The Isla Bella Hotel is a luxurious waterfront resort located in Marathon Key, which is part of the Florida Keys. Nestled on the southern edge of the island, the hotel offers a breathtaking setting where the Atlantic Ocean meets the Gulf of Mexico. Isla Bella has a private beach with pristine white sands and crystal-clear turquoise waters, as well as many amenities and experiences to enhance your stay.
Below you will find our unbiased account of what staying at the Isla Bella Hotel is like, as well as tips on where to go and what to do if you choose to stay at this hotel.
Isla Bella hotel facts
The Isla Bella Beach Resort is located at 1 Knights Key Blvd, Marathon, FL 33050. It is right off of the beginning of the famous Seven Mile Bridge. The resort sits on 24 acres of ocean front and from the moment you enter the reception area you are overwhelmed by the beauty of the surrounding area.
The hotel offers:
- Close to 200 rooms and suites
- Large bathrooms featuring amenities by Molton Brown – a personal favorite ❤️
- All rooms and suites have ocean views and balconies or patios
- 5 ocean front pools
- A private white sand beach
- Multiple dining options including an oceanfront bar and restaurant
- A marina with jet skis, kayaks, snorkeling and scuba diving gear, fishing charters and harbor cruises
- A top notch spa with 5 treatment rooms, a steam room, and a large selection of services
- A 1,000 square foot fitness center with Peloton machines
- Observation piers, a bocce ball court, two giant chess boards, two table tennis tables and more
- A Marketplace Cafe for food and drinks, and a large selection of souvenirs
Checking in/out of the Isla Bella hotel
Check-in is at 4:00 pm and Check-out is at 11:00am. The hotel will make an effort to accommodate you if you arrive early, but you can expect to check in close to the check-in time. Be prepared to hang by the pool or enjoy lunch while waiting.
Rooms and Suites at the Isla Bella hotel
The Isla Bella hotel offers extremely comfortable and well-maintained accommodations. All rooms and suites come with ocean views! ❤️ Our suite was beautifully decorated and had plenty of space for a very comfortable stay. The bed linens and towels were not of the highest quality, but were still good. We loved the robes available in each room – very plush – and slippers were also included. The Molton Brown bath amenities were an excellent touch. Additionally, each room has a small fridge, safe and standard coffee maker. We very much enjoyed the balcony of our suite, which had an outdoor couch, extra chair, coffee table and most importantly – beautiful views.
Of note is that some of the rooms and suites also have a kitchen.
Dining options at Isla Bella hotel
The Isla Bella hotel has three different dining options – a beach bar, oceanfront restaurant, and cafe. We felt that the variety and quality of the food was excellent and just right for the size of the resort. In addition, room service is also available.
Mahina restaurant
Mahina – the main restaurant features a Polynesian-inspired menu and good selection of cocktails, wines, and beer. The food was very fresh, and service was excellent. We loved the patio area, which had a special screen for when it rained that allowed us to sit and enjoy the views no matter the weather.
Breakfast was also served at this restaurant. The breakfast items were fresh, the portions were larger than we expected, and they included plenty of healthy options.
The Beach Bar
The Beach Bar was one of our favorite places to grab lunch or a drink pre-or-post dinner. The setting was absolutely beautiful, and the service personnel were outstanding. The lunch menu included sushi, pizzas and salads. We enjoyed everything we ordered during our stay. In addition to the handcrafted cocktails, there was a good selection of Florida Keys craft beers. In the evenings, there was live music and we found it to be at the right volume level as to be a background to our conversations. Very thoughtfully done! And did we mention the views? 💯❤️
The Marketplace at Isla Bella
The Marketplace is a 5000-square-foot space which features a full cafe with made-to-order coffees and a variety of breakfast and to-go food items. It is open daily from 7am to 7pm Sunday through Thursday, and as late as 8pm on Fridays and Saturdays.
In addition to the food and drinks, the Marketplace had a large selection of souvenirs and artisanal items.
Pools, spa, and more at Isla Bella hotel
The Isla Bella resort feels super secluded; however, it offers a variety of activities that you can enjoy during your stay.
Complimentary activities
There are five pools to choose from if you want to spend some time relaxing by one. Additionally, there is a sandy beach right in front of the reception area. However, if you wanted to be more active during your stay, you could choose from a variety of free activities, including:
- beach yoga on Wednesday, Saturday, and Sunday
- daily use of the Fitness Center
- biking around the island
- chess using one of the two outdoor sets
- outdoor table tennis
- corn hole or bocce ball
- miniature golf
- beach volleyball
For more, you should check the hotel calendar for even more daily activities including painting, friendship bracelet making and more.
Additional add-on activities
Choose from a variety of additional activities based on your interests, including parasailing, kayak rentals, Sea-Doo rentals, catamaran tours to Two Conch Island, and a variety of fishing options.
Isla Bella spa
The spa at Isla Bella hotel offers a full menu of services, including facials, massages, manicures and pedicures, as well as hair services. It is a beautiful facility. You can book an appointment here.
Overall impressions of the Isla Bella hotel
Isla Bella is a special place in the Florida Keys. It charms you from the minute you step foot on property, and it lets you relax the way you want to.
What we thought of the hotel:
- Beautiful grounds and design of the hotel
- Clean and super well-maintained rooms, suites and amenities
- You can choose to relax in a quiet setting or engage in a variety of activities
- Excellent food options
- Super friendly and welcoming staff: everyone we interacted with was nice, helpful and knowledgeable
- Beautiful outdoor set up for watching sunsets daily
- Florida Key attractions within a short drive, including Key West – the southernmost point of the continental US
In closing, we loved our stay at the Isla Bella hotel and highly recommend that you give it a try next time you are in the Florida Keys. We look forward to returning and experiencing this beautiful resort again.
[All pictures taken by the Styled Traveler]
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