Talking about owning an award.
The Inn at Pelican Bay has once again been recognized in Tripadvisor’s Travelers’ Choice Awards, placing the Naples luxury boutique hotel among the top 10% of hospitality businesses worldwide.
The 2026 recognition is the fourth consecutive year The Inn at Pelican Bay has received the distinction, which is awarded based on consistently outstanding reviews and ratings from travelers.
“We are honored to once again be recognized among travelers’ favorites around the world,” said Steve Dorcy, General Manager of the Inn at Pelican Bay. “What makes this award so meaningful is that it comes directly from our guests. Their reviews reflect the warm, personalized hospitality our team works hard to deliver every day. We are grateful to every guest who shared their experience and to every team member whose dedication makes moments like this possible.”
What is the Traveler’s Choice Awards
The Inn at Pelican Bay’s streak of success
The 2026 award continues a streak of recognition for the Inn at Pelican Bay.
The hotel first earned a Tripadvisor Travelers’ Choice Award in 2022. In 2024, the property was elevated to Tripadvisor’s prestigious Travelers’ Choice Best of the Best list, earning recognition as the No. 1 hotel in Naples, the No. 1 hotel in Florida, No. 25 in the United States, and among the top 1% of hotels worldwide.
The hotel has also been ranked as the No. 1 hotel in Naples for the last three years.
Tripadvisor Awards: What they are saying
“Congratulations to The Inn at Pelican Bay on its recognition in Tripadvisor’s Travelers’ Choice Awards for 2026,” said Matt Dacey, Chief Marketing Officer, Tripadvisor. “Ranking among the top percentage of businesses globally means you have made such a memorable impact on your visitors that many of them took time to go online and leave a glowing review about their experience. We hope this recognition continues to drive business to you in 2026 and beyond.”
Consistently rated as a AAA Four Diamond Hotel
In addition to Tripadvisor accolades, the Inn at Pelican Bay has maintained its status as a AAA Four Diamond Hotel every year since 2015. The property has also received both a AAA Inspectors Best Award and a AAA Inspectors Best Housekeeping Award, further reflecting its commitment to exceptional guest experiences.
More about the Inn at Pelican Bay
Located just one mile from the Gulf of America and adjacent to Naples’ premier shopping, dining, and entertainment destination, Mercato, the Inn at Pelican Bay is a 100-room luxury boutique hotel offering a peaceful lakeside retreat. Combining upscale accommodations, personalized service, and South Florida charm, the property provides an ideal destination for leisure and business travelers alike.
For more information about the Inn at Pelican Bay, visit innatpelicanbay.com or call (239) 597-8777.
Tripadvisor: Did you know?
Tripadvisor, the world’s largest travel guidance platform, helps millions of people each month become better travelers, from planning to booking to taking a trip. Travelers across the globe use the Tripadvisor site and app to discover where to stay, what to do, and where to eat based on guidance from those who have been there before. With more than 1 billion reviews and contributions, travelers turn to Tripadvisor to find deals on accommodations, book experiences, reserve tables at restaurants, and discover great places nearby.
Tripadvisor LLC is a wholly owned subsidiary of Tripadvisor, Inc. (Nasdaq: TRIP). The subsidiaries of Tripadvisor, Inc. own and operate a portfolio of travel media brands and businesses, operating under various websites and apps.
Mark H. Bickel is the Audience Development Director for The News-Press & Naples Daily News. Reach him by emailing mbickel@usatoday.com.
This article originally appeared on Naples Daily News: Tripadvisor crowns Naples boutique hotel as ‘one of best in world’
Reporting by Mark H. Bickel, Fort Myers News-Press & Naples Daily News / Naples Daily News
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