Best hotels in Naples
The Naples Beach Hotel & Golf Club
851 Gulf Shore Boulevard North, FL, 34102
The seven mile stretch of sand at Naples Beach is just a few steps away at this beachfront hotel. When you’re not swimming in the sea or pool, there’s also an on-site golf course and tennis center. After an active day, you can unwind with a massage or facial in the spa.
The Ritz-Carlton, Naples
280 Vanderbilt Beach Road, FL, 34108
This luxurious hotel has direct access to the beach, while sweeping views across the Gulf of Mexico can be appreciated from your room. For a moment or two of tranquility, head to the spa where you’ll find a steam room, sauna, aqua lounges and outdoor mineral pool.
SpringHill Suites by Marriott Naples
3798 White Lake Boulevard, FL, 34117
This Marriott hotel is ideally located close to Naples’ top attractions as well as having easy access to the I-75, so you can explore beyond the city too. Here on business? There are two events rooms and complimentary Wi-Fi. Start a busy day with the breakfast buffet and end it by the pool.
Best restaurants in Naples
The Turtle Club Restaurant
9225 Gulf Shore Drive, FL, 34108
Seafood dominates the menu at this beachfront restaurant. Choose from appetizers such as crispy calamari then, for the entree, why not go for ‘The Sea Harvest’? This includes a selection of pan-seared Gulf fish, shrimp, scallops and lobster. Alternatively, pick a specialty such as the Thai-spiced grilled swordfish.
Sails Restaurant
301 5th Avenue South, FL, 34102
Taste the flavors of France, Italy and Greece at this restaurant, which is situated close to Naples Beach and takes you on a culinary tour of the Mediterranean. Food is prepared on a wood-burning grill in an open kitchen, adding a sense of theater. You may want to try the ‘Seafood Tower’, which features clams, oysters, tuna tartare, tiger prawns and Moreton Bay bug.
Sea Salt
1186 3rd Street South, FL 34102
Fresh ingredients are presented uniquely at this Venetian-inspired restaurant in downtown Naples. A four-course menu is available, which includes chestnut mushroom bisque, homemade linguini and pan-roasted branzino fillet followed by a deconstructed cheesecake.
Best attractions in Naples
Naples Pier
West end of 12th Avenue South, FL, 34102
Admire this historic pier from the sand while you soak up the sun, or wander along the boardwalk beside the fishermen and keep an eye out for dolphins dipping in the water. Don’t miss sunset – it’s one of the best places in Naples to see it.
Naples Botanical Gardens
4820 Bayshore Drive, FL, 34112
A 170 acre oasis of calm can be found on the outskirts of the city. Stroll around the gardens and take in the sedate atmosphere at your own pace or join a guided tour to learn more about the plants, trees and flowers that you’ll encounter here. The LaGrippe Orchid Garden and the Kapnick Caribbean Garden are just a couple of highlights.
Delnor-Wiggins Pass State Park
11135 Gulf Shore Drive, FL, 34108
Sugar-white sand and crystal-clear water can be found off the shore of this barrier island, which is separated from the mainland by mangrove swamps and creeks. The reef makes it one of the best spots for snorkeling, but it’s also a great place to hike.