Amara Cay Resort

Stayed here many times (7) in recent years but as often happens under new ownership, standards and value go down. Not the place it was. The check in staff are totally disinterested in customer service, sheets/ bedding had tears and holes in them. We needed a room with a convertible sofa bed and were told we had to make up the bed ourselves as housekeeping wouldn’t do it! Strange but true, so after waiting over two hours for staff to bring sheets and pillows we made up the bed and went out to dinner. Standards are certainly going down in this establishment and in fact the only thing going up is the ‘resort’ fee currently standing at $40 per night. Absolutely ridiculous charge for what is on offer. Certainly not worth the room rates so avoid! In case the hotel quibble about my comment regarding the bedding I will attach a couple of photos.

Ameracay is a very nice resort. It's not too far and easily accessible. It gas a nice tiki brand beach as well as a very nice courtyard with game areas and firepits. The resort is in an area that has iguanas. These are harmless if left alone. Make sure yiu balcony door is shut so a curious iguana does not visit. You also should ve aware that in case of a cold snap, iguanas fall from trees. As long as they don't hit you in the head again they are harmless. Visited the outside bar fi a sandwich. Everything in the Keys cost more so prices are moderate. We shared a sandwich with no issues. The lobby area is very nice with suspended swinging chairs. Decorations are "islandish" which is appropriate. There is a selfie wall which has keys mounted. There is also a wall mounted magnetic Scrapple game. There are nice restaurants within walking distance. Both Midway and Lazy Boys were busy. If you go out for dinner, expect moderate wait. Staff was exceptionally nice and helpful. The resort has a very snLl gift shop. Not much for men unless you need a bathing suit. The only problem was the entire area was having water issues. There was no hot water in the room. I would stay again. It's about half the cost of staying in Key West. There are places very close by if you want to plY in, on, or under the water. It may be possible to book a ride out to Alligator Reef Lighthouse via a service near by. Lots of places to hop on a fishing boat. The water off Islamadora is a nationally protected coral reef. Make sure you know what you can and can't do on the reef. The resort does not allow drone flying on property. You might be able to fly from a nearby bridge. I will probably visit again.

Suite has room with no windows!! Imagine that!! Bar at the lobby charged my cousin $17.20 per two small coffees. It is pet friendly but no grass for my puppy to go to. Well,if you count smallest fake grass arrea in the world. No grass anywhere! Suite has small kitchen but totally empty,no one glass,no plate, no silverware...nothing. not even paper towel or tissue. So what's the point of having kitchen!! They charged you resort fee but it it was already very expensive. Never ever again. I 've learned the hard way

Amara Cay was the perfect place to stay in islamorada. We were here for two days on the way to Key West. The staff was so friendly and always wanting to make your stay the best it could be. The grounds are beautiful and relaxing. The decor in the lobby is beautiful too. The rooms were a little plain but spacious and clean. I would definitely reccomend this hotel to anyone. We loved it!

We had a wonderful four day stay, and we thoroughly enjoyed ourselves! The housekeeping staff was so friendly and effecient and quiet! Everyone from the desk folks to the maintenance people were pleasant and cheery at every chance meeting. We had a problem with one of our entrees, and it was fixed promptly! Job well done.

This was the third time we stayed at this property. It’s a nice mixture of quiet and isolated, but also has a very nice large lobby, common area with fire pits and outdoor dining, and a nice pool area with tiki bar. The beaches are well groomed and nice for sitting in the sun, so you have the option of being on the sand or at the pool. Our first room had a very slow flushing toilet and slow shower drain. We shifted rooms and everything was great in the second room. The restaurant on site is just ok, and pricey, but you can walk to a great breakfast cafe off site, and a couple of restaurants are walking distance. Others are a few minutes of driving. Staff was friendly and helpful the entire stay. We will be back for a 4th visit soon.

This place has beautiful grounds, a lovely lobby and dining area. The pool and pool bar are great and the fire pits on a cool night are perfect. However, the food on premises is mediocre and expensive. The charge for a cup of coffee is $6 or $7. (Although there are free refills). It is walking distance to 2 dinner places and one little breakfast joint. The staff at check in was friendly but overall not everyone was. We would definitely go back, knowing the negatives.

Enjoyed our stay. The staff tending the kayaks were exceptionally friendly as well as the bar tenders, both inside and outside by the pool. Don’t expect too much of a night life. Islamorada basically shuts down by 10pm (we visited in early March).

I give Amara Cay a mixed review. The location, grounds, 'beach', ambience was great. It was nice to have fire pits and comfortable outdoor seating options in the eve. Having water activity options on site was a bonus. The service was barely just ok. The room was ok. The food and drink prices were ridiculously expensive for the quality.