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    Entrance door jamb

    The price is right for the area. Significantly cheaper than anything else around. But the place is a dump. There's a 1" space between the outside entrance door and the door jamb. No closet or anything to hang clothes on. No Wifi. No amenities of any kind. Small towels. Uncomfortable bed and pillows. The good: good hot water and water pressure. Free parking. Great location in Islamorada. A/C works great.

    This hotel was DISGUSTING there were roaches the beds were very dirty. We brought a box of cereal and instantly ants came everywhere now we have to replace everything. As of now our garage is infested with ants. Also I wanted to use the WiFi but the connection was very poor. I walked in to the bathroom and to my surprise there was a huge roach and ants were hovering over it. As I woke up there was THOUSANDS of ants on the bed. The toilet paper was covered in brown stuff and dead spiders. The fan didn't work or the AC. So if you are reading this review I will suggest you don't stay here. And the refrigerator did not work so the food was spoiled.

    Andrew J.

    I have stayed at the Key Lantern many times over the years... after a day of kiteboarding and a night of tiki bar drinking on Islamorada, it's the perfect affordable spot to crash and not have to worry about driving back to Miami until the next day. This place is old school... no fancy on line reservation system here, you have to call them and if you're lucky they will have something available. Comfortable bed, hot shower and cold AC for $70... good times!

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    Jocelyn T.

    Dingy, old, and dreary. Pay a little more and stay somewhere nice. I dont recommend this place unless you know to expect my first three words. On the plus side, it is fairly inexpensive and you are allowed to cross the street and use the pool and "beach" from the Islander resort. Beach is in parenthesis because its well, the keys muck. The front desk lady was rude.

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    It advertises as the least expensive motel in the Keys. Clean and quiet. Short walk to Lorelei's for sunset.

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    The Sunset Inn

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    We recently stayed at Sunset Inn in Islamorada and had a mixed experience. On the positive side,…read morethe room was clean and well-maintained, and the check-in process was very smooth and hassle-free, which we appreciated after a long day of travel. However, we felt that the property is quite highly priced for what it offers. Unfortunately, our comfort was affected by a few issues in the room--the bed made noticeable noise even with slight movement, which made it difficult to get a good night's sleep. Additionally, the air conditioner was quite loud, adding to the disturbance. Overall, while the cleanliness and easy check-in were definite positives, the noise issues and pricing did not quite match our expectations.

    Well known and respected member of the community, the Sunset Inn was an interesting stay…read more Easy with check-in, parking was a breeze, and the unit was accessible to physically challenged. The hotel itself was very clean, and the room looked like it was recently remodeled. The bed had a European style bottom on it where I kept hitting my ankle and toes. The mattress was kind of soft, but the pillows were really nice and comfortable. The bathroom looked rather old, and the shower itself didn't have a door on it. So you risk getting water onto the bathroom on the floor when you're just taking a normal shower. I liked the rear room door which led to the pool area. The pool was a saltwater type and very inviting. This was a major plus for this Inn. Get the towels from the front office and pick a nice spot around the pool. This area really was well done Shopping is a breeze with the Publix grocery store just one mile south. Many great choices for restaurants are all within 2 miles. There are no places to cook inside the unit, but there is a microwave outback in case you wanna warm something. A small refrigerator is provided along with a coffee maker and Keurig coffee pods. Try not to book a room facing the street, as it gets rather noisy at night. Also, foot traffic during was rather loud up until midnight. There is a great value in staying here as the price for rooms are very reasonable. I think I paid $136 for the night. The two women at check-in were very polite and attentive to my needs. Questions were answered, I think I would stay here again if I didn't have a room up against the highway. Be sure to inquire first.

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    For the price we paid , elevators were broken, no amenities in bathroom (shower cap, hand lotion…read moreetc) Only had one shuttle working and AC was broken I expected lil better

    On the afternoon of Thursday, May 1st at approximately 2:48PM I called the Cheeca Lodge to book a…read moreroom for a wedding block for later this year in 2026. The least expensive room available was a One Bedroom King Room Resort View. I was advised I would be charged one night's room and tax approximately $322 (the price was somewhere around this amount) per night. My husband advised on Saturday, Sunday, and Monday the charge did not hit my account. I booked the deposit using a debit card. That following Tuesday morning I called at approximately 7:35 and got routed around to three different people who told me they could not find my reservation, couldn't/wouldn't make me a new reservation and then sent to in house reservations. After getting passed around by three different people I kept trying to make a reservation to correct the reservation that was clearly not made on Friday and my call was disconnected. I called back immediately and the person who answered the phone seemed to know who I was and not only would not help me make a reservation, told me NO. She would not make the reservation; it had to go through in house reservations. I then asked if I should call back at a later hour assuming no one would be in in-house reservations and she said yes. When I called back at 8:50AM Tuesday, a lovely person was able to help me however, the least expensive room in the wedding block was almost $900 for an oceanfront room. I had to settle for a Golf Course with two queen beds for $100 more than my original reservation. I understand things happen but I am very upset that my now room is far away from the resort for a lesser room at $100 more per night and the appalling treatment I received from three members of the staff on Tuesday morning. I sent this exact letter to guest services on Friday May 7th to explain and try and get back my original room and to be put back in the block. I have no idea how Cheeca Lodge managed to lose my first reservation but I am disappointed. I haven't heard a single thing from the resort since.

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    This was our second year staying at the Amara Cay, and what an enjoyable experience both times. We…read morewere allowed early check in which is such a nice amenity. Check in was quick, and very friendly with recommendations. Our room was on the second floor again, this time an ocean front and wow - it's worth it. We had the courtyard view last time and it's also a very pretty view - you can't lose. The pool area and bar is so wonderful - very scenic, and the service at the bar is great. They have a great menu for lunch options that they bring out to you. The room was very clean, modern, and spacious. You can request a microwave if you need too! There are bikes, paddle boards, and kayaks for rental for free. Lots of things going on in between the three resorts - we wish we'd had a chance to try the yoga! We will be back for years to come.

    We just finished a 7 day visit to Amara Cay resort. This was somewhat disappointing in regard to…read morecustomer service and room cleanliness and supplies. After 3 days my wife had to threaten the front desk staff with using towels to wipe her ass if the maids didn't restock the toilet paper in our room. Totally unacceptable for a resort. They kept assuring us the rooms service maids were coming in daily, but they never did until she threatened to come down and make a scene. The staff seemed unmotivated to complete even the basic cleaning tasks. We only asked for two coffee k cups, clean towels and the two room garbage cans to be emptied on a daily basis. That was just too demanding and the staff tried to mean-mug us when we came and went but finally got it done for the final two days of our visit. I'd advise you visit another property because the service is nonexistent and a total disappointment. Their on site restaurant was a joke as well. Completely overpriced and out of touch given the location. Every other restaurant we visited in the area was excellent, but theirs was almost always empty. The menu was way overpriced and there were countless local options that were much better and less expensive. Nearly all the staff on site see to be unwilling to provide service to customers and displaying a shitty attitude overall. Leadership changes need to take place or this property will crumble. Good location, just bad service with inadequate leadership supervision.

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    My husband and I were so impressed with this resort! The…read moregrounds were immaculate. It had a welcoming feel. You can tell that they really take pride in every area of the property, rooms, pool and grounds. What a joy!! It was a fantastic experience where we could forget about work and enjoy each moment. We had room 4 which was a kitchen, dining area, king size bed, and bathroom located near the dock. It was clean, up kept and we enjoyed our entire time there! The bed was comfortable and it had a nice TV. My husband brought fishing tackle so that he could fish from the dock and was extremely happy!! Next time he plans to bring his small boat so that he can dock it there. Upon our arrival we were greeted and checked in quickly and efficiently. Our questions about the area, restaurants, etc. were answered and he said he was only a text away if we had any questions at all. This was impressive to me and I was grateful. The sunsets were gorgeous and we were happy we brought our camera. We did not use the pool or the many hammocks and chairs on the grounds but we're happy they were there. We enjoyed the dock and porch area just outside our room and we are looking forward to coming back next year! This resort does not charge for parking or a resort fee which we appreciated and is located 10 to 15 minutes from a Publix in case you would like to purchase items for the kitchen. CVS is near the Publix too. This is a wonderful old style Florida resort that doesn't nickel and dime you for everything. We already have reservations for next year!

    Everything from check in to leaving was excellent . This is like stepping away from the day to day…read morerush we all live in . The staff was almost unnoticeable and the rooms are clean and well maintained . Of you want a quiet keys vacation this would be the one . We are going back next year hope to see you you there .

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