The Caribbean Resort

Do not hesitate to book this absolute gem of a resort. My husband and I stayed in the Coconut Palm South "home" and it was spotless and beautifully decorated. The use of bicycles, kayaks, fishing poles etc, are all included. The pool, the dock, and view of the endless Atlantic Ocean add to the feeling you are not at a resort, but on your own island oasis. It is a small resort, and you can mingle with the other guests as much or as little as you desire. Keep in mind there is no onsite restaurant, and some "homes" are designed side by side, where you share veranda space with other guest or guests. If you are lucky, like we were, they are friendly but not invasive if you seek privacy. We have stayed in 2 other properties in Islamorada, and all were wonderful but you will pay for it. No different at this property. The Florida Keys are expensive and there is no way around that. For a special stay, save up and treat yourself to this gem. Note: When we stayed in April, there was construction going on around this area, so you may have some early AM noise.

We found this gem last minute when our boat didn't make it to harbour on time. We rented the Royal Palm South 3 bedroom home on the water. The amenities were top of the line right down to a sub zero fridge. The outdoor patio was our favorite spot. The beds were extremely comfortable and we were happy to be able to do laundry. The resort pool and spa were amazing especially since we had them all to ourselves. We saw manatees on the dock and sharks out on the water while using the resort paddle boards and kayaks. We biked to restaurants and grocery which was awesome, however please note chains fell off 3 bikes and 1 guest was hurt. The hotel next door had a great restaurant. We will definitely be returning. Memories were made for sure!

The resort is absolutely stunning and the villas are impeccably decorated and clean! Some guests have boats and the dock area is nice with an incredible view. Unfortunately, the resort used to be more peaceful and laid back, but it seems that now a lot of large groups rent the units and take over the resort areas, especially the pool. It got to the point where we didn't even go to the pool because one group of teenagers had overtaken it. They were loud and extremely inconsiderate to the other guests. It was concerning to the many of the families there. I guess the atmosphere of the resort has changed, unfortunately.