Floating Sea Cove Resort & Marina, Marathon: from $64 a night

From $64 a night at Floating Sea Cove Resort & Marina, checked Nov 1, 2026. Nov 8–9, 2026, 2 adults: $64 total. Dec 4–6, 2026, 2 adults: $192 total on Axel; Expedia listed $232 for the same stay when seen, checked Nov 1, 2026.

Floating Sea Cove Resort & Marina is a basic 2-star waterfront motel with bungalow rooms in Marathon in Marathon, United States.

Address: 12685 Overseas Highway, Marathon. Property ID: 1389644.

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Total price: $203 USD

2026-11-08 to 2026-11-11 · 3 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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Axel's take: 5.7/10

Friendly staff and budget appeal, but upkeep makes this a cautious choice. A basic 2-star waterfront motel with bungalow rooms in Marathon, scored for what it is.

Floating Sea Cove is a basic 2-star waterfront motel, not the full-service resort its name suggests. We'd consider it for a short, budget-minded Marathon stop rather than a vacation spent on the property. Recent Expedia and Agoda guests repeatedly praise the friendly manager, convenient parking and straightforward accommodation; some also report clean rooms and comfortable beds.

The catch is inconsistent housekeeping and tired interiors. Recent reviews still describe dirty floors, worn furnishings, noisy window air conditioners and plumbing problems, alongside much happier stays. The weak overall guest ratings make those complaints difficult to dismiss, even for this class. Amenities are sparse, and a waterfront address does not guarantee a water view. We'd skip it if reliable cleanliness or modern rooms are priorities, and confirm the exact accommodation before booking—especially if you're expecting a floating room.

• Best for: Budget-minded travelers with a car; Short stays with most time spent out

• Watch out for: Inconsistent cleaning and maintenance; Dated rooms and noisy window AC; Confirm floating-room availability directly

• Location: Waterfront on Overseas Highway; useful for exploring Marathon by car, but room views vary.

• Rooms: Basic bungalow accommodation with AC and refrigerators; condition and comfort vary between guest reports.

• Cleanliness: Recent guests disagree sharply: clean-room praise sits alongside repeated housekeeping complaints.

• Service: Friendly, helpful management is the most consistent positive across recent reviews.

• Amenities: Free parking and public-area Wi-Fi are listed; the older official site advertises a fishing pier, ramp and dockage.

• Fees and surprises: An incidental deposit may be required; arrange late arrival and verify room type and current marina facilities directly.

Axel's opinion of Floating Sea Cove Resort & Marina, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews. Sources: Hotel website · Expedia · Agoda · Travelocity · Hotels.com. Reviewed Oct 27, 2026.

About Floating Sea Cove Resort & Marina

• Property type: Resort
• 2-star hotel
• 12685 Overseas Highway, Marathon
• Guest rating: 2.9/5 on Google from 374 reviews (location 3.4/5)
• Getting around (travel times from Google's hotel listing): Key West International Airport: 74 min by taxi · Curry Hammock State Park: 6 min by taxi
• Amenities: Restaurant, Parking, Parking nearby, Pets Not Allowed, Wheelchair Accessible, Free Wi-Fi, Golf course
• Check-in from: 15:00
• Check-out by: 11:00
• City page: Hotels in Marathon

Room types

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Source: ETG room descriptions.

Standard room

• Room features: Fridge
• Standard room — room photo 1

Standard room with sea view

• Room features: Fridge
• Standard room with sea view — room photo 1

Standard room with water view

• Room features: Fridge
• Standard room with water view — room photo 1

Standard Quadruple room

• Room features: Fridge
• Standard Quadruple room — room photo 1

Standard Double room (full double bed)

• Beds: full double bed
• Room features: Fridge
• Standard Double room (full double bed) — room photo 1

Standard Twin room (twin beds)

• Beds: twin beds
• Room features: Fridge
• Standard Twin room (twin beds) — room photo 1

Standard Quadruple room

• Beds: Multiple beds (configuration not supplied)
• Room features: Fridge
• Standard Quadruple room — room photo 1
• Standard Quadruple room — room photo 2
• Standard Quadruple room — room photo 3

Standard Sextuple room

• Beds: Multiple beds (configuration not supplied)
• Standard Sextuple room — room photo 1

Cottage

• Room features: Fridge
• Cottage — room photo 1
• Cottage — room photo 2
• Cottage — room photo 3

Quadruple Cottage

• Quadruple Cottage — room photo 1
• Quadruple Cottage — room photo 2
• Quadruple Cottage — room photo 3

Double Cottage (full double bed)

• Beds: full double bed
• Double Cottage (full double bed) — room photo 1
• Double Cottage (full double bed) — room photo 2
• Double Cottage (full double bed) — room photo 3

Twin Cottage (twin beds)

• Beds: twin beds
• Twin Cottage (twin beds) — room photo 1
• Twin Cottage (twin beds) — room photo 2
• Twin Cottage (twin beds) — room photo 3

Quadruple Cottage

• Beds: Multiple beds (configuration not supplied)
• Quadruple Cottage — room photo 1
• Quadruple Cottage — room photo 2
• Quadruple Cottage — room photo 3

Economy Cottage

Bungalow

• Room features: Fridge; Patio
• Bungalow — room photo 1
• Bungalow — room photo 2
• Bungalow — room photo 3

Single Bungalow (single bed)

• Beds: single bed
• Single Bungalow (single bed) — room photo 1
• Single Bungalow (single bed) — room photo 2
• Single Bungalow (single bed) — room photo 3

Double Bungalow (full double bed)

• Beds: full double bed
• Double Bungalow (full double bed) — room photo 1
• Double Bungalow (full double bed) — room photo 2
• Double Bungalow (full double bed) — room photo 3

Twin Bungalow (twin beds)

• Beds: twin beds
• Twin Bungalow (twin beds) — room photo 1
• Twin Bungalow (twin beds) — room photo 2
• Twin Bungalow (twin beds) — room photo 3

Quadruple Bungalow

• Beds: Multiple beds (configuration not supplied)
• Quadruple Bungalow — room photo 1

Sextuple Bungalow

• Beds: Multiple beds (configuration not supplied)
• Sextuple Bungalow — room photo 1
• Sextuple Bungalow — room photo 2
• Sextuple Bungalow — room photo 3

Economy Bungalow

Standard Bungalow

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