My husband and I spent 4 nights on Little Palm Island and could not have been any happier with our stay.

I was constantly amazed at how attentive every member of staff was to us. Everyone greeted us by our names, and was constantly there to offer congratulations for our anniversary.

The staff as such a large part of any hotel, and Little Palm Island has spoiled us. Any time we had a question, they were always happy to answer. They make sure you're always looked after, and yet will leave you alone, if you want to be.

We arrived after a stop-over in Miami, and our luggage didn't make it with us. The staff went out of their way to make sure we had what we might need (razors, toothbrushes, toothpaste, sunscreen, etc) until our bags arrived - WITHOUT US ASKING. I was touched.

I have seen negative reviews, and I can understand that you can certainly have a bad experience in a bad room/bungalow, but if you're careful when you book, I can't imagine you're not having a wonderful, fantastic time at Little Palm Island.

The island is wonderfully romantic, spectacular reviews, pool is really nicely taken care of, with the bar so convienent. The beach was just gorgeous, and while I didn't have bad food, it was no where near what I had expected. It was apparently a new chef, and not the one listed on all the review sites. I wasn't pleased, and I expected more.

We will definitely be back.

We were a little disappointed with our three night stay this past month at Little Palm Island. While making our reservations, they had asked us what type of suite we would like: secluded, sunset view, or one other option that I can't remember. We opted for secluded as we have two small infants and were looking forward to some time away from our kiddos, especially to sleep in. The suite they "reserved" for us was right next to the backside of Dockmaster which was not only the hub on the island for guests to access activities during the day, but also where the maintenance people brought trash and yard waste (throughout the entire day). Our "remote" deck was in fact not remote at all since everyone heading to the Dockmaster's building had to walk right by our room. We in fact were embarrassed to use the outdoor shower since we were in such high traffic area.

Secondly, our of the three nights we were there, we were only able to get outside seating for dinner on our last night and only because we argued with the hostess long enough that she gave up someone else's table for us. Tropical Storm Alberto was passing by during our stay and the hotel did not have as many outside tables as usual due to in-climate weather, however we were made to feel on the offense just because we wanted to be seated outside.

I am glad we went to experience Little Palm Island, however I would not spend the money to go back. The quality of food was outstanding and most of the service was wonderful, but my husband and I both left feeling like we really overpaid. We have stayed at many 4Seasons, Ritz and other high-end boutique properties that cost 1/2 as much as Little Palm, but provided just as much service and just as nice a quality of room.

My husband and I just returned from a fabulous 3-nite stay at Little Palm in celebration of my 30th birthday! We had been there three years ago for brunch only, and vowed to return then; boy, were we glad we did! Upon arriving, we were warmly greeted and I was promptly wished a 'Happy Birthday'...check-in was hassle-free, and everything from that point pretty much was. We loved our room, despite having a handicap room with no tub, but a nice oversize shower. I don't think you could go wrong in the room department, considering there's only 28, and all have superb views of the ocean and beautiful natural surroundings, etc. Housekeeping was excellent, timely and accomodating in our requests for more firm pillows. We felt the bed was extremely comfortable: yes, it's high but ours is too, so we're used to that and love the feel. The mosquito netting around it was a neat touch and really added to the already overwhelming feeling that we were in the South Pacific, or some other far-flung locale. Which brings me to my next point. We loved the whole ambience of the island, with the flavor of Fiji or Tahiti, etc. Everything is so incredibly lush, and the buildings and decor are beautifully and tastefully done in that South Seas style. What's neat is that it is SO not an ordeal to actually get to this place, unlike those other destinations. However, you REALLY feel like you're far, far away from home. We loved that part of it. Pool is clean and pool area is lovely and relaxing, situated in a neat little grove of palm trees, for just the right amount of sun and shade. Beach area with lounges is nice in theory, however when we were there, it wasn't really the best for swimming, with a REAL low tide all the time and lots of debris in the water. This is partially due to the lack of rainfall in that area, so I'm sure it's not a serious issue all the time. Speaking of lounges, it really is neat how they position the lounge chairs in cool little areas all over the island. You never know when or where you'll stumble over a pair! It certainly does invite you to just drop your beach bag, which is provided to you for your stay, wherever the spirit moves you, and you can't go wrong for a great view. I did the spa one day, and I had the Massage Medley and the Euro Facial, both of which were excellent! I am a spa 'junkie', and consider myself fairly educated in that department, and was definitely not disappointed by either of the treatments that I chose. Both therapists were top notch, and the atmosphere in the actual treatment rooms of Spa Terre is wonderful and the rooms themselves some of the most beautiful I've seen. You can't go wrong with a Schonbeck chandelier glistening on the ceiling of a thatched-roof hut! What neat decor, like I mentioned before! Our dining experiences were mostly great, with a couple exceptions. Breakfasts were fresh and tasty, nothing too different, but all you need to feel good starting the day. Lunches were great, with a nice selection too. Dinner appetizers were delicious, however some of the entrees left a little to be desired. We both felt on a couple occasions where the fresh catch that we ordered were way too overpowered by buttery sauces. You couldn't get the true flavor of the dish you ordered because all it tasted like was butter! That was a little disappointing, but at least the desserts more than made up for that! Excellent choices, and key lime pie was the best we've had! On my birthday, my husband set up a private dining experience at Palapa Point, which I would highly recommend for anyone going to celebrate a special time. This is a little open-air bungalow with the outdoor drapes tied back, and situated right on a pretty little grassy point along the water, with a stunning view of the sunset. Upon arriving, it was lit up like a little gem, with sparkling moroccan-style lanterns everywhere, and candles all over the table, and rose petals scattered all over the place too! We had our own lovely server, Jackie, who was a great combination of upbeat, fun and unobtrusive all at the same time. She added to the experience so much, we left her our welcome bottle of champagne! This time our entrees were delicious too, as was everything else, and my coconut sorbet, which arrived in it's shell, even had two sparklers in it for my bday! Don't think twice about doing Palapa Point for a private meal, it's well worth it! We also opted for the Backcountry Safari, which is a guided boat tour of the keys and wildlife, etc. We happened to have it to ourselves, and we did have a nice time, but it wasn't really worth the $200/person. We were out for about 4 hours, and just cruised around and the captain pointed out some vague points of interest, and anchored out at not the most picturesque spot in our minds. Being boaters ourselves, I guess we were expecting something a little more unique than cruising around. We did see a pod of dolphins on the way back, so that made it worthwhile at the time! In conclusion, check-out was seamless and our rental car was waiting with the AC on, and cold bottles of water in the front. No paperwork to sign which was nice. And we both commented on the fact that even though our stay was short compared to most vacations we go on, we felt as though three nites actually was just enough to get the flavor of the place, but not get bored before it was time to go. It's small, and there isn't a TON to do, so it's nice to leave just wanting a little more. I give Little Palm a 9 out of 10, because overall we absolutely loved everything and had a fantastic time, but like I mentioned above, there were several little details that could have been better, especially when you're paying this price. As avid travellers, and some who have stayed at numerous Four Seasons, Ritz, Peninsula and Rosewood properties, we were definitely pleased and will return again in the future!

We stayed at little palm island resort the weekend of june 2nd. the island was spotless as was the cleanliness of the room. The food was outstanding every meal. the sunday brunch was not your typical buffet. Every item was fresh and well presented. we also liked the isolation feeling. Eventhough the island was booked, you felt like there was only about 20 guest on the island. The only negative thing was there was no television or radio in our room so i was forced to talk to my wife!