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Coral Bay Resort
Average price*: $232 (year-round)
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.5 based on 33 reviews 33 Reviews
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TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #6 of 28 hotels in Islamorada
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  • Rooms: 17
Property Type: Resort
  • Hotel featuring an assortment of amenities, sports facilities and leisure activities.
Description: Sandy beach, heated pool, free dockage and ramp. Efficiencies, 1 Bedroom and 2 Bedroom Apartments. Unspoiled and unhurried, the Coral Bay Resort... This description is based on information provided by the hotel.
Address:
75690 Overseas Highway
Islamorada, FL 33036

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Reviews of Coral Bay Resort

( 5-9 of 33 )
“Utopia for us! Relaxation at it's finest & Biker friendly”

Coral Bay Resort

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5 of 5 stars
Kansas City
Jun 6, 2008

WOW! What a nice place to stay in the keys! Centrally located to everything you'd want to do in the keys, great fishing, watersports and great places to eat.

Coral Bay Resort sits far enough back from the highway to not hear the traffic. The room we stayed in was immaculate to say the least (# 12) as well as the pool, sand, dock, grounds and tiki hut. Overall, the room and surroundings are the epitome of Keys charm in our opinion. If you're looking for a 'Hilton' type room . . . keep looking, but if you want a peaceful, serene or even romantic stay with true 'Keys feel' then this is the place I'd recommend.

The staff there were beyond friendly and helpful, they went well out of their way to insure we had a pleasant stay. Be sure to take the time to enjoy feeding the parrot fish in the tidal pool! Oh and visit the love bird cage too.

We not only had a kitchen complete with all utensils but also an outdoor BBQ grill should we have chosen not to eat out, There is a nice patio furnished with a table and chairs just outside the front door to the room that made a great place to relax and enjoy the beautiful view with a bottle of wine.

The only complaint I have is about a kid racing around the gravel parking area on a golf cart like it was an ATV on a MX track. He slung pea gravel onto my Screamin Eagle Harley Ultra Classic a couple of times and had a near miss encounter when he managed to get the golf cart stopped a matter of just inches from my front fender. He apparently noticed the look of . . . shall I say displeasure? on my face and stayed clear of my bike for the rest of the evening. I should also mention that this happened only one of the three nights we stayed there and I don't know if he was a guest or a resident.

  • This TripAdvisor Member:
    • Liked — The immaculate room and grounds
    • Disliked — Kid being allowed to run rampant on a golf cart
This review is the subjective opinion of a TripAdvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
bikrtrsh's Summary
Date of Stay: May 2008
Traveled with: Spouse / significant other
Visit was for: Romantic getaway
Age group: 35-49
Member since: June 06, 2008
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
    • 4 of 5 stars Business service
Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
absolutely!
I recommend this hotel for:
An amazing honeymoon, A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway, Older travelers, Families with young children, Families with teenagers, Tourists
I do not recommend this hotel for:
People with disabilities, Great pool scene
I selected this hotel as a top choice for:
Beach / Sun, Outdoor / Adventure, Other
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“Laid back charm”

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4 of 5 stars
Swansea, Wales
May 18, 2008

A perfect location for relaxation! The facilities are good and the staff were unfailingly helpful and polite whenever we sought them out. Our efficiency room was maybe a little dated, but it suited our needs just fine. Every unit had its own decked porch with table and chairs, adding a very convenient outdoors space.

The pool and beach/dock areas were beautifully clean, and the whole site was colourfully planted and well maintained. I almost felt guilty walking on the freshly raked sand every morning! It was very peaceful to be able to sit on the decking watching the sunset with only the sounds of the ocean for company.

Our one complaint would be the lack of sound-proofing between rooms. If our neighbours had stayed up late talking, we would have heard every word - luckily, they kept the same hours as us!

If in the area in the future, we wouldn't hesitate to stay here again - although we would keep our fingers crossed for quiet neighbours!

  • This TripAdvisor Member:
    • Liked — location
    • Disliked — lack of sound-proofing
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PostcardSwansea's Summary
Date of Stay: May 2008
Traveled with: Spouse / significant other
Visit was for: Quality time with family
Age group: 50-64
Member since: May 12, 2007
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
    • 3 of 5 stars Business service
Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
absolutely!
I recommend this hotel for:
Older travelers, Tourists
I do not recommend this hotel for:
Young singles, Great pool scene, Families with young children, Families with teenagers
I selected this hotel as a top choice for:
Beach / Sun, Outdoor / Adventure, Sporting event
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“Surprise!!!”

Coral Bay Resort

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2 of 5 stars
Long Island
May 14, 2008
1/3 found this review helpful

The reviews sounded great and I am a true beliver in Trip Advisor.My family which included my wife (5 mo pregnant) & 3 yr old son arrived at the hotel and were advised that the room was not ready and to"stay out of the room" more than once.We waited and laid by the beach.The grounds are nice and well kept and a small beach for younger ones.We were finally able to enter our room which was RM#3 .There was a strong odor of bleach and a stain in the middle of the floor.The room was neat but was not as updated as the photos show on the resorts web-site.The room needed some updating.We decided to make the best and left to do some shopping.We returned in early evening and were Surprised by a Large Cockroach which was on the wall over the beds.I immediately called the Manager (the office is closed @ 5:pm) on the emergency phone outside the office.I was then advised that it is the "Keys" and bugs are common.The manager stated that there was bug spray in the kitchen.I advised him I was not staying at the hotel and would be checking out immediately.The manager stated he understood and would not charge my credit card. We left the location without problem and were not charged on the card.Just do further research on some of these hotels listed.

  • This TripAdvisor Member:
    • Liked — I left early
    • Disliked — The uninvited Guests
This review is the subjective opinion of a TripAdvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
cpac9's Summary
Date of Stay: April 2008
Traveled with: Family with young children
Visit was for: Quality time with family
Age group: 35-49
Member since: March 08, 2005
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 2 of 5 stars Value
    • 1 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 3 of 5 stars Location
    • 1 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 2 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 2 of 5 stars Service
Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
probably not
I recommend this hotel for:
Pet owners
I do not recommend this hotel for:
An amazing honeymoon, A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway, Families with young children, Families with teenagers, Tourists
I selected this hotel as a top choice for:
Beach / Sun
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“I will return”

Coral Bay Resort

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4 of 5 stars
Minnesota
Feb 29, 2008

I stayed with my daughter, we loved it. It was clean, we felt safe, it was quiet, but we didn't come planning to party wild. Small facility, but very comfortable. The pool is fresh water which is a must for me; it was average in size, but never crowded. Convenient location to food, liquor and site seeing.

  • This TripAdvisor Member:
    • Liked — Quiet
    • Disliked — No beach walking
This review is the subjective opinion of a TripAdvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
vkk08's Summary
Date of Stay: February 2008
Traveled with: Family (extended)
Visit was for: Quality time with family
Age group: 35-49
Member since: February 29, 2008
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
    • 3 of 5 stars Business service
Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
absolutely!
I recommend this hotel for:
A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway, Older travelers, Families with young children, Families with teenagers, Tourists
I do not recommend this hotel for:
Young singles
I selected this hotel as a top choice for:
Beach / Sun, Great food / Wine
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“Nice spot”

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4 of 5 stars
Toronto, ON
Feb 18, 2008

Found this place via tripadvisor.com

Was a nice, quite, small cottage like resort. Very quiet. Property was kept up well, pool was warm and clean, and we had it all to ourselves for the most part.

Rooms are clean, spacious, and the kitchenette was good too. Our fridge was noisy, but apparently was about to be replaced.

Beach was raked daily and clean.

Wifi was an added bonus, but didn't reach our cottage (add a booster!) Worked a bit as I stood outside the office for a minute getting my snorkeling gear.

If ever back in the Keys, we will be back.

  • This TripAdvisor Member:
    • Liked — Setting
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gladman911's Summary
Date of Stay: February 2008
Traveled with: Family with young children
Visit was for: Quality time with family
Age group: 35-49
Member since: February 18, 2008
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
    • 2 of 5 stars Business service
Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
most likely
I recommend this hotel for:
An amazing honeymoon, A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway, People with disabilities, Older travelers, Great pool scene, Families with young children, Families with teenagers, Tourists
I do not recommend this hotel for:
Young singles
I selected this hotel as a top choice for:
Beach / Sun
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Address: 75690 Overseas Highway, Islamorada, FL 33036