Marathon Hotel Guide - Romantic Hotels in Marathon, United States of America

It's not your typical check-in process when arriving at night but it's a quaint little marina with clean facilities. We will be returning.

We were visiting Key West and the options in KW were very expensive and that is why I chose to book a hotel in Marathon which is around an hour/ hour and a half drive away from KW. The hotel has a free wi-fi, heated swimming pool which is open 24-7. Again we did make use of both and the pool was really great to relax after a long day of snorkeling. The hotel has parking available which might me an issue for someone driving down. The rooms were cozy and spacious. They had fridge, microwave, coffee maker, etc. You can definitely choose this hotel, our stay was absolutely perfect.

Amazing stay! I didn’t think that it would be as beautiful, and it was stunning. Front desk staff was very friendly, the room and beach was very clean! It’s not so much of a typical “beach”, more like sand and beach chairs looking towards the ocean. Very relaxing. They have a dock where you are able to walk out on and view the ocean from there, or beach chairs and a hammock near the resort to view the ocean. The room was perfectly sized. Bathrooms were very clean and very new. New sink and faucets, clean toilet, and large shower with plenty of space, only downfall is that the water does come out a little bit so put a towel so you don’t have water all over the floor. The beds were very comfortable and the blankets were very soft, compared to most resorts or hotels. The AC was also a huge plus. The doors are made of glass so you can see the ocean from the bed, and there is a curtain to cover if you don’t wish to see outside. Overall a very wonderful stay! Definitely exceeded my expectations!

Quiet and relaxing on this private island with few other guests. We enjoyed the included extras such as sea kayaking. It was a good contrast to our stay in Key West (of other keys) to see a different pace and aspect of the Florida Keys with close up views of mangroves, wildlife and the sea. We saw lots of birds, fish and a ~4ft nurse shark from the jetty! Our room (Sea Horse) was clean and had good facilities for the 4 of us (air con, comfortable beds, kitchen, etc). The included breakfast was basic but good enough - especially as you have your own kitchen. Although we did not snorkel, other guests we spoke to did and said they enjoyed it. Staff were polite and helpful - directing us to their favourite nearby restaurant which was definitely a great recommendation. It is also close to many attractions in Marathon and around. Could say it is a bit on expensive side for what it is, but that's the Florida Keys and great island location for you! Would stay again.

As others have said, it doesn't look like much on the outside, but this is a sweet little hotel. The rooms are a little old, but mine was SPACIOUS. There is a wonderful private beach out back where you can watch the sunset. The man at the front desk represented true island charm. He was wonderful.

Absolutely loved this little get away - so peaceful with beautiful views - would highly recommend and will deferent come back!

Planned a late summer trip to fish, snorkel, site see, etc. Great location in the Keys. Very close to necessities with great options for dining! The Banana Bay staff was great! All needs and questions answered. The rooms were very, very recently renovated! Very nice! The reason for not getting an excellent rating was the mosquito presence, but that seems to be a major Florida thing now!

Clean friendly staff could use little more close parking

We were pleasantly surprised by how comfortable our stay turned out. We never went out to meet the time share sales person, thanks to the tip I received on line.

I arrived quite late, after midnight, but had called earlier in the day regarding the late arrival. Very fortunate that I did so, as the office is closed from 9 pm until 8 am! The staff was very helpful, and my room key and location map was placed in a lock box outside the office entrance. No problem. If you don't call, you won't have a room. Motel is in poor condition, but they are in the process of remodeling it. In spite of the rundown condition, the room was very clean and comfortable, even had a small kitchenette. The location is extremely convenient. Off the highway enough for quiet, on the road to Marathon's nicest beach, across the road from a public golf course (with restaurant and lounge). Lots of nearby restaurants, pharmacy, stores (Publix) and 'watering holes'. This is a large motel, it has a large and well maintained swimming pool with Tiki Bar. It sets on a canal, with an extensive marina. Of course one of it's main attractions is the price. Great for those on a contained budget.