The Iconic Naples Grande Beach Resort Is Set for Its Biggest Makeover Yet in 2026

When you hear the name Naples Grande Beach Resort, you picture sweeping Gulf-front views, swaying palms and old-school Florida elegance. Now imagine that resort stripped down, re-imagined and rebuilt from the ground up. That’s exactly what the resort’s owners have in mind for 2026 — a renovation so comprehensive it will redefine the property for decades.

According to official release, the overhaul of the resort will begin on April 1, 2026, and continue through December of the same year.

During that window, guest rooms, suites, the lobby, arrival experience, dining venues, spa, event spaces and pool areas will all be redone. The owners emphasize that local credentials remain: the resort will maintain operations of certain segments (like its beach services and tennis academy) even as the transformation rolls out.

It’s more than fresh carpet or new paint. This renovation signals a deliberate repositioning of the resort. In a region where luxury hospitality is getting increasingly competitive, the upgrade is timed to meet future guest expectations and rising investor demand. According to the publicly shared project brief, guests can expect fully redesigned rooms and suites, an enhanced lobby/arrival zone, expanded dining options and an upgraded spa­­—all of which convey a shift from “legacy resort” to “modern high-tier destination.”

For the local market, this is not just about one resort’s facelift. The ripple effects will touch real estate, dining, service industries and maybe even traffic patterns along the Seagate Drive corridor. With the resort temporarily closing guest accommodations during part of the renovation, construction-jobs will spike and then transition into hospitality roles when reopening occurs. Vendor opportunities likely increase. Neighbors may feel increased construction activity and later higher traffic from guests and events.

Importantly, the resort is keeping several amenities active during renovation — beach services, tennis academy, golf club and certain restaurants will continue operating.

For travelers, that means a partial experience rather than full shutdown. Post-renovation, the aim is to deliver new-level luxury aligned with Gulf Coast trends while staying rooted in Naples’ easy-going elegance.

Locally, Naples has long relied on its reputation as a premier vacation and second-home market. A major property like Naples Grande getting a complete overhaul sends a signal: the region intends to stay at the luxury premier tier. That could attract new traveler segments, longer stays, higher-end visitors and more events. For second-home owners and investors, that uptick may also reflect in property valuations and rental-market dynamics, particularly near the resort corridor.

Over the next few months, residents and businesses should monitor renovation-related announcements: which buildings get phased closures, how traffic will be managed during construction, what new dining concepts will debut post-renovation and whether the resort partners with local suppliers. When guest-room bookings are temporarily suspended, local hospitality and service businesses might see an uptick as contractors and workers flow in.