Amara Cay Resort

4.0 star property

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

Reviews

8.8 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Pool
  • Breakfast available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Bar
  • Room service

Explore the area

Map
80001 Overseas Hwy, Islamorada, FL, 33036
  • Bud n' Mary's Dive Center
    4 min walk
  • Indian Key Historic State Park
    13 min walk
  • Hurricane Monument
    2 min drive
  • Marathon, FL (MTH-Florida Keys Marathon)
    36 min drive

Room options

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

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

Matacumbe Courtyard View 2 Queens Lanai

  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Matacumbe Accessible King with Lanai

  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Matacumbe Courtyard View King Lanai

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

Suite, Multiple Beds, Oceanfront

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

Standard Suite, Multiple Beds, View

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

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Oceanfront

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

Standard Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, View

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

Alligator Reef Oceanfront Accessible Room King Bed

  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Matacumbe Courtyard View King

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

Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Oceanfront

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

Suite, Multiple Beds, Oceanfront

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

Standard Studio Suite, 1 King Bed, View

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

Alligator Reef Oceanfront King W_Lanai

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

Oceanfront Two Queen W_Lanai

  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Accessible King Room

  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Matacumbe Courtyard View Two Queens

  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Alligator Reef Partial Oceanview King

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

Standard King Room

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

Alligator Reef Partial Ocean View 2 Queens

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

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, View

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

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 pool and the location
  • 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, lunch, 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 (USD 0 per stay)
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: WiFi (USD 0 per stay)

Parking and public transport

  • Free self-parking on site
  • Limited on-site parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • On-site parking includes off-street options
  • Free local area shuttle up to 4.00 mi

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast available for a fee daily 6:00 AM–11:00 AM: USD 4-20 per person
  • 2 restaurants
  • 3 bars/lounges and 1 poolside bar
  • Room service available

Restaurants on site

  • ReelCatch
  • Tiki Bar
  • Coastal Cup & Lounge

Things to do

  • Bike rentals
  • Ecotours
  • Fitness centre
  • Kayaking
  • Outdoor pool
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkelling

Family friendly

  • Free area shuttle
  • Free cots/infant beds
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Banquet hall
  • Lift
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • A meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Pool sunloungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Private beachfront location
  • Terrace

Accessibility

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

More

  • Beach towels
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Romance packages available
  • TV in lobby
  • Water dispenser

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Down duvet
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Free cots/infant beds
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow-top mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Bath or shower
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Free local calls
  • Individually decorated
  • Individually furnished
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-friendly 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

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 fire extinguisher, 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.

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. 746 out of 1211 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 285 out of 1211 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 108 out of 1211 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 44 out of 1211 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 28 out of 1211 reviews" "

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

carolyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Tiki bar and pool area is superb and bar staff were excellent. The beach is lovely
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Maite

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tatyana Sobolevsky

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The balcony offers a stunning views.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

joe

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great location, great facilities, improved access to the water would be an asset.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cathy Frances

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Resort was a great boutique hotel
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diana

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing everything, excellent for resting.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Arthur

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Pamela

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The outside area including pool, tiki bar lounging areas are beautiful. The rooms need updating. The furniture is very worn and the room is worn. Also the rooms need chairs to sit in. There was 1 desk chair but the only other place to sit is on the bed which I find very uncomfortable. The service was mediocre at best. When I checked out the clerk asked how everything was and I responded so so. Her comment back was oh, sorry. She made it clear she did not want to be bothered with what was not good about our stay. I loved the outside area but everything else left a lot to be desired. Not sure I would want to stay here again, mainly because of the poor service.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

GREGORY, Palm Bay

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
During our recent vacation to the Florida Keys, my husband and I had the pleasure of staying at Amara Cay for two nights, and it truly became the highlight of our entire trip. The resort's ambiance was simply delightful, striking the perfect balance between a laid-back island vibe and luxurious amenities. The cuisine at the resort exceeded all of our expectations, with each meal being a delightful culinary experience. Moreover, the level of cleanliness at the resort was truly impeccable, adding to our overall comfort and enjoyment. One of the unexpected highlights of our stay was discovering a fantastic restaurant within walking distance of the resort, which added an extra layer of enjoyment to our stay. Overall, we were thoroughly impressed with our experience at Amara Cay and we can't thank the staff enough for providing us with such a wonderful and memorable experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

OVEIMAR, Coral Gables

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property is very well maintained. Service can be better. Also, most hotels can give you a late checkout, but they declined despite the facility not full . They let you stay in the resort until 4 pm , so that was a plus.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

luis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful place!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Stefanie, Dearborn Heights

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The resort was beautiful! Didn’t like that the pool always closed up early at dusk. When we got back from the beach & dinner we always wanted to swim, but it was never open. Should stay open till at least 11pm. I never used the pool. Our last night it was actually still open at 8:45, so my husband used it, I was already changed so i didn’t. A hot tub attached would’ve been nice. Not a real private beach as stated on website. It’s a ladder to get into the water which was full of seaweed. Very misleading. So we left every day to go to the beach come back to swim in a pool that was never open. No arcade as listed on the website, another misleading listing on the website. We were told they took it away to play outdoor games. Another thing we wanted to do after getting back for the night. The kitchen area was very dark, lighting wasn’t good. Only 1 light above the eating counter, no light above sink, microwave, fridge, coffe pot counter & area. 1 day our room didn’t get cleaned & some of the other days, they forgot kitchen towel & face wipes lotion bar soap. We never received any shampoo or conditioner bottles on the counter. We just kept using bathroom hand towels for the kitchen towel which never got replaced. We would’ve stayed at the hotel if there was a real beach there. So we really never got to enjoy the hotel at all.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yaslene

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deb

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Ernesto

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leonardo

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hagai

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Martha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is our favorite vacation place ever !!!!😍😇😍We love so much this resort !!! Amazing stuff and service!! Thank you so much 😊
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lynette

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

MONICA

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

cathleen

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

George

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel and excellent location. Front desk very informative and helpful. Room was large with a beautiful view.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Liz

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great stay!!! We had an oceanfront room that was beautiful!! Bottles of water from the desk upon arrival, staff friendly, rooms super clean and tiki bar was a plus!! Kayaks and bikes are free to use on the property. My boys loved that!! The free shuttle van the hotel provides is a huge bonus! You can use it within 4 miles to go anywhere and the driver Nick is awesome!!! One negative is that tiki bar kitchen closes at 10pm, which was a bummer because we were all hungry for something for a late night snack. We will definitely be back !!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024