Accommodations

Whether your dream this year is a beachfront hotel or a city inn amidst glamorous shopping and nightlife; a Mediterranean estate-style golf resort or a cottage in the sand, the choices are abundant and enticing. We have budget-friendly family hotels, rustic eco-lodges and unabashedly decadent resorts. Tennis vacation? Spa vacation? The romantic destination wedding of a lifetime? It’s all here, with a delicious menu of amenities and services. Need extra pampering? We have bath butlers, children’s butlers, beach butlers and more, and shuttles to everywhere under the sun.

The choices at this banquet aren’t easy, but we suspect you won’t walk away hungry. Enjoy the menu!

EVERGLADES CITY

Everglades Spa and Lodge, 201 W. Broadway, (239) 695-3151. Everglades building. Everglades day adventures, day-spa services from Spa-Fari and bed-and-breakfast lodging available. Non-smoking. www.evergladeslodge.com.

MARCO ISLAND

Hilton Marco Island Beach Resort, 560 S. Collier Blvd., (239) 394-5000. Four-diamond resort featuring junior suite Gulf-view accommodations. Heated pool with whirlpool spa, three restaurants and watersports. Non-smoking. www.marcoisland.hilton.com.

Marco Beach Ocean Resort, 480 S. Collier Blvd., (239) 393-1400. Luxury one- or two-bedroom suite resort with fully equipped kitchens, spa, rooftop swimming pool, six restaurants/lounges and meeting rooms. www.marcoresort.com.

Marco Island Marriott Beach Resort, 400 S. Collier Blvd., (239) 394-2511. Features 727 guestrooms and 54 suites. Two outdoor pools, spa, 18-hole championship golf course, WaveRunners and cruises. Seven restaurants and lounges. www.marcoislandmarriott.com.

NAPLES

Bellasera Resort, 221 Ninth St. S., (239) 649-7333. This four-diamond resort lies at the gateway to Fifth Avenue’s shops and beaches. A choice of studio, one, two or three bedrooms. Heated outdoor pool with whirlpool spa, fitness center and restaurant. www.bellaseranaples.com.

Edgewater Beach Hotel, 1901 Gulf Shore Blvd. N., (239) 403-2000. All-suite hotel featuring heated pool, fitness center, penthouse restaurant and lobby lounge. Golf privileges at Naples Grande Golf Club. Babysitting available. Privileges at the Naples Grande Resort & Club.
www.edgewaternaples.com.

Fairfield Inn & Suites Marriott, 1785 Fifth Ave. S., (239) 261-3500. Heated outdoor pool, exercise room, ergonomic work areas, close to downtown Naples. www.marriott.com/fairfieldinn.

Fairways Resort, 103 Palm River Blvd., (239) 597-8181. Minutes from beaches and shopping. Heated pool, whirlpool spa, Internet access and continental breakfast. www.fairwaysresort.com.

Hampton Inn, 3210 Tamiami Trail N., (239) 261-8000. Heated pool and complimentary breakfast buffet. Wireless Internet access and new fitness center. www.napleshamptoninn.com.

Hilton Naples, 5111 Tamiami Trail N., (239) 659-3118. Four-diamond hotel three blocks from the beach featuring 191 guest rooms and suites, fitness center, indoor heated pool, bar/lounge and Don Shula’s Steak House. www.hiltonnaples.com.

Holiday Inn Express, 3837 Toll Gate Blvd., (239) 348-1700. Free continental breakfast, kids eat free, laundry facilities and outdoor pool. www.hiexpress.com.

Hotel Escalante, 290 Fifth Ave. S., (239) 659-3466. This 10-room villa is nestled among tropical gardens. Pool, Jacuzzi, spa and fitness room. www.hotelescalante.com.

Inn at Pelican Bay, 800 Vanderbilt Beach Road, (239) 597-8777. Featuring oversized rooms with private balconies and lake views. Heated pool, exercise center, lobby bar, continental breakfast and golf privileges at nearby courses. Off-season rates. www.innatpelicanbay.com.

Inn on Fifth, 699 Fifth Ave. S., (239) 403-8777. A boutique hotel on Fifth Avenue. New pool and hot tub, fitness center, full-service spa, restaurant and pub. Six blocks from the beach. www
­.innonfifth.com.

LaPlaya Beach & Golf Resort, 9891 Gulfshore Drive, (239) 597-3123. Beachfront resort featuring 189 guest rooms and four suites, restaurant, golf course, pool and full-service spa. www­
.laplayaresort.com.

Naples Bath & Tennis Club, 4995 Airport-Pulling Road N., (239) 261-5777. One-, two- and three-bedroom condos plus health club, pool, sauna, steam and whirlpool spa, restaurant and 10 lighted tennis courts. Two night minimum stay.

Naples Beach Hotel & Golf Club, 851 Gulf Shore Blvd. N., (239) 261-2222. A 125-acre resort featuring 318 guest rooms and suites, spa and fitness center, on-site championship golf and tennis center, children’s programs, beachfront pool, four restaurants and Sunset Beach Bar. www
­.naplesbeachhotel.com.

Naples Grande Resort and Club, 475 Seagate Drive, (239) 597-3232. Located on the waterfront, this 474-room hotel offers guest rooms, suites and villas. Five outdoor pools and a 100-foot water slide, private cabanas, five restaurants, bar/lounge, fitness facility, Golden Door Spa and 45,000 feet of event space. Privileges at Naples Grande Golf Club. www.naplesgranderesort.com.

Park Shore Resort, 600 Neapolitan Way, (239) 263-2222. Botanical walkways and a private lake with two waterfalls. One- and two-bedroom suites, heated pool, restaurant and picnic area. Parking vouchers for Clam Pass. www.parkshorefl.com.

Inn of Naples, 4055 Tamiami Trail N., (239) 649-5500. Minutes to beaches and upscale shops, newly renovated, featuring outdoor pool and complimentary breakfast. www.innofnaples.com.

ResortQuest, 9060 Gulfshore Drive and 3761 Tamiami Trail N., (800) 237-6008. Property management company offering vacation rentals, including more than 17,000 properties in North America. www.resortquest.com.

The Ritz-Carlton, Naples, 280 Vanderbilt Beach Road, (239) 598-3300. Offering views of the Gulf of Mexico and three miles of beach, the Ritz is a five-star, five-diamond resort, with seven restaurants, a nightclub, golf, tennis, children’s programs and watersports. Guests enjoy golf at the Ritz-Carlton Golf Resort, Naples, at Tiburón. www.ritzcarlton.com/resorts/naples.

The Ritz-Carlton Golf Resort, Naples, 2600 Tiburón Drive, (239) 593-2000. Boasting two Greg Norman golf courses; two restaurants, coffee shop, bar/billiards room and lounge. Heated outdoor pool, fitness center, tennis, Rick Smith Golf Academy, Ritz Kids Club and use of the amenities at the Ritz-Carlton, Naples. www.ritzcarlton.com/resorts/naples_golf_resort.

Staybridge Suites Naples, 4805 Tamiami Trail N., (239) 643-8002. One- and two-bedroom suites. Complimentary breakfast, kids eat free, business services, fitness center, outdoor heated pool, whirlpool spa, restaurant and evening socials. Pets welcome. http://ichhotelsgroup.com.

Trianon Old Naples, 955 Seventh Ave. S., (239) 435-9600. Located in residential Old Naples, the Trianon offers 55 guest rooms, three one-bedroom suites, lounge, outdoor heated pool, continental breakfast and concierge services. www.trianon.com.

Vanderbilt Beach Resort, 9225 Gulfshore Drive N., (239) 597-3144. Traditional guest rooms, fully equipped efficiencies, suites and two-bedroom apartments. On-site dining at the Turtle Club. Heated pool, beach access, boat docks and tennis court. www.vanderbiltbeachresort.com.

World Tennis Center Resort & Club, 4800 Airport-Pulling Road, (800) 292-6663. Two-bedroom condos. Eleven clay courts and five hard courts, 10 lighted. Outdoor pool, restaurant, dry-heat saunas and whirlpool spa. www.worldtenniscenter.com.

BONITA SPRINGS

Comfort Inn of Bonita Springs, 9800 Bonita Beach Road, (239) 992-5001. A 69-room property featuring heated pool with spa and complimentary continental breakfast and high-speed Internet access. www.choicehotels.com.

Hampton Inn, 27900 Crown Lake Blvd., (239) 947-9393. A three-star property featuring suites in traditional Old Florida style. Complimentary breakfast. Two miles from the beach. http://hamptoninn.hilton.com.

Holiday Inn Express Hotel and Suites, 27891 Crown Lake Blvd., (239) 948-0699. 108-room hotel close to attractions, restaurants and shopping. Outdoor pool. Two miles from the beach. www
­.hiexpress.com.

Hyatt Regency Coconut Point Resort and Spa, 5001 Coconut Road, (239) 444-1234. This resort features 450 guest rooms and suites, six restaurants and lounges, spa, golf course, seven pools, fitness center and access to a beach with pavilion via water taxi. http://coconutpoint.hyatt.com.

Hyatt Coconut Plantation, Hyatt Vacation Club Resort, 11800 Coconut Plantation Drive, (239) 947-7300. This 108-unit resort features studios and suites. Golf course, shuffleboard, volleyball, children’s playground, the Veranda Tiki Bar and 1,000-foot-long lazy river pool.
www.hyattcoconutplantation.hyatt.com.

The Inn at the Springs, 8901 Highland Woods Blvd., (239) 949-5913. Standard and boutique suites, fitness center, continental breakfast. www.innatthespringshotel.com

Trianon Bonita Bay, 3401 Bay Commons Drive, (239) 948-4400. Boutique hotel with 100 guest rooms, outdoor heated pool, Jacuzzi, complimentary continental breakfast, conference room, lakeside restaurant and bar/lounge. www.trianon.com.

CAPE CORAL

Casa Loma Motel on the Waterfront, 3608 Del Prado Blvd., (239) 549-6000.
48 rooms with kitchens. Heated pool, boat dock, laundry and handicapped-accessible facilities. www.casalomamotel.com.

CAPTIVA ISLAND

South Seas Resort, 5400 Plantation Road, (888) 295-4558. Reaching 330 acres on the northern tip of Captiva, the resort features six restaurants, outdoor pool, executive golf course, children’s programs and water sports. www.luxuryresorts.com.

’Tween Waters Inn, Day Spa and Marina, 15951 Captiva Drive, (800) 223-5865. Beachfront resort featuring private guest cottages, efficiencies and guest rooms. Three restaurants, marina with boat and canoe/kayak rentals, complimentary continental breakfast, exercise area, pool and hot tub. www.tweenwaters.com.

FORT MYERS

Ambassador Riverfront Hotel, 2500 Edwards Drive, (239) 337-0300. Twenty-five-story riverfront hotel overlooking Fort Myers Yacht Basin adjacent to Harborside Convention Center. Outdoor pools, tennis courts, privileges at nearby golf courses, restaurant, poolside lounge, nightclub, exercise room and spa. www.ambassadorfl.com.

La Quinta Fort Myers Island Gateway, 20091 Summerlin Road, (239) 466-1200. Featuring 156 oversized guest rooms, Olympic-style outdoor heated pool, whirlpool spa, full-service restaurant and lounge/bar, high-speed Internet. Pets allowed.

Courtyard Fort Myers Cape Coral, 4455 Metro Parkway, (239) 275-8600. Redesigned, located close to downtown Fort Myers, Southwest Florida International Airport and the beach.

Country Inn & Suites by Carlson, 13901 Shell Point Plaza, (239) 454-9292. Located at the entrance to Sanibel Island. Features outdoor heated pool, complimentary continental breakfast, gift shop and fitness room. Suites offer microwaves, refrigerators and wet bar. www.countryinns.com.

Fort Myers Downtown Historic, 2431 Cleveland Ave., (888) 465-4329. Newly renovated; amenities include a 24-hour fitness center, outdoor pool and business services. Kids eat free. www.holidayinn.com.

Hilton Garden Inn, 12601 University Drive, (239) 790-3500. Located in the southwest business suburbs and within walking distance of numerous restaurants and shops in south Fort Myers. All 126 rooms equipped for business. Restaurants, outdoor pool with whirlpool spa, fitness center and meeting space. www.hilton.com.