Pros
- Picturesque waterfront location near shopping and dining
- Short drive to John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park
- Spacious rooms have flat-screen TVs, pillow-top mattresses, and coffeemakers
- Suites feature full kitchens and living areas
- Small but pleasant manmade beach with rope hammocks and loungers
- Large heated outdoor pool with a whirlpool and bar
- Casual restaurant, plus tiki bar with live music and bay views
- Compact spa offers body treatments and salon services
- 24-hour fitness room, on-site marina, and water sports
- Game room with shuffleboard and basketball hoop
- Extensive event space, including outdoor venues
- Free, property-wide Wi-Fi
- Pets welcome for a fee; weight restrictions apply
Cons
- One-hour drive from the nearest airport
- Not all rooms have balconies; standard rooms lack views
- Fee for on-site parking
- Food gets mixed reviews
- Small manmade beach with little room to swim
Bottom Line
The 153-room Key Largo Bay Marriott Beach Resort is an upper-middle-range property catering to families and couples with a large waterfront pool, a small manmade beach, and a pet-friendly policy. Spacious, pleasant rooms feature flat-screen TVs, mini-fridges, coffeemakers, and pillow-top mattresses. Some, however, lack balconies and are a tad dated and worn. Massages, wraps, scrubs, and salon services are available at the small spa, and the on-site fitness center is open 24/7. The property is located in northern Key Largo, a five-minute drive from the John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park, and offers easy walking access to shops and restaurants. Baker’s Cay Resort Key Largo, Curio Collection by Hilton is a great alternative for just a little bit more money.
Amenities
- Cribs
- Fitness Center
- Internet
- Jacuzzi
- Pets Allowed
- Pool
- Spa
What Are the Design and Scene Like at the Key Largo Bay Marriott Beach Resort?
Pleasant waterfront resort with small private beach, but some areas could use an update
The Key Largo Bay Marriott Beach Resort occupies 17 acres of pretty, tropical grounds between the Overseas Highway and Blackwater Sound. The hotel’s 153 rooms and suites are housed in several four-story white buildings set around a freeform pool with a tiki bar and bay views. Loungers and palm trees line the pool and, although there is more concrete than grass, the small gardens are pleasant and well-maintained.
This older property has been partially refurbished, and while some areas feel fresh and mostly contemporary, others are in need of some attention, including some rooms. The lobby is light and airy, with high ceilings and simple furniture in blue hues placed along huge windows offering views of the driveway. White beams and chocolate-brown accents in carpets and the front desk stand out against the cream-colored walls, lending the space a relaxed, beachy style. Restaurants and bars have a slightly older design, with plain terra-cotta floor tiles, simple wicker furniture, and blue and aquamarine accents. Still, the property has a laid-back vibe, and the bay views from most common spaces and some rooms are beautiful. The atmosphere ranges between quiet and relaxing in the off-season and busy during school vacation periods, when the property is full of families with young children.
Where Is the Key Largo Bay Marriott Beach Resort Located?
Waterfront location offering easy access to shopping, dining, and attractions
The Marriott is located on the northern side of Key Largo, right off the Overseas Highway, which connects all the Keys to mainland Florida. Key Largo is the largest Key and has attracted tourists for years due to its proximity to one of the country's only living coral reefs -- hence the chain restaurants and shopping malls that dot the road. There are many beaches in the area, but they’re all manmade and small, including the hotel’s own stretch of sand. The real draws here are the diving, snorkeling, boating, and other water activities, all of which can be arranged at the resort. In addition, the Marriott is located a five-minute drive from the Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park. Several local attractions, such as the Harry Harris County Park and the Florida Keys Wild Bird Center, can be found within a 20-minute drive of the resort. The nearest airport is in Miami, located about an hour away by car, while it takes an hour and a half to get to Fort Lauderdale Airport.
What Are Rooms Like at the Key Largo Bay Marriott Beach Resort?
Spacious, clean rooms with solid amenities and simple bathrooms; suites add kitchens
The hotel has 153 rooms spread over several four-story buildings, some overlooking the bay and some offering views of the Overseas Highway. Most rooms have received fresh layers of paint and some cosmetic touch-ups, but many still have the original striped blue-and-green carpets and heavy wooden furniture (that in some cases is a tad worn), which make them feel somewhat dated. Renovated units have wooden floors and contemporary furniture, including clean-lined couches, headboards, and work desks. Navy bed runners, chrome accents on lamps, and dark wooden coffee tables are simple touches that add some style. All rooms, however, are clean and have large windows that let in lots of sunlight. Many -- but not all -- have furnished balconies. Suites come with one or two bedrooms and feature full kitchens with dishwashers, stovetops, and ovens, as well as living spaces with sofa beds and dining tables.
Standard amenities are good for the price and include flat-screen TVs, mini-fridges, coffeemakers, and safes. Wi-Fi is free throughout the property. Pillow-top beds are topped with thick duvets, and each bed has at least four pillows. Bathrooms are clean but simple, with basic shower/tub combos, granite counters with oval sinks, and beige floor tiles.
What Features Are Available at the Key Largo Bay Marriott Beach Resort?
Small manmade beach, heated outdoor pool, restaurant, spa, 24-hour gym, and event space
Just like most other waterfront resorts in the Keys, the Marriott has its own private beach. It is small and manmade, but features a couple dozen loungers, umbrellas, a handful of rope hammocks, and a beach volleyball court. There is also a small marina and a dive shop offering motorized and non-motorized water sports for a fee. Adjacent to the beach is the hotel’s heated outdoor pool, complete with a shallower area for kids, a whirlpool, and a tiki bar with food and drinks. Gus’ Grille is the hotel’s all-day restaurant, serving up international cuisine in a casual space with bay views. Room service is available for a fee from early in the morning until after dinner.
The spa is small but pleasant, and offers a wide array of body treatments, including wraps, scrubs, and massages, as well as salon services. The 24-hour gym isn’t big either but it’s equipped with several cardio and strength-training machines and free weights. The hotel also features over 50,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor event space -- including nine meeting rooms -- plus indoor parking (for a fee). A maximum of two pets per room are allowed for a non-refundable fee.
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Things You Should Know About Key Largo Bay Marriott Beach Resort
Also Known As
- Marriott Key Largo Bay Beach Resort
Room Types
- Bay View Guest Room
- No View King or Two Queens Guest Room
- No View Two Doubles Guest Room
- One Bedroom Suite, No View
- Penthouse Suite
- Two Bedroom Bay View Suite
Address
103800 Overseas Highway, Mm 103.8, Key Largo, Florida 33037, United States
Phone
(305) 453-0000
What Are the Design and Scene Like at the Key Largo Bay Marriott Beach Resort?
Pleasant waterfront resort with small private beach, but some areas could use an update
The Key Largo Bay Marriott Beach Resort occupies 17 acres of pretty, tropical grounds between the Overseas Highway and Blackwater Sound. The hotel’s 153 rooms and suites are housed in several four-story white buildings set around a freeform pool with a tiki bar and bay views. Loungers and palm trees line the pool and, although there is more concrete than grass, the small gardens are pleasant and well-maintained.
This older property has been partially refurbished, and while some areas feel fresh and mostly contemporary, others are in need of some attention, including some rooms. The lobby is light and airy, with high ceilings and simple furniture in blue hues placed along huge windows offering views of the driveway. White beams and chocolate-brown accents in carpets and the front desk stand out against the cream-colored walls, lending the space a relaxed, beachy style. Restaurants and bars have a slightly older design, with plain terra-cotta floor tiles, simple wicker furniture, and blue and aquamarine accents. Still, the property has a laid-back vibe, and the bay views from most common spaces and some rooms are beautiful. The atmosphere ranges between quiet and relaxing in the off-season and busy during school vacation periods, when the property is full of families with young children.
Where Is the Key Largo Bay Marriott Beach Resort Located?
Waterfront location offering easy access to shopping, dining, and attractions
The Marriott is located on the northern side of Key Largo, right off the Overseas Highway, which connects all the Keys to mainland Florida. Key Largo is the largest Key and has attracted tourists for years due to its proximity to one of the country's only living coral reefs -- hence the chain restaurants and shopping malls that dot the road. There are many beaches in the area, but they’re all manmade and small, including the hotel’s own stretch of sand. The real draws here are the diving, snorkeling, boating, and other water activities, all of which can be arranged at the resort. In addition, the Marriott is located a five-minute drive from the Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park. Several local attractions, such as the Harry Harris County Park and the Florida Keys Wild Bird Center, can be found within a 20-minute drive of the resort. The nearest airport is in Miami, located about an hour away by car, while it takes an hour and a half to get to Fort Lauderdale Airport.
What Are Rooms Like at the Key Largo Bay Marriott Beach Resort?
Spacious, clean rooms with solid amenities and simple bathrooms; suites add kitchens
The hotel has 153 rooms spread over several four-story buildings, some overlooking the bay and some offering views of the Overseas Highway. Most rooms have received fresh layers of paint and some cosmetic touch-ups, but many still have the original striped blue-and-green carpets and heavy wooden furniture (that in some cases is a tad worn), which make them feel somewhat dated. Renovated units have wooden floors and contemporary furniture, including clean-lined couches, headboards, and work desks. Navy bed runners, chrome accents on lamps, and dark wooden coffee tables are simple touches that add some style. All rooms, however, are clean and have large windows that let in lots of sunlight. Many -- but not all -- have furnished balconies. Suites come with one or two bedrooms and feature full kitchens with dishwashers, stovetops, and ovens, as well as living spaces with sofa beds and dining tables.
Standard amenities are good for the price and include flat-screen TVs, mini-fridges, coffeemakers, and safes. Wi-Fi is free throughout the property. Pillow-top beds are topped with thick duvets, and each bed has at least four pillows. Bathrooms are clean but simple, with basic shower/tub combos, granite counters with oval sinks, and beige floor tiles.
What Features Are Available at the Key Largo Bay Marriott Beach Resort?
Small manmade beach, heated outdoor pool, restaurant, spa, 24-hour gym, and event space
Just like most other waterfront resorts in the Keys, the Marriott has its own private beach. It is small and manmade, but features a couple dozen loungers, umbrellas, a handful of rope hammocks, and a beach volleyball court. There is also a small marina and a dive shop offering motorized and non-motorized water sports for a fee. Adjacent to the beach is the hotel’s heated outdoor pool, complete with a shallower area for kids, a whirlpool, and a tiki bar with food and drinks. Gus’ Grille is the hotel’s all-day restaurant, serving up international cuisine in a casual space with bay views. Room service is available for a fee from early in the morning until after dinner.
The spa is small but pleasant, and offers a wide array of body treatments, including wraps, scrubs, and massages, as well as salon services. The 24-hour gym isn’t big either but it’s equipped with several cardio and strength-training machines and free weights. The hotel also features over 50,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor event space -- including nine meeting rooms -- plus indoor parking (for a fee). A maximum of two pets per room are allowed for a non-refundable fee.
Best Rates
Amenities
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Air Conditioner
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Airport Transportation
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Balcony / Terrace / Patio
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Basic Television
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Beach
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Business Center
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Cable
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Concierge
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Cribs
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Dry Cleaning
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Fitness Center
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Full Kitchen
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Internet
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Jacuzzi
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Kids Allowed
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Laundry
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Meeting / Conference Rooms
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Pets Allowed
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Pool
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Poolside Drink Service
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Rental Car Service Desk Onsite
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Room Service
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Separate Bedroom / Living Room Space
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Spa
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Swim-Up Bar
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