This hotel boasts its very own deep-water marina, home to the renowned African Queen boat of movie fame. Why not rent or charter a boat and take to the high seas? Being Key Largo, water sports are in abundance, including deep-sea fishing, daily snorkelling and diving trips. There are two beautiful swimming pools to lounge by, one with a spectacular waterfall, and there's also a restaurant and bar serving delicious, award-winning cuisine and colourful cocktails. The famous John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park and Marine Sanctuary is only minutes away, so don you wetsuit and make a splash.
Amenities
Tennis
Wheelchair access
Bar
Fitness Centre/Gym
Internet Access
Laundry Service
Restaurant
Where is it
On a deep-water marina in Key Largo, a 1 hour and 15-minute drive south of Miami.
Hotel information
132 rooms on 2 floors. Some with balcony/terrace. All with air-conditioning, cable TV, complimentary WiFi Internet access, telephone, tea/coffee making facilities, mini-fridge, iron and board, and hairdryer. King Leisure Rooms with 1 king-size bed or 2 double beds, sleeping maximum 4 adults or 2 adults and 2 children.
Poolside Rooms have 1 king-size bed or 2 double beds, sleeping maximum 4 adults or 2 adults and 2 children.
Shops, bars and restaurants are all within walking distance. The John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park is 2 miles away, or travel further afield to the Everglades, a distance of 40 miles.
Bogie's Café and Garden Terrace (award-winning Continental cuisine with indoor and outdoor dining, open for breakfast, lunch and dinner), Skippers Dockside (located on the marina and open for lunch and dinner), tiki bar (lunch and refreshments).
2 freshwater heated swimming pools-1 with a spectacular waterfall, fitness centre and Jacuzzi. Full-service deep-water marina. Water sports*, fishing charters*, snorkel* and dive excursions*. Key Largo Community Park, located next door, offers basketball, racquetball, sand volleyball and a playground.
24-hour front desk. Laundry/dry-cleaning service*. 24-hour business centre.
Wheelchair accessible rooms available on request. Please note that these rooms are subject to availability and may be restricted to specific room categories and bedding arrangements. Rooms and facilities vary between hotels so please check at the time of booking. For more information and contact details please check out our Special Assistance page
*Denotes local charge.
Please note: there is a minimum check-in age of 21.
Based on 2038 reviews
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Older hotel, but a good stay.
Jul 11, 2025Ox160Chicago, Illinois
We spent four nights here o in a room with a balcony overlooking the canal. It’s a great location. Nice walk along the canal and within easy distance to many restaurants and activities.
There is NOT an elevator, which was okay for us, but is something to be aware of.
The indoor restaurant was delicious at breakfast. We ended up just getting the…
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We spent four nights here o in a room with a balcony overlooking the canal. It’s a great location. Nice walk along the canal and within easy distance to many restaurants and activities.
There is NOT an elevator, which was okay for us, but is something to be aware of.
The indoor restaurant was delicious at breakfast. We ended up just getting the $15 buffet because it was just as cost effective and the food was good. Antoine was a great waiter and told us about drinking coffee growing up in Haiti.
The outdoor Tiki Bar was delicious as well. The bartender seemed to be having a bad day, but was still ok.
The pool was a nice reprieve. There are two pools and a hot tub.
The staff was pleasant and very helpful.
They clean the rooms daily, but restocking towels, coffee, etc is not consistent.
It’s obviously an older hotel, but still very nice.
We would stay again.
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Disappointing Experience – Unacceptable Conditions for the Price
Jul 9, 2025Robert M
I recently stayed at the Holiday Inn Key Largo, and felt compelled to share my disappointment, especially considering the price point of over $400 per night.
Given the rate, I assumed the cost was driven by summer demand, but the hotel appeared to be nearly empty. Unfortunately, the room conditions did not come close to meeting expectations.
The…
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I recently stayed at the Holiday Inn Key Largo, and felt compelled to share my disappointment, especially considering the price point of over $400 per night.
Given the rate, I assumed the cost was driven by summer demand, but the hotel appeared to be nearly empty. Unfortunately, the room conditions did not come close to meeting expectations.
The room was unclean—our socks turned black after walking on the floor for just a few minutes. The bathroom sink was visibly worn with deep wrinkles in the basin, clearly showing its age. The television was outdated, displaying permanent lines across the screen, and the channel guide felt like a relic from decades past.
Most concerning was the air conditioner. Each time the fan kicked on, it made a loud, grinding noise—like a turbine nearing failure. We eventually adapted to the noise, but were unpleasantly surprised on our final morning by the sound of banging and drilling. A maintenance worker had begun repairing the AC without any notice—apparently unaware the room was still occupied.
This strongly suggests the hotel was aware of the issue prior to our stay but chose to assign us the room anyway. Moreover, the lack of coordination regarding maintenance reflects poorly on your customer service.
I hope this feedback is taken seriously. Guests deserve better at this price point.
You have been warned...
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Disappointing but has potential
Jul 2, 2025tjg523Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Stayed here for three nights as a family on a dive trip. We have been local HIE and HI members for 16 years, but this place was disappointing.
Staff: overall, there didn’t seem to be many employees at this hotel, except in the morning when the grounds crew was cleaning the pool deck from leaves and such that had fallen during the night.
In three…
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Stayed here for three nights as a family on a dive trip. We have been local HIE and HI members for 16 years, but this place was disappointing.
Staff: overall, there didn’t seem to be many employees at this hotel, except in the morning when the grounds crew was cleaning the pool deck from leaves and such that had fallen during the night.
In three days, we had three different bartenders at the pool bar and they all had different interpretations of the kids meal situation. One told us that kids ate free always while another told us that kids only eat free if adults get a meal. I’m fine either way, but get it straight.
Upkeep: the hotel has amazing potential due to its location and structure. The landscape is beautiful and the pool area is wonderful. However; the rooms have a way to go. It’s clear that they’ve renovated the rooms, but it was also evident that corners were cut. For example, we could still see carpeting which had been since ripped up and replaced with planks. The bathroom door hinges were solidly rusted, as well, and the walls were very thin, as we could hear kids next to us.
Overall, we are not super picky when it comes to hotel rooms because we’ view it as a place to lay our heads; however, I would’ve expected more for over $200 per night.
If you’re looking for a room with a good location in Key Largo and don’t care about the amenities, give it a try.
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Racism act
Jun 15, 2025naima s
Paid 340$ a night for bad service in the bar which racism act I am Cuban born raised in Miami I speak full English. But the young man had a problem with my sister in law that’ doesn’t speak English. Manager called the cops 5 came and called to our attention for giving liquor to a minor which he had not told us it has liquor the drink was suppose…
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Paid 340$ a night for bad service in the bar which racism act I am Cuban born raised in Miami I speak full English. But the young man had a problem with my sister in law that’ doesn’t speak English. Manager called the cops 5 came and called to our attention for giving liquor to a minor which he had not told us it has liquor the drink was suppose to be non alcoholic .. young man also was rude about attending us the whole 2 days honestly the worst experience in the pool bar … we weren’t able to order from them the whole stay after the incident . Even the workers told us it was a white trash hotel. Racism.
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Exceeded Expectations. Excellent 3 Star.
May 23, 2025saverguyFort Lauderdale, Florida
Stayed there over 30 years ago with our then 12 year old daughter, now a career woman in her 40s. Decided to spend one night here on our way to a 4 star resort further south. Remembered the waterfall pool. Greeted at reception by a very professional staff person, Jennifer. She checked us out the next day also. Had a very nice accessible room…
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Stayed there over 30 years ago with our then 12 year old daughter, now a career woman in her 40s. Decided to spend one night here on our way to a 4 star resort further south. Remembered the waterfall pool. Greeted at reception by a very professional staff person, Jennifer. She checked us out the next day also. Had a very nice accessible room with 2 Queen beds. Was able to get a bit later checkout and free Wi-Fi as s IHG member. Ample handicapped parking near room and a short distance to the pool. Yummy drinks at tiki bar and went to buy a toothbrush and the desk gifted me one, a pleasant surprise. 2 pools and did swim again under the waterfall. A bit of a sentimental journey. Clean and well kept. Got a member/senior discount. Hotel in the main hub of Key Largo. Very nice short stay and recommend if in you are in the market for a decent place with some nice amenities. Very pleased.
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Older hotel, but a good stay.
