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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5 based on 73 reviews
Grassy Flats Resort & Beach Club is located at Mile Marker 58 in Grassy Key, the true heart of the Florida Keys. With 500+ feet of beach front every room boasts a spectacular sunrise with gorgeous views of Hawks Channel and the Atlantic Ocean. We are an independent family owned hotel focused on high end sustainable hospitality and providing personalized services for our guests.
We stayed 2 nights over the holiday weekend. We loved the room that overlooked the adults pool. Very nicely done. The bathroom was great! Balcony was awesome. The staff was friendly. The drinks at the tiki bar were delicious. We would definitely look to go back at some point. They are in the process of constructing their restaurant and that should have a great view and I'm sure an amazing menu. The beach was fine for a Keys beach. There was quite a bit of seaweed but we saw that everywhere on the trip. They also worked to keep the area cleaned up. Water sports toys were good as well. Only issue I would have were the pillows. Would have liked better and more. 2 were in the room and they weren't the most comfortable.
4.5 based on 1608 reviews
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.
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
4.5 based on 2552 reviews
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.
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!
4.5 based on 5721 reviews
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.
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.
4.5 based on 1137 reviews
Nice hotel great grounds with two pools , lawn games , pool bar/restaurant and even had live music. Nice spacious rooms with refrigerator, microwave. Large shower and bathroom. Now with all of that said there is a $30 resort fee and a $15 parking fee per day! They tell you if you spend $30.00 in the restaurant they willl give you back the resort fee . So you think ok I’ll spend 30.00 in the restaurant and it won’t cost me a thing- WRONG! They charge you the resort fee plus the restaurant charges them minus the 30$, so you will have the Resturant fee. So basically you get your resort fees back you don’t pay the difference! Totally confusing and misleading. Also why am additional 15$ a day parking? Where are you supposed to park? Then it says park at your own risk! Crazy. Staff were nice but several people had the same issue we had- we were told one thing about the resort fee but in a very deceptive way. Same company owns the faro blanco next door which does the same thing
4.5 based on 1017 reviews
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!
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.
4.5 based on 1608 reviews
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.
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
3.5 based on 1331 reviews
Uncover a tranquil escape at our resort in the Florida Keys. At Banana Bay Resort & Marina, wake up each morning on 10 spacious acres set against the picturesque Gulf Coast in Marathon, Florida. An intimate getaway and romantic oasis, Banana Bay features 59 guestrooms, designed to evoke the tropical charm of our classic Florida beach town. Enjoy unparalleled comfort and convenience with our variety of amenities, including free Wi-Fi, pet-friendly accommodations, and more. Relax and soak up the warm Florida sun at one of the pristine local beaches or lounge at our on-site pool. Explore by land or sea and take advantage of our on-site marina, which features 34 slips, a boat ramp, electrical hook-ups, and more, as well as water sports, boat charters, and complimentary bike rentals. No matter how you spend your time with us, be sure to savor a famous Florida Keys sunset over drinks at The Pointe tiki bar, or aboard a private charter boat.
Everyone is ABSOLUTELY WONDERFUL! Jasmine at the front desk was lovely, op’s manager Russell who gave us a tip on where to cast our line. Every employee was helpful and friendly! Rooms are clean and updated. Pool is great! Best views for sunset is at the Marina!! 4th time in this hotel and it’s always a pleasure staying here!!!
4.5 based on 134 reviews
Fairfield Inn & Suites Marathon Florida Keys is near Florida Bay, Sombrero Beach, Calusa Beach, Dolphin Research Center, and Turtle Hospital. Guests enjoy on-site watersports rentals, Sparky's Landing Restaurant, breathtaking views, and free breakfast.
Wow what an experience!!! Andre and Sheena are amazing staff members at this particular hotel. They were welcoming, friendly and really made my check in experience wonderful . They worked hard to really accomodate my request at the last minute and were so gracious and pleasant. Wonderful attitude and very professional! These individuals should be recognized for their service! Thank you Andre and Sheena!!!!!!!
4 based on 342 reviews
Right in the heart of the Florida Middle Keys, find your paradise at the Hampton Inn Marathon hotel. Refresh in the oceanfront pool and find fun at the Tiki Bar. Learn about sea life at the nearby Dolphin Research Center and Sombrero Reef Marine Sanctuary. Visit the Turtle Hospital, Seven Mile Bridge and the Marathon Garden. Perfect your game at Key Colony Beach Golf Course. Our modern guest rooms feature free WiFi, a microwave, refrigerator and 50-inch HDTV. Head to the lobby for free hot breakfast each morning, or grab one of Hampton's On the Run™ Breakfast Bags, available Monday through Friday. If you have to get work done, stop by the business center with access to a computer, faxing and printing capabilities. Walk to boat rentals, swim at Sombrero Beach and relax watching the sunsets at Calusa Beach.
Stayed at the Hampton Inn Marathon. Great location in the Keys. The pet friendly Hampton Inn is very clean and comfortable. Nice breakfast. The staff was helpful and friendly. Definitely plan to stay there again!
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