I selected this motel based alot on the (mostly ) glowing tripadvisor reviews. I lived in the Keys in the '90's and didnt even know about this place, it sounded like an undiscovered gem. Now I wish I had paid more attention to the lukewarm or negative reviews... I'll start with the positive- the grounds are really well landscaped and... more

Gulf View is a small casual resort with amenites that include a well-maintained pool, free use of kayaks, gas grills and a putting green. Our one-bedroom unit had a kitchen and basic furnishings. Rooms are cleaned by a conscientious housekeeper. Paddle out to watch the sunset or explore the mangroves. Stop by and visit the 2 resident turtles named Zig... more

Our room was so clean when we arrived, we could smell it. Beautiful view of the Gulf, but you cannot swim (smelled like sewage...only bad part of Gulf View). We used the kayaks to go next door to the dolphin research center (cheating!) in the morning and dolphins swam right up to the fence to see us! Pool is very... more

My husband and I spent five nights at the Gulf View Resort in Marathon. It had everything we needed for a relaxing vacation away from all the tourist traps that Florida is famous for. Our efficiency was accommadating and clean - king size bed, microwave, refrigerator, coffee maker and oven, plus a porch area to sit and relax. The staff... more

Gulfview was just what I was looking for when I started to plan my trip, peaceful and relaxing!! Our room was clean and the grounds are very well maintained. We loved using the free peddle boats and my son loved the turtles and iguanas. We had the pool to ourselves most evenings. Use of the gas grills was nice. We... more

The owners are nice & friendly. There were some cool pet birds on the site, a nice clean pool, a picnic area, but no real beach area. The hotel is right next door to the Dolphin Research Center. There are rooms large enough for a family. We had 6 in our group and loved the accomodations. Not fancy, but very... more

We stayed there in April 2009, based on tripadvisor reviews and price. This is certainly Not a deluxe resort, but it is a good price for the area and clean. The grounds are very well done, and they have a a nice pool and a small dock area with kayaks and canoes you can use. They are walking distance from... more

I stayed here back in March and although I can tell they try, unfortunately the motel falls short in a couple places. Pros/Cons: 1) Free water equipment. At a rental cost of around $60 a day, having a place with free equipment (kayaks, canoes, etc) is a big plus. The unfortunate part was that none of the paddle boats worked,... more

Have to agree with allergydoctor about keys hotels, you either get ripped off or it's a dump and this place falls in between..It is not expensive, clean and I found the staff to be super warm and helpful. With only 11 rooms, the pool is usually quiet. The palm-tree shaded area has great hammocks to pass out in. They even... more