Rare and Special Experiences Abound in Naples, Florida

Experiences

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Nestled along the waterfront and surrounded by a pristine beach, preserved natural beauty and protected parkland, The Ritz-Carlton, Naples is a jewel on Florida's Paradise Coast. The resort is an exceptional choice for family vacations, offering an assortment of exciting activities for children, as well as luxurious amenities, championship golf, world-class dining and spa treatments for adults. Should you decide to venture slightly further afield, the hotel provides unparalleled access to some of the area's most noteworthy attractions - from the exclusive shopping, dining and art galleries of the downtown district to the wonders of nearby Clam Pass Beach Park, Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary and the Naples Botanical Garden. No visit is complete without witnessing a magnificent sunset from Naples Pier, just moments away.

On-Site Outlets
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The Ritz-Carlton Spa, Naples

Replacing worldly concerns with a world of comfort. It’s our pleasure. Escape to a Naples, FL, spa where the gentle Gulf breezes dance among the cypress, mangrove and palm trees. The Ritz-Carlton Spa, Naples features rejuvenating and healing steam rooms

Fitness Center

Fitness Center

Furnished with state-of-the-art cardio & weight training equipment, and studio for fitness classes

Family Pool

Swimming

Outdoor Family Pool

Mon-Sun: 6:00 AM-6:00 PM

Outdoor

Towels provided

Heated

Children's Pool

Outdoor Lap Pool

Mon-Sun: 6:00 AM-6:00 PM

Outdoor

Towels provided

Heated

Adult Pool

Mon-Sun: 6:30 AM-6:00 PM

Outdoor

Towels provided

Heated

Whirlpool

Fitness Center

Overlooking the pool, the fitness center is furnished with state-of-the-art cardio and weight training equipment including free weights, cable machines and exercise balls. The center also includes studios for fitness classes such as yoga and group cycling as well as an instructional Pilates room complete with a Reformer and Cadillac. Fitness assessment and personal training are available.

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Planning Your Trip

This Floridian retreat is a family-friendly gem that sometimes flies under the radar. But for travelers looking for an escape or a place to recharge, Naples has all that you are looking for whether that is a fabulous round of golf or a sunshine-filled day at the pool.

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A Full Complement of Resort and Beach Activities in Naples, Florida

Ideally situated on the beach, The Ritz-Carlton, Naples offers countless opportunities for guests to capture their passions. Choose from a wide selection of experiences during your hotel stay, from beachfront activities to golf, tennis and the unique vue lounge. The resort also features a 24-hour fitness center with all of the latest equipment, as well as several saltwater pools with luxurious private cabanas, should you prefer to relax and enjoy the Florida sunshine.

A hand rings a bell at sunrise.
Beach Amenities

Private boardwalks meandering through a natural preserve of mangroves and palms provide guest’s access to three miles of pristine beach and the Gulf of Mexico. Please check in with our beach concierge for towels and seating beginning at 8 a.m., daily.


 

Water Sports

Spend an afternoon on the water with a variety of beach activities offered, including parasailing and kayaking. Guests can also rent stand-up paddle boards, body boards and waverunners.

Local backwater fishing and offshore fishing tours are also available. Or, spend the day sailing the blue waters of the Gulf of Mexico.  Contact Leisure Reservations at (239) 514-6001 for additional information.

Private Beach Cabana

Providing an unforgettable beach experience, The Ritz-Carlton, Naples offers private beachside cabanas with breathtaking Gulf of Mexico views. This isolated oasis features a host of premium amenities which include a cabana butler, plush lounge chairs, beverage service, luxury cooler stocked with non-alcoholic beverages, snack basket, fruit presentation and more.

Beach Cabanas are a seasonal experience offered mid-November - April 30.

For additional information and reservations, please contact Leisure Reservations at (239) 514-6001.

Pool Amenities

Outdoor Pools

Enjoy tropical Gulf breezes and frozen cocktails as you bask poolside under the warm Florida sun. The resort’s heated saltwater pools include a free-form resort pool and an interactive children’s splash pool. Please check-in with our pool concierge for towels, seating, and umbrellas beginning at 8 a.m., daily. Please note: As our Evolution of an Icon Transformation continues, please note that the resort pool and splash pool will continue to operate while a new pool experience takes shape. The adults’ only pool and Poolside Café will remain closed, and in their place, a new pool experience will debut with four pools including an adults-only pool, new luxury bungalows and cabanas, and Sofra, a new al-fresco restaurant featuring authentic flavors of the Eastern Mediterranean. For more information on this dramatic transformation please use 'Learn More' below.

Outdoor Pool
Beach Amenities

VUE

Imagine a luxurious, modern setting, where your senses are stimulated through the latest in entertainment technology. VUE (virtual user experience ) is the ultimate entertainment lounge, featuring the most popular virtual-reality games from Microsoft XBox 360 game stations, to Sony Playstation, and Nintendo Wii. This sleekly designed room also includes an Alienware gaming station, equipped with the latest interactive games of Minecraft, Call of Duty-Advance Warfare and FarCry. VUE boasts a ultra-contemporary lounge area with a 63” LCD television with Blu-ray player, a top notch Bang and Olufsen surround sound system, several flat screen high definition LCD televisions to kick back and enjoy select movies in a home theater environment. Additionally, the lounge offers two personal lounges complete with 19” flat screen televisions with DVD player, and iPod docking station for a more intimate experience.

Sleek play stations share space with hardwood floors and futuristic green light fixtures
Enjoy Endless Emerald Vistas and
World Class Service

Just three miles from the sugar-sand beaches of the Gulf of Mexico, The Ritz-Carlton Golf Resort, Naples offers luxury at every level. By day, enjoy the resorts peaceful environs while relaxing poolside or tapping into your inner athlete with onsite golf and tennis. Evenings are an epicurean’s delight with fine cuisine from Lemonía and cocktails in the lively Bella Vista. Guests are encouraged to use the hotel’s complimentary shuttle to access The Ritz-Carlton Golf Resort, Naples, located just 10 minutes away.

Tiburón Golf Club – Managed by Troon, the Leader in Golf Course Management

The Ritz-Carlton, Naples is located just three miles from The Ritz-Carlton Golf Resort, Naples and Tiburón Golf Club, which offers championship golf in a lush, tropical setting. Designed by Greg Norman, this course is not only a Certified Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary, but it is also home to two of golf’s most exciting events, The LPGA’s CME Group Tour Championship and the PGA Tour’s QBE Shootout. For tee times, please call (239) 254-3340.


Golf Programs

Leave your clubs and extra baggage fees behind.

For your next round, reserve a set of new Callaway golf clubs with your tee time at Tiburón Golf Club, plus a six-ball pouch of Callaway golf balls, a golf glove, golf shoes and more. Exclusively for Ritz-Carlton guests, this "hassle free" offer is $40 per person and represents a $130 value. The program is not applicable to corporate/group rounds of golf. Valid through December 31, 2022.

Family Golf*
Young golfers ages 15 and under can enjoy complimentary rounds of golf at Tiburón Golf Club from May 1 through October 31. One child plays free after 3:00 p.m. for each paid adult round.

Tiburón Golf Academy

At Tiburón Golf Academy, we believe everyone can reach their fullest potential with their golf game. To do so, you need coaching, a process, and training. Coaching: In all sports, especially golf, the "quick fix" is never the solution. Instead, a long-term approach is needed along with a trusting relationship with a coach. Here at Tiburón Golf Academy, we provide a team of coaches to help achieve your goals. 

Process: To get from where you are now to where you want to be, there is a process everyone experiences. Tiburón's certified team first identifies the particular strengths and weaknesses through a physical screening assessment. This allows our team to tailor the best process to suit each student. Training: Upon completion of this process, your instructor will train you through all aspects of the game; short game, full swing, mental approach, and on-course management. These steps will enable each student to reach their full potential.

Training for Optimal Performance

Tired of high scores and inconsistent play? Top Mental Game Coach, Dr. Shannon Reece teaches golfers how to consistently play great using her proven mental formula. Her high-impact coaching programs are designed to help golfers of all levels reach their potential by eliminating interference and leveraging their assets into championship form. For more information on her private and group coaching options, or to book a reservation, please call (239) 431-6810 or visit trainingforoptimalperformance.com.

Caddie Concierge Program

Enhance your Naples golf vacation with a unique brand of personal attention with Tiburón Golf Club’s Caddie Concierge program. Extending the unparalleled tradition of service of Tiburón Golf Club and The Ritz-Carlton onto the green, this innovative program pairs each group with a knowledgeable professional attendant, providing a distinguished level of service usually reserved for private clubs. Available November through April.

For more information on the golf experience and tee times, please contact the golf department at (239) 254-3340.

Tennis

Set along the Gulf coast amidst palm trees, honeysuckle and jasmine, The Ritz-Carlton Golf Resort, Naples is home to one of the top premier tennis facilities in Southwest Florida. The four hydro clay courts at the Ritz-Carlton Golf Resort, Naples are among the premier tennis facilities in Southwest Florida. All guests must register with The Ritz-Carlton Concierge at (239) 593-2000 prior to play. All cancellations must be called in to the Tennis Desk 24 hours prior to the reservation. No-shows will be billed for a cancellation fee of $40.00 per court registration.

Tennis courts surrounded by palm trees with the resort in the background
Area & Activities

Photography Concierge

Precious family memories capture and create indelible marks on our hearts. At The Ritz-Carlton, Naples we provide the unique activity capturing you and your family through the lens of a professional photographer. Connect, play and share time together in front of the camera with the beautiful tropical backdrop. This complimentary service is an exclusive 45-minute “lifestyle” photo shoot experience exclusive only to resort guests. There is no sitting fee or hourly rate. A personal collection of moments of you and your family bonding and laughing are documented. Images are stored on a digital platform so you will easily be able to share the content online or through social media. You are welcome to purchase any photos you like, with no obligation. Whether it’s just the two of you, a group of colleagues or the whole family everyone can anticipate magic from this unique activity. To reserve your photo shoot email rcn@photographyconcierge.com, call or text (786) 971-6077.

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The Gallery and Sundry Shop

The Gallery and Sundry Shop is a unique boutique offering a range of fine gifts and accessories to children’s books and personal necessities. From beautiful jewelry and exceptional artwork to logo apparel and seasonal merchandise, you'll find the perfect gift for that special someone.

Located on the lobby level of the Beach Resort. Open daily from 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. Contact: (239) 514-6011

The Pool Shoppe

The Pool Shop offers suntan lotion, sunglasses, books, magazines, beach toys and pool and beach attire.

 

Conveniently located poolside at the Beach Resort. Open daily from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., weather permitting.

The Signature Shop

The Signature Shop offers a complete array of designer resort wear, swimwear, cover ups, beach bags and sunglasses for both ladies and gentlemen. Designer Gottex, Karla Colletto, Roberto Cavalli and Tom Ford are proudly displayed along with a complete selection of Ritz-Carlton catalog items. The Ritz-Carlton, Naples signature apparel and accessories are also available.

Located on the beach level of the Beach Resort. Open daily from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Haberdashery

Gentlemen can discover effortless style from designers like Bugatchi Uomo, Peter Millar, Southern Tide and Michael’s Swim.  Haberdashery also offers exclusive logo apparel and accessories, and a vast array of sunglasses by Maui Jim and Oakley.

Located on the lobby level of the Beach Resort. Open daily from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.

The Spa Boutique

This luxurious boutique offers a complete range of nourishing products used in our spa treatments and enhancement services. The shop features a selection of elegant spa gifts, beautiful loungewear, fitness apparel and other accessories to delight the body and nurture the mind.

Located in the Spa at the Beach Resort. Open Sunday – Thursday 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. and Friday – Saturday 9 a.m. – 7 p.m.

The Golf Pro Shop

The Golf Pro Shop features a variety of golf items and apparel. Additionally, our golf professionals are happy to assist in scheduling your next tee time.

 

Located on the lobby level of the Golf Resort. Open daily 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Nature’s Wonders is an environmentally focused program at The Ritz-Carlton, Naples, led by resort conservationist and available to families visiting both Ritz-Carlton Resorts in Naples. The dynamic program allows guests, ages 5 – 12, to learn about and discover nature in a colorful, living eco-sanctuary, featuring 11 aquariums that house sea creatures like sharks, crabs, turtles and eels. Nature’s Wonders promotes awareness of and respect for Florida’s natural beauty and its sensitive ecosystems.

During the day, young resort guests, five and older, can also enjoy hands-on discovery programs in the Nature’s Wonders facility that utilize a science-based curriculum and visual stimuli like preserved reptile skeletons—all the tools to help a budding marine biologist explore a new world. Nature’s Wonders children’s programming is designed to provide a fun, educational experience for our young guests.

Nature’s Wonders Activity Schedule:

Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays

Nature’s Wonders will be closed Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and Easter Sunday

Half Day Adventure:
Thursday – Sunday
9 a.m. – 12 p.m.
1 p.m. – 4 p.m.
$80, per child

Open House:
Thursday – Sunday
4:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. 
Complimentary, supervision required

For more information and reservations, please call (239) 514-6001. Reservations are required for Nature’s Wonders programs at least 24 hours in advance. Cancellations are requested 24 hours in advance or the full cost of the program will be charged. All programs are limited to participants aged 5 to 12 years.

The Nature’s Wonders program provides hands-on, interactive learning and fun in an assortment of nature-themed activities. Sample programs include:

Celebrate Nature
Nature inspires creativity in many ways. In this activity we will explore these expressions in both visual arts and music. Look and listen to nature, as well as create your own art, music and dance as we explore the natural world around us through games and discovery.

Feeding Frenzy
Assist the Nature’s Wonders counselors as they feed the many different critters throughout the tanks in the center. Learn about the eating habits of fish, shrimp, crabs and turtles, and view different marine environments like tropical reefs, estuaries and the open ocean.

Marine Encounter
Explore the beach and work closely with our naturalists as they beach comb, net for fish, dig for clams and other beach inhabitants. This popular program increases awareness of the abundant life forms occupying the surf. Bring your swimsuit and have a ball getting wet and being a junior marine biologist!

Mangroves
Have you ever heard of a mangrove? Mangroves may be one of the most mysterious places on earth, but they are also one of the most important in the world. Play games to reveal all the different critters that call mangroves home and have a blast as we discover what makes mangroves and their residents so very special.

Nature Detectives
Investigate the lush resort property for fascinating fauna including alligators, lizards, egrets, herons and turtles to name a few. Fine-tune your observational skills and identify animals that some hotel guests may never see.

Sea Turtle Survivor
Learn about the amazing journey of the endangered Loggerhead sea turtles that visit Florida’s beaches. Hold a turtle skull and play the fun Sea Turtle Survivor Game!

Sharks
Whether you are fascinated by or scared of the world of sharks, this activity is for you. Through a variety of games, activities and videos, we learn about different kinds of sharks, why sharks are so misunderstood and how sharks are important to us and to the ocean.

Shell and Tell
Accompany the Nature’s Wonders team on this discovery beach walk. Search the shoreline for sea shells and other mysteries of the deep. Sift the sand for some surprising finds, then collect your own treasures and identify them.

Trails of Adventure
Search for and talk about some of the most colorful critters found in Southwest Florida, including dolphins, manatees, reptiles and birds. Find out what mangrove swamps have to do with what is on your dinner plate and learn the story behind a number of interesting plants.

Trash Bash
When we throw something away, where is away? What really happens to our trash? Is all trash created equal? Find out the answers to these questions and more as we learn how to help save our planet through art, games and you guessed it, TRASH! Find out how our trash does affect the world around us and what we can do to help.

What Good is a Tree
Dr. Seuss and Shel Silverstein guide this activity by helping explain the value of the tree through their heart-warming and inspiring stories. Young guests will expand upon the lessons through a variety of games and activities that will remind us just how important trees are and why they are so special.

Celebrate your child’s special day in a unique setting at The Ritz-Carlton, Naples in one of two venues: Nature’s Wonders or vue (virtual user experience).

Nature’s Wonders
Create exceptional memories for your child with a birthday celebration in the exclusive Nature’s Wonders Center. With an engaging underworld environment, the center and staff provide a fun, interactive and educational experience for your child and their party guests.

Choice of one of the following activities:

  • Scavenger Hunt 
  • Beach Olympics 
  • Ping Pong Tournament 
  • Sand Castle Building Contest

1 p.m. – 4 p.m.
6 p.m. – 9 p.m.
(Based on availability)


v u e

For a most unique setting, let your child and their friends stimulate their senses in the ultimate entertainment lounge filled with high tech gaming devices including Microsoft Xbox One game stations, Sony Playstation 4 and Alienware gaming computers. Children will enjoy interactive free play along with a one hour organized Wii sports tournament in this one-of-a-kind contemporary lounge setting.

One hour Wii Sports Tournament – Choice of the following sports:

  • Bowling 
  • Tennis 
  • Boxing

11 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Party Enhancements Available (additional charge)

  • Face Painting Artist 
  • Balloon Artist 
  • Henna Tattoo Artist 
  • DJ 
  • Sheet cake or decorate your own cupcakes

Fees

Nature's Wonders

  • $1000 rental for 3 hours exclusive use of venue 
  • $50 per child plus applicable taxes and service gratuities 
  • 10 children minimum/30 maximum

vue

  • $500 rental for 3 hours exclusive use of venue 
  • $50 per child plus applicable taxes and service gratuities 
  • 10 children minimum/25 50 maximum

Includes

  • Exclusive three-hour party 
  • Party attendants 
  • Pizza, bowls of fresh fruit and beverages 
  • Activity for all attendees

Note: minimum age is 5 years old for Nature’s Wonders, 7 years old for the vue and a maximum age of 12 years old.

In addition to our Nature's Wonders program, The Ritz-Carlton, Naples offers junior guests a variety of special services and amenities, including:

Ritz-Kids logo items, child-safe bath amenities and Ritz-Carlton rubber ducky.

Imagine a luxurious, comfortable setting, where your senses are stimulated through the latest in entertainment technology. Guests may now enjoy an interactive virtual user experience (vue) exclusively at The Ritz-Carlton, Naples.

The ultimate entertainment lounge, vue features all of the popular interactive virtual-reality games played via consoles hooked up to 40” Samsung LCD TVs from Microsoft XBox One game stations with wireless controllers, to Sony Playstation 4, and the latest from Nintendo Wii.

Sleek, white furniture, eco-friendly bamboo floors, and a modern black and white color scheme with green accents, all contribute to the contemporary wired lounge setting. Additionally, two individual lounge areas each offer a personal 19” flat screen television with DVD player, and iPod docking station for a more intimate experience.

In addition, vue boasts a 63” LCD with Blu-ray player controlled via remote touch pad, a top notch Bang and Olufsen surround sound system and several flat screen high definition LCD televisions to kick back and watch HDTV content and select movies in a home theater environment.

Central to the room is the Alienware gaming station, equipped with the latest games: Minecraft, Call of Duty- Advance Warfare and FarCry. Rising through the middle of the Alienware station is a dramatically lit column further creating an intriguing atmosphere.

Guests may participate in a variety of entertaining options from weekly Wii bowling tournaments to Wii Fit exercise classes and casual, fast-paced arcade action or multiplayer frag-fests on Xbox LIVE.

Staffed by experienced gamers, vue provides the perfect setting for the ultimate social gaming experience with the latest in technology.

vue is exclusively available to hotel guests, open every day  3 p.m. – 9 p.m.

Stone bench next to a manicured square hedge just outside the resort
Stone bench next to a manicured square hedge just outside the resort