Two completely different Naples communities with confusingly similar names. This page clears it up — with verified 2026 numbers from both.
The headline: if someone says "Esplanade in Naples," they could mean either of two completely separate communities. Different developers, different locations, different fee structures, different lifestyles. Knowing which one a listing is in matters before you spend an hour looking at the wrong community.
The Esplanade name appears on several Taylor Morrison resort-lifestyle communities across Florida, plus on an unrelated, older country-club community in north Naples. The two Naples-area “Esplanade” communities are not affiliated, not connected, and not comparable apples-to-apples on price.
Side-by-side overview
| Esplanade by the Islands | Esplanade Golf & CC | |
|---|---|---|
| Developer / builder | Taylor Morrison | Established community (Taylor Morrison originally, now owner-governed via member association) |
| Location | South Naples · 34114 · near Marco Island | North Naples · 34119 · Immokalee Rd / Collier Blvd |
| Status | Active new construction through Phase 4 | Built out · established resale community |
| Property types | Single-family, Coach Home, Twin Villa | Single-family, Coach Home, Low-rise condo (no villas) |
| Golf course? | No — not a golf community | Yes — 18 holes of championship golf |
| Membership model | Single HOA, all members get the same amenities | Tiered: Club assessment (everyone) + Golf assessment (golf members only) |
| CDD (on the tax bill) | Currents CDD · ~$1,055–$3,015/yr | Flow Way CDD · ~$2,860–$5,710/yr |
| Total members / homes | ~1,100–1,250 at buildout | 1,184 members (839 golf, 345 non-golf) |
This is where the two communities diverge most. Both have verified 2026 budgets.
Single-family annual assessments (2026, verified)
| Lot category | Esplanade by the Islands | Esplanade G&CC — non-golf | Esplanade G&CC — golf member |
|---|---|---|---|
| 52′ lot | $5,305.75 | $10,307 | $14,971 |
| 62′ lot | $5,456.00 | $10,407 | $15,071 |
| 76′ lot | $5,654.75 | $10,662 | $15,326 |
| 90′ lot | n/a | $11,064 | $15,728 |
| 100′ lot | n/a | $11,356 | $16,020 |
Sources: Esplanade by the Islands Approved 2026 Annual Budget (Nov 2025). Esplanade Golf & Country Club 2026 Annual Budget — Club Assessment $6,224 + Reserve $1,914 + Benefit (by lot) for non-golf; add $4,664 Golf Assessment for golf members.
Esplanade Golf & CC divides its operating costs into three buckets per its Declaration:
Coach and Condo owners at EGCC also pay assessments to their neighborhood HOA on top of the club assessments.
For a single-family home, owning at Esplanade Golf & CC costs roughly 2–3× more per year in HOA fees than at Esplanade by the Islands. That gap is the price of an 18-hole championship golf course, an established country club, and a different tier of amenities. Neither is “wrong” — they’re for different buyers with different lifestyles.
Both communities sit inside a Community Development District, billed separately from HOA dues as a non-ad-valorem line on your Collier County tax bill. It funds community infrastructure and is on top of everything above — and the two districts carry very different price tags.
Annual CDD assessment (2025 Collier tax bills)
| Esplanade by the Islands | Esplanade Golf & CC | |
|---|---|---|
| District | Currents CDD (9081) | Flow Way CDD (9034) |
| Attached (coach / villa / condo) | ~$1,050–$1,235 | ~$2,860–$3,215 |
| Single-family | ~$2,330–$3,015 | ~$4,770–$5,710 |
Source: 2025 Collier County tax bills (non-ad-valorem section). CDD amounts vary by parcel, phase, and product type — verify the exact line for any specific home.
The complete picture (HOA + CDD). Esplanade Golf & CC costs more on both lines. Stack HOA and CDD together and a single-family owner there pays about $15,100–$17,100/year as a non-golf member — roughly $19,700–$21,700 with golf — versus about $7,600–$8,700/year at Esplanade by the Islands. Both communities also have dining minimums and one-time capital/working-fund contributions on top, so ask me for the true all-in on a specific home.
This is the single biggest decision driver between the two.
No golf course inside the community. Residents who want to play golf typically go to:
You pay for golf when you play, not as part of your HOA.
18 holes of championship golf inside the community. Golf membership is tiered:
You pay for golf as a fixed annual whether you play once or 100 rounds.
Vibe: resort lifestyle without the country-club formality. Strong pickleball culture, casual social scene.
Vibe: traditional country-club experience — described in their own handbook as a “premier bundled community” offering “an active lifestyle across a range of golf, sports, wellness and social programs.”
12-month median single-family ~$1.0M. Active new construction directly from Taylor Morrison.
Built-out community; all transactions are resale. Current sales data can be pulled from the SWFL MLS — contact Nick for the current snapshot.
The two communities are roughly 30–40 minutes apart — on opposite sides of Naples.
The honest framing: these aren’t competing options for most buyers. They serve different lifestyles. If you came to this page confused about which community a listing was in, the test is simple: does it have golf inside the gates? If yes, it’s Esplanade Golf & Country Club. If no, it’s Esplanade by the Islands.
My focus is Esplanade by the Islands — the south Naples Taylor Morrison community. I live the lifestyle, have family in the community, play pickleball at the courts, and have been showing and selling here since the community first opened.
If you’re comparing Esplanade by the Islands against Esplanade Golf & CC and want help thinking through the right fit, call or message. I can give you an honest read on both, and refer you to a colleague who specializes in EGCC if that turns out to be the better fit.
Sources & notes: Esplanade by the Islands figures sourced from the Esplanade by the Islands Community Association Approved 2026 Annual Budget (November 11, 2025). Esplanade Golf & Country Club figures sourced from the EGCC 2026 Annual Budget and Member Assessment Schedule. EGCC information about property types, amenities, and country-club structure verified from the Esplanade Golf & Country Club Resident’s Handbook (August 2022) and EGCC governing documents (Declarations, Bylaws). Assessment amounts may change; verify current amounts via association documents before relying on these for a transaction. This article is general information, not tax, legal, or financial advice.
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