Rosewood vs. Four Seasons vs. Ritz-Carlton Residences Naples

Rosewood Residences Naples, Four Seasons Naples Beach Club and The Ritz-Carlton Residences, Naples are frequently grouped together as branded luxury developments—but they offer three distinctly different ownership experiences.

Rosewood Residences Naples is the most private and purely residential, with only 42 homes on more than five beachfront acres and no conventional hotel.

Four Seasons Naples Beach Club is the most expansive lifestyle destination, combining direct beachfront residences, Golfside homes, a Four Seasons resort, private club amenities and an 18-hole Tom Fazio-designed golf course across 125 acres.

The Ritz-Carlton Residences, Naples offers the widest selection of residence types and price points, with Park, Bay and Tower collections positioned between the Gulf of Mexico and Vanderbilt Lagoon.

The correct choice depends less on which hospitality name a buyer prefers and more on the desired location, privacy, view, residence size, amenity environment and level of resort activity.

Quick Comparison

*Pricing, availability and delivery information reflects public project information reviewed September 20, 2026. It is subject to change.

The Essential Difference

The simplest way to understand the three projects is:

• Choose Rosewood for low-density, direct beachfront living without conventional hotel activity.
• Choose Four Seasons for the most complete resort, beach, golf, dining and club environment.
• Choose Ritz-Carlton for the broadest choice of residence types, the lowest branded-residence entry point among these three and a North Naples waterfront setting with marina access.

That summary is useful, but buyers should evaluate each development at the collection and residence level. Four Seasons Beachside and Golfside are fundamentally different. The Ritz-Carlton Park, Bay and Tower collections serve different buyers. Rosewood’s standard residences and trophy penthouses also occupy separate pricing and size categories.

Rosewood Residences Naples: Best for Privacy and Direct Beachfront Living

Rosewood is the smallest of the three developments, with only 42 private residences across two low-density buildings.

The property occupies more than five acres with nearly 500 feet of direct Gulf frontage. Every home is oriented toward Gulf views, and interiors range from approximately 4,226 to 9,673 square feet.

Rosewood is not attached to a conventional hotel. This is its clearest distinction.

Owners receive Rosewood-style residential management, concierge assistance, valet service, beach and poolside service, residence oversight and other personalized services within a setting reserved for residents and their guests.

That creates a quieter experience than a large resort where owners share the broader property with hotel visitors, club members and event guests.

Rosewood’s strongest advantages

• Only 42 residences
• Direct Gulf frontage
• More than five beachfront acres
• Nearly 500 feet of beach
• No conventional hotel
• Estate-scale floor plans
• Private elevator arrival
• Three private guest suites
• Resort-style pool and 75-foot lap pool
• Private spa, fitness and wellness facilities
• Personalized Rosewood residential service
• Convenient access to Downtown Naples

Rosewood is best suited to buyers who want branded service but do not necessarily want an active resort surrounding their home.

Where Rosewood requires closer review

The privacy and low density come with a higher entry point. Remaining residences were publicly offered from approximately $13.75 million as of September 20, 2026, with penthouses occupying substantially higher price tiers.

The project also does not provide the breadth of on-site golf, retail, dining and recreational programming found at Naples Beach Club.

For buyers who expect the property itself to function as their primary social and recreational destination, Four Seasons may provide a more complete ecosystem.

For a plan-by-plan analysis of the trophy residences, read Comparing the Penthouses at Rosewood Residences Naples.

Four Seasons Naples Beach Club: Best for the Complete Lifestyle

Naples Beach Club is the largest and most diverse of the three communities.

The 125-acre property combines approximately 1,000 feet of Gulf frontage, 153 Four Seasons Private Residences, a 220-room Four Seasons resort, an 18-hole Tom Fazio-designed golf course, beach and racquet facilities, wellness, dining and Market Square.

Its scale allows buyers to choose between two fundamentally different residential collections.

Four Seasons Beachside

The 58 Beachside Residences occupy three boutique buildings directly along the Gulf of Mexico.

These residences emphasize:

• Direct beachfront positioning
• Unobstructed sunset views
• Immediate beach access
• Large terraces
• Estate-scale interiors
• Private elevator access
• Proximity to resort amenities
• Some of the largest new condominium residences in Naples

The ultimate example is Penthouse C at Naples Beach Club, which provides approximately 15,385 interior square feet and more than 27,000 square feet of combined private space.

Beachside competes directly with Rosewood for buyers seeking new Gulf-front ownership near Downtown Naples. The primary distinction is that Four Seasons is part of a much larger resort and club environment, while Rosewood is smaller and exclusively residential.

Four Seasons Golfside

The 95 Golfside Residences are positioned around the Tom Fazio-designed golf course and landscaped interior of Naples Beach Club.

Current public pricing begins at approximately $6.5 million for select two-bedroom residences. Three-bedroom opportunities begin around $8.5 million, with larger three-bedroom-plus-den homes extending into the $9 million to $13 million range based on current availability.

Golfside is best suited to buyers who want:

• Four Seasons service
• New construction
• Golf and landscaped views
• A lower price point than direct beachfront residences
• Two- and three-bedroom choices
• Access to the broader Naples Beach Club lifestyle
• Proximity to Old Naples
• A quieter residential setting within the larger resort

Golfside should not be viewed merely as a less expensive version of Beachside. It is a different product for buyers who value the community and service platform more than having the Gulf directly outside their residence.

Four Seasons’ strongest advantages

• The most complete amenity environment
• Direct beachfront Beachside residences
• On-site championship golf
• Four Seasons resort, dining and spa
• Racquet facilities
• Market Square
• The broadest lifestyle programming
• Close proximity to Fifth Avenue South and Third Street South
• Residence sizes extending beyond 15,000 square feet
• Strong appeal for primary and extended-use ownership

Where Four Seasons requires closer review

Its size and range create complexity. Buyers must distinguish Beachside from Golfside, resident-only amenities from shared resort facilities and residential ownership from separate club or golf memberships.

The property will also have more activity than Rosewood. Buyers seeking the quietest possible beachfront setting may prefer Rosewood’s 42-residence environment.

Golf membership is separate from residential ownership and should be evaluated based on current initiation requirements, annual dues, availability and usage rules.

Ritz-Carlton Residences Naples: Best for Choice and Waterfront Variety

The Ritz-Carlton Residences occupies six acres at Vanderbilt Beach Road and Gulf Shore Drive, between the Gulf of Mexico and Vanderbilt Lagoon.

The project includes 128 residences across five buildings, more than 50,000 square feet of private owner amenities, the 28,000-square-foot Vanderbilt Club and a planned 22-slip marina.

Its defining advantage is choice.

Rather than providing one uniform residential product, Ritz-Carlton offers three separate collections.

Park Residences

The Park collection contains only 20 three-bedroom homes ranging from approximately 2,574 to 2,691 square feet.

It is the most approachable entry point into the development and is suited to buyers who want:

• Ritz-Carlton residential service
• A more manageable three-bedroom residence
• A private rooftop pool
• A landscaped park setting
• Access to the Vanderbilt Club
• A lower acquisition point than the larger waterfront homes

Bay Residences

The Bay collection consists of two boutique buildings along Vanderbilt Lagoon and the marina.

The approximately 3,057- to 3,089-square-foot residences provide three bedrooms, private terraces and water or marina views.

Bay may be the strongest fit for buyers prioritizing:

• Boating and marina proximity
• A more intimate mid-rise environment
• Approximately 3,000 interior square feet
• A private rooftop pool and social lounge
• Water views without requiring a large Tower residence

Marina use should not be assumed. Buyers must confirm slip availability, assignment, vessel limitations, fees and transferability.

Tower Residences

The two 12-story Towers contain the development’s largest homes and most elevated Gulf views.

Standard Tower residences begin around 4,102 square feet. Four-bedroom penthouses range from approximately 5,595 to 6,291 square feet, while the five-bedroom Grand Penthouses extend to approximately 10,120 square feet.

Tower is best suited to buyers who want:

• Larger three- to five-bedroom floor plans
• Elevated Gulf and lagoon views
• Expansive terraces
• Private elevator vestibules
• Dedicated service access
• Tower-exclusive rooftop amenities
• The project’s most substantial penthouse options

Read Inside the Grand Penthouses at The Ritz-Carlton Residences, Naples for a residence-by-residence comparison.

Ritz-Carlton’s strongest advantages

• The broadest range of price points
• Three distinct residential collections
• Gulf, lagoon, marina and park settings
• Planned on-site marina
• More than 50,000 square feet of private owner amenities
• Private restaurant and bar
• Four guest suites
• Extensive fitness and spa facilities
• Dedicated Ritz-Carlton residential service
• North Naples and Vanderbilt Beach location

Where Ritz-Carlton requires closer review

The residences are near Vanderbilt Beach but are not positioned directly on a private stretch of sand in the same way as Rosewood or Four Seasons Beachside.

Buyers should also avoid assuming that ownership automatically provides unrestricted privileges at nearby Ritz-Carlton hotels. The residences are private branded homes, and any reciprocal hotel access, priority or charges should be confirmed in writing.

Beachfront Positioning

For buyers whose non-negotiable priority is living directly on the sand, the comparison narrows to:

1. Rosewood Residences Naples
2. Four Seasons Beachside Residences

Rosewood provides the quieter residential environment. Four Seasons Beachside provides the larger resort-and-club ecosystem.

Ritz-Carlton Tower residences offer elevated Gulf views and immediate proximity to Vanderbilt Beach, while Bay residences emphasize Vanderbilt Lagoon and marina access. Neither replicates the private Gulf-front setting of Rosewood or Four Seasons Beachside.

Four Seasons Golfside is also not beachfront, despite being part of a beachfront resort community.

Privacy and Density

Most private: Rosewood

Rosewood’s 42 residences, five-plus acres and absence of a conventional hotel create the lowest-density residential experience.

Most expansive: Four Seasons

Naples Beach Club spreads 153 residences across a 125-acre resort and club community. The acreage is substantial, but owners share the broader destination with hotel guests, club activity and resort programming.

Private residential club environment: Ritz-Carlton

Ritz-Carlton provides 128 residences across five buildings with a residents-only Vanderbilt Club. It offers more residential activity than Rosewood but does not function like a conventional attached hotel.

Golf, Boating and Recreation

For golf: Four Seasons

Naples Beach Club is the clear choice for buyers who want an on-site golf lifestyle. The Tom Fazio-designed course is integrated directly into the property, although membership is separate.

For marina access: Ritz-Carlton

Ritz-Carlton provides the strongest boating proposition through its planned marina on Vanderbilt Lagoon. Slip rights and costs require separate verification.

For beach-centered privacy: Rosewood

Rosewood’s lifestyle is more focused on the Gulf, pools, wellness and private residential service than on golf or marina activity.

Location: Downtown Naples or North Naples?

Rosewood and Four Seasons are positioned along Gulf Shore Boulevard North near Coquina Sands and Old Naples.

They offer more convenient access to:

• Fifth Avenue South
• Third Street South
• Downtown Naples dining
• Old Naples
• Naples Bay
• Central Naples cultural destinations

The Ritz-Carlton Residences is located farther north near Vanderbilt Beach.

It is more convenient to:

• Vanderbilt Beach
• Delnor-Wiggins Pass
• Mercato
• North Naples dining and shopping
• The Ritz-Carlton, Naples
• Tiburón
• North Naples golf communities

A buyer’s preferred daily geography should influence the decision. Someone who expects to spend most evenings downtown may favor Rosewood or Four Seasons. Someone whose lifestyle centers on North Naples, Vanderbilt Beach, Mercato or Tiburón may prefer Ritz-Carlton.

Pricing and Value Positioning

As of September 20, 2026, the publicly presented price positions were approximately:

• Ritz-Carlton: $4.3 million to $45 million across Park, Bay, Tower and penthouse categories
• Four Seasons: Golfside from approximately $6.5 million, with Beachside and Penthouse C occupying much higher tiers
• Rosewood: Remaining residences from approximately $13.75 million, with trophy penthouses reaching substantially higher

These ranges should not be used for simple price-per-square-foot comparisons.

A $6.5 million Four Seasons Golfside residence is not directly comparable to a $13.75 million Rosewood beachfront home. A Ritz-Carlton Park residence serves a different buyer from a Tower Grand Penthouse.

The meaningful comparison must control for:

• Direct beachfront versus non-beachfront position
• Residence size
• Floor and view
• Terrace area
• Included finishes
• Delivery timing
• Parking and storage
• Association expenses
• Club or golf costs
• Brand and service fees
• Furnishing requirements
• Available customization
• Current incentives or seller motivation

Which Development Is Right for Which Buyer?

Choose Rosewood if you want:

• The smallest residential population
• Direct beachfront living
• No conventional hotel
• A quiet, highly private environment
• Estate-scale interiors
• Rosewood service
• Convenient access to Downtown Naples
• A home primarily centered on the Gulf

Choose Four Seasons if you want:

• The broadest resort lifestyle
• Direct beachfront or golf-oriented options
• On-site golf
• Extensive dining, wellness and recreation
• A socially active private-club environment
• Proximity to Old Naples
• A wide range of residence sizes
• A property capable of functioning as a complete destination

Choose Ritz-Carlton if you want:

• The broadest range of prices and residence types
• Park, lagoon, marina or elevated Gulf-view options
• A North Naples location
• Boating potential
• A large residents-only club
• Ritz-Carlton residential service
• Three- to five-bedroom choices
• A lower entry point into branded Naples new construction

My Practical Ranking by Priority

This is not a universal ranking. It is a starting point for narrowing the search according to the buyer’s most important requirement.

What Buyers Should Compare Before Selecting a Development

Before choosing among Rosewood, Four Seasons and Ritz-Carlton, request a dated comparison covering:

1. Current residence availability
2. Asking prices and incentives
3. Interior and exterior areas
4. View orientation
5. Direct beach access
6. Delivery and closing timing
7. Deposit structure
8. Estimated association expenses
9. Brand-management and service fees
10. Club, golf or marina costs
11. Included versus à la carte services
12. Parking and storage
13. Furniture and finish inclusions
14. Customization opportunities
15. Rental and pet restrictions
16. Guest-access rules
17. Insurance estimates
18. Resale and assignment restrictions

The best development is not necessarily the newest, most expensive or most heavily amenitized. It is the one whose setting and operating model most closely match how the owner intends to live.

Request a Private Three-Project Comparison

I provide independent buyer representation across Rosewood Residences Naples, Four Seasons Naples Beach Club and The Ritz-Carlton Residences, Naples.

I can prepare a current side-by-side comparison of available residences, pricing, views, floor plans, carrying costs, completion timing and negotiating considerations—then help determine which project and individual residence best fit your priorities.

Schedule a private consultation or learn more about my private buyer advisory services.

Johnathan Shirey, P.A.
Director of Luxury Sales | Douglas Elliman Real Estate
Naples | West Palm Beach | Fort Lauderdale | Miami
239.560.9340
[email protected]

Prices, availability, dimensions, amenities, memberships, services and delivery timing reflect public and developer information available as of September 20, 2026. They are subject to change without notice. Buyers should rely on current contractual documents, association budgets and independently verified information before purchasing.