Bonefish Resort is located 90 minutes from Miami International Airport and 50 miles from both Key West and Key Largo. It offers budget hotel rooms and self-catering efficiencies. This budget Florida Keys resort is on the oceanfront, and some of the efficiencies open right onto the beach. All of the efficiencies and rooms come with their own charcoal BBQs, outdoor patio tables, microwaves, a coffee makers and at least a small fridge. The efficiencies have full-sized refrigerators and ranges. Bonefish Resort guests can fish for free in the Florida Keys flats right off of the resort's shore, so you can catch your supper. You can also enjoy the free heated pool, sunbathe on the quiet beach or rent paddle boats or kayaks from the resort.
Bonefish Resort
58070 Overseas Highway
Marathon, FL 33050
305-743-7107
bonefishresort.com
Drop Anchor Resort and Marina offers affordable 1950s and plantation-decorated rooms and suites in the middle of Islamorada Island. Fall 2010 rates started at $125 per night for an oceanfront room with a queen-sized bed, to $219 for a two-bedroom oceanfront suite with full-kitchen that can sleep up to five. There is an additional $15 fee for each person over two people staying in the same suite.
Each of the 18 suites are unique with six having connecting rooms, some with patios and balconies, and one wheelchair accessible suite. Spending a bit more per night to stay in a room with a kitchen could save you money on eating out. This inexpensive Florida Keys resort is ideal for travelers looking for a relaxed home-away-from-home beach vacation.
Drop Anchor Resort and Marina
PO Box 222
Islamorada, FL 33036
888-664-4863
dropanchorresort.com
Marina Del Mar is an option for families traveling with pets or looking for an active vacation at an affordable resort with a marina. Save money on kennel and pet sitting fees by bringing your pets. All 76 rooms and suites are pet-friendly, and come with free continental breakfast. The resort has an Olympic-sized swimming pool, deep water overnight docking, tennis courts, whirlpool, large outdoor sundeck and fitness center. In 2010, the resort offered the third night free with two nights starting at $109 per night.
527 Caribbean Drive,
Key Largo, Fl 33037
305-451-4107
marinadelmarkeylargo.com