Amara Cay Resort

Hotels
8.2 (977 reviews)
80001 Overseas Highway , Islamorada , us

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Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

Free beach shuttle
Electric bicycle charging station
Fitness facilities (surcharge)
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
Restaurant
Room service
Family rooms
Pets allowed
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great location near the beach
Helpful staff members noted
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
Poor dining options

Categories

Cleanliness
5.3
Numerous mentions of unclean conditions, including dog smells and blood stains.
Service
9.26
Some issues reported with service, but positive comments about specific staff. Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Location
10
Proximity to the beach and outdoor views positively noted.
Room Quality
7.25
Mixed reviews; some rooms described as dusty and unclean.
Amenities
9.28
Pool and beach were enjoyed, but limited dining services noted due to renovations.
Value for Money
8.24
Comments suggesting it was not worth the money based on room conditions and breakfast quality.
Food and Beverage
6.29
Breakfast quality was severely criticized, and limited options available.
Overall Experience
10
Some positive experiences balanced by significant issues; some guests would return.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-14 16:51

Property Description

Beachfront Location in Islamorada, Florida:
Experience the ultimate beach getaway at Amara Cay Resort, situated right on the shores of Islamorada, Florida. With beachside hammocks and an outdoor pool, relaxation is just steps away.

Luxurious Amenities:
Indulge in the comfort of well-equipped guestrooms featuring flat-screen TVs, work desks, and safety deposit boxes. Take advantage of the on-site fitness center, meeting space, bicycle rentals, and luggage storage for a seamless stay.

Dining and Nearby Attractions:
Savor a unique cocktail at the Tiki Bar or dine at the exquisite ReelCatch restaurant. Explore local attractions like the History of Diving Museum, Anne’s Beach, and Windley Key Fossil Reef Geological State Park just a short drive away.

Book now for an unforgettable beachfront escape at Amara Cay Resort!

Important information:

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: MIA

Property Policies

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    People no matter the age stay for free when using an available extra bed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and charges are applicable.

  • Parking

    Private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed) and charges may be applicable.

  • Groups

    No special conditions apply for groups.

Location

Property Accessibility

Total Disability Score: 42.86
Public Area
  • Ramp: No
  • Entrance Leveled: No
  • Pet Friendly: No
Reception And Restaurant
  • Reception Hearing Accessible: No
  • Reception Wheelchair Accessible: No
  • Restaurant Wheelchair Accessible: No
Elevator
  • Elevator Audio Signals: No
  • Elevator Braille Numbers: No
  • Elevator Contrasting Buttons: No
  • Elevator Visual Signs: No
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Guest Reviews

8.2
Based on 977 reviews
Cleanliness: 5.3
Service: 9.26
Location: 10
Room Quality: 7.25
Amenities: 9.28
Value for Money: 8.24
Food and Beverage: 6.29
Overall Experience: 10
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Olena • couple • us
6
2026-04-17 • via Nuitee
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Dr Ashley • couple • gb
5
2026-04-14 • via Nuitee
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Aarre • couple • fi
7
Pros:

Beatiful environment (day+night)

Cons:

Room was old

2026-04-08 • via Nuitee
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Wendy • extended_group • us
10
Great stay!
Pros:

Location was within walking distance to restaurants, pool and tiki bar were great! Property also had bikes to use, which was a wonderful perk. Beds were very comfortable!

Cons:

Unfortunately, due to flight cancellations, we were not able to arrive until the day after our reservation stated. Even though I called (actually twice) to leave a message that we were still coming, we were marked as a no show and our room was given away. Property either needs to answer phone calls from guests after hours, or figure out a different process for guests to report travel delays. The property was able to find us a room, however it was one bed short of what we needed for our family.

2026-04-07 • via Nuitee
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Jessica • family_with_children • us
10
2026-04-04 • via Nuitee
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Valentina • couple • us
10
2026-03-30 • via Nuitee
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Brennand • couple • br
7
Caro para o que oferece, precisam ser mais fiéis nas fotos, boa localização e serviços
Pros:

Localização ótima, excelente benefício de poder utilizar dos amenities dos outros resorts do grupo e com transfer gratuito e de muito fácil acesso e agendamento!

Ótimo benefício da bike disponível no hotel também é água para refil.

Cons:

Fotos enganam bastante - resort antigo e área de lazer limitada, tínhamos outra expectativa.

Ficamos num quarto térreo lanai (apt 121) que, por azar, era na frente da porta de acesso à área de limpeza - funcionários batiam a porta DIVERSAS vezes, sem cuidado algum e fazendo muito barulho. Nos acordaram os 2 dias que nos hospedamos...

Check in pessoa bastante unfriendly.

2026-03-30 • via Nuitee
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Zielinski • couple • us
8
The hotel tried to be accommodating, but there were certain things that were out of line $23 for a drink at the bar seem
Pros:

The pool and lobby are very nice

Cons:

The rooms are very basic, the tile floor was dirty

2026-03-29 • via Nuitee
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Daniela • family_with_children • us
9
Perfect getaway with key vibes and nice offers
Pros:

The property is clean, is not big and it’s not small. Lot of things to do around with kids and it’s possible to get the rum runner to other properties, it was a plus. And the crew is amazing! The food was really good.

Cons:

The only thing that they can work better is in the time service, take too long to be seen by staff/server.

2026-03-25 • via Nuitee
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Jennifer • couple • us
6
Relax by the beach or pool
Pros:

Tiki bar and servers, beach, quieter environment

Cons:

Outdated rooms especially for the price.

2026-03-20 • via Nuitee
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Maria Isabel • couple • ch
5
2026-03-15 • via Nuitee
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David • couple • us
10
2026-03-12 • via Nuitee
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Fernando • family_with_children • es
8
Zona de piscina muy bonita
Pros:

Tanto el area de la piscina como la zona de hamacas de la playa son muy bonitos. Música en vivo por las noches. Tienen juegos de mesa para pasar un rato en familia.

Cons:

La comida y bebida del Tiki Bar es cara para la calidad que tiene. Tiene pocas cosas alrededor para ir a pie.

2026-03-09 • via Nuitee
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Marco • couple • us
2
2026-03-07 • via Nuitee
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Darryl • family_with_children • us
9
2026-03-04 • via Nuitee
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Darryl • family_with_children • us
10
The place brings them in, and the staff brings them back!
Pros:

Room: the attendant were on the ball. Got me fresh towels. Restaurant: very good, even with the amount of people, they took care our my family very well. Great service! And the check in: Awesome, felt welcome and supper nice and check out, because our breakfast took a little longer than expected, they let us stay in the room until we finished. Awesome staff!

Cons:

Coolers in the pool, I can see you would require canned, I came prepared. And the table were small. It was annoying not to be able to bring our drinks to the pool, even when they were serving the same drink at the bar. Seem like they just wanted to take money.

2026-03-03 • via Nuitee
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Laura • couple • us
6
Great
Pros:

Clean room
Outdated

Cons:

Great location
Pool and beach were great

2026-03-03 • via Nuitee
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Katie • family_with_children • us
5
Pros:

The heated pool, comfy bed.

Cons:

Mold in shower, low toilet and toilet seat rusting and kept falling when men used it.

2026-03-03 • via Nuitee
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Darryl • extended_group • us
10
Great place for wedding parties
Pros:

Everything was awesome except for the policy no coolers in the pool area.

Cons:

Everything else was OK

2026-03-02 • via Nuitee
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Nicole921 • Couples
10
Great location and Florida Keys vibe
Pros:

We had an amazing 4 days/nights at Amara Cay resort. Loved the decor and variety of seating options in the lobby and dining areas. Be sure and take a selfie by the "keys."

Our room (125) and lanai were clean, relaxing and comfortable. Highly recommend splurging on an oceanfront room.

The location was perfect for going up and down Hwy 1 to both the upper and lower Keys for food, fun and entertainment.

All the staff were friendly and helpful, especially Todd during our pool day. He was amazing helping us as we booked a cabana last minute, and made sure we had all of the food and beverages needed that afternoon. Damien was a fantastic bartender, providing engaging conversation on our last night.

Access to your other hotel amenities is a huge bonus. We spent our last afternoon at The Cove at Three Waters, and they were very kind and welcoming to us even though we were coming from Amara.

Kudos to your hotel group, which we will highly recommend to our Midwest friends who frequent south Florida often.

2026-02-25 • via Tripadvisor