Review Laplaya - Tiki Grill - Naples

As an event planner I site visit a lot of properties and this one was a pleasant surprise. The atmosphere was so welcoming and the staff were absolutely incredible. Everyone knew everyone, the team was always willing to lend a hand and ask if you need assistance, and the property itself felt more like Key West than Naples (in the best way possible). First, my room was light and bright, well equipped, clean, and everything you'd want from an ocean view room. The furniture and amenities were fantastic and I wouldn't change a thing. The meeting space is perfect for a group looking to host a high event with a beach vibe feel. With the event space over looking the harbor, its the perfect location to wow your guests! We also visited the golf course and the team there really rolled out the red carpet! The course was in immaculate shape and the event space was great for a group of about 100. Unfortunately we didn't end up booking our event here but not for lack of the property being amazing, it just wasn't a fit for our group in particular but I would 1000% recommend this resort to anyone looking for a relaxing and high-end experience without the stuffiness.

My husband and I would like to start by thanking Carlos the resort manager and Richard from Laz VIP for the exceptional welcome. We went for a 40th wedding anniversary and it was exactly what we needed. It is a beautiful quaint resort that has everything that you need to have a great time whether it's just being lazy out by the beach, going for a power-walk or relaxing in your own balcony, which is exceptional. The food at Baleen was great. Every staff member greeted us kindly and professionally. The rooms are very spacious well decorated and extra comfortable. LaPlaya can be a much or as little as you need it to be that's why it's so perfect. A rare find. We will be back. Thank you.

We stayed at La Playa recently for the first time. We were celebrating our wedding anniversary, and we couldn’t have picked a better place to do it. At the time I’m writing this, the property is still undergoing some work repairing the damage done by Hurricane Ian. And from our perspective, that work in no way affected our stay. In fact, we weren’t aware of it at all. The property, the beach, our room, etc were all great. Our meals at Baleen were all excellent! But best of all was the staff. Across the board, everyone was incredibly friendly and professional. Everyone we dealt with made our anniversary stay more special. Special thanks to Susan, who helped us a check-in, went above and beyond making sure we were happy. Also Michael who helped us several times during our stay, Cornell our bellman, and our servers, Ogi, Adriano, and Eric. (As you can tell, the people really made all the difference.) This was our first visit, but it won’t be our last.

My partner and I ate at Baleen (the hotel's main restaurant) this weekend and it was amazing! The restaurant has a special service where you can do a private dinner on the beach (the table was set up on the beach towards the left hand side of the restaurant so while we could see the restaurant, it was still far away to fee private). We had a reservation for 6:30 and were able to watch the sunset. The table and space was so nicely decorated (the picture is only one angle of the set-up) and the service was amazing - the manager and the head waiter (shoutout to Adriano) really made the night feel special. The food, of course, was delicious. Would 100% recommend this location and restaurant for a special dinner celebration.

We spent the day on the beach with our friends who are members. It was a nice day. The service from the beach staff was great. The drinks were good and the food was yummy but the chicken quesadilla could have more chicken in it. Look forward to our next time.

I can’t think of a better beach resort in Naples. Right on Vanderbilt Beach. Excellent service. It can be a little stuffy, so it’s not quite a ‘casual’ beach resort. Bring your best cabana wear lol. Check Priceline for some great nightly rates.

Great location. Great service. Beautiful beaches. Rooms could use better mattresses and pillows. And the area rugs could use to be cleaned or replaced.

My clients hosted their wedding celebration this past weekend at La Playa and in every department we had a fantastic experience. On the planning end, Jane Heffelfinger in catering sales was so great to work with throughout the process. Once our team arrived onsite, we were immediately assisted by Michael, Cornell & Alexander on the front drive and they were there all weekend to help with anything we needed, from bringing bags up to getting our car quickly. For the wedding, the banquet team Diego, Yessica & Renny ensured my couple had the most perfect wedding day. I absolutely recommend LaPlaya to host wedding and events and I look forward to working there again in the future!

We wanted to find a really nice place to celebrate our 20th wedding anniversary. We wanted the Gulf side rather than the east coast because it is so much more relaxing. We found LaPlaya Beach and Golf Resort, and when they found out we were celebrating our 20th anniversary, they automatically upgraded us. LaPlaya has the best employees of any place that I have ever stayed, both stateside and internationally. The difference in the LaPlaya employees is not that they are all exceptionally friendly and helpful, which they are, but they are genuine. They not only greet you with a smile, but they all carry on conversations, real conversations, not just scripts. If you have a question about where to go or what to see, they offer suggestions and why, to make sure they are the right suggestions for us. They are truly the best employees. When you head out to the beach, the team of staff will get you situated. They bring over your chairs for you, set you up with beach umbrellas, and put a flag next to you. If you decide you want a drink or something to eat, and don’t want to leave the beach, raise the flag and someone will come out and take your order. The sand is soft and feels good on your feet. The water was a perfect temperature for relaxing, and was very clear, so even when you are chest deep, you can see the bottom. Our room was beautiful. We were on the 12th floor, so we didn’t have to worry about closing our blinds. We left them open all night, and while sleeping, when I rolled over, I would open my eyes and look at the stars. And in the morning, we would sit in bed having coffee and watching the news. The view out the window was breathtaking. You didn’t see the beach on the 12th floor from the bed, all you saw was beautiful green and blue water. The room had a good amount of space and storage. The bathroom was large and contained a jacuzzi shower/bath. If that isn’t enough, you could open the blinds in the shower and look at the beautiful view of the ocean while showering. The room and bathroom were very clean, and everything worked. The refrigerator was small and stocked. We didn’t want any of the stocked drinks, so we emptied it out and put those items in a drawer and put our drinks and snacks in the fridge. The most memorable part of our stay was the view from the room. It was breathtaking no matter what time of day or night it was. And being able to watch some of the storms out in the Gulf was really something. The sunsets were colorful and powerful. There was construction going on. We were told about it on our 1st call to inquire about staying there. Some of the property is still roped off, not all pools are open yet, and as previously mentioned, only 1 of the three elevators was working and it was slow. None of this made any difference in our stay. We didn’t travel to a resort to hang out at a pool and ride the elevators, and my wife and I were completely good with the restaurant that was open. The elevator was very slow, and they are working to get it up to speed, and to get the other 2 operational. It did provide more time to go from the 12th floor to the 1st, but that’s where we met quite a few couples because of the slow elevator that we spoke with every time we saw them. I truly believe some people have no idea just how bad the damage was because of Hurricane Ian. The coastline was devastated by Ian, and the fact that LaPlaya remained open and made our visit such an amazing visit on such a wonderful celebration is all that mattered, and I thank them for making our stay such a memorable stay. Conclusion: We wanted to go somewhere special for our 20th wedding anniversary. We did our research and ended up going to LaPlaya Beach and Golf Resort. Our stay was amazing, our room was very comfortable, and the view was to die for. The staff more than made up for some of the small inconveniences of the construction, and that is what mattered to us. We are going back again, and we might even stay longer next time.

In Naples, Florida, where the sun meets the sea, La Playa's the spot, a wondrous place to be. Sunsets so gorgeous, colors painted in the sky, A breathtaking sight, as the day says goodbye. Exquisite drinks to savor, a toast to the view, With yellowtail so delicious, a culinary debut. In this slice of paradise, where dreams unfurl, La Playa in Naples, the most beautiful in the world.

We brought our family to Laplaya Resort for a family vacation and Celebration of a Llife for our dear Aunt. Everything was wonderful. The staff was exceptional, friendly and professional. Event Coordinator Alisa G, planned a beautiful private dining event at Baleen and Chef created a wonderful menu that was out of this world. The rooms are gorgeous and you can not beat the views…steps from the beach. We all loved everything at Laplaya and will be back many times!

An absolute must stay if you are coming to Naples. Staff was very nice and accommodating. The property is still undergoing renovations due to the water damage from the hurricane but the building that is still open is phenomenal. Place was very clean and the views of the ocean were second to none. Rooms are fully updated, you can even see the ocean from the jacuzzi / shower. The hotel also has a special member club so you’ll see tons of exotic cars pulling up. Beach chairs and umbrellas are included in the stay (first come first serve) so I recommend heading down to the beach before 9am so you can reserve a spot in the front row. Since renovations are going on probably until the end of the year the hotel partnered with the LA fitness in the area to give hotel guests free day passes which I think speaks volumes about the hotel. Valet is very fast and always very professional and helpful. We will definitely stay here again when we come back down to Naples for the weekend!