A last-minute trip to Naples left us with very few options
for lodging. I found a couple of places for over $600 a night, but they didn’t
even look worth a third of that price from their web sites! I finally ran across The
Fairways Inn, with one room available.
Getting to The Fairways Inn of Naples
The Fairways Inn is located in North Naples. It is 131 miles
(2-hour drive) from the Miami airport and 32 miles (34-minute drive) from Fort
Myers. The closest beach (Delnor-Wiggins Pass State Park) is an easy five-minute
drive.
103 Palm River Boulevard, Naples, Florida 34110
The Resort
Located at the edge of a quite neighborhood, the hotel has
an old Florida charm. The choices of lodging are rooms, suites, and Kitchenettes.
The Check-in
The check-in was old style and included a handwritten sign in
and metal door key. The process was slow, but pleasant.
Our Suite
We stayed in the two room Efficiency. It had been recently
remodeled and was very clean.
Parking was right at the door, which we loved!
Hotel Grounds and Amenities
The grounds are one and a half acres of tropical gardens. Many
places to sit and relax, a shuffle board court, and an oversize pool are
nestled within the lush landscape. It was the perfect mix of complete solitude
and visiting with other hotel guest.
Other amenities include:
Complimentary bottle of water in room
Shuffleboard court
Complimentary wi-fi
Pet-Friendly Rooms
Dining and Drinks
Dining onsite is a light breakfast served in the garden
pavilion each morning from 7 to 10.
Overall Impression
The place is older, but the rooms are spotless and the
grounds are well maintained.
The location is perfect to attractions, shopping, dining,
and the beach. All are within a 20-minute drive.
The price is unbeatable for the area. Rooms run less than
$200 while most of the rooms in Naples start at $350.
We would recommend a stay and would love to go back
ourselves.
Happy Travels!
