The Best Hotels Closest to Dolphin Research Center in Marathon - 2026 Updated Prices

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A wooden deck with a white railing, a small table, and a bench.

A bar area with stools, a counter, and hanging lanterns.

A beach with a wooden walkway leading to the water, palm trees, and a clear sky.

A pool area with palm trees and a view of the ocean.

1. Grassy Flats Resort & Beach Club

0.7 mi from Dolphin Research Center

Tiffany

£199

includes taxes & fees

17 Nov - 18 Nov

A tropical resort with a swimming pool, palm trees, and a view of the ocean.

An aerial view of a resort with a swimming pool, palm trees, and a beach area.

A beach view with palm trees, a hammock, and a chair by the water.

A kitchen with white cabinets, a microwave, and a dining area with a glass table and white chairs.

2. Gulf View Waterfront Resort

0.2 mi from Dolphin Research Center

£76

includes taxes & fees

29 Oct - 30 Oct

A wooden deck with two chairs and a table, overlooking a beach with palm trees and the ocean.

A swimming pool with a hot tub, palm trees, and a building with a staircase.

A two-story beachfront house with a balcony, surrounded by palm trees and a sandy beach.

A beach with lounge chairs and umbrellas, palm trees, and a building with balconies.

3. Rainbow Bend Resort

1.1 mi from Dolphin Research Center

Adam

£121

includes taxes & fees

22 Oct - 23 Oct

A beach with palm trees and a clear view of the ocean.

A resort with a swimming pool, lounge chairs, and palm trees.

A bedroom with a large bed, a ceiling fan, a TV on the wall, and a view of the beach through a window.

4. Lime Tree Bay Resort

9.1 mi from Dolphin Research Center

Christopher Michael

£138

includes taxes & fees

20 Oct - 21 Oct

A bar area with a long counter, bar stools, and a view of the water.

A balcony with a view of the ocean, a round table, and two chairs.

A Marriott Fairfield Inn & Suites with a modern design, featuring a covered entrance and palm trees.

A balcony with a view of a body of water, a pool, and outdoor seating.

5. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Marathon Florida Keys

5.2 mi from Dolphin Research Center

Andrew

£113

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A hammock on a sandy beach with palm trees, a pool, and lounge chairs in the background.

A wooden pier leading to a dock with boats, a clear sky, and calm water.

A beach with palm trees, lounge chairs, and a picnic table.

A view from a balcony overlooking a beach with palm trees, a wooden deck, and a blue picnic table.

6. Seascape Resort & Marina

7.9 mi from Dolphin Research Center

PAOLA

£138

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

A beach with palm trees, a sandy path, and beach chairs.

A spacious living area with a gray sectional sofa, wooden beams, and a ceiling fan.

Three Adirondack chairs on a sandy beach with a view of the ocean and a clear sky.

A floating houseboat with a covered deck and seating area, docked at a marina.

7. Aqua Lodge Rentals At Coconut Cay

8 mi from Dolphin Research Center

Susan

£183

includes taxes & fees

20 Oct - 21 Oct

A wooden dock leading to a row of boats, with a thatched-roof building and palm trees in the background.

A covered outdoor seating area with tables and chairs, overlooking a body of water and a distant shoreline.

An aerial view of a resort with a swimming pool, lounge area, and palm trees.

Two bicycles parked on a sandy beach with the ocean in the background.

8. Bonefish Bay Motel

5.4 mi from Dolphin Research Center

Billy

£79

includes taxes & fees

29 Oct - 30 Oct

A marina with several docked boats and a row of small, white cabins with blue roofs.

A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a microwave, and a dining area with a table and chairs.

A waterfront property with floating houses connected by a wooden dock.

A modern kitchen with white cabinetry, a wooden countertop, and a built-in microwave.

9. Yacht Haven Marina

9 mi from Dolphin Research Center

Lauren

£196

includes taxes & fees

20 Oct - 21 Oct

Three colorful drinks on a table with a thatched roof and outdoor seating.

A modern kitchen with a central island, various appliances, and hanging pendant lights.

A bar area with wicker chairs and a thatched roof, overlooking a body of water with boats.

A pool area with lounge chairs, a thatched-roof structure, and a view of the ocean.

10. Hampton Inn Marathon - Florida Keys

5.1 mi from Dolphin Research Center

Linda

£110

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 Oct

An aerial view of a resort with a central pool, multiple buildings, and a beach area with sun loungers.

A beach scene with two white chairs, a hammock, and palm trees.

A bar area with wooden chairs, a bar counter, and a variety of bottles and glasses.

An aerial view of a resort with a large building, a beach, and a pier in the background.

11. Isla Bella Beach Resort & Spa

11.7 mi from Dolphin Research Center

Clinton

£195

includes taxes & fees

20 Oct - 21 Oct

A pool area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, a thatched-roof structure, and a view of the ocean.

A spacious living area with a view of the ocean, a balcony with a pool, and a staircase leading to another level.

A covered outdoor seating area with a view of the ocean, a small table, and two chairs with cushions.

A beach with a palm tree, clear blue water, and a bridge in the distance.

12. Glunz Ocean Beach Hotel & Resort

5.4 mi from Dolphin Research Center

Judy

£149

includes taxes & fees

22 Oct - 23 Oct

A resort with a pool, lounge chairs, and a view of the ocean.

A dock with boats, a wooden pier, and a distant shoreline with palm trees.

A modern kitchen with dark countertops, stainless steel appliances, and wooden cabinets.

A hammock tied between palm trees on a rocky beach with a view of the sea.

13. Bluegreen Vacations Hammocks at Marathon, Ascend Collection Resort

10.9 mi from Dolphin Research Center

Arianna

£172

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

Two hammocks on a sandy beach with a clear blue sky and turquoise water.

An aerial view of a coastal resort with a marina, palm trees, and a large building complex.

A poolside area with lounge chairs, blue umbrellas, and a fire pit.

A bar area with a view of the ocean, bar stools, umbrellas, and a variety of bottles.

14. Courtyard by Marriott Faro Blanco Resort, Marathon Florida Keys

10.7 mi from Dolphin Research Center

amy

£147

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A covered outdoor area with a view of a pool and palm trees.

A covered patio with a round table and chairs, large windows, and a view of a street and greenery.

A hotel room with two beds, white bedding, and a blue accent.

A swimming pool with yellow lounge chairs, palm trees, and a white building in the background.

15. Kingsail Resort

8.1 mi from Dolphin Research Center

Caroline

£65

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 Oct

A pier extending into clear blue water with boats docked.

A beach with a thatched umbrella, lounge chairs, and a pool.

An aerial view of a coastal resort with multiple buildings, a dock with boats, and a clear view of the ocean.

An aerial view of a coastal hotel with a pool, multiple buildings, and a pier extending into the water.

16. Edgewater Lodge

6.7 mi from Dolphin Research Center

Leda

£168

includes taxes & fees

20 Oct - 21 Oct

A hotel room with two beds, each with a wooden headboard, white bedding, and a bedside table with a lamp.

A spacious living room with a wooden floor, a sofa, a TV, a cabinet, and a sliding glass door leading to a balcony.

A dining area with a wooden table and chairs, a chandelier, and a kitchen in the background.

A compact living space with a kitchenette, dining area, and seating area.

17. Knight's Key Suites

11.9 mi from Dolphin Research Center

Mengqiao

£81

includes taxes & fees

20 Oct - 21 Oct

A coastal landscape with clear turquoise waters and a dense tree line under a bright blue sky with scattered clouds.

An aerial view of a coastal area with a marina, several boats, and a variety of buildings including a large resort with a pool and landscaped areas.

A beach with a wooden pier, palm trees, and a clear blue sky.

A coastal area with a marina, boats, and a small island with buildings.

18. Captain Pips Marina & Hideaway

11 mi from Dolphin Research Center

michael

£125

includes taxes & fees

20 Oct - 21 Oct

A marina with a dock, a boat, and a row of buildings with large windows.

A bedroom with a bed, a dresser, a large window, and a painting of a sunset over the ocean.

A pool area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by palm trees and a white fence.

A two-story beachfront hotel with a wooden deck, palm trees, and a clear sky.

19. Coconut Cay Resort & Marina

8.1 mi from Dolphin Research Center

Oscar

£105

includes taxes & fees

28 Oct - 29 Oct

An outdoor seating area with wicker furniture and cushions, a thatched-roof structure, and lush greenery.

A food truck parked in a lush garden with a brick pathway, surrounded by various plants and a white fence.

Two small, single-story buildings with a red and yellow exterior, each with a door and windows, and surrounded by greenery and trees.

A thatched-roof bar area with a large island counter, bar stools, and a television screen.

20. Tropical Cottages

8.6 mi from Dolphin Research Center

Aaron

£75

includes taxes & fees

22 Oct - 23 Oct

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Compare popular hotels close to Dolphin Research Center

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Grassy Flats Resort & Beach Club	9.4 Exceptional 501 reviews	View
Gulf View Waterfront Resort	8.4 Very good 633 reviews	View
Rainbow Bend Resort	8.2 Very good 1,002 reviews	View
Lime Tree Bay Resort	9.4 Exceptional 1,542 reviews	View
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Marathon Florida Keys	9.2 Wonderful 1,230 reviews	View

Top Dolphin Research Center Hotel Reviews

Rainbow Bend Resort

10/10 Excellent

"Very nice property, clean neat and comfortable. Room was very nice, clean and well appointed. Convenient to where I wanted to be."

Hawks Cay Resort

8/10 Good

"Our villa was right next to the workers building. Not an ideal spot for a “premium” villa. Also when they were cutting lawn and blowing leaves they were blowing everything all over our rental cars. Parking was tough because I think employees were also parking in guest spots. Again I think this was due to the location of our villa. We were never told what to do with our garbage or if housekeeping would come clean. Found out later you need to specifically request it 24 hrs in advance. It was off season so nice and quite not too many people so they definitely could have put us elsewhere. Other than that we really enjoyed ourselves and plan to go back next time we would just be specific on check in about the location they put us in."

Gulf View Waterfront Resort

10/10 Excellent

"This was a really cute place to stay. Only complaint I have is our bathroom was incredibly small and slightly dirty still and the beds had others peoples hair in them which is pretty off-putting. I’m not super grossed out bc i just assume the mop left things behind or the hair just got tangled up in the linens bc of the washing machine, but I can see other people having a big issue with this. Overall though, we enjoyed our stay. The pool was great, the decks were so cool to fish off and see all the jelly fish. A great property with a lot of potential."

Oceanfront 5BR | Pool, Beach & Atlantic Views

10/10 Excellent

"The house was great for a"

MILLION DOLLAR VIEW very private 4 bedroom resort with pool, pier, kayaks, spa

10/10 Excellent

"We just wrapped up a magical week at this amazing property! We were fortunate to have all four of kids and a son in law with us. The pier is incredible! 285’ into the Gulf! We saw a manatee, several tarpon, and two types of sharks. We also caught snapper, grunt, barracuda and more with cut bait. The pool was immaculate and the house doesn’t disappoint in any way. Plenty of cookware, dishes, and utensils for us to stock up and use the fully equipped kitchen. Great week at a great place!"

The Nautilus on the Ocean in Grassy Key 4 bed 3 bath with private pool, Hot Tub and oceanfront, 2 kayaks included

8/10 Good

"Overall, the house was great for our family of 6 adults and 1 toddler. I think the inside of the house was exactly as pictured and very nice. The outside, however, I would not rave about. Something unspecified in the listing and unknown to us newcomers is that the Florida Keys’ beaches fill with sargassum (a sulfur smelling seaweed) in the summer months. Anytime we went outside, we would nearly throw up from the smell. I messaged the host about this and was told there are sometimes community efforts to clean it but nothing would be done. Also, the pool looked dirty but it was just where the paint had rubbed off on the frequently used parts. If you are looking for a house to stay in, I think the house is great and incredibly nice! If you’re wanting to stay here in summer months to soak in the beachfront part of the house, I don’t think I could completely recommend it."

Morton Manor Estate - 9bed/7.5bath multi home property with private pool, pickleball court, putting green, dockage & more

10/10 Excellent

"Unbelievable stay."

Oceanfront Sandy Beach Vacation Rental Unit 1

10/10 Excellent

"Nice clean place on the beach. Highly recommended"

Brand New Three-Story Home's in Gated Community with Beach & Pool

10/10 Excellent

"Beautiful property and very responsive host."

Other attractions near Dolphin Research Center

A sunset over a wet landscape with a reflection of the sky.

Crawl Key

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Crawl Key during your travels in Marathon. Stroll along the area's beautiful beaches or simply savour its seafood restaurants.

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A calm bay with clear turquoise water, surrounded by lush green vegetation and a sandy beach.

Curry Hammock State Park

8.8/10 (690 reviews)

Go camping near mangroves, bird-watching beneath a thick canopy or kayaking between the islands of this scenic state park in the Middle Keys.

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A sandy beach path with tall grasses on either side leading to the ocean.

Coco Plum Beach

8.2/10 (344 reviews)

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Coco Plum Beach during your trip to Marathon? Discover the area's beautiful sunsets or seek out its jogging trails.

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Grassy Key Marina

Explore the waterfront in Marathon with a trip to Grassy Key Marina.

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Keys Cable Park

You can take time to visit Keys Cable Park during your travels to Marathon.

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Little Conch Key

8.8/10 (173 reviews)

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Little Conch Key during your travels in Marathon. Stroll along the area's beautiful beaches or simply savour its seafood restaurants.

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Walkers Island

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Walkers Island during your travels in Marathon. Stroll along the seaside or discover the area's beautiful sunsets.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Dolphin Research Center?

Dolphin Research Center is located in an area of Marathon known for its beautiful ocean views, top seafood restaurants and dolphin watching opportunities. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 58 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

Where is the best place to stay near Dolphin Research Center?

Adjacent to Dolphin Research Center, Gulf View Waterfront Resort is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers an outdoor pool and free parking. Another good choice is Grassy Flats Resort & Beach Club, located just 0.7 mi (1.1 km) away.

How many hotels can I expect to find close to Dolphin Research Center?

Expedia has 58 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from Dolphin Research Center.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Dolphin Research Center, will I receive a refund?

Yes! The majority of room reservations are refundable if you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before check in. If you have a non-refundable reservation, you might still have the option to cancel and receive a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to get top deals close to Dolphin Research Center.

What can I see and do near Dolphin Research Center?

At Curry Hammock State Park, Coco Plum Beach and Little Conch Key, you can surround yourself with nature. You might plan a visit to Grassy Key Marina or Keys Cable Park while you're in the area. Crawl Key and Walkers Island are some sights worth a visit in the area.

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Our top choices for Dolphin Research Center hotels

1. Grassy Flats Resort & Beach Club

2. Gulf View Waterfront Resort

3. Rainbow Bend Resort

4. Lime Tree Bay Resort

5. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Marathon Florida Keys

6. Seascape Resort & Marina

7. Aqua Lodge Rentals At Coconut Cay

8. Bonefish Bay Motel

9. Yacht Haven Marina

10. Hampton Inn Marathon - Florida Keys

11. Isla Bella Beach Resort & Spa

12. Glunz Ocean Beach Hotel & Resort

13. Bluegreen Vacations Hammocks at Marathon, Ascend Collection Resort

14. Courtyard by Marriott Faro Blanco Resort, Marathon Florida Keys

15. Kingsail Resort

16. Edgewater Lodge

17. Knight's Key Suites

18. Captain Pips Marina & Hideaway

19. Coconut Cay Resort & Marina

20. Tropical Cottages

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Top Dolphin Research Center Hotel Reviews

Rainbow Bend Resort

Hawks Cay Resort

Gulf View Waterfront Resort

Oceanfront 5BR | Pool, Beach & Atlantic Views

MILLION DOLLAR VIEW very private 4 bedroom resort with pool, pier, kayaks, spa

The Nautilus on the Ocean in Grassy Key 4 bed 3 bath with private pool, Hot Tub and oceanfront, 2 kayaks included

Morton Manor Estate - 9bed/7.5bath multi home property with private pool, pickleball court, putting green, dockage & more

Oceanfront Sandy Beach Vacation Rental Unit 1

Brand New Three-Story Home's in Gated Community with Beach & Pool

Other attractions near Dolphin Research Center

Crawl Key

Curry Hammock State Park

Coco Plum Beach

Grassy Key Marina

Keys Cable Park

Little Conch Key

Walkers Island

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