This was the last hotel on our two week trip through South Florida, and we didn't expect any magic really, just a pool to spend the day at and a bed to spend the night in. It was perfectly fine except for one small thing - the whole place was crowded by Iguanas (and they weren't so small!!!).
We arrived at the hotel early and the staff were very kind to accomodate us, we parked the car and set off to the pool. By the pool is a sign saying that there are cats and iguanas at the hotel "please be kind to them as they're our pets". We thought this was quite sweet until a HUGE iguana entered the pool area and proceeded to relieve itself at the poolside, at this point we took our things and ran. I'm sure Iguanas are quite harmless and wouldn't have got in our way of enjoying ourselves, however, when you are as petrified of reptiles as we are and also no nothing of an iguanas behaviour it was quite scary.

The rooms were ok, pretty standard for a motel. The area isn't very nice and there wasn't much to do, we couldn't find a good beach either which was quite disappointing on our last day. But we laughed about it and it's a fun story to tell.

If you're like us just looking for a pit-stop this is perfectly decent.

Our stay was very pleasant. However, after checking out, my name was copied on a bogus Days Inn Islamorada receipt and my credit card was charged for a boat rental. The actual hotel does not rent boats. After several calls, faxing of bogus receipts, Days Inn Islamorada doesn't want to make this right over 3 months later.

Although the staff was friendly and humorous in a New England sort of way, ambiance was not one of the Days Inn's strong points. It's basically an island motel that's showing its age and you can tell the furniture and paint has been near the ocean for a decade or two. I did not find it dirty as some did, only musty and in need of airing out. The rooms were functional but not particularly well-appointed. There is a very small scuba shop within the complex and good meals can be had within mere yards of the hotel's entrance. There is a boat and jet ski rental place on the property, but no beach. There is a tiki hut by the harbor, but no tiki bar to go with it. It is a 30-minute drive to Key Largo and a 2-hour drive to Key West. Overall, for active people who aren't looking to be pampered by their surroundings, I believe it is a reasonable choice for the price.

The room was very shabby indeed and very dark and uninviting. A disappointing experience for our 1st night on the Keys. None too clean either. I would very definitely not stay here again and would not recommend to anyone.