Islander Resort

About The Hotel

Islander Resort is a 4-star mid-range beach-resort at Overseas Highway MM 82 in Upper Matecumbe Key, Islamorada. Rated 4.3 across 1,364 reviews with 4.5 cleanliness, 4.4 rooms, 4.8 location, 4.3 service, 4.5 sleep quality; value 4.1 is the softest signal at the $273-$321 nightly rate. Amenities include pool, bar/lounge, direct beach access, fitness center, bicycle rental, pet-friendly rooms, free parking, free WiFi and beach access. Multiple 5-star recent reviews praise staff by name — a 5-star guest wrote ‘We had the best time ever Sara and Angela were great they helped us so much. I would go back on a heart beat. They were so professional and patient. I would love to come back. Janelle vin and Vincent & Marissa.’ Best for Islamorada sport-fishing charter guests, snowbird January-February Keys visitors and Overseas Highway through-travelers wanting a mid-range beach-resort base — currently the safer MM 82 pick vs Casa Morada’s active renovation.

What Guests Are Saying

“From the moment we arrived at Islander Resort, we knew we were in for something special. While our first night didn’t go as planned, what truly stood out was how quickly and genuinely the management team stepped in to make things right the very next day. That level of care and accountability speaks volumes. This resort is truly a slice of paradise, beautiful oceanfront views, gorgeous rooms, bungalows facing the pristine private beach, multiple pools, lush tropical grounds, on-site dining, and endless activities that make it impossible to get bored. Whether you’re lounging by the water, enjoying a cocktail at the bar, biking around the property, or just soaking in the peaceful island vibe, there’s something for everyone. Although we weren’t able to kayak or fully enjoy the beach due to sargassum during our stay, it just gives us the perfect reason to come back and experience it all next time! But what made our stay unforgettable was the PEOPLE. A huge heartfelt thank you for superb customer service and for being such a kind, dog-loving resort family; it meant the world to us traveling with our pup. Angela, Dolce, Vanessa, Josh, William, your love for animals and leadership clearly shines through your incredible team; your attention to detail, warmth, and friendliness elevated our entire experience. Charlene, our incredible server at the Tides; you have a wonderful future ahead, thank you for all the love and attention you poured out to us and Bane! You didn’t all just meet our expectations; you exceeded them. We truly could not have asked for a better way to celebrate our anniversary, and we are already looking forward to coming back in September to celebrate a birthday! Food for thought; the yellowtail snapper fish sandwich at the Tides was incredible! A highly recommended dish! Compliments to the Chef! 🧑‍🍳” — Jessica F., 5 stars

“We had a wonderful stay at the Islander Resort. The property is beautiful, well maintained, and offers so many great amenities. We especially enjoyed the mini golf, basketball court, complimentary fishing poles and bait, the beautiful pier, and the excellent restaurant and bar. The staff was consistently friendly and welcoming, and our room was tastefully decorated, comfortable, and well appointed. I only have two suggestions that I think would make the guest experience even better. First, there is only one mirror in the room, and it’s located in the bathroom. For families or multiple people getting ready at the same time, this can be challenging. There is plenty of wall space just outside the bathroom where a full-length mirror could easily be added. Even placing one inside the spacious armoire-style closet would be a great solution. Second, while the mini-split air conditioning system cooled the room extremely well, the fan speed appeared to be locked on high. The unit blows directly toward the bed, and without the ability to reduce the fan speed, it can become a bit uncomfortable while sleeping. Having the option to adjust the fan speed would make an already comfortable room even better. Those are truly my only suggestions. Overall, we had an excellent experience and would absolutely stay at the Islander Resort again. It’s a beautiful property with outstanding amenities, and we look forward to returning. I hope you’ll consider adding a second mirror to the rooms, as I think it would make a noticeable difference for families and groups traveling together.” — Felicia N., 5 stars

“My first time at the Islander Resort and it was amazing. The resort is filled with activities around the property you can do (kayak, paddle board, mini-golf, volleyball, basketball, biking and even pickle ball!). The rooms (bungalow specifically) were very decent with a large patio/outdoor area to hang out, sit and smoke a cigar. Due to going in July, the sargassum smell was quite strong, but being born and raised in Florida we are used to this. Although the food/drink prices were a bit on the expensive side, our waitress Renee at the Drift restaurant was great! She took a few minutes to have a conversation with us and was just overall very attentive and pleasant. The duo who helped us with kayaking were great. Our check-in/check-out process was smooth. Props to Sarah and Jazz for making it so seamless and for your wonderful customer service. I hope to be back with family for my birthday.” — Zulema R., 5 stars

Pros & Cons

Pros:

• 4.3 rating (1,364 reviews) with 4.8 location subrating (near-perfect MM 82)
• Pool + bar/lounge + direct Gulf-coast beach access
• Fitness center + bicycle rental + pet-friendly rooms
• Multiple 5-star staff-by-name praise (Sara, Angela, Janelle, Vin, Vincent, Marissa)
• Currently the safer MM 82 pick vs Casa Morada active renovation

Cons:

• Value 4.1 - softest subrating at $273-$321 nightly rate
• No in-room jacuzzi advertised - pool and beach only
• A car is essential for anything beyond the property
• Peak January-February snowbird and spring sport-fishing tournament rates spike

The Location

82100 Overseas Highway, Islamorada, FL 33036 — On the Overseas Highway at MM 82 in Upper Matecumbe Key. You can find more details or book your stay on TripAdvisor.