Best part of this place? - - Getting there! I thought we were going to immerse in another world,…read moreone where cool African animals roam and we sample weird foods and get a little thrill of danger from both. Well, it sure is a different world: out in the land of the cracker and the hog hunter, down one crushed coral lane after the next. Is this what the earth looked like during the Paleozoic era? When dinosaurs roamed these swamps? Are we going to see an alligator on this drive? Is that sand all under the wheels? Was this whole area under water at some point? Is the water going to flood back in sometime next week? Who lives out here? WHAT WAS THAT SOUND?! After the ride out there - way way out there - you enter, well, a cool world. Cool atmosphere, surprisingly good food, friendly vibe. When is the next time you're going to touch a rhino? Snuggle with a giraffe? Watch a chimp stamp and scream - and wonder if he's planning to pull my arm out of its socket? Contemplate the gorgeously patterned hind end of a zebra who - Miles Davis-like - refuses to face his audience. In the immortal word of Nigel Tufnel: None. Get there if you can!

This place is awesome. I'm pretty sure NGALA is only open to corporate events and not individual…read morevisitors, but for those planning these sorts of events out there in and around Naples, NGALA should be in the itinerary. NGALA is family-run and mom, dad, son, and daughter are all involved. They take in animals who were in the not-so-fortunate circumstances and bring them to this wildlife reserve. The enclosures the animals are kept in are not tiny like others I've seen - they have a large area behind the viewing area that they are able to roam free. NGALA is a different experience for visitors in that you can get super close to the animals versus just looking at them from afar. I touched a white rhino and alligator and fed a camel and a giraffe! So awesome. There's also other entertainment like African drum playing, contortionist, fire eating/playing, man on stilts, and a cool singer guy during dinner. Dinner is served under an elegant tent outdoors and the food is actually quite delicious - cheers to the chef. The salad was pretty basic, but the chicken and fish entree and both the chocolate and apple crumb desserts were amazing. I had a great experience here - one I'll definitely remember. These guys know exactly what they're doing here and I did not once feel sorry for any animals, which I can't say about some other places I'd been to in Naples.

It's a nice clean hotel, right when you come into town off 75. It's a great location. Easy to get…read morein and out of. If you walk out the front door and hop over the ditch you're at a Cracker Barrel. LOL it's a beautiful thing. The hotel is super clean. The rooms are nice and comfy, especially the bed that feels like a cloud. Breakfast is standard for IHG®. I used to think it was standard across the board but it's not. These are much better. You have two choices of meat, you can have a boiled or scrambled eggs. Their blueberry muffins are really good and fresh. This hotel brand offers more and it's nice especially since it's affordable. The water pressure was a little low but not bad. The water gets nice and hot. AC and Heat works fine with no smells. Refrigerator and microwave worked fine. There is a nice lounger in the room. I'd stay here again if I was coming back this way.

I stayed here for one night recently. There's two Holiday Inn Express hotels in the Naples area but…read morethis is the cheaper one since it's further from the beach and Naples Pier. To be honest, it's like a 15 minute drive difference so it doesn't really matter. The room was clean and the staff were really nice to text me to ask me if I was satisfied with the room. The complimentary breakfast had hot and cold items like eggs, sausage, bread, yogurt, cereal, fruit, and pastries. They actually make sure the cinnamon rolls were fresh and warm. I didn't use the pool since it was a bit cold but it looked clean. This hotel was pretty affordable for the area.

A great place to learn to dance. Jessie is an amazingly talented instructor and knows how to break…read morethings down so they are easy to understand. I definitely would recommend Naples Ballroom for anyone interested in improving their ballroom techniques. I have been taking lessons with Jessie for 3 years now and make sure to schedule a lesson anytime I'm in town.

I have lived in The Vineyards Country Club for three years. I bought My 1670 sq. ft. condo before…read moreCOVID-19. My checklist was straightforward: safety, location, excellent reputation, well-maintained environment, quality amenities and social activities, two bedrooms, two baths, perfect bone structure, and an interior with a blank slate. White walls, white tile, no furniture, and a kitchen circa 1992 ( as an artist, I already envisioned the potential to make it's interior unique and add my personal touch)! I looked at one place first. No! Next. The Vineyards Country Club. I immediately knew after my first walk that this was my "diamond in the rough." The condo faces a gorgeous golf course (1 of 2 classes). Standing in my large lanai and family room, I overlook this course with irregular topography. Florida is flat. Not from my view! This course has an undulating surface that is stunning! The system is expertly groomed and maintained on a daily schedule. Background: I am 10 years Naples resident, I.e., Pelican Bay and Gulf Shore Blvd N.) The owners of the clubhouse, wellness center, and courts completed their plans for 2018-2019. The timing of these renovations left one speechless. The awards from the renovation say it all. I couldn't agree more. I admire the owner(s), board members, and residents that planned and implemented this award-winning makeover I recommend The Vineyards Country Club for those that enjoy living in a beautiful, well-maintained environment, quality amenities, and a community of neighbors that want to experience meaningful moments and new memories with other residents.

Beautiful spa, restaurant & health club- Doesn't look like…read moreanything from the outside (light up those trees in the front folks) But once you walk in it's 10 star!

Had to switch over to the Springhill after finding multiple baby roaches in my room across the way…read moreat the Fairfield. The transition was smooth and easy. I thought they would be sold out because of the soccer tournament but they had a room and I was so happy. The woman at the front desk was so nice and very accommodating and the room was definitely more clean and didn't smell nearly as bad as the other room over at the Fairfield. The rooms here are definitely older and in need of an overhaul but it was doable. The air conditioning was very cold and the rooms were comfy enough. We did have an issue and it was actually kinda weird. So we were away at the soccer tournament but we had our DO NOT DISTURB sign on the door. When we returned from the tournament, housekeeping was in our room. I walked in and she was making beds. I had also specifically asked the front desk to be sure that housekeeping did not enter the room and she put that on our account. So when I entered and explained to the woman that we didn't need housekeeping, she didn't leave. She kept making the bed. She also had the cart in the room. So I went to the front desk because maybe there was a language barrier. The woman at the desk was apologetic as she went to tell the housekeeping staff that we didn't want the room cleaned. She returned soon after and told us we could go back to our room. My daughter only had a short time to get in a quick nap and get into her next uniform for the next game so we really just wanted to get in and cool off and relax for that short time. Anyways, aside from that, the stay was fine. I didn't see any bugs and overall, the staff was friendly and main areas were clean. Rooms were clean but dated.

I'm a platinum level member of Marriott and typically don't review the hotels but this one deserves…read morea review. This was By Far one of the nicest Marriotts I have ever stayed in customer service wise. the staff was amazing in every step of the way! great job team! I am in a Courtyard hotel tonight in another town (which is supposed to be a higher level hotel) and their customer service is it to on the scale of one to 10. The Springhill suites in Naples is a 10.

Might be a good place to play golf but the community is old and under poor management. If you like…read moreassessments , this is your place to live. While the Naples area is booming and property values are on fire, the golf course communities like Naples Lakes and Eagle Creek are caving .

I have had a home here since 2001. The community is constantly updating including clubhouse…read moreexpansion total course redesign. Currently under construction for new pool and state of the art CABANA and bocce courts. Many of us have moved within the community because we have enjoyed living here. Great facilities and very friendly staff and neighbors. I highly recommend this community.

Stopped in with a friend while visiting the area. Friendliest crowd of people and a lot of fun on a…read moreSunday afternoon. The service was outstanding and the members seem to work together to keep everything running smooth. The outside patio area was beautiful and probably be a great place to hang out if it had not been so cold. Definitely will try to stop in again sometime.

I'm a 55 year member. Love the members. I have trouble with…read morethe bartenders! Food & drinks are good.

ROACHESSSSSS !!! We…read morewere booked as a group to stay here for a sports tournament nearby. I wasn't expecting fabulous but I was at the very least, expecting clean. I am a Marriott girl by heart and it's always my first choice of hotel no matter where I'm going. Marriott has a certain standard and it's that standard that keeps me coming back. BUT THIS AIN'T IT!!! As soon as we walked into our room, the funky smell smacked me in the nose like a brick. Ugh!!! But I was thinking, the whole team is staying here, it's just the weekend, my daughter will want to be with her compadre's, I can stick it out! So then I ate my salad and began to try to get comfortable. I saw something crawling near the microwave so I grabbed a tissue and picked it up to inspect it. Baby roach!!!!! Not a good sign because where there are babies...there must be a big mama! So I started looking around and didn't see anything. But then my husband is lying on the bed and looks on the sheet, ANOTHER ROACH!!! He grabs it with a tissue and flushes it. Then he spots another one on the ceiling above the bed! Omg!!!!!! Then a few seconds later we spot another one on the bed my daughter was lying on! We start grabbing our things in preparation to go find another hotel. As we are packing, we spotted another one above the door and then yet another one near the bathroom door! I walked across the way to the Springhill and thank goodness they had a room. Let me add this...the woman at the front desk at the Fairfield was AMAZING. She had a very warm, smiling and welcoming face. She was also very accommodating and so by no means am I bashing the service. If I could give her 5 stars, I would. She's not in charge of extermination and I will not hold her at fault. This hotel is obviously quite old and in need of MAJOR RENOVATIONS. The roaches are in the walls and that room clearly had an infestation. I truly did not expect to see roaches as I don't think I have ever seen a roach in my Marriott hotel room before. Maybe ants...but not roaches. I hate giving 1 star because the front desk staff was great but unfortunately my review is for the room and that room was smelly and infested with roaches.

If you're a business traveler or anyone who needs a cooler room to sleep, this hotel is likely to…read moredisappoint. My room had a persistent "locker room" type odor that never cleared, even with the air conditioning running the entire time. Although the thermostat let me set a lower temperature, the room never cooled below 72 degrees, even after I was gone for several hours with the blinds closed and the AC on. When I went to the front desk to ask about switching rooms, the staff told me the hotel limits all rooms so they cannot cool below 72 degrees to "protect the AC units." The combination of the strong odor and the lack of real temperature control made the stay uncomfortable. For guests who prefer a cooler sleeping environment or are sensitive to smells, I would recommend choosing another nearby Marriott property instead. Policies like limiting rooms to 72 degrees should be clearly disclosed at booking or check-in so guests can make an informed decision. Based on this experience, I regret staying here and will not return.