Beachfront Resorts
The Naples version of a beachfront resort means a balcony over the Gulf, a sunset that drops straight into the water, and a beach butler who already knows your drink order. Here are the big Gulf-front names and how to pick between them.
Updated June 2026
Naples faces due west onto the Gulf of Mexico, which is the whole reason its sunsets are famous and the whole reason a true beachfront room here is worth the splurge. Wake up to sugar-white sand out the window, walk to the water in bare feet, and stay put for that nightly show as the sun sinks into the Gulf. A handful of resorts sit right on the sand with that view, and they range from buttoned-up five-star to laid-back all-suite.
This is the page for travelers who want the resort to be the vacation: beach service, big pools, a spa, golf nearby, and dinner a short walk from your towel. If you would rather have a walkable address near the shops and the Pier, our broader Where to Stay guide covers boutique inns and Old Naples hotels. And if you are weighing the mainland against the islands, see Marco Island for the big Gulf-front resort just south.
Where to stay on the sand
Five Gulf-front stays, from grande-dame luxury to an easygoing all-suite. We have noted what is in flux, because a couple of these are mid-transformation right now.
Who suits which
A quick read on the personalities, so you spend on the right one.
- Top-of-the-line luxury & service: the Ritz-Carlton for the classic five-star, or Naples Beach Club, A Four Seasons Resort for the newest grand address.
- Families & longer stays: Edgewater's kitchen suites, or a big resort with pools and a waterslide once the renovation work settles.
- Golf & tennis built in: the Ritz-Carlton (Tiburon), Naples Grande and LaPlaya all pair the beach with the course.
- Quietest sand: Naples Grande behind the Clam Pass mangroves, or LaPlaya up on calmer Vanderbilt Beach.
- Spa-and-do-nothing: any of them, honestly, but the Ritz-Carlton and Four Seasons set the bar for it.
Where to go next
The neighborhoods these resorts sit in, plus the island option just south.
Pelican Bay
Home to the Ritz-Carlton and Naples Grande, with mangrove boardwalks out to a quiet private beach.
North Naples & Vanderbilt Beach
LaPlaya's home stretch, where the beach is wide and the water tends to be calm.
Marco Island
The big Gulf-front resort island just south, anchored by the JW Marriott on three miles of beach.
Where to Stay
The full lay of the land, from walkable Old Naples inns to vacation rentals and these beach resorts.
Find a beachfront resort
Common questions
What are the best beachfront resorts in Naples, FL?
The marquee Gulf-front resorts are The Ritz-Carlton, Naples and the new Naples Beach Club, A Four Seasons Resort (on the former Naples Beach Hotel site) for top-tier luxury, plus Naples Grande Beach Resort and LaPlaya Beach & Golf Resort for full-service resort stays, and the boutique all-suite Edgewater Beach Hotel for a more relaxed, family-friendly option. A couple of these are mid-renovation or in a phased reopening, so confirm current status for your dates.
How much does a beachfront resort in Naples cost?
True Gulf-front resorts in Naples are expensive, and rates swing hard with the season. High season runs roughly December through April with the steepest prices and minimum stays, while summer and early fall are far cheaper in exchange for heat, afternoon storms and hurricane season. A genuine beachfront room category also costs more than a partial or garden view at the same hotel.
Is the old Naples Beach Hotel still open?
The historic Naples Beach Hotel site has been redeveloped and has reopened as Naples Beach Club, A Four Seasons Resort. The main resort is open, while a new golf course and some additional amenities have been phasing in through 2026, so check exactly what is operating for your travel dates.
When is the best time to stay at a Naples beach resort?
For the best weather and the famous sunsets, the dry, mild high season from roughly December through April is ideal, but it is also the most crowded and expensive. For lower rates and thinner crowds, late spring through early fall is a good value, with the trade-off of heat, humidity, afternoon thunderstorms and Atlantic hurricane season.
Which Naples beach resort is best for families?
The Edgewater Beach Hotel is a strong family pick thanks to its one- and two-bedroom suites with kitchens, two pools and a quiet beachfront. The larger resorts like Naples Grande add pools and a waterslide, and the JW Marriott on nearby Marco Island is very family-oriented, though some Naples properties are in renovation or phased reopening, so confirm which kid-friendly amenities are open.
Do Naples beach resorts have golf?
Yes, several pair the beach with golf. The Ritz-Carlton offers access to golf and tennis at its sister Tiburon property, Naples Grande has its own championship course and tennis center, LaPlaya has an associated golf course, and the JW Marriott on Marco Island has two courses nearby. Confirm course availability when booking, since at least one resort's golf is opening in phases.