First, each and every single interaction with the staff was great.

We loved the pools. One large, deep, salt water, warm pool. A second one with a water fall that was not heated. A working, hot tub that was actually hot.

We also liked the tropical common areas. Very well maintained, clean, etc.

The location is good, multiple restaurants close by, even a Starbucks and Family Dollar, CVS close by. Wifi was good. Hotel is adjacent to Marina, but keep in mind that no access to beach or water, so not a beach front property.

Free parking and no resort fee!

One area of concern, is the very small rooms. This hotel is 2 stories and built like a motel. You can either get a pool view, parking lot view or Marina view. Rooms have carpet and due to FL humidity, there is a damp smell. Shower and toilet was tiny. Rooms are dark, and a bit tired. Minifridge and microwave in lobby area. No balconies (except marina view) but 2 chairs and a table outside each room. AC worked ok.

But having a small room forced us to spend more time outside and enjoy the nice pools and well kept grounds. Housekeeping visited daily and did an excellent job.

Overall had a nice family stay.

Stayed for two nights in a marina view room which provided good stop to explore the rest of the keys. Room (258) very comfortable and well equipped (less the safe which only had 3 working digits on keypad). New ice maker and laundry facilities in the block and signs of ongoing renovations outside the block. Pool excellent. Nice touch would have been if reception had a supply of 25cents (for the laundry machines). Rated 4 * as left with the feeling that something was missing - not sure if it is a post covid thing and the establishment if not quite back up to full speed.

We stayed here for a long weekend just to relax and soak up the tropical vibes. The hotel is beautifully landscaped with tropical foliage throughout, with two large swimming pools, a nice hot tub that’s actually hot, a great tiki hut bar and plenty of sun loungers. Rita is a great bar tender and made great daiquiris and colada’s.

The hotel is right next to where nearly all the tour boats go out, so you don’t have to drive to the marina to hop on a tour boat or dive boat. There’s also a great selection of restaurants and bars in walking distance.

We were impressed that we received full housekeeping each day of our stay, as many hotels and businesses continue to use covid as an excuse to cut services. The room was modern and comfortable with a mini fridge but no microwave.

I would recommend a marina facing room or a pool facing room. Otherwise you get a room facing the parking lot which has a view consistent with typical motel.

No b.s. resort fees or parking fees here, which is great!

I’ll note that we stayed on our loyalty points with IHG. I may not have been so excited had I paid over $300/nt., which this place sometimes goes for.

We’ll definitely be back!