Naples Grande Beach Resort

LikedIt was a clean, clean and well kept property. The only reason I didn’t give it. The highest score was because at times it was a lot of food and drink left around the pool deck longer than it should’ve been. I do like that there were adult and family pools and plenty of food and beverage service on the pool deck. Loved the ability for food and beverages at the beach.

DislikedI did not at all like that the property picks up non-resort guests to transport them to and from the beach. Not only that, but there wasn’t a separate line to ride back from the beach so that line to ride back to the property can get very long. I feel like as a paid resort guest. This is an amenity that, should either be for guests or at the very, very least prioritize resort guest with arm bands before allowing non-resort guest to ride the the resort transportation. In addition, I did not at all like that non-resort guests also have the ability to rent the resort chairs and umbrellas. I don’t so much mind that they’re able to rent them but resort guests should have first dibs on spots and we should be able to do that online before ever arriving at the resort (I do this on 30A and it works great!) so that each day our name is attached to a certain set of chairs in a certain location for the duration of our trip. I did not like that we had to do this daily and sometimes we had to walk very far because all the closer spots were taken in large part by non-resort guests. Also, I feel like the cabanas should be strictly for the back row. They impede the view of anybody else when they are set up in front of people who just have regular chairs and umbrellas. I love that there are so many food choices on property however, I wish that the pool service for food stayed open later. The pool is a huge focus point at this resort (lots and lots of families with small children) and I feel like it would be beneficial to be able to order food poolside for dinner. Same with the woodfired pizza… It closes so early that the only option for dinner centers around the bar. Not exactly super family, friendly or swimsuit friendly.

LikedRooms were large. I liked the double sinks. Balcony furniture was nice.

DislikedCost - way too expensive! It was over $675/night with taxes and fees including an $80/day resort fee. The beach was 3/4 of a mile away. Rooms angled so you can’t really see the Gulf from a “gulf view” room. All we could see were condos. Food and wait service was terrible.

LikedVery clean, great food & helpful staff.

DislikedToo far to get to the beach, even with waiting in lengthy lines to & from the beach using the air tram. Once at the beach, you’re at the mercy of $14 hot dogs, $24 chicken sandwich & overpriced drinks. Also, this is a much older hotel/rooms.

LikedAll the staff at the hotel were extremely friendly and helpful. We loved Ramona at the pool! Also the rooms were quite spacious. We had two double beds and a gulf view. Big balconies with comfortable seating to watch the sunset or read a book.