The McCabe family has built a legacy in Naples, Florida, marked by resilience, determination, innovation, and a focus on enhancing the local community for residents and tourists alike. The McCabe legacy in Naples begins with Philip J. McCabe Sr., a hotelier, real estate developer, entrepreneur, and the founder and CEO of Gulf Coast Commercial Corporation, who has impacted the Naples community for more than 40 years.
Their latest business endeavor is a five-star boutique hotel and private club in Naples, Florida, breaking ground this fall and slated for opening in late 2026. The catalyst for their upcoming boutique hotel was the purchase of the Beacon Bowl that came to the McCabe’s when the owners were looking to move and build a bigger, better bowling alley elsewhere. Together, Phil Sr., Joseph, and Philip Jr. studied the opportunity for a boutique hotel, including the entire commercial corridor of Trail Blvd (running parallel to US/41) and its stark difference to the quality of development and landscaping on the west side of 41 with Waterside Shops and Artis—Naples.
Philip Jr. states, “We concluded that in order to position a boutique hotel at a five-star level, we would need to reenvision the south end of Trail Blvd at large, creating a linear park and high-quality landscaping. We believe this will be transformative for the commercial district, which runs from 7-Eleven to Ridge Dr, adding greater pedestrian friendliness and an attractive aesthetic for customers and guests of the neighboring businesses, including our hotel.”
The Carnelian Hotel will encompass an all-club level, all-suite boutique hotel with 70 rooms, creating an intimate B&B experience at a five-star level. Guests will enjoy tailored services, including butler service, private chef dining in the larger suites, in-house chauffeur service, and more. The ground floor will feature an impressive motor court, a small retail area, and two significant restaurants that will be open to the public. The second to sixth floors and the rooftop will be private to members and guests only.
