Review of Hyatt Regency Coconut Point Resort and Spa

My husband and three kids tagged along with me in March 2019 when I attended a conference at the Hyatt Regency Coconut Point Resort & Spa in Bonita Springs, Florida.  After we spent a much needed long weekend in Treasure Island last winter, we decided that we should plan an annual beach weekend in the first few months of the year.  Because a tax and securities conference I attend annually was scheduled at Coconut Point, we knew it was a perfect opportunity to briefly escape the cold.  We booked $160 round trip flights from Cleveland to Fort Myers on Spirit Airlines and surprised the kids with a vacation reveal on a Friday night in January, complete with wrapped pictures of the Hyatt Regency Coconut Point’s pool area.  Needless to say, all three were ecstatic about our winter weekend family getaway in Southwest Florida.

We arrived on a chilly March evening.  The resort is only about a 20-25 minute drive from the Fort Myers Airport, but we mistakenly plugged the Hyatt Place Coconut Point into our GPS and ended up taking an unintended detour.  After checking in (which included a delightful glass of champagne), we headed out for dinner.  Despite the colder than expected weather, we took a tour of the resort after settling into our room.

The Hyatt Regency Coconut Point pool area may close at 5 p.m. each day, but lawn games, swings and a fire pit are available for guests to use into the evenings so that guests have fun activities all day long.  The landscape was simply breathtaking.

Hyatt Regency Coconut Point

The Hyatt Regency Coconut Point is a 454-room resort that encompasses 26 acres and opened in September 2001.  The grand opening was overshadowed by the September 11 terrorist attacks that significantly impacted air travel and hotel occupancy.  Despite challenges during its first few years, the Hyatt Regency Coconut Point features the largest pool area in southwest Florida and has become a favorite family resort with a lush and well-manicured landscape.

Hyatt Regency Coconut Point Guest Rooms

Our guest room was nicely appointed and large with an enormous flat screen television.  We liked the neutral colors, queen beds, the tiled entry way and the functional work space.  We always appreciate a refrigerator and used the one in our room for left overs.  Our family was very comfortable in our room during our stay.

The bathroom was upgraded with granite and white tiles.  Bins under the sink were handy for keeping the space organized, and towels were folded into fancy decorations that my daughter loved.

Hyatt Regency Coconut Point Private Beach

Our family generally opts for beach-front properties when vacationing anywhere near an ocean.  While the Hyatt Regency Coconut Point is not a beach-front resort, it does offer its guests access to its semi-private beach via its complimentary boat across Estero Bay.  The first morning we spent in Bonita Springs was unseasonably chilly, so my husband and kids decided to hop on the first boat of the day to the island.  They took a short walk down the hotel’s 1/4 mile nature boardwalk trail to the dock at the marina and then enjoyed the quick boat ride to Big Hickory Island, which is part of the Estero Bay Ecological Preserve.

On the boat ride, they saw a few pelicans, but unfortunately no dolphins or Bald Eagles.

They packed some beach toys with them but found towels and toys were available at the beach.  The four of them enjoyed walking along the pristine beach and watching the birds.

As the first visitors of the day on the beach, they were treated to a bumper crop of sand dollars and excitedly collected their favorites.

After returning to the resort, they caught a ride on the shuttle back to the hotel.

Hyatt Regency Coconut Point Water Slides

The Hyatt Regency Coconut Point’s pool area encompasses three acres and features four water slides.  Kids must be at least 48 inches to ride the inner tube water slides and 42 inches to ride on the corkscrew water slides.  Unfortunately, our four year old daughter was about an inch too short.  She was not overly excited about the short Ciquala water slide, which was designed for the youngest kids, but still had a great time.  Even though the hotel was fully booked, the pool area was never crowded.  This may be partially due to the fact that a large portion of the guests were tax and securities lawyers who spent their time in the conference center.

Hyatt Regency Coconut Point Lazy River

There’s something about a lazy river that just screams relaxation.  By early afternoon, the weather had warmed up substantially.  The kids picked up inner tubes and enjoyed floating along in the lazy river.

Hyatt Regency Coconut Point Rock Wall

My boys were particularly excited about the rock wall, which is open daily from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.  Climbers need to be at least 42 inches tall and wearing closed toed shoes.  The wall often courses of different difficulty levels, and my husband even took a turn.  There is no additional fee to climb.

Hyatt Regency Coconut Point Lawn Games

Lawn games are available all day.  Our kids particularly enjoyed miniature golf, cornhole and the large Connect Four.

Hyatt Regency Coconut Point Restaurants

While we mostly ate our meals offsite, I had dinner our second night at Coconut Point at Tarpon Bay.  I thoroughly enjoyed our three hour dinner with colleagues, but service was extremely slow.

Restaurants Near Hyatt Regency Coconut Point

The area around the Hyatt Regency Coconut Point is very commercial with many strip malls and plenty of dining options.   We enjoyed dinner on our first night at Senor Tequila, which offered some great Mexican fare and delicious margaritas.  Our favorite was the British Open Pub, which was the perfect place for Friday lunch during Lent.  We loved our fish and chips and the classic pub decor.

Senor Tequila

Hyatt Regency Coconut Point Review

Even though it is not a truly beach front property, the Hyatt Regency Coconut Point has so many great amenities for families.  While we would have enjoyed a few more days exploring the beach and pool, we were not able to extend our stay.  After my conference, we headed to Sanibel to spend the weekend on the beach.