The Marbella at Pelican Bay is a 22-story high-rise condominium for people aged 55 and over in North Naples. The building, delivered in 1999, has 118 units ranging in size from about 1,725 to 4,240 square feet, including two and three-bedroom options, some with dens, and penthouse units starting at 2,900 square feet. Condos have natural décor, wood cabinets, and private balconies with views of the Gulf of Mexico, Pelican Bay, mangroves, golf courses, and the preserve. Many units start to get dramatic Gulf views from the fifth floor up, and several have large terraces to enjoy sunrises and sunsets. The community offers 100% equity ownership, but allows only one lease per year with a minimum term of 90 days, and owners can keep up to two cats or birds with no dogs allowed except for approved emotional support animals.
Marbella at Pelican Bay places a strong focus on safety and accessibility, with four elevators and an enclosed parking garage that residents can access from any floor. The building has climate-controlled storage and high ceilings. Amenities support a comfortable and active senior lifestyle, with both formal and casual dining rooms overseen by an on-site Executive Chef, room service, valet, an on-site bank, a beauty and barber shop, a fitness center, and a sauna. There's also a heated pool with water aerobics, a spa, a game room, an art room, a library, card rooms, and billiards. The activities director organizes weekly events, such as Health & Wellness sessions, bridge, mahjong, billiards, social hours, Sunday brunch, and movie showings, along with off-site trips to theaters and restaurants. Women's luncheons and other social events keep things lively. Membership in The Pelican Bay Foundation gives residents access to two private beach clubs, tennis courts, exercise classes, education programs, and an uncrowded sugar-sand beach reached by tram or scenic walk through the mangroves.
Marbella has high-level concierge services, including meal delivery, room service, and valet parking, plus a 24-hour staff to help at any time. The community offers a wide variety of care options, with seven levels available. The attached healthcare facility, The Cove at Marbella, is a recently remodeled, 14-suite wing providing independent living, assisted living, Alzheimer's care, respite care, and other personal health services with a licensed staff. Care plans are personalized by a dedicated team, and residents can move between care levels as their needs change.
Award-winning management leads the property, with guest services from a team holding over 100 years of combined experience in hospitality. The community's leadership team aims to adapt to residents' interests and needs over time, keeping programs and amenities current. Condo fees are higher than average to cover these extensive services. Marbella at Pelican Bay sits in a quiet spot between The Claridge and Coronado buildings on Pelican Bay Boulevard, offering a peaceful environment with lush landscaping, scenic walkways, and easy tram rides to the beach. The atmosphere is both elegant and relaxed, and the building feels welcoming for both lively gatherings and quieter moments.
