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8.3

715 reviews

Amara Cay Resort

Amara Cay Resort

80001 Overseas Highway, Islamorada, 33036, Florida, United States

Reservations:

+1-833-728-2041

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Restaurant

Beachfront

Private beach area

Outdoor swimming pool

Fitness center

Free shuttle

Streaming service (like Netflix)

Beach

Amara Cay Resort

Welcome to Amara Cay Resort, a delightful 4-star hotel nestled in the heart of Islamorada, Florida. With its beachfront location, you can enjoy breathtaking ocean views and access to a private beach area at your leisure. Immerse yourself in the crystal-clear waters of the outdoor swimming pool or indulge in exhilarating water sports activities available on-site.

The resort boasts 715 reviews from satisfied guests, praising its exceptional service and stunning location. The hotel is located just 2.4mi from the city center, allowing you to explore the vibrant culture and attractions of Islamorada. Prices at Amara Cay Resort start from $715, ensuring a luxurious and comfortable stay for every traveler.

With a wide range of amenities, you'll be well taken care of during your visit. Enjoy a delicious meal at the on-site restaurant or unwind with a refreshing drink at the bar. The hotel also offers a free shuttle service to make exploring the area even more convenient. Whether you prefer lounging on the beach, practicing your swing at the nearby golf course, or staying active at the fitness center, there is something for everyone at Amara Cay Resort. Discover a world of relaxation and adventure at this charming coastal getaway.

As a pet-friendly hotel, Amara Cay Resort welcomes your furry friends to join in on the fun. Please note that charges may apply for bringing your pets along. With the availability of an outdoor swimming pool, you can take a refreshing dip while admiring the stunning views of the ocean. The pool is heated, ensuring a comfortable swimming experience throughout the year. If you're traveling with children, they can safely enjoy the shallow end of the pool.

When it comes to dining, Amara Cay Resort offers two fantastic restaurants. ReelCatch, the on-site restaurant, provides a family-friendly ambiance where you can indulge in mouth-watering American cuisine. For a more laid-back atmosphere, the Tiki Bar offers delicious American dishes to satisfy your cravings. With these dining options, you'll find something to please everyone's taste buds.

Accepted payment methods at Amara Cay Resort include Discover, Diners Club, Visa, American Express, and Mastercard. As a guest, you can conveniently use your preferred payment method for a hassle-free stay.

Choose from a variety of room types at Amara Cay Resort, each designed with your comfort in mind. The Queen Suite, with its spacious 463 sqft area, can accommodate up to 6 adults and 5 children. With two queen-size beds and a sofa bed, there's plenty of space for everyone to relax. If you prefer a king-size bed, the King Room offers quadruple accommodation and comes with an additional sofa bed. For larger groups, the Oceanfront Suite with Two Queen Beds provides ample space and can accommodate up to 6 adults and 5 children. Each room is tastefully decorated and ensures a peaceful and rejuvenating stay.

Most popular amenities

Restaurant

Beachfront

Private beach area

Outdoor swimming pool

Fitness center

Free shuttle

Streaming service (like Netflix)

Beach

Air conditioning

Bar

Sun deck

24-hour front desk

Ocean view

Non-smoking rooms

Wheelchair accessible

Beach umbrellas

Beach chairs/Loungers

Patio

Garden view

Elevator

Kids' meals

Garden

Balcony

Upper floors accessible by elevator

Free toiletries

Rooms

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Suite Lanai, 1 Bedroom, Oceanfront

2 Queen Size Beds

Wifi

x8

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x5

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One Bedroom Oceanfront Suite Two Queens Lanai includes 2 queen-size beds 150-154 width.

Suite with Sea View in Amara Cay Resort

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Suite, 1 Bedroom

1 Sofa Bed

2 Double Beds

895 sqft

Ocean view

Balcony

Refrigerator

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Experience the ultimate luxury in our spacious Suite with Sea View, boasting 893 sqft of elegant comfort. Enjoy stunning ocean views from your private balcony, and indulge in the convenience of a refrigerator and telephone. Accommodating up to 7 adults and 6 children, this suite is perfect for creating unforgettable memories with your loved ones.

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Matacumbe Lanai, King, Accessible, Courtyard View

1 King Size Bed

Wifi

x4

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x3

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Matacumbe Courtyard View Accessible Room King Bed with Lanai includes a king-size bed 150-183 width.

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Alligator Reef Lanai, King, Oceanfront

1 King Size Bed

1 Sofa Bed

Wifi

x4

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x3

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Alligator Reef Oceanfront Room King Lanai includes a king-size bed 150-183 width plus a sofa bed.

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Room - 2 Queen, Oceanfront

2 Queen Size Beds

Balcony

Wifi

+

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Indulge in our Oceanfront Queen Room, offering a spacious 377 sqft with breathtaking ocean views, a private balcony, and the comforts of two queen-size beds - perfect for 4 adults and 3 children. With additional amenities such as a refrigerator and telephone, your stay will be nothing short of incredible.

Oceanfront King Room in Amara Cay Resort

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King Room, Oceanfront

1 King Size Bed

1 Sofa Bed

375 sqft

Ocean view

Private Bathroom

Balcony

Coffee machine

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x3

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

King Room with Sea View in Amara Cay Resort

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King Room, Sea View

1 King Size Bed

1 Sofa Bed

375 sqft

Ocean view

Private Bathroom

Coffee machine

Flat-screen TV

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x3

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Indulge in the breathtaking view of the ocean from your spacious King Room with Sea View, accommodating up to 5 adults and 4 children. Relax on the balcony, enjoy the ample room size of 377 sqft, and take advantage of the included refrigerator and telephone.

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Lanai, 2 Queen, Oceanfront

2 Queen Size Beds

Wifi

x4

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x3

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Oceanfront Room Two Queen Beds with Lanai includes 2 queen-size beds 150-154 width.

Queen Suite in Amara Cay Resort

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Suite, Queen

1 Sofa Bed

2 Queen Size Beds

465 sqft

Private Bathroom

Balcony

Coffee machine

Flat-screen TV

x8

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x5

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Welcome to our Queen Suite, a spacious and stylish suite boasting 463 sqft of luxurious comfort. With two Queen size beds, a sofa bed, and accommodations for 6 adults and 5 children, this suite is perfect for families or groups. Enjoy the balcony, refrigerator, and telephone included for your convenience.

Quadruple Room with Sea View in Amara Cay Resort

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Room - 2 Queen, Sea View

2 Queen Size Beds

375 sqft

Ocean view

Private Bathroom

Coffee machine

Flat-screen TV

x10

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x6

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Enjoy breathtaking ocean views from this spacious Quadruple Room with Sea View. With two Queen size beds, an accommodating 5 adults and 4 children can comfortably relax in this 377 sqft room. Complete with a private bathroom, a coffee machine, and a flat-screen TV, this room is the perfect seaside retreat for families or groups wanting to indulge in a coastal getaway.

Partial Ocean View Two Queen Beds in Amara Cay Resort

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Room - 2 Queen, Partial Ocean View

2 Queen Size Beds

375 sqft

Ocean view

Private Bathroom

Balcony

Coffee machine

x10

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x6

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Indulge in comfort and relaxation with our spacious Quadruple Partial Ocean View Room featuring two Queen beds, a balcony showcasing breathtaking ocean views, and a refrigerator for your convenience during your stay. Perfect for 4 adults and 3 children, this 377 sqft retreat ensures a memorable beach getaway.

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Suite Vip, King, 1 Bedroom, Oceanfront

1 King Size Bed

1 Sofa Bed

Balcony

Free wifi

Microwave

Flat-screen TV

x4

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x3

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Climate controlled suite offering 1 King bed with premium bedding and plush pillows. Enjoy coffee from a designer coffee maker on a private balcony overlooking a beautiful ocean front view. Wet-bar with mini fridge and microwave. Private bathroom with designer toiletries, hair dryer, bathrobes, and slippers. Queen sized sleeper sofa, In-room safe, drink chiller, HD flat screen TV, desk with phone, and iron/ironing board.

Resort Fee: Please note there is a resort fee of $28.00 + tax ($31.50 Total) to be paid at the front desk upon Check-In. This fee includes self parking, in-room wireless internet access, use of in-room safe, and use of pool towels.

Guest reviews

8.3

715 reviews

Categories of assessments

Cleanliness

Comfort

Location

Facilities

Staff

Value for money

WiFi quality

Featured reviews:

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Marti

8.2

September 2023

We loved this place, so nice and relaxing, beautiful green/blue/turquoise water, peaceful. It was low season so not busy. Pool was best we stayed at after a 2 week trip to Florida. Getting up for sunrises was wonderful. Watching the squalls coming in was great in the poolside bar. Bar/restaurant staff were fun and really friendly.

We had to use a sofa bed which was not very comfortable and my husband ended up sleeping on the floor. We asked for a mattress to be bought in several times but it never came. I wrote and complained and nobody answered. A rude room cleaner tutted at me for asking for a mattress and treated me like I was asking too much. Also sofabed had dog hairs in it, not good for allergies! We still had a great time here despite the bed problem.

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Elisabeth

8.2

January 2023

We really liked our stay at AMARA CAY and would return. However, we would advise everyone that the pictures of the various rooms and suites advertised both on Booking.com and on the AMARA CAY website are composites, and not necessarily actual pictures of the rooms you are looking to book. We were in a situation where we booked a standard suite only to discover that the bedroom has no window and the living room furnitures lacked the advertised seating arrangements. No where was this obvious in the room description and pictures on either websites. We found this to be misleading. We would advise anyone considering the property to make sure you are in the room with the specifications that you are looking for. Having said that, our stay was lovely and the staff were welcoming. The lobby and outside areas are nicely appointed and fun for families. The location is very nice and we had a fun time, after switching to more a appropriate room.

The pictures on the websites need updating to reflect the actual room specifications (window, furniture ect.).

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Valenti

8.2

September 2023

The pool was packed when we arrived at the end of the day. Not a chair to spare. Thankfully, we were able to head to the beach and watch a storm come in. It rained for our entire visit at the resort. We ate at the Tiki Hut until we were drenched even sitting under the thatched roof. We relocated indoors to finish our meal and order additional food. It wasn't the same as being outdoors yet, it was nice that this hotel offered an indoor dining opportunity.

The check-in experience was horrible. I booked two separate rooms with two different confirmation numbers and the reception area couldn't find one of the reservations. Even with my confirmation details, correct room, date, and number, it wasn't her problem it was mine. I was asked to call Booking.com directly when things were properly proven correctly in my favor. Not any recognition of an error by the employee at the front desk? It was a horrible experience. Next, the weather was raining for all but an hour after that check-in experience.

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Roland

9.1

March 2023

I liked the tropical feel of the hotel. I also liked the outside areas. I liked being able to get a paddle board, kayak, canoe or a bike which were included with our stay.

There was a water main break the last morning of our stay and the hotel was without any water with the exception of one lobby restroom. We were unable to shower or use our bathroom in our room. We left without showering. It was an Island wide outage so was no fault of the Amara Cay Resort.

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Jodi

9.1

January 2023

We really enjoyed the hotel. It was in a great location. The outdoor areas were very nice. The lobby was very coastal trendy and clean. The restaurant was excellent for breakfast. We ate there 2 times and had great service & food. The check in staff were very helpful and friendly as well.

We did not like the boat dock. If it is windy, it's nearly impossible to tie the boat up to the docks due to their location. We actually paid for the docks but didn't leave our boat there, only launched it the first day and then kept it at another nearby dock. The cost was expensive per day as well. I also did not care for the pedestal sink in the bathroom because there wasn't enough room to place items you may need.

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Shelley

8.2

January 2023

The place was lovely and had great sunrises- The pool area was so pretty- I am thinking they were understaffed like so many places probably from the pandemic and also because most people cannot afford to live and work in the keys but that is a societal issue not specific to the resort. They are pet friendly which is a plus- People were respectful and nice and there was no loud music or rowdy guests.

If you want a room with a view and not a balcony on the parking lot make sure you ask for this.

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Brenda

8.2

June 2023

location was great / lovely beach area and pool / great Tiki Bar!!!! Caleb and bartenders outside were all great. can’t say enough about the staff - they were fun and made you feel so welcomed.

old and carpet in hallways needs replacing / bathrooms were very nice as was bed, but sofa was soiled and door was beaten looking. just not top notch with interior of room - worn out

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Lisko

8.2

July 2022

bar / pool / activities

beach into the ocean was not well kept

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Valenti

8.2

June 2022

Lania patio just off the Tiki Bar. Great food at the bar and service. Everyone was very respectful as guest/families on location. Very nice pool. Music from 7-10 on Saturday night at the Tiki Bar - wasn't fantastic yet, pleasant for listening. Nice size room!! We head to Islamorada a couple of times a month and try out different locations. We've seen this hotel with rooms at over $1K/night yet, caught this one at $600/night. It's been our favorite place to stay on the purple island. Sweet small beach area, rentals available and recommendations for fishing, etc. I'll look forward to going back again.

Small leak/mold issue in our room #119 in the bathroom around and especially under the toliet. Should have been tended to and we had fruit flies in the room for some reason? Kept buzzing around us while we slept. Odd. Also, the knife/fork plastic ware at the pool is impossible to use - should let people use flatware or just upgrade the plastic knife you are providing at the Tiki Bar. They are horrible.

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Melanie

9.1

October 2022

This resort has a lovely vibe, the games, the live music, the firepits all adds to the atmosphere. The pool and pool bar are lovely. The family room was big and the beds super comfortable. Beautiful sunset skies.

Housekeeping forgot something nearly everyday meaning we had to ask at reception. The addition $40 charge per day to cover 'free' kayaks, bicycles, coffee etc should be optional or added to the price. This was an unwelcome surprise!

Points of Interest Around Amara Cay Resort

Attractions

Flamingo Visitor Center

23.7mi

Everglades National Park

30.8mi

Restaurants

ReelCatch

Cuisines

  • American

Ambiances

  • Family Friendly

Tiki Bar

Cuisines

  • American

Pools

Location

  • Outdoor

Features

  • Heated
  • Shallow end
  • With view

Availability

  • All season

Amenities of Amara Cay Resort

Restaurant

Beachfront

Private beach area

Outdoor swimming pool

Fitness center

Free shuttle

Streaming service (like Netflix)

Beach

Air conditioning

Bar

Sun deck

24-hour front desk

Ocean view

Non-smoking rooms

Wheelchair accessible

Beach umbrellas

Beach chairs/Loungers

Patio

Garden view

Elevator

Kids' meals

Garden

Balcony

Upper floors accessible by elevator

Free toiletries

Stay rules - Amara Cay Resort

  • Check-in / Check-out

  • Pets

  • Internet

  • Age restrictions

  • Parking

  • Reservations

  • Children and beds

  • Cards accepted at this property

Frequently Asked Questions - Amara Cay Resort

Can pets stay with guests at Amara Cay Resort?

Yes, you can stay with your pet at Amara Cay Resort. They allow pets, although there may be additional charges for bringing them.

When are the check-in and check-out times for Amara Cay Resort?

The designated check-in period at Amara Cay Resort begins at 04:00 PM. As for check-out, it's before 11:00 AM.

Is free parking available at Amara Cay Resort?

Yes, there is parking available at the Amara Cay Resort. The parking is private and on site. Though charges may apply, there is no need for a parking reservation.

How much does a stay at Amara Cay Resort cost?

For Amara Cay Resort, room prices kick off at $265. Remember, prices can fluctuate depending on room type and availability dates. Input your dates for definitive prices.

What are the room types available at Amara Cay Resort?

Amara Cay Resort offers a variety of room types including suites and quadruple rooms. The rooms range in size from 248 sqft to 893 sqft. There are options with queen beds, king beds, and sofa beds. Smoking is not allowed in any of the rooms. Occupancy ranges from 2 adults and 1 child to 7 adults and 6 children.

What activities does Amara Cay Resort offer?

At the Amara Cay Resort, guests have a variety of leisure amenities to enjoy during their stay. They can relax and soak up the sun on the private beach area or by the outdoor swimming pool, which features a shallow end and a view. The resort also offers water sports facilities on site for those looking to engage in activities such as snorkeling, diving, fishing, and cycling.

There are two restaurants on site for guests to dine at. ReelCatch offers American cuisine in a family-friendly ambiance, while Tiki Bar also serves American cuisine.

In addition to the leisure amenities, guests can make use of the fitness center and enjoy the sun deck. Bicycle rentals are available for those wanting to explore the area. The resort is also located near a golf course for golf enthusiasts.

Does Amara Cay Resort have a pool for guests?

The hotel has one pool that is available all year round. It is an outdoor pool and is heated. The pool also has a shallow end and offers a view.

Does Amara Cay Resort have on-site restaurants?

Yes, the hotel has restaurants on site. There is a restaurant called ReelCatch that offers American cuisine and is family-friendly. Additionally, there is a Tiki Bar that serves American cuisine.

Does Amara Cay Resort accept credit cards and cash payments?

Amara Cay Resort accepts credit card payments including Discover, Diners Club, Visa, American Express, and Mastercard. Cash payments are not accepted.