7 Luxury Amenities Offered at the Gasparilla Inn

If you’ve been looking for a new, exquisite vacation spot in Florida, book a stay at the classic Gasparilla Inn & Club in Boca Grande on Gasparilla Island. Gasparilla Island is a barrier island in southwest Florida, with the Gulf of Mexico to the west and Gasparilla Sound–Charlotte Harbor to the east. It is just south of the Port Charlotte area and west of Fort Myers.

Staying at the Gasparilla Inn is delightful in so many ways. Guests enjoy a taste of “Old Florida” at the gorgeous inn, a pale yellow, wooden-frame building with columns at the entrance and Victorian-style gabled roofs. It has been welcoming guests since 1913 and is open seasonally from October to July.

Guests can enjoy the beach, championship golf course, tennis, croquet, a spa and fitness center, and fine dining. For those who want to explore the charming community of Boca Grande, shops, dining, and many attractions are just a short walk away.

There’s a saying in Boca Grande, “come for a week, stay for a lifetime.” Many people who are dazzled with a stay at the Gasparilla Inn buy Boca Grande homes for sale to enjoy the unique lifestyle, either seasonally or year-round. Owning beachfront mansions and other single-family homes or condos throughout the community allows residents to purchase memberships to use the inn’s various facilities.

There are “beach clubs” and then the Gasparilla Inn Beach Club. Guests can access the pristine white sand beachfront on the Gulf of Mexico and a family swimming pool with changing facilities. Enjoy beverage service on the beach and poolside as you relax on chaise lounges under umbrellas, and have lunch and late-afternoon fare in a glass-enclosed dining room. The Gulf Room is available for special functions for residents, including weddings.

Attached to the Beach Club are numerous luxury facilities for wellness and health. They include the Gasparilla Inn Spa, a salon, lap pool, fitness center, and exercise studio with all the latest equipment and room for healthy activities. Among the services and body treatments available are massages and acupuncture. There are also steam rooms, saunas, relaxation lounges, and a private courtyard. Private fitness classes are available. 

One of the truly dazzling experiences in golf awaits guests at the Gasparilla Inn & Club and owners of Boca Grande real estate who are members. The resort’s par-72, 18-hole championship course takes up an entire island in Charlotte Harbor, right next to the main barrier island. Golfers are treated to stunning views of the water on all sides and enjoy the refreshing breeze as they make their way around the gorgeous course.

Golf at the Gasparilla Inn & Club dates to the 1910s, although the current course was developed in the 1930s. Famed golf architect Pete Dye was hired in the early 2000s to renovate the layout and reopened the course in 2004. His signature hole is the par-4 15th right along the harbor, providing the ultimate water hazard. There are plenty of large ponds and lakes on the course. There are five boxes on each hole to accommodate golfers of all levels.

The Gasparilla Inn Tennis Club has seven modern Har-Tru courts for guests to enjoy. Lessons are available from the staff pros, and clinics are offered for adults and children throughout the tennis season.

Guests can enjoy the fantastic game of croquet while surrounded by the natural beauty of the Gasparilla Inn & Club. Three gorgeous lawns are well-regarded by players worldwide who have competed in international matches at the inn. The lawns are an appealing setting for private functions for residents who own Boca Grande real estate.

The Gasparilla Inn features a full-service, certified green marina open to guests and the public. It is located on the bayou behind The Inn. Boat repairs, supplies, and fuel are available, as are fishing charters and guide services.

There are several opportunities for fabulous shopping at the Gasparilla Inn, for everything from fashions to souvenirs to gifts. The shops are open to guests and people who have bought waterfront homes for sale in Boca Grande.

 

The Inn Shop offers guests the convenience of purchasing sundries, newspapers, and inn logo clothing, and The Inn Boutique sells designer resort wear for the entire family for all occasions. It also offers jewelry and accessories. Guests often stop at the Ships’ Store at The Inn Marina before heading out for a fun day on the Gulf of Mexico. They can purchase boating supplies, hats, sunglasses, logo wear, ice cream, snacks, and drinks.

The Gasparilla Golf Shop carries a full line of the best clubs and footwear, plus fashionable apparel that makes golfers look sharp on the links. The Tennis Pro Shop offers everything for the whole family to enjoy a great day of tennis, including racquets and balls, shoes, tennis apparel, and sunscreen. The pro shop will also re-string and re-grip your racquet.

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