. No matter the level, all guest rooms come with expansive windows with views of the Gulf Coast and high-end details like goose-down pillows and comforter and plush terry bathrobes. A mature beach house theme is carried throughout the property with soft yellow and teal walls complemented by dark wood furniture and sand-colored couches. 

The resort has five heated saltwater pools including a family pool, an adults-only relaxation pool, and a kids’ splash pool. The Ritz Kids program ensures that kids will never get bored. The Nature’s Wonder program, for kids 5-12, is a hands-on program led by resort conservationists to educate and entertain kids about Florida’s ecosystems.

• Spa with wellness and nutrition programs
• 24-hour in-room dining
• Entertainment lounge with video games 

This 10-room boutique hotel near Old Town, Naples is ideal for couples looking for a secluded getaway.

Hidden among the lush Florida landscaping, The Escalante is a one-story secluded boutique hotel ideal for couples. Located in the historic Old Naples neighborhood, the hotel resembles a European villa, and with only 10 rooms, you’ll be sure to get as much (or as little) attention as you need from the hotel staff. 

The decor in the guestrooms is unique, alternating between wood and tile floors, muted wall colors, and dramatic four-poster beds. The views from the guest room vary and most have French doors that open onto the pool courtyard. The picturesque pool and jacuzzi areas are surrounded by tropical landscaping and sets of black and white striped umbrellas and lounge chairs are conveniently arranged around the pool.  

Veranda E, the hotel’s restaurant, serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner, and the restaurant sources ingredients from its own garden. The spa has a full-service menu including facials to deep tissue massage, all of which can be arranged in the privacy of your suite.

Nearby Old Naples is a great neighborhood to explore on a special trip with a partner —a stroll past the sidewalk cafes and art museums make for a wonderful afternoon activity. Also, while it’s only a 10-minute walk to the beach, the hotel does offer complimentary golf cart rides for guests.

• Continental breakfast
• Golf cart service to the beach
• In-room massage treatments

With an array of wellness packages, retreats, and events, the hotel is a great location for a solo or group wellness recharge.

Edgewater Beach Hotel is situated on a 7-mile stretch of prime beachfront, and the guestrooms have sophisticated beach decor with shades of sand, teal, and navy blue. All guest rooms have balconies, living rooms with oversized sectional sofas, and modern kitchens with breakfast seating or large dining room tables. 

Outside, two heated pools have direct views of the Gulf of Mexico, and there are two restaurants, Coast, an indoor/outdoor casual eatery, and Reflections, a pool bar open until sunset. The resort also offers custom trip planning for families or a large group of friends and can arrange a personalized itinerary that includes some of Naples’s best shopping and dining options. 

For those looking to recharge, the Edgewater Beach resort has developed the Naples Wellness Retreats, a set of programs that includes wellness events, overnight wellness packages, and healthful food options. The resort also offers beach yoga, guided meditations, and themed three-day retreats focused on practices like energy healing.

• Complimentary bicycles
• Complimentary milk and cookies buffet from 2-4 pm daily
• Shuttle service to downtown Naples

The casual Key West-style hotel is priced right for those who want access to beaches and the downtown area.

The Lemon Tree Inn hotel has a distinct Key West style with a tin roof and a sunny yellow exterior. Each guestroom is uniquely outfitted, and some of the island-inspired details include white wicker furniture, Spanish tile, and king-sized beds with tall mahogany headboards. All of the guest rooms have views of the garden courtyard or the pool, and the one-bedroom suite has a living room with a queen sofa bed and a convenient kitchenette. 

There’s a heated pool outside with plenty of loungers and shade. Some guestrooms have screened-in porches and all units have a set of brightly colored Adirondack chairs for relaxing in the mornings and evenings. There’s also a garden gazebo for taking in the natural beauty of the manicured gardens.  

The hotel is ideal for those who want to explore the rest of Old Town and the front desk staff is happy to make recommendations for local attractions. Located 2 miles from the beach, the hotel is also three blocks from the boutique shops and restaurants on 5th Ave South.

• Complimentary morning coffee and pastries
• Bike rentals

The polished hotel is situated right on Naples downtown Fifth Ave, and it’s only a few blocks from the beach.

The Inn on Fifth Ave is a swanky downtown hotel with lots of perks. All of the guest rooms have marble bathrooms, king and queen-sized beds with white tufted headboards, and dark wood furniture. The standard rooms have Juliet balconies with views that alternate between Fifth Ave. and the pool courtyard. Guests who book the club-level suites have large furnished balconies, access to a private rooftop with a jacuzzi, and a complimentary continental breakfast.

The beach is only six blocks away, and the hotel’s valet can arrange golf cart rides for guests and also provide all the beach essentials like beach chairs and umbrellas. Ideal for an adults-only getaway, the Inn of Fifth is for guests who want a sophisticated stay in a quaint, walkable neighborhood. 

The hotel is also the location of two well-loved restaurants in Naples: Ocean Prime, a steak and seafood hot spot, and Trulcuks, a restaurant known for its locally caught stone crab, extensive wine list, and live music.

• On-site personal fitness trainers
• Full-service spa
• Access to nearby golf course