How Axel worksAxel $303 a night vs $354 on Expedia at Banana Bay Resort & Marina, Jan 8 to Jan 10, 2027: $51 a night less (14%). Seen Oct 9.
3-star hotel · B Hotels & Resorts · 4590 Overseas Highway, Marathon
Air conditioning · Smoking areas · Smoke-free property · Heating · Express check-in/check-out · Garden · Fire Extinguisher · Outdoor furniture · No elevators · Reception desk · Non-smoking rooms · Room service
Hotels in MarathonA casual 3-star waterfront hotel with a marina
7.0/10
Come for the marina and sunsets, not a polished resort experience.
Banana Bay is a casual 3-star waterfront hotel with a marina, rather than a full-service beach resort. We'd consider it for a relaxed Marathon base, especially if boating and sunset views matter more than polish. Booking.com and Expedia guests repeatedly praise spacious, comfortable rooms, the pool and waterfront grounds; many also report clean rooms and friendly staff. The setting is its strongest selling point.
The trade-offs are a repeatedly disappointing continental breakfast, a daily resort fee and separate parking charges. Recent reviews also flag uneven maintenance, noisy or ineffective air conditioning and inconsistent problem handling, although these aren't universal experiences. Don't expect a proper swimming beach. Confirm The Pointe Bar's hours: the hotel advertises daily opening, while Expedia lists Monday–Wednesday closures. We'd skip it for a beach-focused vacation or dependable full-service pampering.
Axel's opinion, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews, scored for what the hotel is. Sources: Hotel website · Expedia · Booking.com · Tripadvisor. Reviewed Oct 10, 2026.
$177 a night with Axel against $192 a night on Expedia for the same dates and party: $15 a night less (7%).
Captivating Double room (full double bed) (king size bed) · non-refundable · includes $39/night paid to the hotel at check-in
$15/night less than Expedia (7%)Rate for Nov 6 to Nov 8, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 9
Sign up free to book this rate$176 a night with Axel against $192 a night on Expedia for the same dates and party: $16 a night less (8%).
Captivating Double room (full double bed) (king size bed, handicap accessible) · non-refundable · includes $39/night paid to the hotel at check-in
$16/night less than Expedia (8%)Rate for Nov 13 to Nov 15, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 9
Sign up free to book this rate$167 a night with Axel against $173 a night on Expedia for the same dates and party: $6 a night less (3%).
Captivating Double room (full double bed) (king size bed) · non-refundable · includes $39/night paid to the hotel at check-in
$6/night less than Expedia (3%)Rate for Nov 17 to Nov 19, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 8
Sign up free to book this rate$171 a night with Axel against $176 a night on Expedia for the same dates and party: $5 a night less (3%).
Captivating Double room (full double bed) (king size bed) · non-refundable · includes $39/night paid to the hotel at check-in
$5/night less than Expedia (3%)Rate for Nov 24 to Nov 26, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 9
Sign up free to book this rate$303 a night with Axel against $354 a night on Expedia for the same dates and party: $51 a night less (14%).
Chic Quadruple room (2 full double beds) · non-refundable · includes $39/night paid to the hotel at check-in
$51/night less than Expedia (14%)Rate for Jan 8 to Jan 10, 2027 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 9
Sign up free to book this rate$175 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates.
Captivating Double room (full double bed) (king size bed, handicap accessible) · non-refundable · includes $39/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$283 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates.
Captivating Double room (full double bed) (king size bed) · non-refundable · includes $39/night paid to the hotel at check-in
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Dec 3 to Dec 7, 2026 · 4 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 7
Sign up free to book this rate$303 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates.
Chic Quadruple room (2 full double beds) · non-refundable · includes $39/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 9
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Axel $303 a night vs $354 on Expedia at Banana Bay Resort & Marina, Jan 8 to Jan 10, 2027: $51 a night less (14%). Seen Oct 9.
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Come for the marina and sunsets, not a polished resort experience. A casual 3-star waterfront hotel with a marina, scored for what it is.
Banana Bay is a casual 3-star waterfront hotel with a marina, rather than a full-service beach resort. We'd consider it for a relaxed Marathon base, especially if boating and sunset views matter more than polish. Booking.com and Expedia guests repeatedly praise spacious, comfortable rooms, the pool and waterfront grounds; many also report clean rooms and friendly staff. The setting is its strongest selling point.
The trade-offs are a repeatedly disappointing continental breakfast, a daily resort fee and separate parking charges. Recent reviews also flag uneven maintenance, noisy or ineffective air conditioning and inconsistent problem handling, although these aren't universal experiences. Don't expect a proper swimming beach. Confirm The Pointe Bar's hours: the hotel advertises daily opening, while Expedia lists Monday–Wednesday closures. We'd skip it for a beach-focused vacation or dependable full-service pampering.
Best for: boaters wanting an on-site marina; couples who prioritize sunset views; travelers exploring the Middle Keys
Watch out for: resort fee plus separate parking charges; limited breakfast and uneven maintenance; no proper swimming beach; confirm bar hours
Location: Waterfront Marathon base with sunset views; better for exploring the Keys than a beach-only stay.
Rooms: Often praised as spacious and comfortable, with recurring air-conditioning and maintenance complaints.
Cleanliness: Mostly positive recent reports, but some guests describe dust, odors or neglected bathrooms.
Service: Friendly staff earn frequent praise; check-in and problem resolution are less consistent.
Amenities: Pool, hot tub, marina and bicycle access; The Pointe Bar's published opening schedules conflict.
Fees and surprises: Daily resort fee, paid vehicle and trailer parking, and an incidental hold; breakfast covers two adults.
Axel's opinion of Banana Bay Resort & Marina, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews. Sources: Hotel website · Expedia · Booking.com · Tripadvisor. Reviewed Oct 10, 2026.
Every stay Axel priced for Banana Bay Resort & Marina 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 6 to Nov 8, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults | $177 a night · includes $39 a night paid at the hotel · non-refundable · Captivating Double room (full double bed) (king size bed) | $192 a night on Expedia | $15 a night less (7%) | Seen Oct 9 | Sign up free to book |
| Nov 13 to Nov 15, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults | $176 a night · includes $39 a night paid at the hotel · non-refundable · Captivating Double room (full double bed) (king size bed, handicap accessible) | $192 a night on Expedia | $16 a night less (8%) | Seen Oct 9 | Sign up free to book |
| Nov 17 to Nov 19, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults | $167 a night · includes $39 a night paid at the hotel · non-refundable · Captivating Double room (full double bed) (king size bed) | $173 a night on Expedia | $6 a night less (3%) | Seen Oct 8 | Sign up free to book |
| Nov 24 to Nov 26, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults | $171 a night · includes $39 a night paid at the hotel · non-refundable · Captivating Double room (full double bed) (king size bed) | $176 a night on Expedia | $5 a night less (3%) | Seen Oct 9 | Sign up free to book |
| Jan 8 to Jan 10, 2027 · 2 nights · 2 adults | $303 a night · includes $39 a night paid at the hotel · non-refundable · Chic Quadruple room (2 full double beds) | $354 a night on Expedia | $51 a night less (14%) | Seen Oct 9 | Sign up free to book |
| Oct 30 to Nov 2, 2026 · 3 nights · 1 adult | $175 a night · includes $39 a night paid at the hotel · non-refundable · Captivating Double room (full double bed) (king size bed, handicap accessible) | not seen | Seen Oct 9 | Sign up free to book | |
| Dec 3 to Dec 7, 2026 · 4 nights · 2 adults | $283 a night · includes $39 a night paid at the hotel · non-refundable · Captivating Double room (full double bed) (king size bed) | not seen | Seen Oct 7 | Sign up free to book | |
| Dec 11 to Dec 13, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults | $303 a night · includes $39 a night paid at the hotel · non-refundable · Chic Quadruple room (2 full double beds) | not seen | Seen Oct 9 | Sign up free to book |
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