We spent two great nights here in Marathon. The room is very clean, bed is very comfortable, nice…read moreshower. The ammenities are great and the property is very pretty. They have grills, outdoor areas to hang out including Adirondacks and hammock plus a fire pit. The pool is great plus the beach. They have complimentary standup paddle boards and kayaks for use too. We got one days use, the other days were too windy.

This place is a little hidden gem, only 12 rooms, so not a fancy resort but clean, updated nice…read morerooms, & grounds. They have nice lounge chairs, a wonderful hammock, ice chests you can borrow for the day, beach mat, i we used their kayaks to go off shore and even saw manatees! Andy at the desk is a gem in itself, Ask her anything and she won't steer you wrong, places to eat, watch the sunset etc. We will definitely stay here again.

We got the junior suite and the size was more for a solo traveler. We had two large suitcases and…read morewhen both opened, there was no walk space so we were climbing over the bed to get to the bathroom and reach over the small fridge provided. The bathroom had everything needed for a good shower (hot water, shampoo/conditioner, body wash, towels) but the shower was constantly flooding to our ankles so we had to space out our showers to wait for it to fully drain before the next one. The AC kept the room cool but water leaked out occasionally so we turned it off when sleeping which was unfortunate because it got super hot at night in the rooms. The ladies at the front were nice for check in and check out. The best part about staying here though was the little private beach in the back and picturesque scenery. We enjoyed some moments there just before leaving!

I liked this place. The ocean access is nice and the swing is cute. The entry into the water is…read morevery slippery and rocky, the walk from the cottages is about 5 minutes. I likes my stay, however my room have other people's hair all over. Black hair attached bed to the toilet all over the floor and the shower needs a good scrub. The bedding seemed clean but under the sheet was very stained. The floors really need scrubbed. My fridge stopped working in the middle of the night so all my food was bad by morning. No microwave in room. The tv has Roku that was nice. It was okay but could definitely be better. Location is good.

Its a dive, and the cheapest place you can stay in the Keys. For the price in comparison I rate it…read moreaverage. The rooms are clean but a bit creepy in their Florida kitsch decor (aka: yard sale decorations). I keep thinking there was a peephole in the wall where a large sweaty serial killer sat unblinking, just waiting for me to fall asleep. I was concerned with the traffic waking me too early and asked for a room off of the main road and was told you can't hear a thing in there. This is simply not true. I had a room off the side and was still awoken by traffic before 8am. Check out time is too early for any motel standard; 10:30am. They have a small refrigerator, sink and microwave which was really nice to use. For the price, it is worth it. Bring a fan to drown out the noise if you are a light sleeper.

I can't even believe I am writing the first review of this place! If you're planning to do the Keys…read morefor a couple of days and you're looking for a nice cozy central location you need to give this one a look. Make no mistake -- we're not talking about 24 hour room service and on site spa here. The Anchor Inn is old school -- looks like the old time motels that got shoved to the side when the chains took over the hotel business. But I guess that's a big part of its charm. It is what it is. My husband and I stumbled on it two years ago and we have gone back again and again. The decor of the rooms is Florida kitsch (which is kind of fun) and some of the rooms are bigger and better than others. OUR favorite unit has a full kitchen and a patio right outside the door (great view of the neighbor's Harleys...lololol!) We love this place -- affordable, fun, clean and a central location. Give it a shot!

Where to begin! The check in was smooth and the desk attendant very friendly. The room was very…read moreclean and so comfortable. The resort has two pools overlooking the ocean. Unfortunately, it was too cold for us to swim because of a very unusual cold front the keys haven't experienced in 15 years. The pools are heated, but we found the hot tub more enjoyable. The beach is private and beautiful. Very well maintained and rocks picked up every day. The restaurant on site was very convenient and live music played daily. They even have a grill with utensils that we utilized. I can't say enough good things about this resort. We absolutely loved it and had a wonderful time. I hope someday to be able to visit again!

Excellent underrated spot with pool and ocean access. Walk next door for food and drinks…read more Reasonable priced in a quiet area. We elected to go with the street view king vs ocean view to save a little and we are happy with the choice since there is no patio. We were able to hang at the beach bar and have lunch with some live music and then lounge at the pool. Great day. Room is comfortable and just what we needed as our get away.

This review is for the DAY PASS, we did not stay over night. We came here for Labor day weekend and…read moreenjoyed their facilities for the day (2 pools, jacuzzi, beach access, bar, restaurant) We had a fabulous time! Staff was super friend, facility was clean overall (beach was a little sluggish but there had also been storms all week so its something they cant really control). When we arrived, we got a tour of the facilities and were each given a towel. We also took one of their kayaks for a ride (complimentary) which i appreciated! Overall, I would definitely recomend spending the day here with their day pass through Resort Pass or any other platform they offer their services in, its a decent price and the facilties are great!

DO NOT STAY HERE!!! What a terrible experience. Right when you get out of your car to check in, you…read morewill smell dead carcass and think there are dead animals around you - it will actually be decomposing seaweed riddled with trash. As many of us do, we will look at the reviews and see it's highly rated only to realize that all the fake/paid 5/5 reviews are distorting the rest of the real ones that will discuss the truth of what you'll get with this stay. You will go to the manager to discuss this putrid smell and attempt to get a refund since you not only can't sleep through the disgust, the beach that you mainly booked for, is completely not usable. The manager will regurgitate a scripted response as she has done many times because there's obviously been a substantial amount of complaints regarding the lack of usability of the beach. It is as follows: - We have a live camera that shows the quality of the beach - I scream from everywhere regarding the sargasm - just check the website - No refunds. I'll credit your stay but you should have known the risks if you just look at the website. - We clean the beach daily. - It will be better when there is high tide. It's just low tide right now. - This all came in last night. All of that are completely erroneous. They have no live camera or mention of built up sargasm/seaweed on their website, and with the ample amounts of trash and literal decomposing seaweed, it is very telling that there is no daily clean up. There is a camera of the patio and far off ocean that conveniently does not display the shoreline but that's a separate Florida website that displays several hotels with the conditions of the property. Again, this camera also does not transparently show the shoreline where tons of sargasm built up is displayed. As a business owner, I understand that company culture starts at the top. A manager who repeatedly makes dishonest claims and responds defensively rather than with understanding reflects a culture established by ownership--one that prioritizes denying refunds over treating customers fairly. That approach may protect a single payment, but it will ultimately cost the business far more in trust and reputation. As more customers share honest experiences like mine, those reviews will speak louder than the questionable stream of perfect five-star ratings, and potential guests will know to stay elsewhere. So, now you have booked to stay here and you are told no refunds - what to do? 1 - document everything (be very honest and show exactly what you got - the truth is on your side). 2 - forget them giving you a refund or Expedia or wherever you booked because they will not try to help you at all. Instead, go to your credit card company and dispute it with them letting them know that literally you are not getting what you paid for. You probably were like us and wanted to use the beach and the beach is not only unusable and gross - it is hazardous. 3 - leave immediately (we left after 1.5 hours) and stayed at another hotel. Why put yourself through torture and pay for a terrible experience? I'm telling you, your stay will get so much better elsewhere. We personally booked at the Hyatt Vacation Homes for less money in Key West and had a FABULOUS time once there. 4 - Again, document all the issues you see in the hotel and follow up with your credit card customer service team. Also, contact the Florida health code and other departments (elevator, hotel ratings, BBB, etc.), so they at least meet minimal standards for operating a hotel. I can't emphasize this enough - DO NOT STAY HERE. You will be miserable. It's gross, dirty, and they have terrible customer service. Save yourself the headache. It is as it smells - like a piece of decomposing sargasm.

Perfect get away. Serene and peaceful with great location to Pennekamp. Amazing spot to have a…read morewedding. Have one big house and multiple small properties. Tricky to find front office but found it and glad we did. Such a nice spot and good for families or couples.

THEY BLOCKED ME FOR WRITING A NEGATIVE REVIEW!!! BEWARE!! This is a prime example of what you'd be…read moredealing with!! Our daughter was recently married here and we did a full three-night resort buyout. While the property itself is absolutely stunning the nine months leading up to the wedding were incredibly frustrating. Communication was consistently poor--weeks would go by without any response. We were promised a Florida Resident Discount by two different general managers, but it was never honored. (This is a significant discount that we did not get as promised). In total, we went through four general managers, each making new promises that never materialized. Even weeks before the wedding, when we were trying to make final payment, we couldn't get a response. When I finally raised concerns with the newest manager, her response was, "I have like six brides all contacting me at once." With all due respect, that's not how you handle a time-sensitive, stressful situation for a bride and her family. To add to the confusion, their website still showed units available just days before our event--even though we had rented out the entire resort. The units themselves are not equipped as expected either--we had to go out and purchase basic items like dish towels, a dish scrubber, pot holders, and more. Their new lanai roof leaks and ruined a couple of the custom built items we thought were safely stored since it's a brand new structure. We unpacked the U-Haul when we got home and had cockroaches in a few of the things stored in the main house.

This was a delightful resort hotel on the bay, with comfy beds, cute decor, and great personable…read moreand helpful service. Beautiful views of the bay from the beach (and some of the suites). Saltwater pool and hot tub were a relaxing treat following some time kayaking (complimentary available). The insides of the cabins all seem recently refurbished. This is a small place compared to the giant resort down the block, and I like it much better for it.

We concur with the online consensus... Kona Kai is one of the best! Great location in Key Largo!…read more Super friendly staff ... Kathryn was da bomb! So helpful with insider, local info! Our room was newly remodeled, everything first-rate, super comfy. Lush, tropical grounds, fun gallery in the office, botanical gardens Lon grounds! We needed a late check out, no problem! An awesome place to stay, reasonably priced, great staff! Highly recommend!

We had a fantastic time! Think laid-back Keys "glamping" vibes -- cozy cottages with kitchens,…read moreright on the water. It feels like a retro camp resort in the best way. They offer complimentary kayaks and paddleboards for guests, and we squeezed in a morning paddle before checkout -- we saw so many manatees! It's not glamorous, but that's exactly the charm. It's authentic, relaxed, and unpretentious. There's a great variety of accommodations, from cottages to RV's to rent, making it perfect for families or anyone who loves a kitchy, waterfront escape.

We stayed here for a wedding in the sea breeze trailer and it was such a nice experience. The…read moreambience is very campy with the animals statues and neon lights everywhere I loved it. If you're looking for a classic keys stay, come here.