Stayed the night in Cedar Key and came here for dinner. We got a 6:15 reservation with only a…read morecouple hours notice. This is in the Island Hotel, a historic building with a lot of history. Had a choice of eating in the bar , the dining room or outside. We chose the dining room and glad we did. Overall all our service was very good. The server was friendly ( and very busy handling a lot of tables). I had an 8oz filet which was very good. I ordered it medium ( light pink center) and it cane out true Pittsburgh rare ( charred outside but rare inside- see pics) I was actually ok with it .... I order medium for my wife to have a couple bites even though I prefer more med rare. So this was def rare inside but I loved it ( I cut her a small end piece that was cooked a little more ) The steak comes with a salad, a vegetable and potato ( a lot of restaurants everything is alacarte - so for $40 for a prime 8oz filet with those sides included .... Not bad. Wife had shrimp and grit cake which is a large appetizer ( she had as her meal). Also had stuffed mushrooms to start that were very good. I think the town of Cedar Key will prob be one and done for us. Wanted to see it , it's quaint , old Florida ... but prob wouldn't come back. ( but only because we just wanted to check it off of a long list of Florida towns to visit) Pro tip: they don't take American Express , odd for a linen table cloth type of place .... So , it's ok to leave home without it

I called around 4 and asked about making a reservation - which they recommended and when we got…read morethere at 5, we were the only ones in the dining room. The outside was pretty full and we thought about sitting out there, but the idea of the bugs getting me later pushed us back inside. by the time we left at 6:40, there were only 3 other tables occupied in the dining room. We had a good dinner, although in reading some of the other reviews, we might have had the same server who seemed to be very slow and big gaps in between visiting our table - she seemed to disappear. I had the Calypso pasta with scallops, which was great. We had the stuffed mushrooms to start, which were yummy, but only 3. and my husband had a snapper fish of the day dish. He also enjoyed the pecan pie. And I enjoyed his ice cream. I was not a fan of any of the cocktails, so just had a glass of wine. My husband had the almond joy/mounds martini, whatever it was called, and he liked it a lot.

My boyfriend wanted to plan a quick getaway for us, and chose the Cedar Key Bed and Breakfast. We…read morelive in South Florida, so it wasn't a bad drive to feel like we stepped back in time 50 years. And better yet, they are dog friendly, so our baby could come with us. I had never been to Cedar Key, and was very excited. Pulling up to the B&B was a little magical. It was painted in pretty pastels, and we parked in front of their beautiful fenced in yard. It had majestic trees, and such an incredible, inviting vibe. Our room, Ms. Ida"s room, was beautifully decorated and inviting. It was large enough for our dog's large crate without making us feel cramped. The bathroom even had a beautiful claw footed tub. It was centrally located so we basically walked everywhere without issue. The Gulf of America was right there, and we really enjoyed watching the pods of dolphins frolick each night. The breakfast was delicious! We had a "Zippy", sausage and homemade biscuits. The Zippy was like a little southwestern quiche. Best of all were the people running this B&B. Heather and Cindi couldn't have made us feel more welcome, important, and frankly, loved! They were so kind and engaging, and totally doted on my dog. (Even made him his own scrambled eggs with cheese!) I had never been to Cedar Key, but I will definitely be back and will stay here again! Check it out!

Nestled right in the neighborhood on a corner on 3rd St, I parked my car when I arrived in town and…read moreit never moved until I was leaving town... I walked everywhere! Dock Street and all... but I really didn't even need to leave. It was very peaceful and relaxing and exactly what I was looking for. This BnB has it all. Charm, wonderful homemade breakfasts, friendly staff, great rooms... mine was on the 2nd floor and had its own private large balcony, accessible from the only other door up the stairs, next to the door to my room. The grounds were beautiful. I spent a good amount of time there. For just coffee, then breakfast, just before sunset in the afternoons... even just overlooking the grounds from the back porch. I walked around and looked at the different kinds of flowers... Alice pretty much does most of the landscaping. I spoke with Alice a good bit while enjoying breakfast in the garden one morning... very sweet and friendly, she truly loves the property and cares about her guests. It was my birthday weekend and my cousin and aunt contacted the BnB and spoke with Amanda. Amanda is who greeted me when I first arrived. She wished me a happy birthday and it took me some time before I figured out how she knew that. LOL When she showed me my room, I only asked about shampoo, she said because my hair was long, she guessed a 2 in 1 type of shampoo wouldn't suffice and I said, if it's something like Pantene, it would! After I returned from my afternoon out and about, there was a bottle of Pantene sitting on the decorate table outside my room. I'm not sure that it was readily available or if she actually went and bought it...but I was certainly appreciative and used it immediately. The next morning, after she read my notes on food issues (no chocolate, no almonds....) she had to ask me at breakfast what I couldn't eat again because my aunt and cousin requested gluten and dairy free, chocolate brownies to surprise me! I can and do eat gluten and dairy...but no chocolate. Amanda had in fact found gluten and dairy free brownies! They would have been wonderful...if I could eat them. Instead, she went out of her way once again and found me a vanilla cake on the fly... dressed it with hibiscus flowers and candles. She was very sweet and we talked for a while as well. Goes to show you how much they enjoy and appreciate what they do and the people they do it for. I enjoyed staying at this BnB, it encompasses old Florida and the local culture and I would definitely stay here again!

Pirates cove was an adorable property that offered several quaint cottages on site. We stayed in #5…read morewith a beautiful view of the water behind us. The cottage was very well kept and clean and had a full kitchen. Lisa and Brian were very friendly and accommodating and within reach if we needed anything at all. It was so cool to see the water move in and out with the tide. We didn't see dolphins during our short stay, but Brian said they often feed in the water right behind the cottages. This place is a quick 5 min drive into town or they have a free taxi service to the tiki bar down the road too. You can rent bikes or golf carts! support local and stay here! It's so cute and cozy.

Very cordial owners wonderful Clean very nice cottages…read moreBeautiful scenery on the property

We had never stayed at the Faraway Inn on Cedar Key before but we will absolutely staying there…read moreagain! We had another couple with us & we all were thrilled with our accommodations. Super clean, loaded with accessories (fridge, freezer, microwave, dishes, utensils, coffee maker, etc) decorated with a fun coastal vibe , comfortable bed, basically everything we'd need to make our stay a "best possible one"! There was even a towel & pup treats waiting for our doodle when we arrived! What a fabulous way to begin our vacation The grounds are adorable with chairs, tables & porch swings positioned towards the water for hanging out. We met several guest that we enjoyed spending time with while watching the sun set The owner Amy & her staff went out of there way to make us feel welcome & we can't wait to get back!

I went there years ago before the last few storms I always loved it would bring my Golden and…read morefished a lot I hope it can build it back. Had a charm about it

This place rocks! We stayed here during the Cedar Key Arts Festival in Condo #102. This condo was…read more"homey and whimsical, bright and beachy" just as advertised! There were five adults and one teenager and plenty of space to roam around without feeling cramped at all. This second floor end unit has a large wrap around deck with comfortable Adirondack chairs to enjoy the show, birds fighting for a spot at the dock, dolphins scooping up mullet close to shore and the beautiful sunset on the water. The balcony is HUGE and a favorite hangout. Overall, the location is perfect with a hot tub and pool on the first level for day or night time swimming. The best part is the building is right on the water with a well maintained dock to hang out at with your own private waterfront oasis. Would I go back? In a second... FYI: No Smoking, No Pets. Sleeps 4, queen bed in both master and guest suites + queen air mattress for extra guests. Maximum of 6 including children. You really can't beat this place!

Comfortable, affordable and a great location. We took an impromptu Saturday trip up to Cedar Key…read more Our plan was to just spend the afternoon and go home in the evening. When we got to town we knew we had to stay. We were extremely lucky to find that Seahorse had a vacancy. We literally got the last room. These condos are directly on the water. Two night minimum but I asked if we could pay extra for one night since it was approx 2pm in the afternoon. I can't believe they let us but we are so glad they did. I don't recommend waiting to the last minute as the town was bustling and everywhere we called was booked. Two bedroom, two bath with a full kitchen and amazing view. The pool was out of commission and unfortunately the hot tub was not so hot. With that being said I will absolutely look into booking this location again in the future.

Beautiful views, piers, wild life, nice owners, decent facilities, convenient and yummy cafe…read more Motel rooms are clean and decorate in old school FL style.

Loved this little RV park. Friendly, cute, artsy and our water front sights had a view of the…read moresunset to die for. We kayaked right from our site. Had the best breakfast at the Adablue Cafe right in premises. Biked right to downtown. Downfall- smaller sites (not a concern for us as we don't hang there much) and the no see-um's bugs were awful! Not that the campground had control of that.

Oh my gosh! A piece of paradise. Ian and Darin have perfected the feel for old Florida and the…read moremodern comforts. Exquisite taste, the tiny details make this a place you will remember fondly. All I can add is, you need to visit and see for yourself.

What a great place to stay when visiting Cedar Key! I wish I had thought to take pictures when we…read morearrived but we were so caught up chatting with the best owners and exploring the property. There's plenty of outdoor seating, spots to have a fire and even bicycles you can rent during your stay. We stayed in the Firefly cottage that has an unobstructed view of the water from its private back porch. Every morning we received freshly ground coffee and enjoyed it on the porch watching the jumping trout and pelicans. It was really relaxing and serene. The cottage itself had everything you'd need and was super clean. Cute little kitchen area, fully stocked with plates and utensils. Bathroom with plenty of towels, toiletries and places to hang your bags. There's also a living room area with tv and queen sized bed. The cottage is so cozy and decorated with the coolest art and books. The best part are the hosts/owners. Ian and Darrin were so warm and welcoming. You can tell they love what they do. They know all the best spots in town too! The cottages are also only a 15 minute walk to town. We walked everywhere when we were there which was good considering all the tasty diner food we had.

Clean, moderately priced, no frills just a place to hang your head after a long day of location…read morephotography. Staff helpful and pleasant. Central to restaurant row.

We stayed at Island Place Aug 10 & 11, 2012 and absolutely loved the place. We had unit 315, a two…read morebedroom, two bath and it was very nice. The entire area was nice. A great pool, hot tub, and picnic area. The staff was very accomodating and the place was CLEAN!! We'll be returning to Island Place on our next visit to Cedar Key!

Stayed there for 2 nights recently. Cedar Key is a quaint place, and once you've discovered it you…read morewant it to stay that way. Good folks there, And also a good birding area for those interested. This little motel has an awesome location, if your perception of "walking distance' is 'not more than 200 yards' then you've found the right place. Shops, fishing pier, bars, restaurants, beach, boat tours and more... it's a good spot to leave the car alone for a couple days! My room was clean and very spacious, with a waterview. Don't expect a chain hotel fancy design room, but as others stated already....there's a lot of stuff to do outside the room! Perfect place for laid-back people looking for a budget short stay with unbeatable value. The bedding was good. Rate was 60-ish a night. Your man in charge is friendly and makes things easy. Relax, you have arrived.

Dockside Motel is now called Salinity Hotel. A two-night late-April 2026 stay was not all that I…read morehad hoped for. There are pluses: Room #12 did not face the street so it was reasonably quiet, the room was refurbished after Hurricane Helene in Sept 2024 and all is fairly new, the king bed is nicely supportive, coffee maker/ refridge/ microwave all work, WiFi also works outside on the deck. More pluses: closest hotel to the fishing pier, right out the door to the Dock Street restaurants, tee shirt shops, ice cream joint and wine bar. Very easy walking distance to all the 2nd Street restaurants, bars and artist shops. My complaints: lack of security and insufficient storage space. The hotel door is secured from the outside by way of an electronic push button lock. A four digit code opens it. The codes are changed (I'm told, but can't verify) with each new rental but there is no inside double lock!! No way on the inside to keep someone with a master code from entering the room while you are inside! No typical hotel mechanical inside system. Too late for my reservation but the next (potential) guest should check before booking. Made me apprehensive both nights. Room #12 is at street and deck level and has good handicap accessibility but this was a feature I didn't need. Room has a very large bathroom, at least 6' wide and 15' long with a wheelchair roll-in shower. Nice! But bathroom had 6' between the tiny wall mounted sink and the shower and only a really small cabinet (top surface only 12" by 24") that left almost no room for toiletries, pills and other misc travel items. The bedroom, while spacious (12' by 15') had the same lack of raised storage. We found the single standard folding luggage rack and put the larger of two suitcases on it. Fou the second suitcase, choices were: the small 36" round table, leave it open on the floor or return it to the car. The small 12" by 15" valet was almost worthless. I'm sad the people that run the hotel never tried to travel with luggage to the hotel. I've given the Salinity Hotel THREE STARS.

This motel is conveniently placed off a road that hugs the gulf. The Motel could use a good…read morefacelift. It looks like the colors of the Motel have been picked by kids. But the view is spectacular, the sunset that can be seen from the road is just absolutely breathtaking. And the town of Cedar Key is such a nice little town that could be walked in about 20 minutes (it seems that there might be some "nice serum" in the water, locals are very nice and friendly) With a community garden open to the public and dolphins swimming by our hotel in the morning. This place was worth it. This is a place I will for sure come back and visit.

A beautiful traditional Florida style motel with amazing views of the sunset. We had a corner room…read morewith views of the water from each side. We sat on our private balcony and watched the sun set which was breathtaking. We met the housekeeper upon arrival who was really friendly and happy to show us to our room as the front desk staff was busy. Once we were settled in we went back to the front desk to officially check and met Cody. He was so informative telling us about everything the island had to offer. He even told us how Nicholas Cage had stayed in the same room we were staying once! We highly recommend this motel for a quiet night away. My husband and I can't wait to come again soon!