Tucked away among tropical gardens and bordered by lakes and a beautifully manicured golf course, the Hyatt Coconut Plantation in Bonita Springs, Fla., is one mile from the Gulf of Mexico and 17 miles from Southwest Florida International Airport. This condominium style resort, popular among leisure travelers, is located between Fort Myers Beach and Naples, both of which are just 20 miles away.
Designed with premium antiqued leather armchairs, a mid room rock fireplace and provincial wood floors, the hotel’s lounge area makes a strong first impression. Raptor Bay, the hotel’s 18 hole championship golf course, is certified by the Audubon Society, and signage at each hole identifies the rare birds that guests might see at that location. Complimentary transportation is provided to the marina and the hotel’s private island, Big Hickory, where guests can swim in the Gulf and relax on the white sand beach. The Hyatt Coconut Plantation features tennis, volleyball and basketball courts, but the most striking attribute is the grotto style pool that sits beneath towering palm trees and jutting rock waterfalls. The hotel has a total of five outdoor pools, and a “lazy river” for relaxing afternoons. A fitness center, conference room, playground, arcade and supervised childcare activities are among some of the other amenities available to hotel guests.

The 108 condominium style guestrooms feature raw umber wood furnishings and British West Indies décor. Each unit features high speed Internet access, satellite television, work desks, in room safes, and full kitchens with contemporary dining furniture and stainless steel appliances. Private balconies that overlook the lake and golf course are just another feature that distinguish the Hyatt Coconut Plantation as one of Florida’s premier hotel resorts.