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#4 of 4 places to stay in Key Largo

Axel's take on Tavernier & Dove Creek

5.1/10

Stay for quieter family days, with a car close at hand.

Getting around
5.4
On your doorstep
0.0
Hotels
6.8
Value
4.7
Axel’s verdict
6.3

The streets around Dove Creek and Burton Drive feel more residential than the harbor, with canals, boats and quieter waterfront stays. Harry Harris Park offers a protected swimming area and playground, while the Laura Quinn Wild Bird Sanctuary makes another easy outing nearby. Families who prefer low-key days have good reasons to consider it. Island Bay permits guests 16+, with reservation and check-in at 18+.

The catch is that attractions, shops and restaurants are not joined up as a walkable village. Plan to drive for most errands, and check your departure marina before booking early reef trips. Pick it for breathing room and a slower rhythm; skip it if your ideal evening starts with stepping outside into a choice of busy bars.

Best for
familiesa quiet staytravelers on a budget
Skip it if
You want busy bars outside your door; You do not plan to rent a car
Getting around
Walk locally around residential streets, but expect to drive between outings; Route 301 offers hail-and-ride along U.S. 1 between Key Largo and Marathon. MM 87 is a timetable reference point, not Tavernier's only boarding location. Confirm the appropriate pickup location and current service with the operator; arrive from MIA/FLL by rental car or booked transfer.
After dark
Residents describe Tavernier as sleepy; expect quieter residential evenings rather than a late-night entertainment district.

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The best hotels in Tavernier & Dove Creek, ranked by Axel's take

Each hotel is scored for what it is by Axel's own review. The rate is one stay Axel priced this week, beside the public rate for the same dates. Typical Axel rate $336 a night · usually 5% under the public rate.

How to choose

  • Choose Island Bay Resort if all guests are 16+ and the reservation/check-in guest is 18+; you want clean self-catering cottages without a pool.
  • Choose Coconut Palm Inn if warm service, a heated pool and thoughtful waterfront extras matter more than a large entry-level room.
  • Choose Ocean Pointe Suites at Key Largo if your family needs separate bedrooms, laundry and a kitchen for less, accepting variable condo condition.

What paying more buys

Island Bay and Coconut Palm cost more than Ocean Pointe or Dove Creek for more consistently praised cleanliness and service. Coconut Palm adds a heated pool and evening s'mores; Island Bay offers cottages for guests 16+, with reservation/check-in at 18+, private decks and no pool. Families needing separate bedrooms and laundry may get better value from Ocean Pointe despite its uneven upkeep.

Typical rates with Axel here run from $268 a night at Dove Creek Resort & Marina, Trademark Collection by Wyndham to $399 at Coconut Palm Inn (last 30 days). Typical rates are USD medians, not live quotes. Hotel fees may be extra.

  1. Island Bay Resort
    #1 in Tavernier & Dove Creek

    Island Bay Resort

    a small, age-restricted bayfront cottage resort for guests 16+; reservation/check-in 18+

    9.4/10

    An excellent small-cottage escape for quiet waterfront days, not full-service resort living.

    Why it's here:
    Exceptionally clean self-catering cottages for guests 16+; reservation/check-in 18+, with private decks and quiet bayfront days
    Accept:
    No pool or dining; two guests maximum and strict cancellation
    • couples seeking a quiet getaway
    • kayaking and sunset watching
    • travelers who like self-catering
  2. Coconut Palm Inn
    #2 in Tavernier & Dove Creek

    Coconut Palm Inn

    a small, relaxed 3-star waterfront inn in Tavernier

    9.2/10

    A standout small inn for bayfront downtime, thoughtful extras and genuinely warm service.

    Why it's here:
    Warm service and thoughtful waterfront extras, including a heated pool and evening s'mores
    Accept:
    Compact entry-level rooms, modest breakfast and a mandatory resort fee
    • couples seeking a quiet waterfront break
    • kayaking and paddleboarding enthusiasts
    • travelers who prefer small independent inns
  3. Ocean Pointe Suites at Key Largo
    #3 in Tavernier & Dove Creek

    Ocean Pointe Suites at Key Largo

    a casual 3-star waterfront condo resort in Tavernier

    7.6/10

    Good family space and a standout pool, but condo quality varies.

    Why it's here:
    Family-sized condos with separate bedrooms, kitchens and laundry, plus a large pool
    Accept:
    Uneven condo upkeep and cleaning; off-site check-in starts late
    • families wanting separate bedrooms
    • self-catering Upper Keys trips
    • travelers prioritizing pool time
  4. Dove Creek Resort & Marina, Trademark Collection by Wyndham
    #4 in Tavernier & Dove Creek

    Dove Creek Resort & Marina, Trademark Collection by Wyndham

    A simple 3-star waterfront hotel with a marina

    7.1/10

    Come for the waterfront setting, not a polished resort experience.

    Why it's here:
    A cheaper Atlantic waterfront base with marina activities, a heated pool and continental breakfast
    Accept:
    Renovation noise reports, uneven upkeep and awkward parking
    • couples seeking waterfront views
    • travelers happy with a simple Keys base
    • guests interested in marina activities
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Tavernier & Dove Creek, Key Largo hotels with prices for the next twelve weekends, upcoming holidays and a monthly midweek stay, for 2 adults in 1 room, by star rating. Open a hotel for other dates and lengths.

Axel private rates by date in Tavernier & Dove Creek, Key Largo

USD totals for the stay shown · 2 adults · 1 room. Based on recent rates. Prices refresh when you view rooms. Each price opens that hotel's check-in page; choose the checkout in the column heading. “From” is the lowest saved total among the hotels shown in that tier. — means no saved rate for that stay; it does not mean sold out.

November 2026

Hotel / areaNov 6–8, 2026 · 2 nightsNov 13–15, 2026 · 2 nightsNov 20–22, 2026 · 2 nightsNov 24–29, 2026 · 5 nights · ThanksgivingNov 27–29, 2026 · 2 nights
3★ from$476.50$459$446$1,821$750
3★ Coconut Palm Inn · Tavernier & Dove Creek———$1,821$750
3★ Dove Creek Resort & Marina, Trademark Collection by Wyndham · Tavernier & Dove Creek$476.50$459$446——

December 2026

Hotel / areaDec 1–3, 2026 · 2 nights · MidweekDec 4–6, 2026 · 2 nightsDec 11–13, 2026 · 2 nightsDec 18–20, 2026 · 2 nightsDec 22–27, 2026 · 5 nights · ChristmasDec 25–27, 2026 · 2 nightsDec 30, 2026 – Jan 2, 2027 · 3 nights · New Year’s
3★ from$287$374$389$396$1,228$631$1,088
3★ Coconut Palm Inn · Tavernier & Dove Creek$651—$743————
3★ Dove Creek Resort & Marina, Trademark Collection by Wyndham · Tavernier & Dove Creek$287$374$389$396$1,228$631$1,088

January 2027

Hotel / areaJan 1–3, 2027 · 2 nightsJan 5–7, 2027 · 2 nights · MidweekJan 8–10, 2027 · 2 nightsJan 15–17, 2027 · 2 nightsJan 15–18, 2027 · 3 nights · MLK weekendJan 22–24, 2027 · 2 nights
3★ from$690$411$566$659$928$560
3★ Coconut Palm Inn · Tavernier & Dove Creek—$910—$922$1,377—
3★ Dove Creek Resort & Marina, Trademark Collection by Wyndham · Tavernier & Dove Creek$690$411$566$659$928$560

Where to stay in Tavernier & Dove Creek, Key Largo: featured hotels

  • Island Bay Resort · 1–2★ · Tavernier & Dove Creek. Exceptionally clean self-catering cottages for guests 16+; reservation/check-in 18+, with private decks and quiet bayfront days
  • Coconut Palm Inn · 3★ · Tavernier & Dove Creek · from $316 a night in the next 30 days. Warm service and thoughtful waterfront extras, including a heated pool and evening s'mores
  • Ocean Pointe Suites at Key Largo · 3★ · Tavernier & Dove Creek. Family-sized condos with separate bedrooms, kitchens and laundry, plus a large pool
  • Dove Creek Resort & Marina, Trademark Collection by Wyndham · 3★ · Tavernier & Dove Creek · from $120 a night in the next 30 days. A cheaper Atlantic waterfront base with marina activities, a heated pool and continental breakfast

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Axel's take on Tavernier & Dove Creek: #4 of 4 in Key Largo, 5.1/10

Stay for quieter family days, with a car close at hand. Quiet residential character and family outings appeal, but fewer nearby options and less convenient access outweigh its reasonable hotel quality.

The streets around Dove Creek and Burton Drive feel more residential than the harbor, with canals, boats and quieter waterfront stays. Harry Harris Park offers a protected swimming area and playground, while the Laura Quinn Wild Bird Sanctuary makes another easy outing nearby. Families who prefer low-key days have good reasons to consider it. Island Bay permits guests 16+, with reservation and check-in at 18+.

The catch is that attractions, shops and restaurants are not joined up as a walkable village. Plan to drive for most errands, and check your departure marina before booking early reef trips. Pick it for breathing room and a slower rhythm; skip it if your ideal evening starts with stepping outside into a choice of busy bars.

  • Best for: families, a quiet stay, travelers on a budget
  • Skip it if: You want busy bars outside your door; You do not plan to rent a car
  • Getting around: Walk locally around residential streets, but expect to drive between outings; Route 301 offers hail-and-ride along U.S. 1 between Key Largo and Marathon. MM 87 is a timetable reference point, not Tavernier's only boarding location. Confirm the appropriate pickup location and current service with the operator; arrive from MIA/FLL by rental car or booked transfer.
  • After dark: Residents describe Tavernier as sleepy; expect quieter residential evenings rather than a late-night entertainment district.
  • Rates: Typical Axel rate $336 a night · usually 5% under the public rate

Where to stay in Key Largo: every neighborhood ranked

Where to look in Tavernier & Dove Creek

How to choose

  • Choose Island Bay Resort if all guests are 16+ and the reservation/check-in guest is 18+; you want clean self-catering cottages without a pool.
  • Choose Coconut Palm Inn if warm service, a heated pool and thoughtful waterfront extras matter more than a large entry-level room.
  • Choose Ocean Pointe Suites at Key Largo if your family needs separate bedrooms, laundry and a kitchen for less, accepting variable condo condition.

What paying more buys

Island Bay and Coconut Palm cost more than Ocean Pointe or Dove Creek for more consistently praised cleanliness and service. Coconut Palm adds a heated pool and evening s'mores; Island Bay offers cottages for guests 16+, with reservation/check-in at 18+, private decks and no pool. Families needing separate bedrooms and laundry may get better value from Ocean Pointe despite its uneven upkeep. Typical rates with Axel here run from $268 a night at Dove Creek Resort & Marina, Trademark Collection by Wyndham to $399 at Coconut Palm Inn (last 30 days). Typical rates are USD medians, not live quotes. Hotel fees may be extra.

The best hotels in Tavernier & Dove Creek, ranked by Axel's take

Each hotel scored for what it is by Axel's own review; the rate is one stay Axel priced this week, beside the public rate for the same dates.

  1. Island Bay Resort 9.4/10, small, age-restricted bayfront cottage resort for guests 16+; reservation/check-in 18+. An excellent small-cottage escape for quiet waterfront days, not full-service resort living. Why it's here: Exceptionally clean self-catering cottages for guests 16+; reservation/check-in 18+, with private decks and quiet bayfront days. Accept: No pool or dining; two guests maximum and strict cancellation. · Customer link — Open hotel details
  2. Coconut Palm Inn 9.2/10, small, relaxed 3-star waterfront inn in Tavernier. A standout small inn for bayfront downtime, thoughtful extras and genuinely warm service. Why it's here: Warm service and thoughtful waterfront extras, including a heated pool and evening s'mores. Accept: Compact entry-level rooms, modest breakfast and a mandatory resort fee. · Customer link — Open hotel details
  3. Ocean Pointe Suites at Key Largo 7.6/10, casual 3-star waterfront condo resort in Tavernier. Good family space and a standout pool, but condo quality varies. Why it's here: Family-sized condos with separate bedrooms, kitchens and laundry, plus a large pool. Accept: Uneven condo upkeep and cleaning; off-site check-in starts late. · Customer link — Open hotel details
  4. Dove Creek Resort & Marina, Trademark Collection by Wyndham 7.1/10, simple 3-star waterfront hotel with a marina. Come for the waterfront setting, not a polished resort experience. Why it's here: A cheaper Atlantic waterfront base with marina activities, a heated pool and continental breakfast. Accept: Renovation noise reports, uneven upkeep and awkward parking. · Customer link — Open hotel details

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