Whether its building sandcastles on the beach or relaxing in the Sandcastles Lounge- The Hilton Marco Island Beach Resort offers something for everyone. Marco Island is the largest of Florida's famous Ten Thousand Islands, located off the Southwest coast of Florida and just South of Naples, Florida. Recipient of AAA's 4 Diamond designation, the Hilton Marco Island Beach Resort has been providing guests with award winning service and accommodation for more than 15 years. In 2001 , the hotel has also received the Zagat Award as one of the best resorts in the United States. All our rooms are junior suites and are 25 percent larger than a standard hotel room. All rooms have private balconies and are decorated with tropical flair. The many touches of luxury in every room include soft bath robes- televisions in every bath and coffee/tea service. The Hilton offers resort guests an array of dining- recreational and entertainment choices great for the entire family. Enjoy casual- poolside or elegant formal dining in the hotels two restaurants or watch the sun go down from the club bar. Watersport activities include sailing- windsurfing- parasailing or wave runners. There is beach volleyball or poolside sunning if something more relaxed is a priority. The hotel has three lighted clay tennis courts and championship golf is only minutes away. A state-of-the-art fitness center offers exercise equipment- sauna- massage therapy and a professionally staffed aerobics classes. There is also a supervised children's activity program. The resort is located 50 miles from southwest Florida International Airport in Ft. Meyers. 90 miles from Miami International Airport. 100 miles from Ft. Lauderdale International Airport. Warm Gulf stream water- an array of activities- an ideal vacation spot- It happens at the Hilton. 