
Axel’s take
A practical marina base with friendly staff, but rooms show their age.
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Axel’s rating: 7.5/10 · a simple 2-star marina-front hotel with rooms and kitchen suites
Marina Del Mar is a simple 2-star marina-front hotel, not a polished beach resort. We'd pick it for boating, diving and an easy walk to waterfront restaurants. Recent Expedia guests repeatedly praise helpful staff, comfortable beds and clean rooms; Tripadvisor guests also highlight the location and value. The pool, whirlpool and access to neighboring hotels' pools and gyms give it more going on than a basic overnight stop.
The trade-off is uneven room condition: dated furnishings and maintenance complaints recur, even alongside enthusiastic recent reviews. Studios and larger suites offer kitchen facilities, but don't expect fresh interiors throughout. A mandatory resort fee covers continental breakfast, parking and shared facilities; dog stays cost extra. It's a good fit for travelers prioritizing marina access over decor. We'd skip it for a beach-focused holiday or consistently modern rooms.
- Rooms
- Standard rooms through multi-bedroom kitchen suites; condition varies and furnishings show their age.
- Cleanliness
- Recent Expedia feedback is largely positive, though Tripadvisor includes some housekeeping complaints.
- Service
- Friendly, helpful staff are a consistent strength across recent reviews.
- Amenities
- Outdoor pool, whirlpool, pickleball and shared access to neighboring pools and gyms.
- Fees and surprises
- Mandatory resort fee includes breakfast and parking; dogs incur a nightly fee and restrictions.
Axel’s opinion, from the hotel’s website and guest reviews, scored for what the hotel is. Sources: Hotel website · Expedia · Tripadvisor. Reviewed Oct 28, 2026.
The location
527 Caribbean Drive, Key Largo
Walkable marina setting near restaurants and boat excursions; not a beachfront stay.
Amenities and check-in
Outdoor pool, whirlpool, pickleball and shared access to neighboring pools and gyms.
Check-in
after 4:00 PM
Check-out
before 11:00 AM
- Outdoor pool
- Hot tub
- Breakfast (free)
- Restaurant
- Bar
- Fitness center (free)
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Marina Del Mar Resort and Marina — Key Largo, United States
Marina Del Mar Resort and Marina is a simple 2-star marina-front hotel with rooms and kitchen suites in Key Largo, United States.
Address: 527 Caribbean Drive, Key Largo. Property ID: 1418096.
Source: https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/key-largo/marina-del-mar-resort-and-marina-1418096
Axel vs Expedia and Booking.com
Same hotel, same dates, 2 adults, 1 room, USD stay totals. Axel's total is this page's price for those dates; the other total is what that site listed for the same stay on the day shown.
| Stay | Axel total | Expedia or Booking.com | Difference | Seen | Links |
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| Dec 4 to Dec 6, 2026 · 2 nights | $303 | $344 on Expedia | $41 less (12%) | Nov 2 | Select · Share this stay · AI assistants: view rooms |
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Axel private rates
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Total price: $443 USD
2026-11-30 to 2026-12-03 · 3 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.
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Axel private rates by check-in date
USD · 2 adults · 1 room. One-night and two-night totals for each check-in date. Open a date for other lengths and exact checkout dates.
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November 2026
| Check-in | Axel private rates (USD) |
|---|---|
| 2026-11-05 | $214 for 1 night · 2 nights $494 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-06 | $280 for 1 night · 2 nights $607 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-07 | $327 for 1 night · 2 nights $486 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-08 | $159 for 1 night · 2 nights $308 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-09 | $149 for 1 night · 2 nights $306 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-10 | $157 for 1 night · 2 nights $304 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-11 | $147 for 1 night · 2 nights $296 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-12 | $149 for 1 night · 2 nights $302 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-13 | $153 for 1 night · 2 nights $305 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-14 | $152 for 1 night · 2 nights $299 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-15 | $147 for 1 night · 2 nights $298 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-16 | $151 for 1 night · 2 nights $298 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-17 | $147 for 1 night · 2 nights $299 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-18 | $152 for 1 night · 2 nights $303 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-19 | $151 for 1 night · 2 nights $299 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-20 | $148 for 1 night · 2 nights $300 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-21 | $152 for 1 night · 2 nights $300 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-22 | $148 for 1 night · 2 nights $298 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-23 | $150 for 1 night · 2 nights $300 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-24 | $150 for 1 night · 2 nights $300 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-25 | $150 for 1 night · 2 nights $318 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-26 | $168 for 1 night · 2 nights $337 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-27 | $169 for 1 night · 2 nights $320 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-28 | $151 for 1 night · 2 nights $301 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-29 | $150 for 1 night · 2 nights $297 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-30 | $147 for 1 night · 2 nights $296 · up to 14 nights priced |
December 2026
| Check-in | Axel private rates (USD) |
|---|---|
| 2026-12-01 | $149 for 1 night · 2 nights $296 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-12-02 | $147 for 1 night · 2 nights $297 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-12-03 | $150 for 1 night · 2 nights $303 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-12-04 | $153 for 1 night · 2 nights $303 · up to 14 nights priced |
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Axel's take: 7.5/10
A practical marina base with friendly staff, but rooms show their age. a simple 2-star marina-front hotel with rooms and kitchen suites, scored for what it is.
Marina Del Mar is a simple 2-star marina-front hotel, not a polished beach resort. We'd pick it for boating, diving and an easy walk to waterfront restaurants. Recent Expedia guests repeatedly praise helpful staff, comfortable beds and clean rooms; Tripadvisor guests also highlight the location and value. The pool, whirlpool and access to neighboring hotels' pools and gyms give it more going on than a basic overnight stop.
The trade-off is uneven room condition: dated furnishings and maintenance complaints recur, even alongside enthusiastic recent reviews. Studios and larger suites offer kitchen facilities, but don't expect fresh interiors throughout. A mandatory resort fee covers continental breakfast, parking and shared facilities; dog stays cost extra. It's a good fit for travelers prioritizing marina access over decor. We'd skip it for a beach-focused holiday or consistently modern rooms.
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Best for: divers and boaters; families wanting kitchen suites; travelers prioritizing location over decor
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Watch out for: dated rooms and uneven maintenance; mandatory resort fee; marina setting rather than a beach resort
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Location: Walkable marina setting near restaurants and boat excursions; not a beachfront stay.
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Rooms: Standard rooms through multi-bedroom kitchen suites; condition varies and furnishings show their age.
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Cleanliness: Recent Expedia feedback is largely positive, though Tripadvisor includes some housekeeping complaints.
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Service: Friendly, helpful staff are a consistent strength across recent reviews.
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Amenities: Outdoor pool, whirlpool, pickleball and shared access to neighboring pools and gyms.
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Fees and surprises: Mandatory resort fee includes breakfast and parking; dogs incur a nightly fee and restrictions.
Axel's opinion of Marina Del Mar Resort and Marina, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews. Sources: Hotel website · Expedia · Tripadvisor. Reviewed Oct 28, 2026.
About Marina Del Mar Resort and Marina
- Property type: Resort
- 2-star hotel
- 527 Caribbean Drive, Key Largo
- Amenities: Outdoor pool, Hot tub, Breakfast (free), Restaurant, Bar, Fitness center (free), Self parking (free), Local shuttle, Pet-friendly (extra charge), Dogs allowed, Self-service laundry, Accessible parking, Accessible elevator, Accessible pool, Wi-Fi (free), Wi-Fi in public areas, Kitchen in some rooms, Business center, Meeting rooms
- Check-in from: 16:00
- Check-out by: 11:00
- City page: Hotels in Key Largo
Room types
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Source: ETG room descriptions.
Room Marina View
- Room features: Fridge
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- Room Marina View — room photo 3
Quadruple room Marina View
Standard View room
- Room features: Fridge
- Standard View room — room photo 1
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Standard View Quadruple room
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- Standard View Quadruple room — room photo 3
Double room Marina View (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Room features: Fridge
- Double room Marina View (full double bed) — room photo 1
- Double room Marina View (full double bed) — room photo 2
Standard View Double room (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Room features: Fridge
- Standard View Double room (full double bed) — room photo 1
- Standard View Double room (full double bed) — room photo 2
- Standard View Double room (full double bed) — room photo 3
Twin room Marina View (twin beds)
- Beds: twin beds
- Twin room Marina View (twin beds) — room photo 1
- Twin room Marina View (twin beds) — room photo 2
Standard View Twin room (twin beds)
- Beds: twin beds
- Standard View Twin room (twin beds) — room photo 1
- Standard View Twin room (twin beds) — room photo 2
Mobility Accessible Standard View Double room (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Room features: Fridge
- Mobility Accessible Standard View Double room (full double bed) — room photo 1
- Mobility Accessible Standard View Double room (full double bed) — room photo 2
2 Bedrooms Suite Marina View
- Bedrooms: 2
- 2 Bedrooms Suite Marina View — room photo 1
- 2 Bedrooms Suite Marina View — room photo 2
- 2 Bedrooms Suite Marina View — room photo 3
3 Bedrooms Suite Marina View
- Bedrooms: 3
- 3 Bedrooms Suite Marina View — room photo 1
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- 3 Bedrooms Suite Marina View — room photo 3
1 Bedroom Double Suite Marina View (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Bedrooms: 1
- 1 Bedroom Double Suite Marina View (full double bed) — room photo 1
- 1 Bedroom Double Suite Marina View (full double bed) — room photo 2
Studio Marina View
- Studio Marina View — room photo 1
- Studio Marina View — room photo 2
- Studio Marina View — room photo 3
Quadruple Studio Marina View
- Quadruple Studio Marina View — room photo 1
- Quadruple Studio Marina View — room photo 2
- Quadruple Studio Marina View — room photo 3
Twin Studio Marina View (twin beds)
- Beds: twin beds
- Twin Studio Marina View (twin beds) — room photo 1
- Twin Studio Marina View (twin beds) — room photo 2
- Twin Studio Marina View (twin beds) — room photo 3
Mobility Accessible Studio Marina View
- Mobility Accessible Studio Marina View — room photo 1
- Mobility Accessible Studio Marina View — room photo 2
Mobility Accessible Quadruple Studio Marina View
- Mobility Accessible Quadruple Studio Marina View — room photo 1
- Mobility Accessible Quadruple Studio Marina View — room photo 2
Mobility Accessible Twin Studio Marina View (twin beds)
- Beds: twin beds
- Mobility Accessible Twin Studio Marina View (twin beds) — room photo 1
- Mobility Accessible Twin Studio Marina View (twin beds) — room photo 2
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