Each includes a balcony facing the ocean or, if you’re on the ground floor, a porch that leads out onto the sand. The guest rooms have crisp, clean decor and oversized bathrooms. Sip champagne while you check in, then drop your bags in the room and head to the spa or one of the five pools – the lagoon-shaped main pool has a bar serving tropical drinks. White buildings and blue accents give this Marathon hotel a Mediterranean look that feels far from Florida. You’ll feel like you’re approaching a secluded country estate as you drive the winding tree-lined road to Isla Bella. Isla Bella Beach Resort in Marathon, Florida - Photo courtesy of Rachel Vigoda The elegant Butterfly Cafe in the main building is a good option for dinner. If you’re looking for a more typical hotel room, those are tucked among greenery next to one of the two pools. Spacious two-story accommodations face the water, with some leading out to the sand and some set on a secluded lagoon. Then check into Tranquility Bay, which lives up to its name with curved rows of airy white townhouses in a serene beachfront setting. If you're traveling with friends or extra family, two-bedroom suites and villas are available, too.Ī post shared by Tranquility Bay Resort Florida Marathon, book a morning tour at the non-profit Turtle Hospital to meet rescued 300-pound loggerheads and other sea turtles, followed by lunch at a nearby Cuban cafe (try Paradise Cuban Restaurant). All of the guest rooms come with balconies. There’s also a long list of options geared toward kids and teens – including drop-off programs for when you’re craving an adults-only afternoon. This family-friendly resort set over 60 acres along the Atlantic Ocean is a destination unto itself, with six restaurants and bars, a saltwater lagoon, a spa, a marina and five pools, including one with a pirate ship theme.Įvery type of water activity you can think of is available, like snorkeling, kayaking and fishing. Halfway between Key Largo and Key West is Hawks Cay on Duck Key, a great option if you’re traveling with kids (it was even named a USA TODAY 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards winner for Best Family Resort in 2020). Don your nicest sundress for a seafood dinner at Chef Michael’s, just a few minutes up the road.Īngler & Ale restaurant at Hawks Cay in the Florida Keys - Photo courtesy of Hawks Cay Resort Moorings Village doesn’t have any restaurants onsite, but there are plenty nearby. ![]() If you do need to work off some energy, there’s a pool, a tennis court and kayaks and paddle boards. Hammocks, lounge chairs and hundreds of palm trees on this beachfront property insist that you unwind. Back on land, beaches in the Florida Keys are manmade and small, but there’s plenty of room to stretch out on a lounger at Baker’s Cay Resort, part of Hilton’s Curio Collection. Key Largo is known for diving and snorkeling, so you’ll definitely want to get out on the water (or under the water, in the John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park underwater preserve). Baker’s Cay Resort - Key Largoīaker's Cay Resort in Key Largo - Photo courtesy of Baker's Cay Here are some of the best places to stay along the way. Many visitors head straight to Key West, located at the end of the road, to sip key lime coladas poolside during the day and join the party on bar-lined Duval Street at night.īut if you have the time, a leisurely drive down the highway with overnights at a few hotels is the perfect way to experience the laid-back, retro vibe the Florida Keys offer. ![]() The string of islands that make up the Florida Keys are connected by the Overseas Highway, with its more than 40 bridges taking you across 113 miles of land and green-blue sea.
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