Tripadvisor gives a Travellers’ Choice award to accommodations, attractions and restaurants that consistently earn great reviews from travellers and are ranked within the top 10% of properties on Tripadvisor.
Ocean Reef is a Private Club with amenities that include 36 holes of golf, 175 slip marina, tennis, a private airport, Medical Center, Prek-8 school and a wide variety of dining options. We have over 30,000 sq. ft. of meeting and event space that offers a very special opportunity for conference, meeting and incentive guests to experience Ocean Reef Club. Otherwise, we are not open to the public and you can only visit as a Member or guest of a member.
Star ratings are intended to indicate the general level of features, amenities, and services to expect. This property is classified according to Giata.
HOTEL STYLE
Business
Luxury
Location
35 Ocean Reef Dr Ste 200, Key Largo, FL 33037
Ocean Reef Club
4 reviews
Getting there
Car recommended
Places to stay are graded on a 0-100 scale. The higher the grade, the easier it is for travellers to find restaurants and things to do within walking distance.
Traveled here for a conference and stayed at the Yachtsman Inn. The rooms are nothing special- large but somewhat dated and there was a lot of work going on (when you exited the elevator or stairs you can to catch their attention or risk getting sprayed with a power washer). Rooms are clean, kitchenettes are pretty stocked with everything you'd need to cook a meal in your room. But overall a bit dated and dark inside.
Club amenities may vary by season, but in May guests were allowed to use almost all spaces including the tennis and games club and Buccaneer Island. The Island was the best spot- great pool with a view of the canal where the fishing boats sailed by. Lots of staff running around taking orders for the bar and restaurant. Pricy... but the setting was worth it.
There are plenty of activities during the day including fitness classes and tennis seminars. The programs do not note any fees... and they do not mention any when you check in... but I have a sneaking suspicion there is a charge since you must sign in with your member number.
Our room also came with a golf cart which was a nice perk!
Overall everyone was extremely pleasant and provided great service. We would definitely return if we had the chance!
Read more
Date of stay: May 2024
Value
Rooms
Location
Cleanliness
Service
Sleep Quality
Trip type: Travelled as a couple
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Possibly one of the best rooms I’ve stayed in. From the outside I was fearful that it would be old and smelly and dingy. That was not the case. The room is extremely spacious with two extremely comfortable beds. The sheets on the bed and the pillows are perfect very fine sheets very soft and fluffy pillows and comfortable bed. The Nespresso coffee machines work excellently. There’s a nice fridge and spacious bathroom with two sinks. Our teenager loved the bathroom which has good space and glass doors. Their conditioning works with very good controls. The breakfast restaurant is extremely nice with a great menu. The beach and swimming pool areas remind me of the Disney castaway island. Overall very high end experience.
Read more
Date of stay: May 2022
Rooms
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Was there as a guest of members for a business trip.
Had a first floor room in one of the Inn rooms. The room was big and clean but the a/c was either meat locker cold or stagnant and humid - no in between.
The bath was large with a large double vanity, spa tub and a separate shower. But the shower head was partially plugged with lime scale causing the streams to blast in all different directions and the surrounding glass leaked at the bottom seams and left a huge puddle that took multiple towels to keep contained.
Dinners were part of our meetings and were well done, especially for buffet and group seatings. The service staff was top notch, even by resort standards.
I had lunch at both the Raw Bar and the poolside bar. The raw bar service was by far the best. I strongly recommend the 50/50 chowder. Members of my party really enjoyed the oysters too (personally not my thing). The pools bar service was above par also, but the Cuban wrap was nothing special. Come for the service, not the food.
For the intangibles, what I saw was a lot of guest entitlement and condescending attitudes. As a current Midwesterner I’m used to people being friendly, or at least polite. But I got looked up and down a lot. And I saw a fair amount of rudeness toward staff and me and other guests by people who clearly had attitudes. And as noted, not much diversity amounts the guests.
I’m not sure what the resort can do about that and maybe if I owned a home on the property it would be different. But if given a choice on how I’m going to spend my vacation or second home dollars, these things will factor largely in my choice.
Read more
Date of stay: January 2020Trip type: Travelled on business
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Response from RichardW305, Senior Vice President at Ocean Reef Club
Responded 3 Apr 2020
Thank you for sharing your thoughts. It is wonderful to hear about the quality of your meals and the related service for your banquet events. It seemed that your overall experience with the service and our staff was very positive. Interesting to note that a large contingency of our Membership is from the Mid-West and that cordial nature that is so common in that geographic area stays with them at the Club. It is what attracts so many guests to want to learn more about Membership. More importantly it is one of the primary reasons new members choose to make the Club a part of their life. Please let us know if we can help you explore the Club in greater depth to perhaps gain a clear picture of the generosity and congeniality that truly does permeate this unique community.
Read more
Report response as inappropriate
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
just not good anymore! have been coming to Ocean reef as members for many decades. I have watched the facilities become less amenable to members every year. it has become almost impossible to get reservations as a member, and hotel guest during holidays. Members now have to make reservations three days in advance, but no more than three days . Even if you are the first one to call the three days in advance, there is no availability at any restaurant on property. This puts those who are in a hotel in a dilemma. There is literally no place to eat on the property unless you want to eat from trucks. We celebrated two birthdays here, but no restaurant can accommodate us even though we were the first ones to call to make reservations. fortunately there are decent restaurants in Key Largo but the roads are very dangerous at night. In fact, my husband’s best friend died on the road outside of Ocean Reef. my advice to those who stay here is that the rooms are about three star quality - they are not clean at all. The area rug is filthy. The restaurants are good, but not available even to members. Stay away-it just isn’t worth the stress or hassle. It is clear the club is trying to eliminate members and they are actually succeeding.
Read more
Date of stay: November 2024Trip type: Travelled with family
Room Tip:Â There are many nice hotels to stay at in the keys. These hotels want your business. Avoid ocean...
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
The Reception staff is kind but NOT helpful at all. We made a reservation for an ocean view room & the only view we have is of 10’ hedges & boats parked in the channel. There were also several broken things in the room (phone, coffee maker). Stay away from Amber Jack #109. The worst part is after 2 requests to change rooms, they just “noted” our concerns and never offered a comparable room— for 3 nights.
Read more
Date of stay: January 2022Trip type: Travelled with friends
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
What a microcosm of residence perfection here in Key Largo! A long lonely drive through the jungle brings you to a surprisingly glamorous part of the Keys. Impeccable grounds, magnificent homes, Impressive yachts, and delicious dining. Loved the sea bass and the lobby bar is fantastic with live music. But, we have come 3 times before , and for the first time we had a run down, beat up room assigned to us. Very surprised, because at this superb resort, nothing is worn out and shows wear! This Yachtsman building has misses- a small screened in dining terrace, and a kitchen, and convenient to most of the resort amenities . What a shame the owners of this unit , # 104 Yachtsman building, have not chosen to invest in keeping up the quality and class of the rest of the rooms on site. Shame on them for the amount of $$ we paid for 4 nights.
Read more
Date of stay: December 2023Trip type: Travelled on business
Room Tip:Â If you are coming from Miami, take Cardsound Road, not the Overseas Hwy- will save you miles of...
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Exclusive, luxury community that feels safe, welcoming and ideal for an escape from life. Excellent pool area, easy walkable or golf cart maneuvering around "town", several restaurants and tiny shopping village. The hotel itself is tired and under construction - noise, very poor water pressure, thermostat that leaves room either humid or freezing. All pretty shocking given the price paid for essentially a basic 2 double room (which was not what was promised at reservation and not fixed). Hotel offers shuttle service to the restaurants or spa, both are over 1 mile walk away. Pool is immediately on same property - 2 pools, lounge chairs area overlooking Atlantic ocean cove with walk in ramp if you want to use paddle boards (has a gritty hard packed sand to make it like a "beach" but there is no true beach here at all), kids' playground and a sandy "lake" for kids to do activities in as well.
Read more
Date of stay: February 2021
Value
Cleanliness
Service
Trip type: Travelled on business
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
I get to spend a lot of nights at nice place. I always grade the location by “would my family enjoy it here” My family would refuse it stay here even one night.
The building i stayed in was very old. At a distance paint made it look ok, but not of close. The carpet is so dirty i had to leave my socks on.
They have remodeled the bar.
This is a place that at one time was nice at one time but the owners did not have the money to keep it that way
If you like to party there’s working girls, booze and drugs
Read more
Date of stay: October 2021Trip type: Travelled on business
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Quintessential Florida Keys vacation. This private resort is ideal for a family vacation. Private resort that offers golf, boating, fishing, kayaking, scuba/snorkeling all on site. Facility has been renovated, staff is excellent, food is great.
Read more
Date of stay: September 2024Trip type: Travelled with family
Room Tip:Â Recommend renting golf cart as this allows you the comfort of moving around from the resort to...
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
we have roaches in the room, the carpeting smells like a mix of throw-up and beer. They will not refund money at all. I urge you to stay in North Myrtle. I took pictures of our pillow with green fluids all over it. We are literally leaving 3 days early no way to get a refund.
Read more
Date of stay: July 2022
Cleanliness
Service
Sleep Quality
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Paradise Valley, Arizona72 contributions21 helpful votes
I think if it is your company conference the dress code for the meeting area is up to your team. The rest of the community is country club casual. I saw several people in nice jeans and no one batted an eye at them. I would say be classy comfortable. ;-)
You can also book directly through the club. Call their main desk and they'll direct you to the right people. There are many different rental options. There is an onsite real estate office, they can help too.
Hi Javier,
As a Private Club we do not publish rates and only our Members can call our reservations department to make a booking. If you are interested in learning more about the Club, our Membership Managers can help you at 305 367-5921
We have two pools and a sandy "rock free" lagoon area all surrounded with palm trees. If you're thinking of a walk-in beach into the ocean we do not have that available.
If you go to our website there are some beautiful pictures of the lagoon area, that we call "Buccaneer Island" so you can see exactly what it looks like
There are more places to choose from in the Key Largo area.
ALSO KNOWN AS
ocean reef club hotel key largo, ocean reef hotel, ocean reef key largo
LOCATION
United StatesFloridaFlorida KeysKey Largo
NUMBER OF ROOMS
180
Prices are provided by our partners, and reflect average nightly room rates, including taxes and fees that are fixed, known to our partners, and due at time of booking. Please see our partners for more details.
Is This Your Tripadvisor Listing?
Own or manage this property? Claim your listing for free to respond to reviews, update your profile and much more.
