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Amara Cay Resort

Islamorada , 80001 Overseas Highway (Show on Map)

8.2

Very Good

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Summary of reviewsAmara Cay Resort is a beautiful and tropical getaway located in Islamorada with a stunning beachfront location that offers breathtaking views and a perfect spot to watch the sunrise. The resort is close to everything with plenty of great places to eat and explore in the area and it offers a free shuttle to get around Islamorada. The pool, beach, dock and outdoor activities like diving and fishing make Amara Cay Resort a popular choice. The breakfast is excellent with guests raving about the quality and taste of the morning meal and the dinner is also highly recommended with the fish tacos being particularly flavorful. The hotel rooms are modern, updated and spacious with beautiful ocean views and the hotel interior is immaculately clean. The staff is exceptional, providing excellent customer service and making guests feel welcome. The pool area is amazing with a heated pool, pool games, tiki bar and firepit area and the beach area is nice with available rentals and recommendations for outdoor activities like kayaking. Amara Cay Resort is a great option for families looking for a fun and relaxing vacation and it offers a very nice and relaxing atmosphere with pleasant facilities. While some guests found the prices to be a bit expensive, overall the stay was worth it.
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Having the ideal location for a plethora of different water activities, Amara Cay fuses fun with moments of relaxation. At the beach, guests can find umbrellas and sunbeds and lay under the sun or rent a jet ski, have a tour with it, play ocean golf, go for scuba diving and many more. The hotel also provides a marina where guests can leave their boat.

What is between the hotel and the beach?

Nothing. The beach is directly accessible from the hotel

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Room Types

Oceanfront One-Bedroom King Suite This oceanfront suite features a separate seating area with a sofa bed.

Queen Room with Two Queen Beds This room features a cable TV, desk, and coffee-making facilities.

King Room This accessible room has a coffee machine, a cable TV, and a desk.

Queen Suite This suite features a separate seating area, with a sofa bed.

Oceanfront Suite with Two Queen Beds This oceanfront suite features a separate living area with a sofa bed.

King Suite This suite features a separate living area with a sofa bed.

Oceanfront King Room This oceanfront double room features a flat-screen TV, air conditioning and bathrobe.

Oceanfront Queen Room This oceanfront double room has a bathrobe and air conditioning

Oceanfront King Room - Disability Access This oceanfront double room features air conditioning and cable TV. It is disability accessible. Please note room layout, décor, and bedding may vary.

King Room - Disability Access/Non-Smoking This double room is disability accessible and has a balcony, bathrobe and flat-screen TV.

Standard King Room This guestroom includes a cable TV and private bathroom.

Standard Queen Room with Two Queen Beds This guestroom includes a cable TV and private bathroom.

King Room with Partial Ocean View This double room has a balcony and air conditioning. It includes a partial ocean view.

Partial Ocean View Two Queen Beds This quadruple room features a balcony, air conditioning and cable TV. It offers a partial ocean view.

King Room with Sea View The quadruple room has air conditioning, a tea and coffee maker as well as a balcony with sea views. The unit has 2 beds.

Quadruple Room with Sea View The quadruple room features air conditioning, a tea and coffee maker as well as a balcony with sea views. The unit offers 2 beds.

Suite with Sea View The spacious suite offers air conditioning, a tea and coffee maker and sea views. The unit has 3 beds.

King Room - Disability Access The spacious double room features air conditioning, a tea and coffee maker and a balcony. The unit has 1 bed.

King Room The quadruple room offers air conditioning, a tea and coffee maker and a balcony. The unit offers 2 beds.

Queen Room with Two Queen Beds The quadruple room features air conditioning, a tea and coffee maker and a balcony. The unit has 2 beds.

Suite The suite offers air conditioning and a tea and coffee maker. The unit offers 1 bed.

One-Bedroom Suite The spacious suite provides air conditioning, a tea and coffee maker and sea views. The unit offers 3 beds.

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Guest Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Location

If you're looking for a beautiful, tropical getaway with a beachfront location, then Amara Cay Resort in Islamorada should be high on your list. Guests rave about the resort's excellent location, right on the coast with stunning views and a perfect spot to watch the sunrise. Plus, the hotel is close to everything with plenty of great places to eat and explore in the area. For those who want to venture out, the resort offers a free shuttle to get around Islamorada. The pool, beach, dock and outdoor activities like diving and fishing also make Amara Cay Resort a popular choice. Despite some negative comments about the palm trees and pool location, the majority of guests agree that the location of this maravilloso resort is excellent with a beautiful setting that takes your breath away every day.

Breakfast

If you're looking for a great breakfast at a hotel, Amara Cay Resort has you covered. Guests have written excellent reviews, raving about the quality and taste of the morning meal. The food menu is also praised with guests particularly enjoying the eggs benedict. Although some guests found the breakfast to be on the more expensive side, the majority believe it is worth every penny. For those who prefer to dine in their rooms, guests have ordered breakfast room service and have been satisfied with the offerings. Overall, if a satisfying breakfast is important to you, Amara Cay Resort won't disappoint.

Dinner

Amara Cay Resort offers a beautiful pool area with an ocean front view, making for a stunning dining experience. The restaurant is highly recommended for breakfast; the food is good and the ambiance is excellent. The Tiki bar is a great place to hang out and the food is delicious, though the menu is limited. The chicken wings and tuna poke are highly recommended. Although reviewers noted a limited dinner schedule, most guests enjoyed the food and service with the fish tacos being particularly flavorful. However, there were some negative reviews around service being slow, as well as a few complaints about the restaurant being overpriced and of low quality. Some guests preferred to eat at other places. Despite these drawbacks, some rated the dinner comparable to other highly rated restaurants elsewhere on the Keys with the chef even checking in on diners at Amara Cay Resort.

Rooms

Guests of the Amara Cay Resort have had mostly positive things to say about the hotel rooms. Many guests raved about the beautiful ocean views from their rooms and the spacious layout. Some rooms were even described as large suites. The hotel's modern and updated rooms were also praised with guests noting that they were clean and well-laid out. While some rooms were said to need a bit of maintenance and repair, overall guests found their accommodations to be comfortable and enjoyable. The room decor was described as tasteful and beautifully decorated. However, some guests noted that the lighting in the room was a bit dim and could be improved. A few guests also reported issues with cleanliness or unpleasant odors in the room. Overall though, guests were pleased with the quality of their rooms and the hotel interior.

Beds

The beds at Amara Cay Resort have received mixed reviews from guests with some finding them uncomfortable and old, while others rave about how comfortable they were. Some guests mentioned that the sofa beds were not comfortable and needed replacement. A few reviewers noted that the room could benefit from a quieter air conditioner. Despite some negative feedback, many guests found the beds to be very comfortable with some even saying they were the most comfortable they've ever slept in away from home. The rooms were also described as clean and comfortable overall.

Cleanliness

Amara Cay Resort is a stunning hotel that boasts immaculate cleanliness according to numerous guests. The hotel is well kept, beautifully decorated and spotless, making it one of the cleanest hotels around. The lobby area has a coastal trendy vibe and is impeccably clean, adding to the overall experience. Some guests noted that there were some issues with the cleanliness of the rooms, such as dust on bedside lamps or a small mold issue, but they were promptly taken care of by the friendly and efficient staff. The pool is large, clean and warm, making it a great place to relax and unwind. Despite some minor issues, the hotel's cleaning service is of top priority, ensuring a positive and comfortable stay for guests.

Staff

Amara Cay Resort boasts amazing reviews for its staff with countless guests praising them for exceptional customer service. Many guests name specific staff members, such as Courtney at the front desk, the bartenders at the outdoor bar and Justine in the restaurant, as being particularly attentive and kind. Some reviews mention that the hotel may be short-staffed at times, but the team consistently goes above and beyond for guests, providing excellent service and making them feel welcome. Overall, the staff at Amara Cay Resort are said to be friendly, accommodating and happy to help with any requests.

Pool

The guests of Amara Cay Resort seem to be thoroughly impressed with the pool area of the hotel. Many described it as amazing, wonderful and beautiful. Some guests even mentioned the pool as the highlight of their stay. They loved the pool games, the tiki bar and the firepit area. The views from the pool were breathtaking and relaxing. Guests also enjoyed using the kayaks and attending the yoga classes on site. Although some guests mentioned that the pool could have been warmer, the majority spoke highly of the heated pool. The shallow end with lounge chairs that slope into the deep end was a hit among guests. The pool area was so pretty and inviting that some guests even forgave the hotel's non-smoking policy for the tiki bar and pool area. The outdoor facility and communal areas were also highly appreciated with many mentioning the grounds, the tiki bar and the firepit area. The hotel's sister property has a nice beach, although some guests described the hotel's beach as relaxing but not a real beach. Overall, the pool area made guests' stay enjoyable and memorable.

Beach

The Amara Cay Resort features a beautiful beachfront location in a serene setting. Guests loved the access to the beach from their rooms and the option to enjoy the beach at the sister property, Postcard Inn. The beach area was described as nice with available rentals and recommendations for outdoor activities like kayaking. The Tiki bar was a customer favorite, located poolside with an amazing view of the beach. However, some reviewers indicated that the beach access was not what they expected and the water was not well kept due to seaweed. Despite this, the resort offers plenty of outdoor activities and stunning views of the Atlantic Ocean.

Family

Amara Cay Resort is a great option for families looking for a fun and relaxing vacation. The resort offers a plethora of family activities and a playground for the kids to enjoy. The beautiful and clean resort is perfect for families to spend time together and create lasting memories. It's also great for couples looking for a romantic getaway. While there were some minor inconveniences like a lack of a toddler changing bench and a noisy hallway due to kids playing, overall, guests found the resort to be maravilloso and paradise-like for their family vacation. However, some reviewers had disappointing experiences with their room or restaurant service but those were rare outliers. Overall, Amara Cay Resort seems like a great option for families looking for a fun and memorable vacation.

3 Star

The Amara Cay Resort offers a very nice and relaxing atmosphere with pleasant facilities. Though some guests found the prices to be a bit expensive, overall the stay was worth it. However, a few guests were disappointed in the condition of their rooms for the high cost, citing worn furnishings and broken items. While some found the room quality to be more aligned with a 2-3 star rating, others enjoyed the relaxing ambiance and pleasant surroundings. The resort has some room for improvement in terms of service, but overall it is a great place to unwind and enjoy a peaceful escape.

Yes, Amara Cay Resort has pool(s) that belong to one or more of the following categories: Heated Pool, Outdoor Pool.

No, a spa isn't available at Amara Cay Resort.

Yes, Amara Cay Resort welcomes dogs.

Yes, parking facilities are available at Amara Cay Resort.

Yes, Amara Cay Resort has a gym.

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