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Boatman_s Sombrero Resort & Marina – reviews, photos

2.0 of 5
19 Sombrero Boulevard, Marathon, FL 33050 (Formerly Sombrero)
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Boatman_s Sombrero Resort & Marina
Boatman_s Sombrero Resort & Marina
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Boatman_s Sombrero Resort & Marina
Boatman_s Sombrero Resort & Marina
Ranked #12 of 15 hotels in Marathon
3.0 of 5 stars 119 Reviews
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Radford, Virginia
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
“DON'T GO!”
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 February 2011
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I just left this place and I have never reviewed anywhere, but this time I HAVE TO!!! I always check Tripadvisor and read the negative reviews but thought "some people are never happy" and decided to give it a chance. Big Mistake! I agree with all the negative reviews! The carpet was so dirty, your feet were filthy if you walked across the room. The living room had one lamp which did not work and one window with vertical blinds that didn't open for sunlight but had gaps that left you on display at night. The tv remote did not work. It was the poorest kitchen I have ever seen! We had to go to the office to get a spoon and more than one small glass. One burner worked on the stove. The daily room service was merely exchanging bath towels and taking the trash, no vacuuming. That service didn't happen daily nor did we get washcloths or hand towels most days. The "sliding" glass door took both of us to drag open and it never closed completely. As for the "breakfast", we were told, "There's coffee in the room" which was there the first day and the last. In between we had to go to the office every time! Needless to say, with all this we were afraid to get in the pool! We walked around the pool area and everything was obviously closed and out of operation except the tiki bar which had few customers. The office was often unmanned with people waiting for service. I find it interesting that they have changed the name during the week we were there probably hoping to lose these reviews. We booked and prepaid through Expedia so we were stuck for the week!!

  • Stayed February 2011, travelled as a couple
    • 1 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 of 5 stars Location
    • 1 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 1 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 1 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 1 of 5 stars Service
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Sanibel Island, Florida
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“Absolutely Awful”
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 February 2011
1
person found this review helpful

We checked in and were given a 2 bedroom "suite." It was really awful. Mildew everywhere, peeling paint, smelly window unit air conditioner running and blinds that were broken off the sliding glass doors facing the parking lot. I could not stay there, and certainly not for the money we were paying! The nice guy working the front desk felt our pain and found us another room in another "updated" building (admitting that the rooms we were in were built in 1977 and haven't been touched since). That room was small but just ok. The next day we were moved to a "much better room" with two queen beds (not exactly a 2 bedroom suite which is what we paid for). That room was ok, but had a huge stain on the rug and when I went to the bathroom I actually slipped off the toilet seat which was not secured to the bowl! (funny, but not really) Also, the housecleaning people seem to think that they can take the towels, but not replace them so the last night (Thank God) there, we had no towels! When I checked out and told the nice lady at the front desk this, she just handed me the bill with a smile. I was so upset but i just wanted to get out and get home and never come back to the KEYS again!

  • Stayed February 2011, travelled with family
    • 1 of 5 stars Value
    • 2 of 5 stars Location
    • 1 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 1 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 1 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 1 of 5 stars Service
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My wife and I have just spent 9 days at the Sombrero Resort & Marina. We had a wonderful time thanks to the manager Mike and his great staff. We found are room to be clean, comfortable and quiet. The pool and out side tiki bar were also perfect. Mike recommended the Harbor Point Marina to rent a boat for the week and that to was a great experience. All in all I will and am going to recommend the resort to everyone.
Capt. Jimmy & Carol

  • Stayed February 2011, travelled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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“New management, new attitude”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 February 2011
2
people found this review helpful

We spent a week at the resort in January and were pleasantly surprised. Sure, we had read the negative reviews, but we stopped by to see for ourselves as we think reviews can be a bit overboard. I am glad that we trust our instincts and decided to stay. The front desk manager assured us that changes had been made and that the resort was back on track. Our room was really nice and recently renovated.The weather was great and the pool area was awesome. All I can say is that we had a great time, and suggest that others go and look to have a good time.

  • Stayed January 2011, travelled as a couple
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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North Miami Beach, Florida
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“It was a NIGHTMARE!!!!!”
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 January 2011
1
person found this review helpful

I would'nt recommend this so called resort to my worst enemy! It was absolutly horrible. I travel from Miami, Fl with my family and 2 young nephews, they where watching us from the moment we arrived till the moment we left. We called the cops on them and left that hell hole. Mangagement was racist towards spanish people and very, I mean very rude!! First the room smelled like wet clothes and the A/C made a loud screaming noise. We checked in at 4:30pm and left after the cops came at 9:30pm. Lets just say don't waste your money on that place!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • Stayed January 2011, travelled with family
    • 1 of 5 stars Value
    • 1 of 5 stars Location
    • 1 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 1 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 1 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 1 of 5 stars Service
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Michael Caso, Front Office Manager at Boatman_s Sombrero Resort & Marina, responded to this review
5 February 2011
Here at Boatmans Sombrero Resort and Marina we strive to give the best service possible. In the above review we did just that. However, these guests did not abide by our rules, and those of the county and state for which they were made aware of by signing the room agreement to stay at our resort. To wit they had unregistered guests and veichles. When approached they admitted that there were unregistered guests and the veichles (including boats) we offered them our services by offering them approraite accomodations in keeping local policy's and regulations. They then changed their story several times and then we offered them yet again our services that would accomodate their party. They refused to comply and WE the Resort were left with no option but to call local law enforcement, due to the escalating drama. Law enforcement then showed up and agreed with our assesment of the situation. As far as being a rascist, IMPOSSIBLE. I am a Cuban-American.
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  • Marathon Key Sombrero Hotel
  • Marathon Key Sombrero Resort & Lighthouse Marina
  • Sombrero Hotel
  • Marathon Key Sombrero Resort
Address: 19 Sombrero Boulevard, Marathon, FL 33050 (Formerly Sombrero)
Price range (per night):* INR5,545 - 7,561

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