Nearly 3,000 acres, three championship golf courses, and 40+ neighborhoods — and the biggest cost difference between them isn’t the house, it’s whether Players Club membership is required. I map all of it, neighborhood by neighborhood, with real MLS prices and honest pros and cons. No pressure, ever.
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Lely Resort sits in South Naples near the crossroads of Collier Boulevard (CR-951) and US-41, about 15–20 minutes from downtown Naples, the beaches, and Marco Island. Developed largely by Stock Development over three decades, it has grown into a community of 40+ neighborhoods spanning everything from rentable golf condos to multimillion-dollar custom estates.
At its center are three championship golf courses — two open to the public, one private — and the Players Club & Spa, a resort-style amenity hub that gives many Lely homeowners a country-club lifestyle without a country-club initiation.
Lely Resort is now largely built out, which means it’s primarily a resale market, with a handful of newer Stock neighborhoods (Lakoya, Tasori, Sunstone) rounding out the final phases. That makes choosing the right neighborhood — and understanding each one’s fees and membership rules — the most important decision a buyer makes here.
| Location | South Naples, Collier County |
|---|---|
| Size | ~2,900 acres, 40+ neighborhoods |
| Developer | Stock Development (primarily) |
| Golf | Flamingo Island & Mustang (public); The Classics (private) |
| Amenities | Players Club & Spa (~30,000 sq ft) |
| Homes for sale | 124 active · $295K–$3.3M |
| Market type | Primarily resale + final new phases |
Active-listing snapshot from local MLS data, June 2026. Subject to change.
From low-maintenance condos to gated estates, Lely Resort has a neighborhood for nearly every buyer. Here’s the lay of the land.
Ole, Greenlinks, Mystic Greens, Coral Falls, Sunstone and more. Lock-and-leave living, often the lowest entry price.
From ~$250K–$550K
Mustang Villas, Palomino Village, Twelve Oaks, Cottesmore. Single-story, maintenance-included comfort.
~$400K–$700K
Masters Reserve, Majors, Alden Woods, Tasori. Room to spread out with pools and golf or lake views.
~$550K–$1.2M
Classics Plantation Estates, Lakoya, Lely Island & Tiger Island Estates. Custom homes on the marquee streets.
~$1M–$4M
Few communities anywhere can claim three championship courses designed by three Hall-of-Fame names — two of them open to the public.
Robert Trent Jones Sr. · Public
A classic Robert Trent Jones Sr. design and a perennial favorite — water in play, bold bunkering, and the toughest finish at Lely.
Lee Trevino · Public
Lee Trevino’s only area design — a fun, playable layout that winds through the heart of the community.
Gary Player · Private
A Gary Player masterpiece wrapped in subtropical woodlands — the private, member-owned course at the center of Classics Plantation Estates.
A roughly 30,000-square-foot resort hub: lagoon-style and lap pools with waterfalls, a family pool, a tiki bar, a ~6,000-sq-ft fitness center, full-service spa, 13 Har-Tru tennis courts, pickleball, bocce, dog parks, and casual dining. For many Lely homeowners, this is the country-club experience — without joining a country club.
Membership applies in many (but not all) neighborhoods — I’ll tell you exactly how it works for any home you’re considering.
| One-time deposit | $10,000 (refundable) |
|---|---|
| Annual dues | $6,400 + 6% FL sales tax |
| Applies to | Many Stock-built neighborhoods |
Per the 2026 Players Club & Spa schedule. Always confirm the current figures and whether membership is mandatory for a specific home before you write an offer.
Three worlds inside one community — the resort-style Players Club & Spa, the gated luxury of the Classics, and championship golf woven through it all.
Source: local MLS data for Lely Resort, June 2026. Across the community’s recorded sales history, prices have ranged from the low $60Ks for condos to nearly $4M for Classics estates. Figures are for general guidance and change constantly — ask me for a live, neighborhood-specific picture.
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Information & pricing. Community details, fees, and listing data are compiled from public and MLS sources, may contain errors, and change without notice. Verify all figures with the relevant association, club, or seller before making decisions.
