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Amara Cay Resort

4.0 star property

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Exterior
Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Matacumbe Courtyard View 2 Queens Lanai | View from room
3 bars/lounges, poolside bar

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Bar

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80001 Overseas Hwy, Islamorada, FL, 33036
  • Bud n' Mary's Dive Center
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Florida Keys Brewing Co.
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Theater of the Sea
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Marathon, FL (MTH-Florida Keys Marathon)
    ‪36 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Premium Suite, Multiple Beds, Oceanfront (2 Queen Bed)

Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds

Premium Suite, Multiple Beds, Oceanfront (2 Queen Bed)

  • 58 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Matacumbe Courtyard View 2 Queens Lanai

Matacumbe Courtyard View 2 Queens Lanai

  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Matacumbe Accessible King with Lanai

Matacumbe Accessible King with Lanai

  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds

Matacumbe Courtyard View King Lanai

  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

View all photos for Suite, Multiple Beds, Oceanfront

Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds

Suite, Multiple Beds, Oceanfront

  • 54 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Standard Suite, Multiple Beds

Standard Suite, Multiple Beds, View

  • 40 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Oceanfront

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Oceanfront

  • 54 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Standard Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, View

Standard Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

Standard Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, View

  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Alligator Reef Oceanfront Accessible Room King Bed

Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds

Alligator Reef Oceanfront Accessible Room King Bed

  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds

Matacumbe Courtyard View King

  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Oceanfront

Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Oceanfront

  • 35 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Suite, Multiple Beds, Oceanfront

Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds

Suite, Multiple Beds, Oceanfront

  • 54 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Double Sofa Bed and 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Studio Suite, 1 King Bed, View

Standard Studio Suite, 1 King Bed

Standard Studio Suite, 1 King Bed, View

  • 23 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Alligator Reef Oceanfront King W_Lanai

Alligator Reef Oceanfront King W_Lanai

Alligator Reef Oceanfront King W_Lanai

  • 35 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Oceanfront Two Queen W_Lanai

Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds

Oceanfront Two Queen W_Lanai

  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Accessible King Room

Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds

Standard Accessible King Room

  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Matacumbe Courtyard View Two Queens

Matacumbe Courtyard View Two Queens

Matacumbe Courtyard View Two Queens

  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Alligator Reef Partial Oceanview King

Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds

Alligator Reef Partial Oceanview King

  • 35 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Standard King Room

Standard King Room

  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Alligator Reef Partial Ocean View 2 Queens

Alligator Reef Partial Ocean View 2 Queens

Alligator Reef Partial Ocean View 2 Queens

  • 32 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, View

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, View

  • 33 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Room, 2 Queen Beds, Oceanfront

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Oceanfront

  • 32 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About this property

Amara Cay Resort

Beachside resort with outdoor pool
At Amara Cay Resort, spend the day on the private sand beach where you can enjoy snorkeling. Then return for a meal at one of the resort's 2 restaurants.
Amara Cay Resort offers 110 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Pillowtop beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets, down comforters, and premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers, bathrobes, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Islamorada resort provides wireless Internet access (speed: 25+ Mbps) for a surcharge. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs, as well as phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is offered daily and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

Recreational amenities at the resort include a private beach, an outdoor pool, and a fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Our customers tell us they can't get enough of Amara Cay Resort's great location. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Bud n' Mary's Dive Center. Enjoy features like free self parking and a free area shuttle, plus 2 restaurants. This property offers pet-friendly amenities like food and water bowls.
  • Free self parking
  • For dining with a beachfront location, stop by ReelCatch, one of the property's 2 restaurants and 3 bars/lounges
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast served daily for a fee
  • WiFi for a fee
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool
  • Amenities include a meeting room, a gift shop, and laundry facilities
  • Onsite recreation includes a private beach, a gym, and bike rentals
  • Guests have great things to say about the helpful staff and the pool
  • Just a 4-minute walk from Bud n' Mary's Dive Center and 13 minutes by foot from Indian Key Historic State Park
  • Free local-area shuttle service
  • Dogs welcome for a fee (restrictions apply)
  • Pet-friendly amenities are available, including food and water bowls
Simply walk outside to feel the sun on your face at the sand beach. Have fun in the sun at Amara Cay Resort with summer activities like snorkeling, scuba diving, and kayaking.

There are 2 restaurants on site, along with a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include 3 bars/lounges and a poolside bar. WiFi is available in public spaces for a fee. This beach resort also offers an outdoor pool, a fitness center, and a garden. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4-star Islamorada resort.

For a fee, guests can enjoy cooked-to-order breakfast daily from 6:00 AM to 11:00 AM.
ReelCatch - This beachfront restaurant serves breakfast and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available.
Tiki Bar - This poolside restaurant specializes in American cuisine and serves lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Open daily.
Coastal Cup & Lounge - This bar specializes in American cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Open daily.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi (surcharge)
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: WiFi (surcharge)

Parking and transport

  • Free area shuttle up to 4 mi
  • Area shuttle
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 6:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: USD 4 to 20 per person
  • 2 restaurants
  • 3 bars/lounges
  • A poolside bar
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Coastal Cup & Lounge
  • ReelCatch
  • Tiki Bar

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Ecotours
  • Gym
  • Kayaking
  • Outdoor pool
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkelling
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Free area shuttle
  • Free cot
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Beach towels
  • Garden
  • On a private beach
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Lift
  • Smooth flooring in room
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Free cot
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Free local calls
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 50 per pet, per day
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • A damage deposit of USD 100 will be collected before check-in.
  • Resort fee: USD 66.38 per accommodation, per night
The resort fee includes:
  • Additional inclusions
  • Beach loungers
  • Fitness center access
  • In-room coffee
  • Partner property access

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 4 to 20 per person
  • Fee for in-room wireless internet: USD 0 per stay (rates may vary)
  • Fee for wireless internet in public areas: USD 0 per stay (rates may vary)
  • Pet fee: USD 50 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 21 years old
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

We should mention

  • To make arrangements to bring your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).

Property is also known as

Resort Islamorada
Amara Cay Resort Islamorada
Amara Cay Resort
Amara Cay Islamorada
Amara Cay
Hampton Inn And Suites Islamorada Hotel Islamorada
Hampton Inn Islamorada
Islamorada Hampton Inn
Amara Cay Resort Resort
Amara Cay Resort Islamorada
Amara Cay Resort Resort Islamorada

Amara Cay Resort Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 749 out of 1195 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 268 out of 1195 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 104 out of 1195 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 46 out of 1195 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 28 out of 1195 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Marlene

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Ashley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Very nice, bathroom a bit outdated, great location
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Katrina

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kiren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

MARIOLA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Constance

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Reception desk staff accommodated our early arrival by giving us access to the hotel grounds and contacted us when our room was ready. Lobby, reception and grounds were very well maintained and all staff encountered is personable and engaging.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Margene

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a beautiful resort in a perfect location in the Keys. They have lots of amenities right on the beach. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carlos

Travelled with family, Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Don’t have any of way to get food, drink and medicine after night inside the hotel. The rest amazing
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bryanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Gus

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Enjoyed this resort!

My husband and I traveled to Amara Cay Resort for a 4 night stay and were very impressed with the whole experience. The room was very clean and comfortable. The food, drinks and service were excellent as well. We loved the reusable water bottles they gave us at check in, I have never been offered that before and thought it was a smart idea! They also had other great things they offered like a shuttle service and fishing. The beach and pool were beautiful even though it was too chilly for us to utilize the weekend we were here. If you’re traveling to Islamorada for business or vacation we definitely recommend staying at Amara Cay!
Night view from our room.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Juan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Third time i stay will go back for my birthday love the rooms easy access to beach and pool friendly staff great food.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary Ann

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
There were a lot of amenities
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The room we were in was a handicap room and was unaware. The bathroom completely flooded any time we turned on the shower. There were also bugs in a lot of places and the phone and TV didn’t work.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lauren

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful location within walking distance to some restaurants. Offers a water taxi to their other locations. Great trip!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Thomas, Chicago

Entertainment areas were nice, rooms were just ok, halls and other common areas were extremely dilapidated.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

Guillermo

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness
Definitely not worth the almost $500 dollars/night we paid for it! The AC was not working properly. We had to call 3 times to the front desk in order to get the engineer up to our room. Finally the engineer came and said that there was no issues with the thermostat… that we should give it some time to cool… we told him that we set it to the lowest temperature in the morning and when we got back late afternoon it was even warmer than in the morning. So he said he was going to check the equipment upstairs… Later I called again the front desk, and also texted them and they finally said that the engineer cannot do anything else to fix the AC and that we could change to a different room. We had a wedding to attend that night so we said we would move when we come back. But since we arrived late, we didin’t want to go thought the hassle of changing rooms for 1 more night so we decided to stay in the same room. The problem with that room is that even though it was colder outside, we couldn’t even open a window since there’s no balcony or window we could have opened in order to freshen the room.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Vivian

Nice location
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Linda

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient to marina.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Meredith

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful beach and fun beach games
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Brenda

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
I selected this stay based on past reviews which were mostly 4 stars and property photos but was very disappointed when we actually entered our room. The condition of the furniture, upholstery, mattress/bedding, draperies is very worn, tattered and filthy. Daily housekeeping was a towel change, trash empty and a scoot out of the room, no actual cleaning was done. Our sheets were not changed for 3/4 days even though it was needed...sand/oils etc. The boxspring is badly stained and the bedskirt to cover this boxspring does not fit appropriately, never neat or tidy and half covered if at all-no effort. The dresser is warped so there is not a flat top surface, the drawers lean forward & kept sliding open, the hinges on the fridge cabinet door are hanging off, the toe kick is rotten along with the bed base platform. The shower glass and mirrors not cleaned, the floors not cleaned once, the sink and countertops not cleaned/wiped, the soap dish never cleaned/filled with soap mess, sliding doors never touched or the door tracks for years, the balcony glass railing smudged with fingerprints, water stains way prior to our arrival. The water in the shower has a very bad sulfur/rotten egg smell 5 minutes into bathing, awful. No idea if this should be concerning or not. The positive.. grounds, beach, pool, landscaping are beautiful, front and back. The lobby, bar and lounge seating are well done, breakfast is amazing! Shuttle service is awesome-great drivers!!
Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tammy

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025