How Axel worksAxel $446 a night vs $478 on Booking.com at Amara Cay Resort, Nov 13 to Nov 15, 2026: $32 a night less (7%). Seen Oct 11.
4-star hotel · 80001 Overseas Hwy, Islamorada, Long Key
Shopping on site · Air conditioning · 24-hour reception · Elevator/lift · Smoke-free property · Heating · Gift shop · Express check-in/check-out · Garden · Television in lobby · Terrace · Outdoor furniture
Hotels in IslamoradaA relaxed 4-star oceanfront resort in Islamorada
7.8/10
An appealing waterfront escape, stronger on outdoor relaxation than consistently polished resort service.
Amara Cay is a relaxed 4-star oceanfront resort in Islamorada, not Long Key. It's a good pick for pool days, kayaking and drinks at the tiki bar rather than a full luxury experience. Recent Expedia guests repeatedly praise clean, comfortable rooms and friendly staff; Tripadvisor guests also highlight the waterfront setting. Access to two sister resorts adds useful variety, with kayaks, paddleboards, bikes and local transportation covered by the resort fee.
The trade-offs matter: the elevated beach is for sunning, not a conventional sandy walk-in swimming beach, and some room views overlook roofs or parking. Recent Tripadvisor reviews describe uneven housekeeping and maintenance, while guests across sites mention slow service. A July 2026 sprinkler flood prompted disruptive repairs; confirm those are finished. We'd skip it for flawless luxury service or a beach-swimming holiday, and check activity inclusions before committing.
Axel's opinion, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews, scored for what the hotel is. Sources: Hotel website · Expedia · Tripadvisor · Booking.com. Reviewed Oct 10, 2026.
$446 a night with Axel against $478 a night on Booking.com for the same dates and party: $32 a night less (7%).
Standard room (sofa) · non-refundable · includes $108/night paid to the hotel at check-in
$32/night less than Booking.com (7%)Rate for Nov 13 to Nov 15, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 11
Sign up free to book this rate$257 a night with Axel against $260 a night on Expedia for the same dates and party: $3 a night less (1%).
STANDARD, KING BED, SOFA · non-refundable · includes $73/night paid to the hotel at check-in
$3/night less than Expedia (1%)Rate for Nov 17 to Nov 19, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 8
Sign up free to book this rate$525 a night with Axel; Expedia listed $484 a night for these dates when seen.
Standard Double room (full double bed and sofa) (king size bed) · non-refundable · includes $121/night paid to the hotel at check-in
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Nov 6 to Nov 8, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 8
Sign up free to book this rate$414 a night with Axel; Expedia listed $409 a night for these dates when seen.
Standard Double Suite (full double bed) (king size bed) · non-refundable · includes $105/night paid to the hotel at check-in
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Jan 8 to Jan 10, 2027 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 11
Sign up free to book this rate$289 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates.
Standard Double Suite (full double bed) (bed type is subject to availability) · non-refundable · includes $94/night paid to the hotel at check-in
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Oct 30 to Nov 2, 2026 · 3 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 9
Sign up free to book this rate$310 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates.
STANDARD, KING BED, SOFA · non-refundable · includes $73/night paid to the hotel at check-in
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Nov 24 to Nov 26, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 11
Sign up free to book this rate$506 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates.
Standard Double room (full double bed and sofa) (king size bed) · non-refundable · includes $114/night paid to the hotel at check-in
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Dec 11 to Dec 13, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 11
Sign up free to book this rate$889 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates.
Standard room (2 full double beds) · non-refundable · includes $150/night paid to the hotel at check-in
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Dec 21 to Dec 31, 2026 · 10 nights · 4 adults · Seen Oct 11
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Axel $446 a night vs $478 on Booking.com at Amara Cay Resort, Nov 13 to Nov 15, 2026: $32 a night less (7%). Seen Oct 11.
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An appealing waterfront escape, stronger on outdoor relaxation than consistently polished resort service. A relaxed 4-star oceanfront resort in Islamorada, scored for what it is.
Amara Cay is a relaxed 4-star oceanfront resort in Islamorada, not Long Key. It's a good pick for pool days, kayaking and drinks at the tiki bar rather than a full luxury experience. Recent Expedia guests repeatedly praise clean, comfortable rooms and friendly staff; Tripadvisor guests also highlight the waterfront setting. Access to two sister resorts adds useful variety, with kayaks, paddleboards, bikes and local transportation covered by the resort fee.
The trade-offs matter: the elevated beach is for sunning, not a conventional sandy walk-in swimming beach, and some room views overlook roofs or parking. Recent Tripadvisor reviews describe uneven housekeeping and maintenance, while guests across sites mention slow service. A July 2026 sprinkler flood prompted disruptive repairs; confirm those are finished. We'd skip it for flawless luxury service or a beach-swimming holiday, and check activity inclusions before committing.
Best for: couples seeking laid-back waterfront days; families using pools and watersports; travelers exploring the sister resorts
Watch out for: sunning beach rather than sandy walk-in swimming; uneven housekeeping and maintenance; resort fee and variable activity availability
Location: Oceanfront in Islamorada at mile marker 80; local shuttle service helps with exploring.
Rooms: Generally comfortable, with spacious suites; confirm the view category to avoid roof or parking views.
Cleanliness: Strong recent Expedia feedback, but several Tripadvisor guests report housekeeping lapses and odors.
Service: Friendliness earns frequent praise; response times and activity coordination are less consistent.
Amenities: Oceanfront pool, tiki bar, fitness center, watersports and access to two sister resorts.
Fees and surprises: Nightly resort fee includes self-parking and selected activities; an incidental hold applies. Confirm July 2026 flood repairs are complete.
Axel's opinion of Amara Cay Resort, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews. Sources: Hotel website · Expedia · Tripadvisor · Booking.com. Reviewed Oct 10, 2026.
Every stay Axel priced for Amara Cay Resort within the last 7 days. Each rate is per night: the total for the stay shown, as a free account pays it, including any fee the hotel collects at check-in, divided by its nights, beside the public rate seen for the same dates and party, also per night. These are examples, not live inventory: sign up free and Axel checks live rooms and rates for those dates.
| Stay | Axel rate | Public rate | Difference | Seen | Book |
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| Nov 13 to Nov 15, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults | $446 a night · includes $108 a night paid at the hotel · non-refundable · Standard room (sofa) | $478 a night on Booking.com | $32 a night less (7%) | Seen Oct 11 | Sign up free to book |
| Nov 17 to Nov 19, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults | $257 a night · includes $73 a night paid at the hotel · non-refundable · STANDARD, KING BED, SOFA | $260 a night on Expedia | $3 a night less (1%) | Seen Oct 8 | Sign up free to book |
| Nov 6 to Nov 8, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults | $525 a night · includes $121 a night paid at the hotel · non-refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed and sofa) (king size bed) | $484 a night on Expedia | Seen Oct 8 | Sign up free to book | |
| Jan 8 to Jan 10, 2027 · 2 nights · 2 adults | $414 a night · includes $105 a night paid at the hotel · non-refundable · Standard Double Suite (full double bed) (king size bed) | $409 a night on Expedia | Seen Oct 11 | Sign up free to book | |
| Oct 30 to Nov 2, 2026 · 3 nights · 1 adult | $289 a night · includes $94 a night paid at the hotel · non-refundable · Standard Double Suite (full double bed) (bed type is subject to availability) | not seen | Seen Oct 9 | Sign up free to book | |
| Nov 24 to Nov 26, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults | $310 a night · includes $73 a night paid at the hotel · non-refundable · STANDARD, KING BED, SOFA | not seen | Seen Oct 11 | Sign up free to book | |
| Dec 11 to Dec 13, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults | $506 a night · includes $114 a night paid at the hotel · non-refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed and sofa) (king size bed) | not seen | Seen Oct 11 | Sign up free to book | |
| Dec 21 to Dec 31, 2026 · 10 nights · 4 adults | $889 a night · includes $150 a night paid at the hotel · non-refundable · Standard room (2 full double beds) | not seen | Seen Oct 11 | Sign up free to book |
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