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Rainbow Bend Resort

2.5 star property

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Exterior
Standard Room, 1 King Bed
Outdoor spa tub
Terrace/patio

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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57784 Overseas Hwy, Marathon, FL, 33050
  • Dolphin Research Center
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Curry Hammock State Park
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Coco Plum Beach
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Marathon, FL (MTH-Florida Keys Marathon)
    ‪11 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Signature Single Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Oceanfront

1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, bed sheets

Signature Single Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Oceanfront

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed ( Hearing Accessible)

1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed ( Hearing Accessible)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, bed sheets

Room, 1 Bedroom

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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22-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels, TV

Suite, 1 King Bed (Hearing Accessible)

7.0 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, bed sheets

Efficiency Queen

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, bed sheets

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(9 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, bed sheets

Junior Suite, 2 Bedrooms

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds | View from room

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

7.4 out of 10
Good
(6 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Superior Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Oceanfront

22-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels, TV

Superior Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Oceanfront

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(16 reviews)
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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22-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels, TV

Signature Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Oceanfront

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Coffee/tea maker

Suite, 1 Queen Bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(7 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed

1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(7 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Signature Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Oceanfront

1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, bed sheets

Signature Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Oceanfront

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(9 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Signature Suite, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed, Oceanfront

1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, bed sheets

Signature Suite, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed, Oceanfront

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About the area

Marathon

With a stay at Rainbow Bend Resort in Marathon, you'll be on the waterfront, within a 15-minute drive of Sombrero Beach and Keys Cable Park. .This beach hotel is 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from Crawl Key and 1.3 mi (2 km) from Curry Hammock State Park.

What's nearby

  • Dolphin Research Center - 1 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Curry Hammock State Park - 2 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Little Conch Key - 7 min drive - 8.9 km
  • Coco Plum Beach - 10 min drive - 9.9 km
  • Sombrero Beach - 19 min drive - 19.5 km

Getting around

  • Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood Intl. Airport (FLL) - 159 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Island Fish Company - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Angler and Ale - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Sparky's Landing Fish and Cocktails - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Driftwood Pizza Pasta - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Wreck Galley & Grill - ‬20 min walk

About this property

Rainbow Bend Resort

Beachside hotel with outdoor pool
Rainbow Bend Resort offers 23 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. 22-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries. Housekeeping is provided daily.
An outdoor pool and a hot tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a private beach.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 23 air-conditioned rooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Cable television is provided for your entertainment. Bathrooms feature showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Conveniences include coffee/tea makers and ceiling fans, and housekeeping is provided daily.
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 hot tub.
Enjoy a satisfying meal at The Hideaway Cafe serving guests of Rainbow Bend Resort.
The front desk is staffed during limited hours.
The Hideaway Cafe - Overlooking the ocean and pool, this fine-dining restaurant serves dinner only. Reservations are required.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • The Hideaway Cafe

Things to do

  • Hot tub
  • Kayaking
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On a private beach
  • On the waterfront
  • Pool loungers

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • 2 floors
  • 6 buildings
  • Built in 1980
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 22-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 50 per pet (varies based on length of stay)
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 132 lbs per pet)
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 10 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 50 per pet (varies based on length of stay)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • 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, debit card, or cash deposit 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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

Rainbow Bend
Rainbow Bend Marathon
Rainbow Bend Resort
Rainbow Bend Resort Marathon
Rainbow Bend Fishing Hotel Marathon
Rainbow Bend Resort Hotel
Rainbow Bend Resort Marathon
Rainbow Bend Resort Hotel Marathon

Rainbow Bend Resort Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 366 out of 714 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 162 out of 714 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 83 out of 714 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 49 out of 714 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 54 out of 714 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Renee

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

R & R

The view was beautiful, the staff were friendly and accommodating ! Breakfast was cooked to order (from a short but very fair menu.) Very relaxed and calm atmosphere ! Looking forward to to going again !
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

SIMONE

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Most uncomfortable stay I have ever had the pull out couch didn’t work, however was filthy dirty plastic the shower zero water pressure nothing to use any of the cooking options hair in the beds just overall dirty and quite disgusting
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Quick paradise get away
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Danay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Grisela

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

Best place to stay for the money

Room 20 was very clean although it lacked some repairs and updating it was in very good shape. Bed was very comfortable. The stay was just what we needed. Very quiet beautiful beach and great views of the sunrise. Pool was super clean and maintained well clear water and no smell of chlorine at all.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Russell

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect stay. And Freda made it even more perfect
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Little slice of heaven, stayed here one night on a spur of the moment trip, stayed in room 12 and found it very spacious and clean, also had its own seating area outside on deck steps to the water!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Ben or Kathy

Found the pot of gold at the end of the Rainbow

Found this little jewel on Hotels.com. Lovely setting, wonderful room, very clean
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Toni

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Ryan

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Donna

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Restaurant Gem

This hotel is past its prime for rooms. The reason to stay is the restaurant on site with Chef Freda. Her food is creative, fresh, and excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Regina

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very friendly. Resort was clean and very dog friendly. Perfect for nice quiet getaway with view of the ocean right in front of the room.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Sandi

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Room was superficial clean. Wiped bathroom backsplash before putting my toothbrush there and it was black. Same with shower. Handles on closet door also filthy. One old AC unit in living room which doesn’t really get to the other rooms. Apparently the restaurant there is separate however the pictures I took of kitchen from open door would probably be enough to close them down. 3 AC vent in dining area are black and full of black dirt and dust. AND entree’s run $50 - $60 !!!! We decided to come home early.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

David

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

RICHARD

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Cute n Cozy

Perfect spot for our trip!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Joel

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

Great stay!

Great stay! Loved the made to order breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Christopher

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

chad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms are very nice, and very clean
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
If you are going to Key West, this is a little gem to stay along the way! Each room has a patio or deck, there is a made to order breakfast at the restaurant every morning, a beautiful little beach, large pool and hot tub, and 2 hrs of kayaking or paddle boarding included with each night of your stay. Such a peaceful little place! Would definitely come back!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

jillian

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Anderson

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Room comfort

DO NOT STAY IN ROOM 17

Our room was the only room under the restaraunt of the hotel which serves free breakfast beginning at 8AM. We were woken up at 6am both mornings to stomping and constant furniture being moved across the floor. There were no other available rooms so despite paying the same as everyone else, we were unable to sleep in the morning. Not ideal for a “relaxing” vacation.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Denise

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

Nice property, needs TLC & better vibe from staff

The room was very clean and comfortable. The property is right on the beach with a great view. The property does seem to need some TLC. For instance, I reported that the door had to be slammed multiple times for the latch to catch (so anyone couldn't just enter the room). Also the thermostat needs to be replaced since it was nearly impossible to get to the screen needed to adjust the temp. I reported this 2x and both people at the desk did not seem to be too attentive to actually reporting it and getting it fixed. Given that there is a $40 per day resort fee that includes breakfast, it would have been nice if the waiter could have been a little friendlier. He was pretty cranky to all guests.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025