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Edgewater Beach Hotel vs Naples Bay Resort & Marina

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What the badges mean:FPFamily Preferred — solid family choiceFFFamily First — built around kids & teens
KIDDOMETER RECOMMENDATION

Best for most families: Edgewater Beach Hotel

FPFamily Preferred

Edgewater Beach Hotel offers strong family amenities like all-suite accommodations, a private beach with activities, kids' programming, and family-friendly dining.

WHY EDGEWATER BEACH HOTEL STANDS OUT
✓ Beachfront
✓ OUR PICK
Edgewater Beach Hotel
FPFamily Preferred

Edgewater Beach Hotel

$$$$ Per night, avg.

Edgewater Beach Hotel provides families with spacious 1- and 2-bedroom suites, many with kitchenettes, and direct access to a white-sand Gulf beach. Children can enjoy the heated oceanfront pools and afternoon cookies, making it a comfortable stay for all ages.

Naples Bay Resort & Marina
FPFamily Preferred

Naples Bay Resort & Marina

$$$$ Per night, avg.

Naples Bay Resort & Marina offers a family-friendly experience with five outdoor pools, including a lazy river and wading pool, alongside spacious suites and cottages equipped with full kitchens and laundry. The resort provides activities for children and babysitting services, catering to families seeking both recreation and convenience.

AT A GLANCE

Quick Facts

FEATURE
Edgewater Beach Hotel
Naples Bay Resort & Marina
Adult Pool
Not included
✓ Yes
Spa
Not included
✓ Yes
Beachfront
✓ Yes
Not included
Babysitting
Not included
✓ Yes
Price
$$$$
$$$$
Best For
Best for families with elementary-age kids and teenagers, as well as multi-generational families.
Families with young children, elementary-age kids, and multi-generational groups who appreciate spacious accommodations with self-catering options and diverse pool activities.
WHAT THEY BOTH SHARE
✓ Family Rooms✓ Grocery Nearby
AROUND THE RESORT

Nearby Highlights

EDGEWATER BEACH HOTEL
→Naples Beach (Gulf of Mexico) — Directly on
→Lowdermilk Beach Park — 0.4 miles (6 min walk)
→Naples Zoo at Caribbean Gardens — 1.3 miles (5 min drive)
→Fifth Avenue South — 2.5 miles (7 min drive)
→Golisano Children's Museum of Naples — 7.7 miles (15 min drive)
NAPLES BAY RESORT & MARINA
→Naples Beach — 6 min drive (free shuttle available)
→Fifth Avenue South — 1 min walk
→Tin City — 7 min walk
→Naples Zoo at Caribbean Gardens — 6 min drive
→Naples Botanical Garden — 7 min drive
THE UPSIDE

Things Families Love

EDGEWATER BEACH HOTEL
✓Spacious one and two-bedroom suites with full kitchens for easy family meals
✓Direct access to a private beach with complimentary chairs, umbrellas, and sand toys
✓Two heated outdoor pools, one for all guests, with fun poolside games
✓Engaging children's programs and family-friendly activities like painting classes
✓Kayaks and paddleboards available for rent right on the beach
✓In-room childcare services available for a surcharge
NAPLES BAY RESORT & MARINA
✓Five heated pools, including a lazy river, family pool, and waterfall
✓Kidz Club with dedicated children's pool and organized activities
✓Spacious suites with full kitchens for convenient family meals
✓Complimentary shuttle service to downtown Naples and the beach
✓On-site boat, kayak, paddleboard, and bike rentals for outdoor adventures
BEFORE YOU BOOK

Things to Know

EDGEWATER BEACH HOTEL
!The hotel is an all-suite property, not a traditional resort with sprawling grounds
!In-room childcare is available but costs extra
!While family-friendly, it retains an upscale, "barefoot luxury" feel, not a lively 'water park' atmosphere
!The kids' pool with toys and painting classes is mentioned in one source, but details on a formal "kids club" are less explicit
!Guests share signing privileges with Naples Grande Beach Resort for golf and spa, but these are not on-site
NAPLES BAY RESORT & MARINA
!A mandatory resort fee of $53 per room, nightly, is charged in addition to the room rate
!Self and valet parking each incur a nightly fee of $21.20
!Pet-friendly rooms are available for a $75 non-refundable fee per stay with weight restrictions
!Ongoing renovations to exterior corridors and facades may be active in some buildings
!Housekeeping incurs a $175 fee per stay, varying by unit size
RATES & PHOTOS

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