La Playa Beach Resort

Naples, Naples and Marco Island

Virgin rating

The hotel

Overlooking the beautiful Gulf of Mexico, resting right between the Gulf of Mexico and Vanderbilt Bay, this elegant hotel offers a range of activities taking advantage of the best of Florida's natural assets. A Bob Cupp-designed, 18-hole golf course is just 3 miles away, while a range of water sports enables you to enjoy the sparkling aqua water and wide sandy beach where the butler service allows you the chance to relax with a cocktail after your activities without having to move! Luxury rooms have full marble bathrooms with comfortable Frette linen. Further pampering can be enjoyed at the renowned SpaTerre — offering a range of treatments for body and spirit. To round off the experience head to the Baleen restaurant which showcases award-winning cuisine and unbeatable sunset views, what more could you want?

Amenities

  • Golf
  • Hobie Cats
  • Kayaking
  • Snorkelling
  • Wheelchair access
  • Families
  • Honeymoon
  • Wedding
  • Bar
  • Fitness Centre/Gym
  • Internet Access
  • Laundry Service

Where is it

On the beach overlooking the Gulf of Mexico in Naples. Distance from Orlando International Airport: 188 miles. Distance from Tampa International Airport: 164 miles. 

Hotel information

189 newly transformed rooms and suites on 15 floors in 3 buildings with 4 lifts. All with balcony, air-conditioning, TV with movies on demand*, CD player, mini-bar*, coffee maker, safe, hairdryer, bathrobes and iron and board. Standard Rooms offer views across Vanderbilt Bay or Gulf of Mexico with 1 king-size bed and sleeper sofa, sleeping maximum 4 adults or 2 adults and 2 children. Standard Rooms may be allocated in the Bay Tower across the street from the resort.

Resort View King rooms are 600 sq ft and feature views of the resort. These rooms have 1 king-size bed and sleeper sofa, with private balcony, sleeping maximum 2 adults and 2 children.

Pool View rooms offer 450 sq ft of comfort with views of tropical landscaping and cascading pools, Featuring a private balcony and either 1 king-size bed or 2 queen-size beds, sleeping maximum 4 adults.

Bay View King rooms are 600 sq ft and feature views of Vanderbilt Bay and the hotel's private Marina. These rooms have 1 king-size bed and sleeper sofa, with private balcony, sleeping maximum 2 adults and 2 children.

Bay Tower Junior Suites are located in the Bay tower across the street from the resort with stupendous views of Vanderbilt Bay or Gulf of Mexico. These rooms have 1 king-size bed or 2 queen-size beds, sleeping maximum 4 adults.

Beachfront Rooms are situated in the Gulf Tower on floors 3-8 with 1 king-size bed and sleeper sofa. They are 450 sq ft, featuring private balcony with teak furniture and unobstructed views of the Gulf of Mexico and beachfront, sleeping maximum 2 adults and 2 children.

Premium Beachfront Rooms are situated in the Gulf Tower on floors 9-15, with sweeping aerial views of the Gulf of Mexico. They are 450 sq ft, with whirlpool jetted bathtub, private balcony, 1 king-size bed and queen-size sleeper sofa, sleeping maximum 3 adults. 

Premium Beachfront Beach House rooms are located on floors 2-4 with direct views of the Gulf of Mexico from the balcony. They are 450 sq ft, with 1 king-size bed or 2 queen-size beds, sleeping maximum 4 adults.

Beach House Lanai rooms are 450 sq ft ground floor rooms with direct access to the beach from the terrace. These have either 1 king-size bed or 2 queen-size beds, sleeping maximum 4 adults.

Adjoining rooms available on request (subject to availability). 

  • Booking Bonus: Stay for 5 nights or longer and receive waived resort fee (worth $45) per night and complimentary valet parking (worth $35) per night for travel from 01 May-19Dec'23 and 01 May -19Dec'24 Any applicable offers have been calculated into the prices shown. Offers may not be combinable. 
  • Booking Bonus: 50% discount off golf green fees for travel between 01Jun-30 Sept'23 and 01Jun-30 Sep'24. Any applicable offers have been calculated into the prices shown. Offers may not be combinable. 

Valet parking $40 plus tax, per day (payable locally, subject to change).

BALEEN Naples, open for breakfast, lunch and dinner (reservations required). Private beach dining*. Tiki Bar & Grill (open for lunch, drinks and snacks). elements Bar (cocktail bar open 4:00pm-9:00pm).

Swimming pool. Pool cabanas*. SpaTerre spa* and fitness centre. 18-hole golf course*, driving range* and practice area*. Water sports including kayaks*, Hobie Wave sail boats*, standup paddle boards*, body floats*, snorkelling*, parasailing* and bicycles*. Complimentary weekly fitness classes.

Room service*. Laundry/dry-cleaning facilities*. Gift shop. Concierge services. WiFi in guest rooms and public areas included in resort fee.

This hotel has a resort fee of $47 plus tax per room, per day (payable locally, subject to change)

Resort fee includes: - Access to the fitness centre - Unlimited local and 800-number calls - In room coffee - Beach chairs and towels - pool access. Resort fee, tax and inclusions are subject to change - please see hotel check-in for current inclusions available to you upon arrival.

Wheelchair accessible rooms available on request. Please note that these rooms are subject to availability and may be restricted to specific room categories and bedding arrangements. Rooms and facilities vary between hotels so please check at the time of booking. For more information and contact details please check out our Special Assistance page

*Denotes local charge.

 ​Please note: building work is going on in the Tower. On these days, we anticipate minimal to moderate noise along with some visual interruptions. Rest assured, however, the hotel is fully committed to making your stay the most enjoyable experience possible.

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Image of the Tripadvisor rating Great seaside breakfast

Mar 26, 2024 edfG8841DL

We have a vacation home in walking distance. We had breakfast every morning and also went back for sunset cocktails and dinner on the porch. Our favorite waitress Anna served us every day and she is one of the main reasons we keep going back! Also the quality and taste of the food and drinks is top notch. Thank you Anna
Image of the Tripadvisor rating LaPlaya was LaGreat!

Mar 15, 2024 Barbara E Chicsgo

We had a fantastic time being ocean side loafers for 4 days ! The staff was very nice …. Especially Sam ( from tiki bar and grill ) and Liam. Watching the sunset every evening was incredible and sitting in the short beach chairs in the water felt decadent! Room was spacious and nice This was our first time in Naples and next March might have… Read more
We had a fantastic time being ocean side loafers for 4 days ! The staff was very nice …. Especially Sam ( from tiki bar and grill ) and Liam. Watching the sunset every evening was incredible and sitting in the short beach chairs in the water felt decadent! Room was spacious and nice This was our first time in Naples and next March might have to be scheduled. 😊 Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Missing Luxury Experience at a Favourite Resort

Mar 15, 2024 Travel_time321 Ottawa, Canada

We have stayed at LaPlaya Beach Resort on Vanderbilt Beach many times over the years - you can't beat the location, it's right on the beach with amazing views. After Hurricane Ian in Sept. 2022, we wanted to support the local hospitality industries. We had requested a higher floor in the Gulf Tower and were given a 5th floor room in an 15 floor… Read more
We have stayed at LaPlaya Beach Resort on Vanderbilt Beach many times over the years - you can't beat the location, it's right on the beach with amazing views. After Hurricane Ian in Sept. 2022, we wanted to support the local hospitality industries. We had requested a higher floor in the Gulf Tower and were given a 5th floor room in an 15 floor building. Our family had arranged to have a welcome package including wine in our room, which was not there. In a follow up the next day, the family was told the wine would be sent right up - it never arrived. On our last night when we returned to our room after dinner at the resort, there was a tray of food in the room, even though we had the Do Not Disturb sign on the door. The tray included a large bowl of nuts, which my partner is allergic to, and had been noted on his file. There were stains on the carpet, the hem on the drapery was falling down and had been tied up and the drapery material had pulls in it, and there was rust, mold and peeling paint in the bathroom (see pictures). On checkout, we were given a folio with someone else's name on it (we assume they got our welcome package and wine). The second print-out of our folio showed valet parking for 3 nights however, on check-in, we made it clear we did not have a car. Two subsequent emails have been sent to the Manager with no response. All in all, a very disappointing stay at what has been one of our favourite resorts in Naples, FL. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Baleen Restaurant is a 10/10

Mar 9, 2024 elschroeder122

We had the most wonderful sunset meal at Baleen restaurant at the LaPlaya resort. Our server Marius was phenomenal and very on top of our needs all evening, the overall the staff was very attentive. Highly recommend a special meal here during sunset. Can’t beat the ambiance, food and experience!
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Staff are professionals in the hospitality industry!

Mar 8, 2024 dancekelle Saint Louis, Missouri

As always, the experience at LaPlaya was wonderful. There is a difference between staff who are doing their job and those who are in the hospitality industry. LaPlaya staff are the latter! Wenderson and Nicholas at the front desk to exceptional care to locate a room that met our needs. The wait staff was fun and attentive.