Top Sanibel Venues

• Spaces for 65-150 Guests
• 1 Restaurant
• 1 Ballroom
• 2 Total Spaces

The Club at Barefoot Beach is a private, member-owned beach club situated directly on the Gulf Coast in Bonita Springs, Florida. Set on a pristine stretch of white-sand shoreline at 105 Shell Drive, the club offers an event setting that few venues in Southwest Florida can match — a working beach with water access, paired with polished indoor and terrace spaces that look out over the Gulf of Mexico. For weddings, milestone celebrations, family gatherings, and private dinners, the club offers two primary indoor event spaces. The Sunset Banquet Room and Terrace, located on the third floor, accommodates up to 65 guests seated or 100 for a cocktail-style reception, with a covered balcony overlooking the private beach. The Shell Dining Room, on the second floor, seats up to 85 guests and holds up to 150 standing, providing a refined setting for larger receptions. An adjoining outdoor terrace extends the dining room for mingling and photography. Non-member events are scheduled May through October; in-season inquiries require member sponsorship. In-house dining — including the fine dining kitchen behind The Shell Dining Room — supports catering for events held on the property.

• Spaces for 25-300 Guests
• 4 Hotels
• 1 Ballroom
• 4 Total Spaces

Embassy Suites by Hilton Fort Myers Estero is an all-suite hotel in Estero, Florida, offering event space alongside 150 guest suites. The property overlooks the Estero Bay Preserve and sits near Southwest Florida International Airport, Coconut Point Mall, and Hertz Arena. The hotel offers approximately 4,000 square feet of flexible meeting and event space across multiple rooms, accommodating groups from small boardroom gatherings to receptions of 300 guests. The Estero Ballroom seats up to 220 for banquets and holds 300 for cocktail receptions. A covered outdoor patio provides an open-air option for up to 200 guests with views of the pool and preserve. Smaller breakout rooms — including the Heron/Ibis Room and The Boardroom — suit meetings and more intimate celebrations. All-suite accommodations give event attendees two-room suites with separate living and sleeping areas. The hotel's Eagle's Nest Café provides on-site dining, and the property includes an outdoor pool and fitness center. Dedicated sales and catering staff support event planning from inquiry through execution.

• Spaces for 200-300 Guests
• 1 Outdoor
• 1 Historic Space
• 1 space at this venue

Burroughs Home and Gardens is a historic waterfront estate in the heart of downtown Fort Myers, Florida, set on the banks of the Caloosahatchee River. The centerpiece of the property is the 1901 Georgian Revival mansion — the only historic home of its era still standing in its original location in the River District and open to the public — managed by the Uncommon Friends Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. The grounds span a richly landscaped property featuring century-old oaks, palms, bougainvillea, a free-standing fountain, a grotto fed by an artesian well, a secret garden with a reflecting pool and gazebo, and a palm alley leading to the water. The Gale McBride Pavilion, built in 2016 on the riverfront, serves as the primary event space and can be configured as an open-air or fully enclosed setting for up to 200 guests. The venue hosts weddings, galas, fundraisers, holiday parties, corporate events, and luncheons. All rental packages include access to the mansion, grounds, gazebo, pavilion, and the Bridal Suite and Grooms Room inside the historic home. The venue works exclusively with an approved list of catering partners, and event insurance is required for all bookings.

• Spaces for 60-850 Guests
• 1 Ballroom
• 3 Country Clubs
• 1 Meeting Space

Plantation Golf & Country Club is a private country club set within a 1,300-acre master-planned community in Venice, Florida. The 45,000-square-foot clubhouse sits alongside two 18-hole championship golf courses designed by Ron Garl and serves as the primary event facility, offering both indoor and outdoor spaces that accommodate gatherings from 20 to 850 guests. The club's indoor event spaces include the Manor Ballroom, where moveable walls allow the room to flex between an intimate setting for 50 to 200 guests and a full-scale configuration for up to 850. The Grill Room seats up to 120 guests and features a wall of windows overlooking the golf course and gardens, along with a built-in dance floor. The Hibiscus Room provides a more private setting for groups of up to 60. Outdoors, the Pool Deck accommodates up to 300 guests alongside the club's Junior Olympic-size pool, and the Manor Lawn offers a scenic ceremony site set against a pond and tree line. The club's culinary team provides catering for all on-site events, with customizable menus available for weddings, corporate events, and private celebrations.

• Spaces for 135 Guests

Tarpon Lodge & Restaurant is a historic 1926 waterfront property set on 32 acres along Pine Island Sound in Bokeelia, Florida. Built with the character of Old Florida, the lodge offers a secluded yet accessible setting — reachable by car, boat, or helicopter — where events unfold against views of the sound and swaying palms. The property hosts weddings, corporate events, fishing tournaments, family reunions, and private celebrations from May through January. Ceremony and reception options span a waterfront gazebo, a working dock, the historic 1926 Lodge, the stilt-style Island House, a cottage, and a boathouse. On-site accommodations across 20 rooms and 2 cottages allow guests to extend their celebration into a full weekend. Tarpon Lodge's fine dining restaurant — among the most respected in Southwest Florida — anchors the culinary experience. Executive chefs collaborate with event hosts on customized menus, buffets, and banquet stations. When the event calls for it, the restaurant closes to the public for full-buyout privacy.

• Spaces for 30-5,000 Guests
• 2 Outdoor Spaces
• 3 Event Spaces
• 2 Meeting Spaces

JetBlue Park at Fenway South is the spring training home of the Boston Red Sox, situated on a 106-acre campus at 11500 Fenway South Drive in Fort Myers, Florida. Opened in 2012, the ballpark was designed by Populous to echo Fenway Park in Boston — sharing the same field dimensions, a replica Green Monster standing 43 feet tall, and signature details like the manually operated scoreboard and red seat marking Ted Williams' legendary 502-foot home run. The venue is open year-round for private events and can accommodate groups ranging from intimate gatherings to large-scale celebrations across its indoor and outdoor spaces. A 10,000-square-foot concourse wraps the main seating bowl and suits trade shows, luncheons, and large seated dinners. The Monster Deck offers panoramic views of the field, while suites along the first-base grandstand provide self-contained settings for smaller groups. The park's 20 acres of open green space and parking for more than 3,000 vehicles support festivals, fundraisers, races, and corporate outings — including batting practice on the field itself. For event inquiries, the venue's events team can be reached at jbpevents@redsox.com or 239-226-4783.

• Spaces for 10-150 Guests
• 6 Hotels
• 1 Ballroom
• 6 Total Spaces

DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Hotel Naples is an all-suite hotel set along the Cocohatchee River, adjacent to the Cocohatchee Wildlife Preserve, with Vanderbilt Beach and the Gulf just minutes away. The property's 101 suites offer a residential feel, and on-site dining at Café Portofino covers breakfast, dinner, bar service, and poolside options. For private events, the hotel offers nearly 3,000 square feet of dedicated meeting and event space across multiple rooms. The Mangrove Ballroom accommodates up to 150 guests for cocktail receptions or 140 for seated dinners, while Salon A and Salon B can function independently or open together for larger gatherings. The Seagrape Terrace provides an outdoor option for up to 40 guests. A dedicated planning staff, A/V services, and in-house catering support events from corporate meetings to weddings and receptions.

• Spaces for 30-300 Guests
• 1 Ballroom
• 2 Outdoor Spaces
• 3 Total Spaces

Pelican Preserve Golf Club is a private golf club in Fort Myers, Florida, offering an elegant setting for weddings, corporate events, golf outings, and social celebrations. Surrounded by scenic nature preserves and a championship 27-hole golf course, the club features versatile indoor and outdoor event spaces, personalized catering, and dedicated event professionals who create seamless experiences for gatherings of all sizes.

• Spaces for 15-150 Guests
• 2 Hotels
• 1 Outdoor
• 2 Total Spaces

Inn at Pelican Bay is a four-diamond boutique hotel in Naples, Florida, located one mile from Vanderbilt Beach and steps from the Mercato Shops. The property's Mediterranean-inspired design — tile flooring, a chandelier-lit lobby, and a private lake surrounded by lush gardens — creates a setting that transitions naturally from a boutique getaway to an intimate event venue. The hotel accommodates private gatherings from small executive retreats to celebrations of up to 150 guests, drawing on two distinct on-site spaces. The Pelican Lawn and Courtyard is an open-air setting overlooking the property's private lake, sheltered by tree canopies and enclosed by gardens — a natural backdrop for wedding ceremonies, cocktail receptions, and social events. The Boardroom offers a more intimate setting for executive meetings and small group gatherings, with in-room A/V and catering support. A complimentary hot breakfast, hourly motorcar shuttle to Vanderbilt Beach, and a dedicated on-site events team round out what the hotel brings to hosted events. For group accommodations, the hotel extends special rates to event guests.

Naples' only premium hotel is close to nearby attractions by foot. accommodations with magnificent seaside views and private balconies. Permanent employees to provide meeting organizers with personal concierge services. Indoor and outdoor conference space of 83,000 square feet. In our event venues in South Florida, our staff of meeting specialists can make preparing your upcoming event a lot simpler. No matter how big or small your party is, we love to use our resort's greatest amenities and our talented staff to make any event or multi-day conference a success. To guarantee that your guests leave with full tummies and smiles, our different culinary skills collaborate flawlessly. Organize a special team-building activity for your group on the beach, or go on an expedition and discover the stunning local natural areas and the attractive city of Naples. Planning a meeting or event at Naples Grande Beach Resort interests you? Please tell our committed meeting and events professionals about your group or event, and our meeting and event planners will get in touch with you soon.

• Spaces for 240 Guests

Hilton Naples is a AAA Four Diamond hotel situated in Naples, Florida, offering 199 guest rooms — including suites — alongside more than 16,000 square feet of flexible indoor and outdoor event space. The property is equipped to host gatherings from intimate celebrations to receptions of several hundred guests, supported by in-house audiovisual staff, banquet and catering services, and a dedicated event planner. The hotel's signature event space, the Royal Palm Ballroom, offers a versatile setting for weddings, galas, and corporate receptions. An outdoor Pool Terrace provides an open-air alternative with covered capacity for up to 250 guests, well suited to cocktail receptions and al fresco dining events. For smaller groups, a collection of breakout rooms and salons can be configured to suit rehearsal dinners and private meetings. On-site dining is anchored by Shula's Steak House, a full-service restaurant with its own private dining rooms for more intimate gatherings. A complimentary shuttle connects guests to Clam Pass Beach, and the hotel sits within walking distance of the Waterside Shops and the dining and entertainment options of downtown Naples.

• Spaces for 24-275 Guests
• 7 Restaurants
• 2 Outdoor Spaces
• 7 Total Spaces

Bayside Seafood Grill & Bar has been a fixture of Naples waterfront dining since 1990, set within the Village on Venetian Bay on Gulf Shore Boulevard. Co-owned by Tony Ridgway and Sukie Honeycutt, the restaurant spans two levels and a covered outdoor deck, offering panoramic bay views and the chance to spot dolphins from the table — a setting that has kept the restaurant just as popular today as when it opened. For private events, Bayside accommodates everything from intimate gatherings to receptions of up to 275 guests across a range of dedicated spaces: a private dining room for up to 36, a semi-private dining area for up to 65, a covered patio for up to 50, and an open-air deck suited for cocktail receptions of up to 150. The entire second floor can be reserved for groups of 100 to 275. The first-floor Café and the adjacent Vintner's Room at Sukie's Wine Shop round out the options for smaller and more intimate occasions. The venue hosts corporate dinners, rehearsal dinners and weddings, bridal and baby showers, and family reunions, with customizable menus drawn from its classic seafood and American cuisine. Private event coordination is handled by an on-site events team.

• Spaces for 200 Guests

The Club at Olde Cypress is a private country club and event venue set within a 540-acre gated community in North Naples, Florida. At its center is an 18-hole championship golf course designed by P.B. Dye — his first in Collier County — winding through cypress and pine forests alongside sculpted bunkers and natural lakes. The clubhouse hosts private celebrations of all kinds, from weddings and receptions to Bar and Bat Mitzvahs, birthday parties, and anniversary gatherings. Indoor receptions accommodate up to 150 guests, while the club's landscaped grounds offer outdoor ceremony settings for up to 200 alongside natural waterways and tree-lined fairways. The Executive Chef and food and beverage team work with each client to build a customized menu, and a day-of coordinator manages the details from start to finish.

• Spaces for 80 Guests

Inn of Naples, Tapestry Collection by Hilton is a Mediterranean-style hotel set in Naples' Park Shore neighborhood, situated about one mile from the Gulf of Mexico beaches and four miles from the boutique shops and restaurants along Fifth Avenue South. Built in 1987 and renovated in 2017, the property offers 100 guest rooms and suites, many with private balconies, alongside an outdoor pool, fitness center, and on-site dining. The hotel's location in the Park Shore area places it near the Venetian Village and ARTIS—Naples, home of the Naples Philharmonic. Its amenities include pet-friendly accommodations, wheelchair accessibility, and a full-service bar with pool views, making it a flexible option for social gatherings and private events in the Naples area.

• Spaces for 275 Guests

Verandah Club is a private country club situated along the Orange River in Fort Myers, Florida, offering 36 holes of championship golf and a recently renovated event venue well suited to weddings, galas, and private celebrations of all sizes. The River House serves as the entertaining centerpiece of the club. Its 5,000 square feet of event space features riverfront views of the golf course, a permanent dance floor, expanded dining areas, updated furnishings and lighting, and a full-service bar. The space accommodates everything from intimate family gatherings to larger formal occasions, with in-house culinary staff and a dedicated Wedding and Event Specialist on hand to guide planning from first inquiry through event day. Outdoor ceremony space is available on the club grounds, where Spanish moss-draped oak trees and native palms create a natural backdrop characteristic of Southwest Florida.

• Spaces for 54-150 Guests
• 6 Hotels
• 1 Ballroom
• 6 Total Spaces

Edgewater Beach Hotel sits directly on the Gulf of Mexico in Naples, Florida, offering over 100 all-suite accommodations with views of the water, beach, or city. As part of the Opal Collection, the property pairs the ease of a beachfront resort with attentive, personalized service — a combination that translates naturally into private events. The hotel offers 2,600 square feet of indoor and outdoor event space across five venues. The Edgewater Ballroom seats up to 125 guests with banquet rounds and accommodates up to 150 for receptions, featuring Juliet Balconies and classic neutral finishes that take well to custom pipe, drape, and lighting. Salons A, B, and C can be used individually for smaller gatherings or combined for larger groups. Outdoors, the Pool Deck and the hotel's private North Beach extend the setting to the sand and surf, accommodating up to 80 guests for ceremonies, al fresco dinners, or celebrations. In-house catering is handled by Executive Chef James Monahan, and a dedicated events team supports planning from inquiry through event day.

• Spaces for 80-400 Guests
• 5 Hotels
• 2 Ballrooms
• 5 Total Spaces

We invite you to celebrate your love story at Four Seasons Naples Beach Club, opening October 25, 2025, where breathtaking Gulf sunsets meet timeless coastal elegance. From barefoot ceremonies on our pristine white-sand beach to grand receptions in our sunlit ballrooms and ocean-view terraces, we offer versatile spaces that bring your vision to life. Our dedicated wedding team is with you every step of the way, curating unforgettable moments with exceptional service, exquisite cuisine, and thoughtful details. Whether you’re dreaming of an intimate gathering or a lavish celebration, we create experiences that feel as effortless as they are unforgettable.

• Spaces for 85-180 Guests
• 1 Outdoor
• 1 Event Space
• 2 Total Spaces

The Quarry Golf Club is a private country club set on 803 acres of native preserves and lakes in North Naples, Florida. Its centerpiece is Stone Lake — a 320-acre lake formed from the remains of an active limestone quarry — which gives the club its distinctive character and waterfront setting. The par-72 championship course, designed by Dr. Michael Hurdzan and Dana Fry and opened in 2007, hosted the PGA Champions Tour ACE Group Classic in both 2010 and 2011. For private events, the club offers two distinct venues. The Golf Lodge — with its dining room and terrace — accommodates up to 180 guests for receptions, dinners, and celebrations of every scale. The Beach Club overlooks the tranquil waters of Stone Lake and is a popular setting for outdoor wedding ceremonies and receptions, with its dining room seating up to 85 guests. A full culinary and hospitality team supports events at both locations, from intimate private dinners to large-scale weddings, anniversaries, and corporate gatherings.

• Spaces for 110 Guests

Bellasera Hotel & Condominiums is a boutique hotel in downtown Naples, Florida, positioned one mile from the beach and steps from the shops and restaurants of 5th Avenue South. The property blends the privacy of full condominium living with first-class hotel service — accommodations range from pool-view rooms to one-, two-, and three-bedroom condominiums with full kitchens, private laundry, and outdoor terraces. Two on-site dining venues anchor the social experience: The Claw Bar operates in the lobby with poolside service until 5 p.m., while The London Club upstairs features live music alongside an identical menu. The heated outdoor pool and whirlpool spa, complimentary beach gear, guest bicycles, and a shuttle service running within a three-mile radius round out the amenity package. For private events, the hotel offers 4,000 square feet of meeting and event space — including an executive boardroom, ballroom space, and an outdoor terrace overlooking the pool — supported by custom on-site catering.

• Spaces for 149 Guests
• 1 Outdoor
• 1 Boat
• 1 Waterfront

At Naples Princess Cruises, we love helping our guests create unforgettable celebrations on the water. From intimate gatherings to grand events, our luxury yacht offers breathtaking views of Naples Bay and the Gulf of Mexico, paired with exceptional service and customizable experiences. Whether it’s a wedding, corporate outing, holiday party, or milestone celebration, we work with you every step of the way to ensure every detail is perfect — so you can relax, enjoy, and make memories that last a lifetime.