Welcome to the Lely Resort FAQ hub, your guide to South Naples' ~2,900-acre, all-ages master-planned community by Stock Development, home to 40+ enclaves, three golf courses, and the Players Club & Spa. Below you'll find plain-English answers organized by topic; all fees are approximate and should be verified directly, and I'm here to help you dig deeper on anything.
Lely Resort has three 18-hole courses: Flamingo Island (Robert Trent Jones Sr.) and Mustang (Lee Trevino), both public, plus The Classics (Gary Player), which is private.
Yes. Flamingo Island and Mustang are both public, pay-as-you-play courses that require no membership. The Classics is the only private course.
Flamingo Island is a Robert Trent Jones Sr. design that opened in 1990, playing to par 72 at roughly 7,230 yards. It is open to the public on a pay-as-you-play basis.
Tee times for the public courses can be booked at (239) 732-1200. Sam Snead's Oak Grill & Tavern is located on the public side for dining.
No. Because Flamingo Island and Mustang are public and pay-as-you-play, anyone can book a round without owning in the community or holding a membership.
The Players Club & Spa is Lely Resort's roughly 30,000-square-foot sports-and-social club. Importantly, it is a social/sports membership, not a golf membership.
It features pools, 13 Har-Tru tennis courts, 2 pickleball courts, 4 bocce courts, a fitness center of about 6,000 square feet, a spa, a dog park, and on-site dining.
As of 2026, plan on roughly a $10,000 refundable deposit plus about $6,400 per year, with 6% Florida sales tax added. These figures are approximate; please verify current pricing directly. Full breakdown: what the Players Club costs — and whether it’s worth it.
The initial deposit of approximately $10,000 is described as refundable. Because membership terms change, confirm the current refund structure with the club before relying on it.
No. The Players Club & Spa is a sports-and-social membership only; it does not include golf. Golf is played either at the public courses or through the separate private Classics club.
No, it depends on the enclave. Players Club membership is mandatory in many Stock-built neighborhoods but optional or not offered in others. The membership guide lists mandatory, optional and mixed enclaves.
Membership status is tied to the specific enclave, so it must be confirmed address by address. I can verify whether any home you're considering carries a mandatory Players Club obligation.
Lely Resort has 40+ enclaves developed over time, and the developer structured membership requirements differently by neighborhood, which is why some are mandatory and others optional or none.
Yes. If an enclave requires Players Club membership, the annual dues (about $6,400 plus 6% Florida tax in 2026, approximate) become an ongoing cost of ownership to budget for; verify current figures.
The Classics is Lely Resort's private golf club, built around a Gary Player Signature course, with its own clubhouse, fitness, and tennis facilities. It sits inside the gated Classics Plantation Estates.
Per 2025 materials, initiation is about $45,000 (roughly 50% transferable) with annual dues near $8,040 and a $700 yearly food-and-beverage minimum. These are approximate; verify current pricing with the club.
It is a gated enclave of roughly 330 acres with about 200 estates, encompassing the villages of Avonlea, Covington Place, and Martinique. Estate HOA fees run approximately $1,061 per quarter (verify current amounts).
Yes. Classics Plantation Estates carries a one-year minimum rental restriction, so it is not suited to short-term or seasonal leasing. Confirm current rules with the association.
No. The Gary Player Signature course at The Classics is private and reserved for members. The public plays the Flamingo Island and Mustang courses instead.
Lely Resort spans roughly 2,900 acres and is organized into 40+ distinct enclaves, offering a wide range of home styles across the community.
The community is primarily resale at this point, with the final Stock Development phases still delivering in neighborhoods such as Lakoya, Tasori, and Sunstone.
Lely Resort is a master-planned community by Stock Development, which continues to complete its final phases within the community.
Lakoya, Tasori, and Sunstone are the final Stock phases. If you want new construction, these are the enclaves to focus on, and I can help you compare them.
The master POA fee is approximately $30 per quarter. There is also a one-time capital contribution of about $1,500 due at closing. Please verify both figures at the time of purchase.
Budget for the master POA (~$30/quarter), any enclave-specific HOA dues, and, where required, Players Club dues (about $6,400/year plus 6% Florida tax in 2026). All amounts are approximate and should be verified.
Yes. A one-time capital contribution of roughly $1,500 is collected at closing for the master association. Confirm the exact amount during your transaction.
Owners in Classics Plantation Estates pay an estate HOA of about $1,061 per quarter, plus private-club initiation and dues if they join The Classics. These 2025-based figures are approximate; verify current amounts.
Rental rules vary by enclave, so leasing policies must be confirmed for the specific neighborhood and association before you buy. I can help you check the rules for any home.
Classics Plantation Estates has a one-year minimum rental restriction, meaning short-term or seasonal rentals are not permitted there. Verify current terms with the association.
The two public courses are open to anyone on a pay-as-you-play basis, so tenants and owners alike can play them. Access to The Classics course requires a private membership.
Enclave-specific lease restrictions, any mandatory Players Club membership, and HOA rules all shape rental potential. Because these differ across the 40+ enclaves, confirm them for each property.
No. Lely Resort is an all-ages community; it is not a 55+ or senior-care community, so buyers of any age are welcome.
Yes — the public golf is pay-as-you-play with seasonal rates in both winter and summer, the Players Club runs its member programming year-round, and many condo and villa enclaves are built for lock-and-leave seasonal use. Just confirm any enclave rental or occupancy rules if you plan to be away often.
No. Lely Resort is a residential master-planned community, not a senior-care or assisted-living community. It does not provide care services.
Depending on membership, residents can enjoy the Players Club & Spa's pools, tennis, pickleball, bocce, fitness, spa, and dog park, plus public golf and on-site dining across the community.
Lely Resort is in South Naples, Collier County, Florida (ZIP 34113), roughly 15 to 20 minutes from downtown Naples, the beaches, and Marco Island.
The community sits about 15 to 20 minutes from downtown Naples, area beaches, and Marco Island, making it convenient to the coast and dining.
Area schools include Lely Elementary, Manatee Middle, and Lely High School. Please verify current zoning and assignments directly with Collier County Public Schools, as boundaries can change.
Lely Resort is in Collier County, Florida. For school zoning, permitting, or county-level questions, confirm details with the relevant Collier County offices.
Nicholas Nolan is a REALTOR (FL license SL3504588) with Realty ONE Group MVP. He works independently and can be reached at (239) 877-4646.
Nick is an independent REALTOR, not affiliated with the developer or the clubs. He provides unbiased guidance across all 40+ enclaves in the community.
Yes. Because Players Club membership, HOA dues, and rental rules vary by enclave, Nick can verify the exact obligations for any home you're considering before you commit.
Reach out to Nicholas Nolan at (239) 877-4646 to discuss buying or selling. He can walk you through neighborhoods, current pricing, and next steps at your pace.
Send me a neighborhood (or an address) and I’ll put together the real all-in monthly and annual cost — dues, master assessment, membership, taxes — in plain English.
Brokerage. Nicholas Nolan (Florida Real Estate License SL3504588) is a licensed real estate sales associate of Realty ONE Group MVP, 1495 Pine Ridge Rd, Naples, FL 34109. The Nicholas Nolan Team operates under the supervision of Realty ONE Group MVP.
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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.