Amara Cay Resort in Islamorada was a wonderful place to stay for our wedding weekend. The property is beautiful, clean, and perfectly located, with a relaxed Keys atmosphere that made it feel like a true getaway for us and our guests. Everything from the rooms to the pool and beach areas was well maintained and comfortable. A special thank you to their event manager, Christopher, who was incredibly helpful, thoughtful, and responsive throughout the entire process. He went above and beyond to make sure everything was taken care of and that our stay — and our guests’ experience — was smooth and enjoyable. We’re so glad we chose Amara Cay and would absolutely recommend it to anyone visiting Islamorada, especially for a wedding or special event. ?

Just down for 3 days with a decent sized group. They accommodated all of us with ease and smiles. They set up a dinner for us in a wonderful, scenic venue on site. Service was top notch. Big shout out to Mr. Damien at the bar for being knowledgeable, kind and entertaining. Will go back, no questions asked. -Blue Moon

It’s literal heaven on earth. The sister locations and connectivity to them make it feel like you’re staying at multiple resorts that stretch along the keys for miles. The shuttle service makes it even better as you don’t have to worry about driving. The resorts are incredible. Breathtaking views. Amazing staff. The food is to die for. I can not recommend it enough.

Amara Cay was decent. The shared spaces were family-friendly, however, it did not feel like a resort, more like a place where people and kids waited - or just sat around. The area did not feel “exclusive” or relaxing at all. I always had this feeling that I was nearby a parking lot and noticed that I was always surrounded by others. The service in general was not that great, did not compare to the cost. Food was overpriced, for the quality. The resort is quite photogenic and maybe a great place for families, but the experience was not meant for a couple and honestly did not live up to the photos. It seemed like it was designed to be photogenic and appear like a “resort”, if this makes any sense? It lacked warmth. It felt like a budget hotel plastered with a bunch of kitch “luxury” stuff. The walk to the hotel room was not the best - walked through a white hallway, beside a bright, overpriced market, to a standard elevator, and into a very uninteresting hallway. The room itself felt like plastic wood. The fridge and phone was not working. No cleaning service the first two nights. At least there was a balcony - minus the concrete, glass guardrail, and hard furniture. It was not cozy. The quality does not compare to other hotels with resort fees (for example, Esme in Miami - more affordable, Bungalow in the Keys - slightly more expensive, etc.) Since, I have not received my deposit from Amara Cay, and it has been over ten days since I checked out. I have been trying to communicate this with them in e-mail, and, without providing any evidence that they have sent the deposit, they simply forwarded me to their reception. Unfortunately, the reception has not responded, even though I have been trying to reach them about this issue. Honestly, I did not enjoy my experience there and after. I will not return. It is honestly not worth the money and time. This experience after just confirms that I should have either stayed in Miami (more affordable) or spent a bit more money and stayed at the Bungalow.

We had an excellent stay at Amara Cay. From the moment we arrived, the service was outstanding. At the front desk, Ashley assisted us and she was absolutely incredible — extremely kind, professional, and genuinely helpful. I asked if there was any possibility of an upgrade, and she took the time to check availability and made it happen, which we truly appreciated. The room was very spacious, with two large beds, perfect for traveling with family. The hotel offers many great amenities. The heated pool is a big plus, and the breakfast was delicious. My daughters had waffles, and I ordered the croissant Benedict, which was excellent. As shown in the photos, the outdoor areas are beautiful, especially in the evening. The fire pit area is cozy and relaxing, with comfortable seating that makes it perfect to unwind at night. The grounds are very well maintained, and the atmosphere feels calm, safe, and family-friendly. They also offer kayaks and bicycles, which is fantastic. The only small suggestion I would make is to include smaller-size bikes for kids, since many families travel with children. There are outdoor games like ping pong and cornhole, and the hotel also has a lovely dock/marina, which adds to the overall charm of the property. Without a doubt, the best hotel in Islamorada. We would absolutely stay here again and highly recommend it.

Great location! Nice rooms and excellent service! We had a great view on the 5th floor. The tiki bar had great drinks and snacks. They offer a water taxi to the other resort and one other stop and I believe a land shuttle to take you around islamorada. The had some bikes to use out front which was nice if you wanted to take them for a spin to a near by spot! Will definitely be back!

SUPER DISAPPOINTED as this hotel came recommended. The most expensive hotel on Islamorada and nowhere near the value. POOL WAS CLOSED RESTAURANT WAS CLOSED We chose this hotel because we wanted that “Resort Experience” and didn’t want to have to leave. Wanted to watch my 2 Daughters in the pool eating chicken tenders all day and having the time of their lives… None of which happened. After I mentioned our dissatisfaction, they were oh so kind to refund the $59 resort fee. Never mind the $440 additional dollars that we paid for a mediocre room at best. I could have rented a whole house with a pool for less than that. Which we should have. “Oh but you can go to our sister properties and use our complimentary shuttle to get there” 20 minute wait for the shuttle only to get to their sister property and THAT POOL WAS CLOSED FOR THE NIGHT. You’d think the Amara Cay staff would have known that. But no, another hour of our lives wasted. The ONLY good part was the complimentary Lemonade with Vodka at the front desk while we checked in.

I want to thank Noris for always making our stay at Amara Cay Resort such a pleasant experience. Thank you to her for her attentiveness, for always being there to help us. I also want to say that the hotel is very comfortable, we love the facilities, and the activities are really enjoyable, like the water taxi, which is fun and connects to the other properties. The shuttle is also great, taking you not only to the other properties but also to nearby places. I’m also happy with the tiki bar; the drinks there are excellent, and the facilities themselves are very comfortable. It’s a very pleasant place.

Beautiful place to relax, very family-oriented. I would definitely recommend the location, but not the restaurant—the food was average at best, the drinks were watery and extremely overpriced. I reserved our room a month in advance for my husband’s birthday. Despite speaking with several people at the reservations center and front desk before our arrival, the room we received was not the one we had requested. We ended up having to rent an additional room just to accommodate our group—even though we were only four people. That whole experience was a nightmare. To make things worse, a friend of mine who didn’t have a reservation arrived at the hotel and was immediately offered a suite, even after they had told me there were no other rooms available.

Great location. Rum Runner boat and kayaks were great. Nice pool and good happy hour tiki bar. Rooms, room maintenance, and cleanliness are fair. Overall good, but overpriced.