DON'T STAY HERE...IT'S A CRAP HOLE!!!!

First, my wife and I sat by the pool and there were no pool towels. I called the front desk and they said that they'd send housekeeping out with towels. After 30 minutes I went to get my own towels.

On the second day, our room had not been cleaned by mid-afternoon. I called the front desk and the elder gentleman told me "housekeeping had to clean the check-out rooms first." So we waited. By late afternoon, still no housekeeping, so I called again. The same guy assured me they she was in our building and that she would be there to clean the room. We stepped out of the room for a while and when we returned we found new towels laying on the bed, but the bed was not made and the bathroom not cleaned. I called the front desk and this time spoke to MARK the alleged manager. He proceeded to tell me “housekeeping only cleans and makes the bed after you check out.” I informed him of the policy that is clearly written their “guest services directory” that I found in the room. It states “MAID SERVICE IS PROVIDED DAILY TO ALL ROOMS. SHEETS WILL BE CHANGED EVERY THIRD DAY.” I did not tell Mark that they had to “change” the sheets, just make the bed and clean the bathroom. Pretty much what you would expect in any hotel.

Upon checkout I showed the guest services directory to MARK and he shrugged his shoulders and did not care. I asked to be compensated and he said no. So I called Days Inn to complain and they started a case to investigate. They said that they would call me back within 4 days. They never called. I had to contact them thru their website and it was only then that someone called me back. They said that they talked to MARK and he told them “we had the do not disturb sign on our door”, that’s why they did not make the bed or clean the room. I told her that MARK is a bold face liar because there was no do not disturb sign in the room. Also, why did the new towels magically appear if the sign was on the door? Days Inn said that they are going to remit half of the value of one night stay to make up for the rotten service from MARK the manager.

To all of you considering a stay here…keep driving!

I wanted a special experience for my boyfriend who had never been to Florida before and this suite fit the bill. 4th floor with the best views of the Atlantic ocean ever!
I would have given 5 stars but we are coffee drinkers and we asked for coffee and they said they were out and that we could go to the CVS and buy our own ! That is unacceptable, they should have gone tot he CVS and bought us coffee!

My friend and I stayed here in the spur of the moment while doing a fishing trip to the Keys. One of the beds in the room was broken, the room was filthy, I think there were termites in the headboard of the other bed as there was a wood dust all over the floor behind the bed. We got there late when we arrived so we didn't make a fuss and just went to bed. The next morning we asked that the room be serviced. When we returned from a our day, the room had not been touched. We asked at the desk what happened, and they told us the maid had said we refused service. Since we hadn't been there all day, we found that a bit shocking. The front desk offered us clean towels since the maid was gone and there was no one to clean the room.

The ice maker was broke. The place is in shambles and the staff are less than accommodating. Avoid this place if you can as it is not worth your money and I am not sure you won't end up with bed bugs or something worse!

I've been holding back on this review for many years, not wanting to give away my favorite little spot, but here goes.

First, understand that the Days Inn is really 2 hotels. The first is a set of traditional ground level hotel rooms near the highway. While I have not stayed in one of these units, other reviews have been fairly poor. The second is a relatively new 4 story oceanfront block of suites and smaller rooms and this is where I can shed more light.

The oceanfront high rise is right on the ocean with eight suites facing out and eight side facing rooms without a kitchen and dining room. I always stay in the suites because of the view - which is absolutely amazing.

The hotel is, I think, still the best value when compared to other options - The Cheeca Lodge, Chesapeake, Holiday Isle, etc...High season suite rates are around $249 and compared with others this is far less - in some cases hundreds less than the competition. You do, however, get what you pay for.

In general, the hotel needs some updating. It's really nothing fancy, from the cheap plastic beach chairs on the porch to the old tube TV sets, sofa beds that are about impossible to sleep on, etc.....The units are clean and well cared for, but as I said, rough around the edges.

The top floor suites are called the Presidential suites and they will generally run you $20-40 more per night than the lower floors. The premium suites are just not worth the extra money, as the only difference is "cool" rattan furniture. Same plastic porch chairs, one with a big screen (tube) television and another 12 feet of elevation - that's it.

For me, however, its all about the view and despite what others might complain about, I love the place. The third floor is perfect with sunrise views that start with a beautiful crimson line across the horizon and spread to amazing colors as the sun comes up. No sunset views here, but that's why you need to go to the Lor-el-ei each night for some great like music and a cheeseburger in paradise!

The lower 2 floors are identical in layout but, they have a somewhat blocked view because of the palm trees growing up in front.

There is a "beach" however, its really not much of one, as the Keys are all coral. Quite small horseshoe shaped spot where you can swim except at low tide when there's not much water available.

There is also a watersports venue right there who can rent boats, jet skis and kayaks. If you are a boater, don't rent here, rather Google Bump n Jump Boat Rentals. They have much better equipment MUCH better prices and keep their boats at Bud n Mary's a few miles away - if just for 2, their 19 footer is a great deal and really handles well.

One thing I would recommend especially for those with limited boating skill/ knowledge is the sunset jet ski tour. It's not cheap, but they take you our for a great 90 minute (I think) tour around Islamorada - very safe and fun and if riding with 2 people, not crazy expensive.

Well that's about it. Bottom line, its not the Ritz but it's affordable and a beautiful location. If you have the coin and are looking for spa services, then go to the Cheeca - for the rest of us 99 percenters, this place is great. Oh and don't miss Lazy Days for the freshest seafood on the planet - try the snapper (or whatever is fresh that day) "Lazy Days" style - melts in your mouth like candy!