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    Hampton Inn Marathon - Florida Keys

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    Jimi J.

    Great location, awesome pool and cabana, wonderful service. There are restaurants and bars within walking distance and the views are beautiful.

    Hole in the wall

    I've been staying at this hotel for almost 6 months for work. Every week I come they put me in different rooms. Every time I check in the rooms are always half cleaned. Hair all over the bathroom floors and showers. I checked in the one week and they had wet mold on the ceiling. The front desk guy gave me an issue when I asked to have my room changed. I had the cleaning people come to my room to clean again and still hair everywhere. The breakfast is the best free breakfast in the keys but other than that the rooms are always dirty.make sure to bring a broom and mop when you stay over.i plus r recommend staying here after asking for a room changed they couldn't help me.

    Clean spacious room
    Robert S.

    Nice and clean Hilton property. About 3 years old, it looks very well kept. The rooms are ample and they come with prep area with sink and microwave. The grounds are very green. There's a little market if you need to get any last minute grocery items. The breakfast buffet is typical Hampton Inn. From 6-10 am. Free parking is a plus. Located about 1 hour from Key West. About 30 min from Isla Morada. Nice restaurants close by, as well as a Dollar Tree, Winn Dixie and Publix.

    View from balcony
    Kerri E.

    I am a Diamond member with Hilton, so needless to say I stay with them frequently, so this review keep that in mind. The good: location is great - Marathon is in the middle and really has a lot of good restaurants and activities. This location has free laundry, which is really nice. Also the fact that they have balconies/patios is nice. If you travel with your dogs the bottom level would be ideal. They even have doggy doo stations. Our room was clean. The lobby and main building is very modern and nice, with a great view across the street. You can't hear US 1 traffic at all and the guests in general seem to be quiet (older couples or younger stoners, not a lot of kids) The average: this is your normal Hampton breakfast. Well, actually the oatmeal is usually not as soupy and the juices have what they are labeled as having, but in general for all the reviews in awe of the breakfast- it's standard. You can hear TV, voices and sneezes from the next room. And hallway doors bang shut very loudly. The bad: the bathroom and entryway are LED lights and bright. The bedroom/couch/desk has 3 small dim lamps. The closet is very small. The fridge has no tiny freezer (we brought reusable ice packs that were useless since we had no freezer). The shower door was not level (would slide open and closed at the bottom with a 2" gap at the top) so the floor would get wet when you shower. The A/C doesn't have the ability to leave the fan on. So the room is either freezing while the A/C is running or stuffy and warm. The housekeeping only comes on request, yet they have an envelope for you to leave a tip for them! They came one time when we didn't request and emptied the trash and left clean towels, which was great, but we were down to 10 squares of toilet paper but they didn't leave any. The cupboard door under the kitchenette sink needs repair. Also the hot tub was warm (not hot) with a mound of sand (from where I gave no idea since there is not a beach here) at the bottom. The bartender was only there 2/5 days he was supposed to be there. The hotel is 100% smoke free but apparently not toke free because there were people smoking weed in several rooms with their doors open as well as outside on their patio. They have very thin, small and rough pool towels that you can exchange for clean/dry ones at the front desk. They charge you $25 each if you steal them (which you would only use for washing the car). Overall it's ok - I would stay here again and recommend it, but probably not as nice as what you'd expect from a Hampton for the price

    Rust
    Rick P.

    The unfortunate thing is that this might be the cheapest Hilton property in the Keys and you may be tempted to stay. I stayed here while on business and I must say that it isn't convenient to anywhere that a vacationer would want to go. The price certainly doesn't reflect that often over $300 per night. Secondly you notice the rust on the metal legs of the desks and furniture which maybe because of a flood? Lastly they have an ant problem. Tiny little ants that loved to bite my legs. For $300 a night you'd think they could afford a pest control company to come around and spray? I get that it's Florida and you'd get bugs; but it's noticeable especially with the hornet nest above my patio door. On the flip side the pool are and breakfast area are very nice. I did enjoy a few nights after work sitting in the hot tub. It's also a quite hotel without many party's which is rare in the keys.

    Balcony and beautiful sunset views
    Melissa M.

    This hotel is incredibly comfortable, from the bedroom to the bathroom. I personally love to have a balcony when I stay a night away from home, and wow this did not disappoint. The sunset views are stunning from here and you're within walking distance from a few restaurants so you can really soak up the Keys. The hospitality from the staff is so comforting, they make it feel like a home away from home and get you anything you need to have a nice stay. The pool is a bit small but there generally aren't too many people around so it's just right. The hot tub is really nice in the afternoon as the pool closes at 10 pm. Their bar serves food from 12-7 pm, we ordered a personal cheese pizza ($8) which was tasty and good portion for one person, and the spinach artichoke dip (I will always order this if it's on the menu...) and its good but I don't recommend as much. They have breakfast in the morning with a great spread. The only overall complaint I have is that our room's air conditioning made a strange sound every few seconds but it's not too big of an issue. Great hotel!

    Just_me H.

    I have been here 4 days, I have at least 4 more days and may extend 4 more! I can not comment on the negative reviews here as I wasn't there.. BUT, I will tell you , I have walked, hung out, spent time and looked at every part of this property that I have access to and it is great!!! The staff is unbelievable!! Friendly, helpful, funny.. they want you to have a good time and enjoy your stay.. and I am!! I have talked to front desk staff, housekeeping, breakfast workers, the dudes cutting the grass.. ohh and the GM! These are regular folks, they care.. My room, a single room with a queen size bed has a large flat screen tv, work station with Ethernet plug as well as USB and 110V plugs.. I have a small sink and counter area, a mid size fridge, a lot of cabinet space, microwave, a safe that is NO extra charge, a fold out couch that is great to sit one... I haven't slept on it . But I might.. very comfortable to sit... A couple stow away ottomans, updated bathroom, huge shower stall, I have a small porch area with 2 chairs and a small table. Water in shower is hot, great pressure , room was clean, carpeted by bed and couch area, some type of tile situation in walkway and bathroom. My room was clean, smelled clean and the AC will freeze you out! I love it! There is a small dock on the water with a few chairs and a table. I sit there have a few beers, watch the boats , enjoy the sun, watch the iguanas.. and relax. There is a very nice pool area with a tiki bar that isn't open at the moment, but it's 15 steps from my room , I can get a beer there. Ohh, the breakfast area is feeling huge!! Breakfast was scrabbled eggs, sausage, bacon, potatoes. There is oatmeal, breads, bagels , dry cereal, yogurt... You get it... It's nice.. friendly staff, open on time.. There is an office /business center... I see computers honestly not sure what else. I am on vacation man I am not interested in that, but it's there.. Community bathrooms near front desk are ridiculous!! Wicked huge, spotless.. very very nice Dude.. you are in Marathon Key, this place is empty, I am in paradise. There is a great seafood restaurant across the street, even I can walk there... It's freakin great! On the water, fresh seafood, decent happy hour... There is a boat launch across the street. A Winn Dixie and a Publix 3.8mi south of hotel. Gas station maybe 1000' south of hotel. What more do you need? Check my profile, I am not a shill for Hampton Inn... I travel, I see the good and the bad all over the country... These folks here take care of business! I am coming back, if you see.me here... I will even buy you a beer. Be safe, stay here and have fun dammit!! Steve

    Ivan H.

    This place is brand new at only 2 months old, and let me tell you...what a property! Rates at this Hampton are what you'd find elsewhere, coming in at around $225.00 a night, and what a beautiful place they did with this property; it's so expansive from the front desk, to the Tiki bar that offers alcohol and a nice Happy Hour too! Now that's a plus in my eyes. Another great amenity is that they offer free laundry and dryers too! Just buy or bring your own detergent and you're golden; I've never paid attention of other Hamptons offer this but this place does and what a nice add. Breakfast was very good on the first day with potatoes, ham and scrambled eggs; the next day it was an egg/cheese omelette and sliced kielbasa sausage. They also had the other usual cereal, bagel and homemade waffles. Beds were Hampton excellence and it made the night's sleep so comfortable that I can't wait to visit this property again when in the area. Lastly, I checked out Sunday but had a full day of activities that morning to afternoon; I called the front desk and spoke with "Vi" and asked her if it was possible to get a shower on the way back to Miami since I may have needed it, and she said it was possible, but to stop in to see her. We didn't need it after all, but just the kind gesture of it being there in case I needed it makes me want to come back here even more; this place exemplifies what all Hampton Inns need to operate like.

    Mildew? Rust?
    Naomi G.

    This hotel is abysmal. Ignore the fancy photos post renno. The fact is the room is in shambles. The hotel is in shambles!! Check-in was impersonal with staff barely acknowledging me. They had the audacity to charge me an incidental hold that they never communicated. And If they charge it, why aren't they using the $ to fix the dents/chipped paint on the walls, chipped soap dish, treat rust in the shower, fix the AC and deal with brown stains on walls (yeah look at my pics). This was a bummer considering this hotel was renovated 2 years ago. What's also upsetting is there was ZERO investment in soundproofing. Got screaming kids/bladder/lover??? Everyone is going to hear it. The two stars is for the convenience and variety at breakfast. Essentially there were enough options that it got my kids a snack and essentially me a trip to Walgreens for cereal bars.

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    Review Highlights - Hampton Inn Marathon - Florida Keys

    It has all the essentials from a pool, tiki bar, gym, ping pong table, to close proximity to restaurants.

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    Secluded relaxing resort on a grassy water area with on-site market, restaurant, pool and rooftop…read morebars. 3.75 stars Highlights - Secluded area: very chill and relaxing - Nice staff: especially Jeff the bartender - Market was fantastic assortment of quality items - Grass hut pool bar: large covered area with some fun games spread around (connect 4, string hook, cornhole, ring toss, etc). - Waterfront with beach chairs on little sandy areas, sitting hammocks, and a pier. 2 pools-- one for adults - Aqua cabana: cool option to rent to float on the water for a while. Has a table and is covered. $199 for the day including bucket of beer/seltzers or a bottle of rose. - Basic kayaks and paddle boards included and other activities offered like kite surfing. - Restaurant and rooftop bar on site were great and convenient - Had a family 3 bedroom unit with kitchen which was nice. - Not so crowded when we were there mid-April Midlights: - Tide changes made it harder to do water sports since had to plan around low tide times. - Beds and sheets weren't the most comfortable - Day without Jeff the drinks were not great by the pool. - Adult section is more recently renovated than the family side. - Adult pool actually more crowded and set back in shade. Lowlights - Restaurant and rooftop bar closed Tuesdays and Wednesdays - Water ground is sludgey and not fun to walk on. Also sometimes an unpleasant odor. - Door to our main balcony was broken after our first night so for several days we couldn't go out there. Bummer cause was the main place we planned to hang out. And hub missed part of our aquacabana day waiting for someone to come up since his suit was out there. - No service for rooms while we were here 3 nights

    Easily one of the biggest hidden gems on Marathon Key ... literally hidden because aside from the…read morenon-descript sign on the highway, the dense tropical foliage hides the place! Get past that and you find a first-class resort, dense beautiful tropical gardens, great staff, all the perks one wants in a Keys resort... pool, bar, water sports, super nice/clean rooms, plenty of parking! Mia helped us check in and gave us the property tour, did a great job... thanks Mia. Complimentary prosecco upon check-in! Nice little gift shop at the office. The resident cat Wilma will follow you around, so be aware, she'll join you for bed! Family and adults sides to the resort, which is nice. Only had one night this time around, but we'll be back for sure! Highly recommend!

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    Key Colony Beach Motel

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    Want to stay in the Florida Keys right on a nice private beach for an affordable price then this is…read moreit. About half way in between key largo and key west. Perfect spot to relax on the beach with shallow waters and minimal people. In islamorada and 45 minutes if you want to drive to key west. You can always stop at key largo on your way out.

    Great Hotel, Awesome Service, Priceless Private Sandy Beach, Awesome Sunrises and all at a Super…read moreAffordable Price! At first, we were a little hesitant to book; after all, it is a very old Motel and we read a couple of bad reviews about it. We almost walked away and went somewhere else - BOY, ARE WE GLAD WE DECIDED TO TAKE A CHANCE AND BOOK at KCB Motel! Yes, the Motel is over 50 years old, but it has been very nicely refurbished specially the bathrooms in the rooms. As for the bad reviews, well they are over five years old and I could not find a single trace of any of the faults mentioned in the bad reviews! The motel common areas and the rooms are all very clean, the service to the room was great, and very early each morning, there was a crew going all over making sure everything was clean and fresh to start each day. We used the two BBQs provided (gas included) and in the morning there were at least 3 guys cleaning up the BBQs and the "cooking" area for us to enjoy again. We had such a positive experience that we are already planning out return trips; we are only an hour and a half away and we plan to visit several time a year! The beach, the absolute BEST part of the Motel, is a hidden gem considering the lack of sandy beaches in the keys. Very nice white sand and only a few scattered patches of Sargasso (grassy sea bottom), but you have to go way in deep to see those. It runs from side to side of the hotel property and it is less than 30 feet from most rooms to the water! No more lugging coolers and equipment from the car to the beach or from a "normal" hotel room to the beach. You just have to take a few steps to your room to get whatever you need. There are several thatch roof cabanas with plenty of tables and chairs where you can enjoy breakfast (provided by the Motel), or lunch and dinner while listening to the waves coming ashore. You can even just sit there doing nothing but enjoying the view or you can take a plunge in the clear water! With such a short distance from the room to the beach, we went in and out several times a day; we even had time for a short siesta most days! Oh, and yes, they have a very large pool, but I could not tell you about it because I did not use it at all. Not because it was bad, but because I could not tear myself away from the beach! Next trip, I will try and find some time to take a dip in the pool. Last but not least, the price - Incredible! During the fall months, September to December, the rates are only $120 for a regular side facing room or $200 for each of the four nicely decorated beachfront suites, each with a distinct theme! There is no "resort fee" added to the price of the room, just the plain normal tax. By the way, we went as a group made up of 21 members of our car club! Had the greatest time and even made some friends with the other weekend guests! We exchanged phone numbers with 4 other couples (all one group) so that we could coordinate our return trip soon! One couple from France taught us how to correctly pronounce "Croissant with eggs and sausage", one of the featured breakfast items. The correct way is "Croissant aux oeufs et saucisses", trust me, no at all pronounced as it is written, a BUNCH of the letters are silent and the rest need some emphasis when pronouncing! Thank You Tony and Jen, you are the greatest! Looking forward to our next trip!

    Hawks Cay Resort - Crudo

    Hawks Cay Resort

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    We stayed at one of the villas for my friend's bachelorette party & had a great time! The villa was…read morebeautiful and spacious. All the employees were kind and we loved how they had a golf cart system where they pick you up to take you to the other parts of the resort. We had so much fun at the beautiful pool area, they even have paddle boarding/kayaking for free which was fun! The drinks and food were good too at the tiki bar. So much to do here and beautiful and clean. They also have a dolphin rehab center attached. You can swim with the dolphins. We also did their boat tour with snorkeling, which was amazing and the captains were fun and personable! Would stay here again!

    We recently stayed at Hawk's Cay and had nothing short of an awful experience from start to finish…read more I was so incredibly excited to stay here, as I've heard incredible things about the resort. I can confidently say I would never stay here again after our visit. We arrived about 30 minutes before checkin time (around 3:30pm) and were told our room was not ready yet. No problem. Our baby was due for a nap so I took him around the beautiful property to sightsee. At 4:05pm they called me to tell me our room was ready. We went upstairs and I was about to put him down for a nap, but I realized we were in a double queen when we had booked a resort king. Also, there was no pack 'n play set up as I had requested in our reservation. With a now crying baby in my arms, I called the front desk and let them know they had put us in the wrong room. The woman told me to come down to the lobby and she would meet me there to bring us to the last remaining king. Why weren't we put there in the first place? We went down to the lobby and waited about 20 minutes before asking to speak to a supervisor. The woman told me the original person coming to meet me was on her way. I expressed my concerns to her while she took me to the new room and she apologized politely, but after arriving in our new room (again with no pack 'n play set up), the entire checkin process took an hour and a half. My now overly tired and incredibly cranky baby was crying as I tried to get him down for a nap in our new room. We were interrupted by the woman coming back with our keys, then 10 minutes later a man knocked on our door with a folded up pack 'n play and asked, "You know how to set this up, right?" Now on the verge of tears, I asked him to please set it up for me. He cranked it open and told me there were "linens to put in the bottom for the baby." When I inspected it, it looked broken and rickety on the bottom with no padding. Linens are a serious SIDS risk for babies, so I'm not sure why such a nice resort couldn't provide us with a safe, non-broken crib. We did not end up using it. That evening when we were getting ready for dinner, there was an ironing board with no iron in the room. We called and they brought one relatively promptly. The air conditioning must have had an issue because it could not have possibly been any louder. On top of everything that had made our evening so stressful, the alarm in our room went off at 5:45am, waking the baby and myself up an hour earlier than normal. This threw off our entire next day as well. The resort does not provide "do not disturb" tags inside your room, so during his first nap of the day housekeepiAng knocked loudly and barged into our room! I tried to speak to a supervisor and all I got was an insincere, unconvincing apology. What was supposed to be a relaxing stay at one of the most highly-regarded resorts in the Keys was the most stressful (actually, the only stressful) experience I have ever had in the Keys. To have spent over $400 on a room and had such a disappointing stay was unacceptable. Do not recommend.

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