NAPLES, FL—Northwood Hospitality officially celebrated the completion of the independently branded Naples Grande Beach Resort & Naples Grande Golf Course.
The hotel embarked on its $18-million renovation in August 2014 that included a redesign of all 424 tower guestrooms and suites, three new restaurants, beach and pool areas and common spaces.
“Naples Grande Beach Resort has the unique characteristics and offerings that the modern traveler to Naples, FL is seeking,” said David McCaslin, president of Northwood Hospitality. “Most noticeably, we distinguish ourselves from the standardized approach of international brands by staying true to the local region. In addition to the complete new design and look of the rooms, the property enhancements include furnishing each guest room balcony to enhance the outdoor Florida experience our guests seek.”
He added, “Plus we customized each of the three pools to bring a variety of aquatic offerings that exist alongside our renowned beach sunsets. We have created a new independent brand that is both genuine to the essence of luxury and dedicated to warm hospitality and the level of service that has become accustomed to the Northwood Portfolio.”
One of the resorts most distinctive attributes is the aquatics experience. There are three heated outdoor pools: the adults-only Palm Terrace pool now with private cabanas and butler service; the Mangrove Pool for families its waterslide twisting 100 ft. around a rock tower through landscaped waterfalls. And guests looking for a more secluded pool for some laps or water aerobics will find at match at the Hibiscus Hideaway pool, neatly tucked between the Garden Villa courtyards.
The three-mile stretch of beach on the Gulf of Mexico is accessed through a protected mangrove estuary intertwined with a system of bridges and elevated walking path. New beach cabanas, luxury chaise lounges, and daybed services are available along with paddleboards and kayaks.
Naples Grande Beach Resort features three new restaurants. The Catch of the Pelican, completely redesigned and offers flavors of the Gulf Coast with fresh, local seafood and shellfish and choice cuts of meats and vegetables from local organic farms. Rhode’s End is the beach bar and grill serving lunch and dinner Mediterranean style. The Gulf Coast Oasis surf-shack themed pool bar provides lunch, appetizers or a cocktail treat with a Baja-inspired menu.