Best family resorts near Naples
A family trip splits into two kinds of hotels: a beach resort, or an indoor water park. Great Wolf Lodge is inland at 3900 City Gate Boulevard North and is not on the beach. The Ritz-Carlton on Vanderbilt Beach is on the Gulf and lists a water park. Naples Grande is not a room option until January 2027.
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| Hotel | Area | Beach | Price symbol | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TownePlace Suites by Marriott Naples | Naples | Not on the beach | Mid-range symbol | extended stay |
| Staybridge Suites Naples - Marco Island | Naples | Not on the beach | Mid-range symbol | extended stay |
| The Ritz-Carlton, Naples | Vanderbilt Beach | Beach access listed | Ultra-luxury symbol | luxury resort |
| Residence Inn by Marriott Naples | Naples | Not on the beach | Mid-range symbol | extended stay |
| Park Shore Resort | Park Shore | Not on the beach | Upscale symbol | vacation rental |
| Naples Grande Beach Resort | North Naples | Closed through Dec 31, 2026 | Luxury symbol | family resort |
| Marriott's Crystal Shores | Marco Island | Beach access listed | Luxury symbol | luxury resort |
| Marco Island Lakeside Inn | Marco Island | Not on the beach | Mid-range symbol | mid range |
| LaPlaya Beach & Golf Resort | North Naples | Beach access listed | Luxury symbol | luxury resort |
| JW Marriott Marco Island Beach Resort | Marco Island | Beach access listed | Ultra-luxury symbol | luxury resort |
| Hyatt Regency Coconut Point Resort & Spa | Bonita Springs | Beach access listed | Luxury symbol | family resort |
| Homewood Suites by Hilton Bonita Springs | Bonita Springs | Not on the beach | Mid-range symbol | extended stay |
| Holiday Inn Club Vacations Sunset Cove Resort | Marco Island | Not on the beach | Upscale symbol | family resort |
| Hilton Marco Island Beach Resort & Spa | Marco Island | Beach access listed | Luxury symbol | luxury resort |
| Hampton Inn & Suites Naples South | South Naples | Not on the beach | Mid-range symbol | mid range |
| Great Wolf Lodge Naples | City Gate, east of I-75 | Not on the beach | Upscale symbol | family resort |
| Embassy Suites by Hilton Fort Myers Estero | Estero | Not on the beach | Upscale symbol | mid range |
| Edgewater Beach Hotel | North Naples | Beach access listed | Luxury symbol | luxury resort |
| Drury Inn & Suites Ft Myers - I-75, Exit 128 | Estero | Not on the beach | Mid-range symbol | mid range |
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Great Wolf Lodge is inland at City Gate and is not a beach hotel. Beach resorts and Marco or Bonita stays are named on each page. Family photos, an airport ride, a chef, or a kayak are the quotes that fit.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Great Wolf Lodge Naples, at City Gate east of I-75. It opened November 14, 2024. It is not a beach hotel. The Ritz-Carlton on Vanderbilt Beach lists an outdoor water park called The Reservoir.
Not overnight. Rooms are closed through December 31, 2026. Clam Pass beach and the tram stay open from the county lot at 465 Seagate Drive.
Naples Zoo lists adults $26.95, children 3–12 $17.95, seniors 65+ $25.95, and under 3 free. Naples Botanical Garden lists adults $27, children 4–17 $12, and under 4 free. Confirm on their sites the week you go.
Age-by-age ideas are on the multi-generation page.