How Axel worksAxel $160 a night vs $200 on Expedia at Captain Pips Marina & Hideaway, Nov 17 to Nov 19, 2026: $40 a night less (20%). Seen Oct 8.
3-star hotel · 1480 Overseas Hwy, Marathon
Air conditioning · Smoking areas · Smoke-free property · Garden · Fire Extinguisher · Outdoor furniture · No elevators · Reception desk · Non-smoking rooms · Room service · Fridge · Family room
Hotels in MarathonA casual 3-star marina hideaway with motel-style rooms and apartments
8.4/10
A strong waterfront pick for laid-back Keys trips, with some uneven rooms.
Captain Pips is a casual 3-star marina hideaway, not a full-service resort. Its motel-style rooms and apartments make a strong base for boating and exploring Marathon. Recent Tripadvisor and Expedia guests praise the waterfront setting, welcoming staff and cleanliness; Booking.com’s overall ratings support that picture. The small waterfront pool and included kayak, bike and paddleboard use add practical value, especially if you’ll spend more time outdoors than in your room.
Choose your unit carefully: views, layouts and kitchen facilities differ. Although the hotel advertises renovated rooms, recent guests still describe some dated interiors, and thin walls recur across reviews. Hotels.com lists a nightly resort fee, and arrivals after the short afternoon check-in window need advance coordination. We’d skip it for guaranteed quiet, polished resort service or a beach-focused stay.
Axel's opinion, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews, scored for what the hotel is. Sources: Hotel website · Tripadvisor · Booking.com · Expedia · Hotels.com · en.planetofhotels.com. Reviewed Oct 10, 2026.
$172 a night with Axel against $210 a night on Expedia for the same dates and party: $38 a night less (18%).
Bonefish Double room (full double bed) (king size bed) · non-refundable
$38/night less than Expedia (18%)Rate for Nov 6 to Nov 8, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 9
Sign up free to book this rate$175 a night with Axel against $200 a night on Expedia for the same dates and party: $25 a night less (12%).
Mermaid Double room (full double bed) (king size bed) · non-refundable
$25/night less than Expedia (12%)Rate for Nov 13 to Nov 15, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 9
Sign up free to book this rate$160 a night with Axel against $200 a night on Expedia for the same dates and party: $40 a night less (20%).
Tree Tops Double room (full double bed) (king size bed) · non-refundable
$40/night less than Expedia (20%)Rate for Nov 17 to Nov 19, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 8
Sign up free to book this rate$205 a night with Axel against $234 a night on Expedia for the same dates and party: $29 a night less (12%).
Mako room (2 full double beds) · non-refundable
$29/night less than Expedia (12%)Rate for Nov 24 to Nov 26, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 9
Sign up free to book this rate$174 a night with Axel against $200 a night on Expedia for the same dates and party: $26 a night less (13%).
Mako room (2 full double beds) · non-refundable
$26/night less than Expedia (13%)Rate for Dec 11 to Dec 13, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 9
Sign up free to book this rate$243 a night with Axel against $285 a night on Expedia for the same dates and party: $42 a night less (15%).
Stingray Double room (full double bed) (bed type is subject to availability) · non-refundable
$42/night less than Expedia (15%)Rate for Jan 8 to Jan 10, 2027 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 9
Sign up free to book this rate$192 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates.
Black Tip room (2 full double beds) · non-refundable
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$158 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates.
Stingray Double room (full double bed) (queen size bed) · non-refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Dec 3 to Dec 7, 2026 · 4 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 7
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Axel $160 a night vs $200 on Expedia at Captain Pips Marina & Hideaway, Nov 17 to Nov 19, 2026: $40 a night less (20%). Seen Oct 8.
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A strong waterfront pick for laid-back Keys trips, with some uneven rooms. A casual 3-star marina hideaway with motel-style rooms and apartments, scored for what it is.
Captain Pips is a casual 3-star marina hideaway, not a full-service resort. Its motel-style rooms and apartments make a strong base for boating and exploring Marathon. Recent Tripadvisor and Expedia guests praise the waterfront setting, welcoming staff and cleanliness; Booking.com’s overall ratings support that picture. The small waterfront pool and included kayak, bike and paddleboard use add practical value, especially if you’ll spend more time outdoors than in your room.
Choose your unit carefully: views, layouts and kitchen facilities differ. Although the hotel advertises renovated rooms, recent guests still describe some dated interiors, and thin walls recur across reviews. Hotels.com lists a nightly resort fee, and arrivals after the short afternoon check-in window need advance coordination. We’d skip it for guaranteed quiet, polished resort service or a beach-focused stay.
Best for: Boaters and snorkelers; Couples seeking a laid-back waterfront base; Families wanting apartment space
Watch out for: Thin walls in some units; Variable room condition and kitchen equipment; Resort fee and limited check-in hours
Location: Waterfront Marathon base near the Turtle Hospital and Seven Mile Bridge; Sombrero Beach requires a drive.
Rooms: Individually configured rooms and apartments; confirm the view, kitchen equipment and floor before booking.
Cleanliness: Generally praised across sources, with occasional housekeeping and maintenance complaints.
Service: Friendly, helpful staff are a consistent strength; reception hours are limited.
Amenities: Small outdoor pool, marina, Porky’s Bayside dining, and advertised included bikes, kayaks and paddleboards.
Fees and surprises: Hotels.com lists a nightly resort fee; boat slips cost extra, upper floors have no elevator, and checkout is at 10 a.m.
Axel's opinion of Captain Pips Marina & Hideaway, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews. Sources: Hotel website · Tripadvisor · Booking.com · Expedia · Hotels.com · en.planetofhotels.com. Reviewed Oct 10, 2026.
Every stay Axel priced for Captain Pips Marina & Hideaway 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 6 to Nov 8, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults | $172 a night · non-refundable · Bonefish Double room (full double bed) (king size bed) | $210 a night on Expedia | $38 a night less (18%) | Seen Oct 9 | Sign up free to book |
| Nov 13 to Nov 15, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults | $175 a night · non-refundable · Mermaid Double room (full double bed) (king size bed) | $200 a night on Expedia | $25 a night less (12%) | Seen Oct 9 | Sign up free to book |
| Nov 17 to Nov 19, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults | $160 a night · non-refundable · Tree Tops Double room (full double bed) (king size bed) | $200 a night on Expedia | $40 a night less (20%) | Seen Oct 8 | Sign up free to book |
| Nov 24 to Nov 26, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults | $205 a night · non-refundable · Mako room (2 full double beds) | $234 a night on Expedia | $29 a night less (12%) | Seen Oct 9 | Sign up free to book |
| Dec 11 to Dec 13, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults | $174 a night · non-refundable · Mako room (2 full double beds) | $200 a night on Expedia | $26 a night less (13%) | Seen Oct 9 | Sign up free to book |
| Jan 8 to Jan 10, 2027 · 2 nights · 2 adults | $243 a night · non-refundable · Stingray Double room (full double bed) (bed type is subject to availability) | $285 a night on Expedia | $42 a night less (15%) | Seen Oct 9 | Sign up free to book |
| Oct 30 to Nov 2, 2026 · 3 nights · 1 adult | $192 a night · non-refundable · Black Tip room (2 full double beds) | not seen | Seen Oct 9 | Sign up free to book | |
| Dec 3 to Dec 7, 2026 · 4 nights · 2 adults | $158 a night · non-refundable · Stingray Double room (full double bed) (queen size bed) | not seen | Seen Oct 7 | Sign up free to book |
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