Islamorada · Florida

Islander Resort

82100 Overseas Highway, Islamorada, Florida, 33036

8.7 Excellent1955 guest reviews

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Check-in
Dec 7, 2026
Check-out
Dec 9, 2026
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HAPPI EXPERIENCE

The stay, in detail

  • The stay, in detail

    Rich in Florida Keys history, Islander Resort invites you to embrace a new way of life, where the rhythms of nature guide every moment.

The resort offers newly redesigned rooms and suites, a tropical pool experience, and a stunningly reimagined beach, plus on-site activities including a putting course, beach volleyball, and waterfront bocce ball, and coastal-inspired dining at Tides Beachside Bar, Drift on the Beach, Coccoloba, and Sandy's Bar.

HAPPI HIGHLIGHTS

  • Friendly, helpful staff and strong customer service

  • Excellent location and attractive grounds/landscape

  • Spacious, comfortable rooms and private patios

At the hotel

Popular amenities

63 listed
  • 24-hour front desk
  • 24-hour security
  • Accessible parking
  • Air conditioning
  • Bar
  • Beach
  • Beachfront
  • Concierge service
  • Cycling
  • Daily housekeeping
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Pools & wellness

  • Fence around pool
  • Heated pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool bar
  • Pool with view

Dining & drinks

  • Kid meals
  • Restaurant
  • Sanitized tableware & silverware
  • Wine/champagne

Fitness & outdoors

  • Fitness center
  • Garden
  • Kids' outdoor play equipment
  • Mini golf
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Private beach area
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
  • Sun terrace
  • Table tennis
  • Terrace
  • Water sport facilities on site
  • Yoga classes

Rooms & comfort

  • Heating
  • Non-smoking rooms

Safety & cleanliness

  • Dry cleaning
  • Fire extinguishers
  • First aid kit available
  • Hand sanitizer in guest room and key areas
  • Security alarm
  • Smoke alarms
  • Staff adhere to local safety protocols

Getting around & access

  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Private parking
  • Shuttle service
  • Shuttle service (free)
  • Wheelchair accessible

Guest services

  • Invoice provided
  • Laundry
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
  • Pet bowls
  • Pets allowed

Services & essentials

  • Designated smoking area
  • Electric vehicle charging station
  • Evening entertainment
  • Family rooms
  • Fishing
  • Free WiFi
  • Happy hour
  • Key card access
  • Live music/performance
  • Movie nights
  • Picnic area
  • Shallow end
  • Snorkelling

Review in focus

1,955 reviews
10/ 10
Lots of space to roam, many lounge chair to escape and relax , golf basketball bikes Kayaks paddle boards great restaurant
Isis · couple · 2026-10-23

The guest experience

8.7out of 10
1955 verified reviews

Loved most

  • Friendly, helpful staff and strong customer service
  • Excellent location and attractive grounds/landscape
  • Spacious, comfortable rooms and private patios
  • Wide range of on-site activities/amenities (kayaks, bikes, pier, pools)
  • Clean property and well-maintained landscaping
  • Many guests expressed intent to return / highly recommended

Worth knowing — Inconsistent food/restaurant experiences (tough lobster, slow service) · Some rooms described as worn or with very small bathrooms · Pools considered small for the size of the property · Beach access rocky / not a sandy beach for some guests · Occasional operational issues (closed restaurant, broken coffee machine) · Minor safety/convenience issues (patio door lock missing, heat in dining areas)

How guests scored the stay

  • Service9.5

    Staff repeatedly described as friendly and helpful; several guests called out excellent customer service and helpful staff resolving issues (though restaurant service could be slow at times).

  • Amenities9.3

    Strong amenity offering noted (pools, golf, bikes, kayaks, paddle boards, pier fishing, fitness); some guests found pools small for the property's size and occasional restaurant closures.

  • Overall Experience9.3

    Overall sentiment is very positive with many guests planning to return and calling the stay wonderful or incredible, despite a few notable negatives for some visitors.

  • Location9.0

    Many guests praised the location and setting (close to beach/beautiful grounds and pier); one guest noted a rocky/limited beach entry rather than a sandy beach.

  • Cleanliness8.6

    Generally praised as very clean and well maintained in multiple reviews, though at least one guest reported worn furniture and damp/knitted bed linen in their bungalow.

  • Room Quality8.6

    Multiple mentions of spacious, nicely furnished rooms and very comfortable beds; however some rooms were described as worn, with a tiny bathroom in one report.

  • Food and Beverage7.8

    Food experiences were mixed — some praised dining, others reported issues (tough lobster pasta, slow dinner service, broken coffee machine); staff generally professional when resolving problems.

  • Value for Money7.5

    Mixed: many guests felt their stay was great and would return, but at least one review called the property overpriced and disappointing relative to expectations.

Live guest feedback

Guest reviews

Consistent

78% of 9 recent stays rated 8+

8.71955 reviews

  • Coming for years , always gets better

    10/10

    Isis · couple · 2026-10-23

    “Lots of space to roam, many lounge chair to escape and relax , golf basketball bikes Kayaks paddle boards great restaurant”

  • Maravilhoso local, voltaremos e indicaremos aos amigos

    10/10

    Dinara · couple · 2026-10-20

    “Próximo praia, limpeza, atenção dos funcionários, academia”

  • Lovely resort, very nice room and plenty of places to sit/lay & enjoy the beautiful weather.

    9/10

    Judy · couple · 2026-10-20

    “Loved the overall resort & our room was very spacious & nicely furnished, liked the steamer as opposed to traditional iron/ironing board, staff very friendly”

  • Best Hidden Gem in the Keys !!

    9/10

    Cara · couple · 2026-10-18

    “We LOVE the Islander.. specifically the property.. You would never know driving by the enormous "back yard" and the pool area. The room was set back from the water view a little.. but very quiet place to relax and enjoy the property. The rooms are 4 in a building , all rooms are on the ground level, staggered and they have a good sized patio that you can walk out you back door and walk the property (unfortunately you can't lock the patio door from the outside.) We have stayed here several times and will continue to.. hopefully you like it as much as we do..”

  • A wonderful spot to enjoy the natural beauty of the Florida Keys in total comfort!

    10/10

    William · family with children · 2026-10-14

    “The property was beautiful! I loved the set up of individual cottage-like rooms tucked privately into the native vegetation. The room and private patio were functional, modern and clean. The bed was incredibly comfortable! All the amenities were fantastic. We caught a bunch of fish on the hotel pier. The staff was also so friendly!”

  • Great location and great staff

    10/10

    Stuart · couple · 2026-10-11

    “Everything”

  • Durchschnittliche Anlage, völlig überteuert, enttäuschend

    7/10

    Astrid · couple · 2026-10-11

    “Schöne Lage.”

  • Beautiful place , great location and friendly staff

    8/10

    rebecca · couple · 2026-10-07

    “Loved the location , beautiful facilities”

  • Pleasant comfortable stay, good location and there is a shuttle which will take you to restaurants.

    7/10

    Emma · couple · 2026-10-07

    “Rooms where beautiful”

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