6 Top-Rated Resorts in Marathon, Florida Keys, Florida

April 20, 2023 Agatha Simes

The island community of Marathon in the Florida Keys is a tropical getaway for your whole family. It maintains a retro, nautical atmosphere with family-friendly festivals and attractions. Activities include dolphin swims, snorkeling, and boating. Seafood festivals are scheduled throughout the year, and plenty of local restaurants feature fresh catches. Fishing is ideal off the pristine Sombrero Beach. Visit Crane Point to hike to the preserved home of a 20th century settler family.
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1. Isla Bella Beach Resort

1 Knights Key Blvd Mm 47, Marathon, FL 33050-2002
Excellent
71%
Good
12%
Satisfactory
8%
Poor
5%
Terrible
4%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 1608 reviews

Isla Bella Beach Resort

A beautiful new contemporary 199 guest room luxury resort in the heart of the Florida Keys, Isla Bella is perfectly nestled in one of the most stunning locations in the country. It is surrounded by a mile of waterfront at the foot of the iconic Seven Mile Bridge in Marathon, Florida. The resort has five swimming pools, multiple dining options, The Spa at Isla Bella, a full service fitness center, several watersports and a daily activities program.

No Real Beach- REPEAT- No Real Beach

Reviewed By DelawareSparky

The resort is lovely, & rooms very clean ( they are back to daily cleaning) There are NO real beaches, waves, or sand after Miami Not many food choices, same old same old, in beach bar & room service Pools here very nice, always found chairs & towels I couldn’t see the lovely blue waters like in Miami A little 1 person band plays @ beach bar- other then that, NO Night Life This is the place to go if you want to totally chill- sit out on deck & so nothing, the quiet Is amazing! We never met the manager, but other staff all very pleasant Do go to the Sea Turtle Hospital- like right next door- pretty cheap to get in& they are a treat

2. Faro Blanco Resort & Yacht Club

1996 Overseas Highway, Marathon, FL 33050-2127
Excellent
62%
Good
24%
Satisfactory
7%
Poor
3%
Terrible
3%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 2552 reviews

Faro Blanco Resort & Yacht Club

Set on Marathon's waterfront, Faro Blanco Resort & Yacht Club is easily identifiable by its historic lighthouse. A full-service marina, 125 accommodations, and a restaurant maintain our status as the premier resort in the Florida Keys. From weddings with the harbor in view to an ongoing daily activities schedule and onsite fishing and boating charters, experience the best of a resort that puts you near all the water activities you can handle.

Great Place!

Reviewed By jdevri223786

Beautiful clean place! Rooms were fresh smelling. Our family enjoyed the pool area and laying in the hammocks watching the iguanas. Would stay here again! Sunsets/sunrise at the piers are great. Highly recommend!

3. Tranquility Bay Beach House Resort

2600 Overseas Hwy, Marathon, FL 33050-2243
Excellent
68%
Good
18%
Satisfactory
8%
Poor
4%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 5721 reviews

Tranquility Bay Beach House Resort

Tranquility Bay is a place like no other, apart from the crowds. Nestled in the heart of the Florida Keys’ palm-lined paradise, in warm and welcoming Marathon, you’ll find a tropical oasis that’s easy to get to, but hard to leave. Because here you’ll make the memories that matter. Wake up to the glistening waters of the Gulf of Mexico. Stay in a private, standalone beach house right on the ocean or surround yourself in the tropical sanctuary of more intimate garden guest rooms. With no hallways, three pools, onsite watersports and plenty of room to just space out--you can do everything to nothing at all. At the end of the day, let powder-soft sand sift through your sun-kissed toes as you relax on a 2.5-acre private beach. Relax,*sigh*… you’ve arrived.

Meh.

Reviewed By jen2120

While the resort itself is beautiful, the environment is sterile and the accommodations quite overpriced. Rooms were comfortable and clean but basic given the price tag. Food at the Tiki hut is fine but again, not worth the cost. I wouldn’t stay here again … not because it wasn’t a beautiful resort … but because the sterile, unwelcoming atmosphere just isn’t what I am looking for … especially for the price tag.

4. Captain Pip's Marina & Hideaway

1480 Overseas Hwy Look for the Big Blue Chair and the American Flag, Marathon, FL 33050-2117 1 (305) 743-4403
Excellent
59%
Good
25%
Satisfactory
7%
Poor
3%
Terrible
6%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 1017 reviews

Captain Pip's Marina & Hideaway

Enjoy clean, comfortable fully renovated accommodations, with a brand new waterfront pool. Choose from motel-style guest rooms, efficiencies or one- & two-bedroom apartments with either open-water or tropical garden views. When you stay with us you can receive up to 30% off your boat rental. We also rent kayaks, & Bikes.1/2 mile from the 7 mile bridge. World-class fishing & diving are only minutes from your door in the beautiful Florida Keys. We also now have daily snorkel trips to Sombrero Reef or Pirate's Cove onboard the Spirit Power Catamaran. It's like swimming in an aquarium!

As advertised, a great place to stay in Marathon

Reviewed By Scott K

This is a complex of older hotel rooms/apartments, but they are very clean. Our room featured a full kitchenette and was spacious for a studio. The pool was nice in the evening, there are plenty of shaded picnic tables on property and extras like corn hole boards and plenty of grills. Porky's is a short walk away for lunch, dinner or drinks.

5. Skipjack Resort & Marina

19 Sombrero Blvd, Marathon, FL 33050-2408
Excellent
48%
Good
23%
Satisfactory
14%
Poor
7%
Terrible
9%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 400 reviews

Skipjack Resort & Marina

Chart a Course for Waterfront Island Adventure Have you discovered Skipjack Resort & Marina Marathon’s newest vacation paradise, Skipjack Resort & Marina was inspired to indulge your love of travel both family friends and couples fun can be indulged along with the carefree pursuit of life’s simple outdoor pleasures. Bring the kids, your sweetheart or your group. Here you can settle into Skipjack’s laid-back vibe. Perched at the edge of our tropical waterfront retreat is our 54-slip marina so you can arrive by land or by sea. Nestled steps from lovely Boot Key Harbor our resort features mesmerizing water views, heart-stopping sunsets, the peace of our resort’s sunny pool deck. Enjoy Golf, Tennis & numerous other amenities onsite. Dining onsite offers the choice of our outdoor patio or poolside Tiki Bar while listening to LIVE music!

Excellent!

Reviewed By SussexAdventurers

My wife and I recently spent 3 nights at this hotel. The Skipjack is well situated being away from the main US 1 road adjacent to a marina. We were warmly greeted by the staff upon arrival and were provided the keys to our room immediately even though we had arrived before the check-in time. Our room was on the 1st floor and was very spacious, spotlessly clean, nicely decorated and comfortably furnished. It was more like a 1 bedroom apartment than a room, and included a kitchenette. The large king size bed was extremely comfortable. In fact sleep quality was excellent with no discernible external noise. The wi-fi worked perfectly throughout the resort. Complimentary breakfast was offered and it was plentiful and of surprisingly good quality. We also had dinner at the hotel restaurant on 2 occasions (1 being on a live music night - the singer was good) and the food was good although a little pricey. The hotel has a nice sized pool, which we used frequently. There are complimentary bikes available which we took advantage of one day as cycling is a great way to explore the local area. The main attraction for us, though, was Sombrero Beach which is approx 2 miles distant. We drove in our rental car for convenience. There is ample free car parking at the beach. We had a great stay at the Skipjack and would not hesitate to stay again if we are in the Marathon area.

6. Coconut Cay Resort & Marina

7196 Overseas Hwy Mile Marker 51, Marathon, FL 33050-3138
Excellent
36%
Good
31%
Satisfactory
12%
Poor
9%
Terrible
12%
Overall Ratings

3.5 based on 671 reviews

Coconut Cay Resort & Marina

Welcome to Coconut Cay Resort & Marina offering the comfort and charm of a Bahamian style resort, located on the scenic gulf side of Marathon, Florida. We are minutes away from Sombrero Beach, Bahia Honda State Park, the Historic 7 Mile Bridge and Pigeon Key Historic Site, Museums of Crane Point Hammock, great snorkeling, scuba diving and fishing. Your senses will delight in our colorful motifs, shimmering palms and glorious year round sunshine. Your mind and body can relax in our 24/7 pool. Come and enjoy an island life style of total relaxation in our comfortably priced accommodations. It’s a tropical oasis in the heart of the Florida Keys. Come, SEA and play in our ocean, the way it used to be. We are pet friendly and offer free amenities such as kayaks, paddle boards, and bikes.

New Marathon Favorite for us

Reviewed By Mrtonystr

Clean, friendly, reasonable, there are docks available for your boat They have kayaks also to use it no charge. Our room had a split AC instead of an old window shaker unit which was so nice in the summer. The showers were typical keys low pressure sprinkling. It was clean and you already understand water conservation if you stayed in the keys before. I will stay again

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