Amara Cay Resort

4.0 star property

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Exterior
One Bedroom Oceanfront Suite King
Alligator Reef Oceanfront Accessible Room King Bed | View from room
3 bars/lounges, poolside bar
3 bars/lounges, poolside bar

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Bar

Explore the area

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80001 Overseas Hwy, Islamorada, FL, 33036
  • Place, Bud n' Mary's Dive Center
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Florida Keys Brewing Co.
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Theater of the Sea
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Airport, Marathon, FL (MTH-Florida Keys Marathon)
    ‪60 min drive‬

Room options

One Bedroom Oceanfront Suite King

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(9 reviews)
  • 54 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

One Bedroom Standard View Suite King

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(9 reviews)
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

One Bedroom Oceanfront Suite Two Queens

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(10 reviews)
  • 54 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

One Bedroom Standard View Suite Two Queens

7.0 out of 10
Good
(8 reviews)
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Matacumbe Courtyard View King

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(28 reviews)
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

Alligator Reef Oceanfront Room King

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)
  • 35 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Alligator Reef Oceanfront Accessible Room King Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(10 reviews)
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Alligator Reef Partial Oceanview King

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(22 reviews)
  • 35 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

Standard King Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(77 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Accessible King Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(28 reviews)
  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Matacumbe Courtyard View Two Queens

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(24 reviews)
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Alligator Reef Oceanfront Room Two Queens

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • 32 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Alligator Reef Partial Ocean View 2 Queens

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(26 reviews)
  • 32 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(48 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Studio Suite Standard View King

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(16 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

One Bedroom Oceanfront Suite Two Queens Lanai

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

Alligator Reef Oceanfront Room Two Queens Lanai

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Alligator Reef Oceanfront Room King Lanai with Queen Sofabed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • 35 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Matacumbe Courtyard View King Lanai

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Matacumbe Accessible King with Lanai

7.6 out of 10
Good
(8 reviews)
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Matacumbe Courtyard View 2 Queens Lanai

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(7 reviews)
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Premium One Bedroom Oceanfront Suite with Two Queen Beds

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

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About the area

Islamorada

With a stay at Amara Cay Resort in Islamorada (Matecumbe), you'll be a 4-minute walk from Bud n' Mary's Dive Center and a 2-minute drive from Florida Keys Brewing Co.. .This beach resort is 4.8 mi (7.6 km) from Windley Key Fossil Reef Geological State Park and 6.5 mi (10.4 km) from Anne's Beach.

What's nearby

  • Bud n' Mary's Dive Center - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Florida Keys Brewing Co. - 4 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Robbie’s of Islamorada - 7 min drive - 5.7 km
  • Theater of the Sea - 11 min drive - 9.3 km
  • Anne's Beach - 15 min drive - 12.9 km

Getting around

  • Marathon, FL (MTH-Florida Keys Marathon) - 36 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Lorelei Restaurant & Cabana Bar - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Lazy Days Restaurant - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Papa Joe’s Waterfront - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Islamorada Fish Company - ‬2 min drive

About this property

Amara Cay Resort

Beach resort with 2 restaurants and a private beach
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. 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. Hypo-allergenic bedding and change of towels can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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.

Make yourself at home in one of the 110 air-conditioned rooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Your pillowtop bed comes with down comforters and Egyptian cotton sheets. Private bathrooms with bathtubs or showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes and desks, as well as phones with free local calls.
Head down to the water and enjoy a day at the private beach, or take advantage of other recreational amenities including an outdoor pool and a fitness center. This resort also features wedding services, a television in a common area, and a banquet hall.
Grab a bite at ReelCatch, one of the resort's 2 restaurants, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Relax with a refreshing drink from the poolside bar or one of the 3 bars/lounges. Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available daily from 6:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, multilingual staff, and luggage storage.
Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 6:00 AM and 11:00 AM.
ReelCatch - This beachfront restaurant serves breakfast 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.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: High-speed internet

Parking and transport

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 6:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: USD 4 to 20 per person
  • 2 restaurants
  • 3 bars/lounges
  • A poolside bar
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • ReelCatch
  • Tiki Bar

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Ecotours
  • Gym
  • Kayaking
  • Outdoor pool
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkelling
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room cot
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Beach towels
  • Garden
  • On a private beach
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Accessibility

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

More

  • 1 building
  • 5 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Water dispenser usage encouraged

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Free cot
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Free local calls
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop 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: 18

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 at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 50 per pet, per day
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • 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 bottled water
  • In-room coffee
  • Internet access
  • Parking
  • Partner property access
  • Shuttle service

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 4 to 20 per person
  • 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)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

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
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

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. 784 out of 1251 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 273 out of 1251 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 107 out of 1251 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 55 out of 1251 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 32 out of 1251 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Angelika

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Top notch all around.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Traci

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very personable and accommodating.. it was our 32nd weeding anniversary and they had left a handwritten note and a treat in our room… it was appreciated… The grounds were nice and clean with the exception of the water area around the end of the property where the event area is located did have ALOT of trash which was unsightly.. Having use of the Rum Runner, bicycles and shuttle service was very convenient.. The view from our ground floor ocean view room was pretty awesome..
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Melissa

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Awilda

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Luis

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities
We had a very nice stay celebrating my wife’s birthday.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bruce

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Perfect Resort

Great time with friends at Amara Cay Resort. We stayed in the one bedroom with 2 queen beds which was the perfect set up for us with a little kitchen and sitting area. The water taxi to the other resorts was an added bonus.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tim

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erica

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great place

Beautiful property with excellent staff and amenities
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

David

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lensey

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We like everything about it. But it would be nice if there was beach access like at Three Waters. We love staying at Amara Cay!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Allen

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

nestor

Liked: Cleanliness
Too expensive, good location,
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Emma

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Guillermo

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Family vacation with kids and we had a great time.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Grant

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

rosalyn

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Raul

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel a family room
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Ana

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Tracey

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Irving

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice little resort atmosphere

Hotel was very clean, friendly and helpful staff. Our bathroom door handle would not lock, neither would our patio sliding door, normally not a big deal but had our two young kids with us. The ability to get off property and have access to the other two properties and amenities was nice and a good change of scenery. All in all, was a good experience for the price.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eylen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Espectacular
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eileen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very very good
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025