Measuring 6,448 yards from the blue tees, the resort’s legendary 18-hole, par-72 course is designed for both enjoyment and challenge. Consistently named “Best Public Golf Course in Southwest Florida,” the course’s pristine natural setting provides golfers with an incredible sense of serenity. A favorite since it opened in 1929, Naples’ original championship course is home to PGA’s 100 Holes of Golf, International Junior Golf Classic, and Florida Senior Women’s Golf Association Championship, among other events.

But it isn’t just the impressive course that keeps golfers coming back. This extraordinary 125-acre resort occupies an enviable beachfront location in the heart of pretty Olde Naples. Boasting 1,000 feet of soft white-sand beach, the resort was recently featured on the Travel Channel as the place to stay when visiting Naples. In that show, the Travel Channel named Naples’ beach as “America’s Best All-Around Beach” in 2005, and named The Naples Beach Hotel & Golf Club as Naples’ “Best Family Resort.”

In describing why the resort was selected, the Travel Channel said, “Like any good family resort, The Naples Beach Hotel & Golf Club has something to keep the kids busy while Mom and Dad enjoy some quiet time on the links, at the spa or unwinding at the beach.” It went on to describe the resort’s complimentary Beach Klub 4 Kids program, and to say, “It’s the perfect, low-stress family vacation -- happy parents and happy kids.”

With its casual, friendly atmosphere, the hotel is a comfortable tropical getaway for everyone seeking peaceful, pristine surroundings and impeccable service. Owned and operated by the Watkins family for more than 59 years, the resort features a world-class spa that offers a wealth of spa services, including a variety of massage and skincare services, body treatments and wraps, hydrotherapy, and salon services. The Spa features nine treatment rooms, men’s and women’s relaxation areas and locker rooms, and a full-service salon.

Additional resort offerings include a beachfront swimming pool, six Har-Tru tennis courts, a fully equipped fitness center, an Orchid House, 34,000 square feet of meeting and event space, four restaurants, and three exceptional bars. Dining options include award-winning HB’s on the Gulf, Naples’ only beachfront restaurant, and Broadwell’s, which overlooks the resort’s golf course. The resort also features The Sunset Beach Bar, named “Naples’ Best Beach Bar” by the Travel Channel, and the “Best Place To Catch A Southwest Florida Sunset” by Gulfshore Life magazine.

While the resort boasts a rich history in Southwest Florida, it certainly is not just resting on its laurels. The resort just completed a $5 million enhancement of its lobby, which now provides stunning views of the Gulf of Mexico, thanks to the addition of full-length windows across the back wall. The lobby also now features all new furnishings, a colorful seawater aquarium, a hardwood floor on the upper level, a striking Florida keystone fireplace, a raised ceiling with a clerestory, custom artwork by local artists, and a new Lobby Bar. With indoor seating, as well as an outdoor terrace, the new Lobby Bar provides an additional place to view an amazing Southwest Florida sunset.

The remodeling of the lobby is the last component of a 5-year, $40 million enhancement and expansion. Recent improvements have included redecorating the 318 guest rooms and suites, remodeling guest room corridors, pool enhancements, and the opening of the resort’s 75,000-square-foot Clubhouse and Spa in 2000. All guest rooms and suites feature furnished balconies or patios that overlook the Gulf of Mexico, the resort’s lush grounds or scenic golf course.

The Naples Beach Hotel & Golf Club offers several value packages, including the “Golf By The Gulf” package, “Instructional Golf Package,” “Sunset Romantic Getaway,” and “Family Fun Package.”