On the beach, kayaking

Reviews of Azul del Mar

3.5 out of 5
Azul del Mar
104300 Overseas Highway, Key Largo, FL

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 349 out of 520 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 113 out of 520 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 30 out of 520 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 13 out of 520 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 15 out of 520 reviews" "

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very easy check-in, beautiful rooms!! BEST view/beachfront!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Response from Front Office on Mar 25, 2024
Thank you for your review! Have a great day

10/10 Excellent

Rosario S.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Quiet with a private beach area. The aquamarina room was fantastic with the view! I would definitely stay in that room again
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Response from Front Office on Mar 25, 2024
Thank you for your review! Have a great day

2/10 Terrible

Scott Donald

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Response from Therese on Mar 28, 2024
Thank you for your review. We apologize you did not enjoy your stay.

6/10 Okay

Bradley

Traveled with family
Very nice spot. Was a little surprised how small the boat house room. Found the room to be a little dirty our first day. Overall very nice location with a beautiful view.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024
Response from Front Desk on Mar 22, 2024
Thank you for your great feedback. We hope to welcome you back soon.

10/10 Excellent

John

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
If you are looking for a high-energy resort with lots of activities and amenities, this is not the place for you. But if you are looking for a quiet, intimate retreat--this is the perfect place! My wife's first words when we walked into our room were "Well, this is cute!" Very much a boutique motel. We stayed in the Caribe room, which does not face the water but does have a little private patio. There were a few issues with the access code and coffee maker when we first got there, but they were quickly resolved and the rest of our stay was quite enjoyable. An easy walk to Sundowners (which is excellent!), Jimmy Johnson's places, and several other bars. A short drive to lots of other great restaurants, Publix, etc. The property does have a small beach (more for show) and there is access to kayaks and paddleboards, which we did not do. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and look forward to going back in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Response from Front Desk on Mar 19, 2024
Thank you for your review!

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin

Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
Liked: Amenities
Very nice I would mention the walls painting could be touched up for example otherwise cool property and location
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Response from Front Office on Mar 14, 2024
Thank you for your feedback and review! Have a great day

2/10 Terrible

Connor

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
They said is was a beach bungalow and it was a closet sized room attached to the main office
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Response from Front Desk on Mar 12, 2024
I do apologize for the miscommunication, however, we do have photos/room details on every listing. We hope you come to stay with us again and try out one of our other units.

8/10 Good

William

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Liked having the kayaks available for exploring the water, and the little beach and dock.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Response from Therese on Mar 11, 2024
Thank you for your review! Have a great day!

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was easy to access and was clean with nice extra touches.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Response from Front Office on Mar 11, 2024
Thank you for your review! Have a great day

8/10 Good

Jeanne

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I would definitely go back!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Response from Front Desk on Mar 5, 2024
We're glad to hear you enjoyed your stay.

8/10 Good

Shana

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property was tucked away and had an amazing dock and small beach area. Grounds were nicely kept and access to kayaks, bikes and paddle boards was very nice. The room (Boat House) was a bit unexpected as it was attached to the office and did not have any windows except the front door. Bed was comfortable and kitchen well equipped. The room had everything we needed - just a little odd but the beach access and dock made up for it.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Response from Therese on Feb 17, 2024
Thank you so much for your review! We are glad you enjoyed your stay, and we hope you come back soon!

8/10 Good

Art

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Boathouse room needs a dehumidifier and air purifier. Very small with a very musty smell in room. No ventilation, room only has a door... No windows. Otherwise, room was very clean and well supplied with everything you would need... microwave, refrigerator with freezer, even a dishwasher.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
Response from Front Office on Feb 17, 2024
Thank you for your feedback. We are glad you enjoyed the amenities the room had to offer. Have a great day!

2/10 Terrible

Vijay

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bed was horrible, way too soft. Dipped down! No door for toilet. Room was very tight. Nothing to do around the area.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Response from Front Office on Feb 9, 2024
Thank you for your feedback. Have a good day.

8/10 Good

Edward

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Azul Del Mar is a nice piece of property to spend a few days. Quiet and relaxing with a small dock to enjoy the sunset. The dive resort has a pool that guests can use. I would give 5 stars if there was someone at the front desk.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024
Response from Therese on Feb 6, 2024
Thank you so much for your review! We appreciate your feedback regarding the front desk and we apologize for the inconvenience. Azul is in a slow transition to self check in and our office has merged with our next door property Amoray Dive Resort.

2/10 Terrible

Crawford

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The boathouse used to be used as a store for the lifejackets and paddles, it has no windows, the bathroom door is an old closet mirrored door, when we expressed our disappointment, the receptionist said that she had spent a week in it and it "wasnt too bad but to be honest I wasnt in the room much" Probably the least truthful description of a property I have ever stayed in.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
Response from Front Office on Jan 23, 2024
Thank you for your feedback. We apologize you did not enjoy your stay.

8/10 Good

Hunt

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Alright so, this place was right on the cusp of 5 stars. For the price point, it exceeded what I think it should be. So that’s good. I liked everything, it was quiet, set back, calm. The parking lot is away from the building and that creates a real serene sort of atmosphere. Except one a-hole decided to park his cheap Mercedes right in the rocks right next to the sidewalk, which is obviously a no parking area. Check in and out were easy. The WiFi works well. The bed and pillows were good. Our room was aquamarina and it has a good view but the room, with the view, is kinda just forgotten about. There was a loveseat and that’s it. It’s like that’s the best part of the whole place, give the area some love lol. Drawbacks, really the only drawbacks are things that can be easily fixed. If they have someone clean the windows more often on the outside, update some of the bathrooms and doors/windows. Basic maintenance like keeping the outside roof clean (that might be expensive tho). Back to good stuff, The beach area was quaint and nice. You can swim if you want. The sunset on the dock is beautiful. Only one complaint about that area is it isn’t lighted after dark so when the sun goes down the area is kinda useless. I wish they had a gate to the property. All in all, worth the money and we had a great time.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024
Response from Front Desk on Jan 22, 2024
Thank you for your great review, we're glad you had a great stay.

10/10 Excellent

Karolina

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
Response from Therese on Jan 20, 2024
Thank you for your review!

10/10 Excellent

tracy

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a hidden gem! Wonderful!!!!! We had a blast!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
Response from Front Desk on Jan 11, 2024
Thank you so much for your positive feedback. We're glad you enjoyed your stay and hope you come stay with us again.

10/10 Excellent

Alberto

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
Response from Therese on Dec 30, 2023
Thank you for your review!

10/10 Excellent

Susanna

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Such a beautiful place. It's a quiet oasis on the main drag. It has such a peaceful vibe. There's lights strung for ambience on the property and the dock is perfect for drinking your morning coffee. The room was pristine and extra touches were given. We have been staying somewhere different for two weeks on a road trip and this is the best place we have stayed.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
Response from Front Desk on Dec 25, 2023
Thank you so much for your kind review. We are glad you enjoyed your stay and hope you come back soon.

6/10 Okay

Claudine

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The staff was fantastic in accommodating us for a very early check-in. We were very grateful for that. Upon arriving to the property, though, the room smelled funky, like it suffered from chronical humidity. Also, the toilet and sink had no water pressure. The setting is nice with a very small and cute (rocky) beach in the property and spacious rooms, but we would not return because of the humidity sensation.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
Response from Therese on Dec 18, 2023
Thank you for your review. We ask all guests to let us know of any issues with the unit so we can do our best to provide the best stay possible. Have a great day!

6/10 Okay

Alyssa

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Pretty underwhelming. I was disappointed to see how small our room was & the property just didn't appear to be kept very well.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
Response from Therese on Dec 15, 2023
Thank you for your review! We are sorry you did not enjoy your stay and we hope to provide you with a better experience next time.Have a great day!

10/10 Excellent

Julian

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent all the way I will use it again
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
Response from Front Desk on Dec 17, 2023
Thank you for the kind words! We enjoyed hosting you. Safe travels, and we hope to see you again.

10/10 Excellent

Levonia

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
Response from Front Desk on Dec 27, 2023
Thanks for your review! :)

4/10 Poor

Azam

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is more like a motel than a boutique hotel. There is no amenities. Pictures are very deceiving. There is no beach.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Response from Therese on Nov 29, 2023
Thank you for your review. We are sorry that you did not acknowledge our amenities that we had to offer. We hope to provide you a better experience next time.

4/10 Poor

PM

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very poor hotel
Arrived at 14.30. Told room would not be ready until 1600 as being the "inexpensive" room ours would be last to be ready. No facilities. Not possible to buy a drink. Room was dingy with a view of a store house. Bathroom with chipped bath, very weak shower and peeling paint. Felt totally ripped off.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
Response from Therese on Nov 24, 2023
Thank you for your feedback. We are sorry to hear you did not have a great experience with us and we hope to improve your stay next time. Have a great day!

10/10 Excellent

Wayne

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
Response from Front Desk on Dec 13, 2023
Thank you for your review!

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
View beautiful but room we stayed is tired looking and not worth the rate to be paid. Could easily replace worn small area rug under the coffee table??
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
Response from Front Office on Nov 19, 2023
Thank you for your review! We will be looking into the unit and appreciate your feedback. Have a great day!

10/10 Excellent

RICHARD

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Weekiday Getaway
Our stay was very comfortable. The Hotel is tucked away off the main strip but was very quiet. The room was very clean and efficient. The grounds are well cared for and the seating could be just a little more comfortable. the only recommendation would be a grab bar in the shower area The Staff was very helpful and courteous
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023
Response from Front Office on Nov 11, 2023
Thank you Richard for your kind review. We are glad you enjoyed your stay. We hope to see you again!

2/10 Terrible

Jeff

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
When we got there, there's nobody in the lobby and there's a number to call. That's fine, but there's no answer at the number. We try for a while, then have to wander the property to find someone. Same at checkout. Dirty room, no bathroom fan, shower is just an old jetted hot tub with a shower curtain and shower faucet bolted on. Mildew on the bathroom windowsills. I could go on... and we paid $300 for the night! Not worth $100. I don't usually leave reviews but this was crazy.
Response from Front Desk on Nov 7, 2023
Hi Jeff,We would like to apologize about our phones, the network was down at the property, and we were unaware of it. For the room, we were located right next door and would've been happy to assist on any issues encountered. We're sorry you did not enjoy your stay. Have a great day!

8/10 Good

Scott

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Response from Front Desk on Nov 5, 2023
Thank you for your review!

8/10 Good

sherry

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Response from Therese on Nov 24, 2023
Thank you for your review!

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The place is perfect for couples that want to get away. The staff was very helpful and tentative to all of our needs. The location is perfect for walking distance to nearby bars and restaurants. The price was perfect for exactly what we needed
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Response from Front Office on Nov 1, 2023
Thank you so much for your review Richard! We're glad you enjoyed your stay :)

6/10 Okay

Colten

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a very average place to stay. We booked the La Palma suite, and it was fine, except for the fact that the bathroom area had no doors. My wife and I would have to leave the suite every time one of us had to use the toilet. The water in the shower did not get hot either. The property is very small, but it was quiet. We would not stay here again.
Response from Front Office on Oct 29, 2023
Colten,We are sorry you did not enjoy your stay, we will look into solutions for your concerns. Have a great day!

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Older buildings but recently updated. Beautiful little sliver of beach and dock. Free beverages in fridge. Could see the ocean from our window. Free laundry! Perfect place for a quick stop to relax. Had food delivery from Fernandez the Bull Cuban restaurant also which was amazing.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Response from Therese on Oct 29, 2023
Thank you for your review! We try our best to be very laid back and relaxing for all of our guests. Have an amazing day!

10/10 Excellent

Clifford

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Response from Front Office on Oct 16, 2023
Thank you for your review! We hope to see you again.

8/10 Good

Bruce

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Florida trip
It was enjoyable but we found Key Largoa bit n the boring side.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Response from Therese on Oct 12, 2023
Thank you for your review!

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Surprised at how good this place was.
Totally surprised at the quality of this delightful place. It’s very very good balue for money. Excellent firm bed and lots of little touches I’d expect from a more upmarket resort.
View from
Front door
Almost a suite
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Response from Therese on Oct 12, 2023
Thank you for your review! We are so glad you enjoyed your stay, and we hope you come back real soon!

10/10 Excellent

Cortney

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place is a tucked away gem. The room was clean and spacious, beautiful view and a really cool mosaic soaking tub. The bed was so comfortable abs the linens soft and cozy. The kayaks on the property were convenient and the kayaking was gorgeous. I can’t wait to come back.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Response from Front Office on Oct 11, 2023
Cortney,Thank you for your feedback!

6/10 Okay

Sonia

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The property is very pretty by the water very quiet and quaint. Our room itself needs quite a bit of attention. Cracked tile, paint coming off from the base boards, trash can not working , ceiling half painted , doers very difficult to lock and unlocked with old fashion key. Loved the location and nearby restaurants. Our room needs a little love !!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Response from Front Office on Oct 11, 2023
Sonia,Thank you for your review. We will be looking into the issues you mentioned and apologize for any inconvenience. Have a great day!

10/10 Excellent

Christi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect hotel
Awesome little hotel! Room was perfect. Wish we had stayed more than one night. Highly recommend
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Response from Therese on Oct 3, 2023
Thank you so much for your review! We are so glad you enjoyed your stay and we hope you come back soon!

10/10 Excellent

Jeanette L, Saginaw

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We loved the quaint, quiet feel of the property. Housekeeping was amazing. I wish it was easier to find a live person with questions.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
Response from Front Desk on Oct 2, 2023
Thank you for your review Jeanette! I will pass on your kind words to housekeeping. We appreciate your patience as we work on streamlining our operations between Azul Del Mar and the neighboring hotel Amoray Dive Resort.

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Traveled with partner
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
We fell in love with this stay. The staff was warm and friendly they gave us a real laid back but attentive feeling. Our room was above expectations. Separate sleeping rm from living setting and kitchenette came in so handy with microwave mini fridge , dishwasher and sink. Full size coffee cups. I didn’t have to ask for more coffee, they provide at least l2 pods ( that was the best part) I tend to feel anxious if I have to seek out staff to ask for more coffee. our outdoor lounging area was perfect, so private and quiet and we had it all to our selves to view magical sunsets. I booked 4 hotels for the week and I could’ve stayed here the whole week. No hotel compared. Thank you Azul
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Response from Therese on Oct 29, 2023
Thank you so much for your review! We are so glad you enjoyed your stay, and we were able to provide everything you needed. Azul with be waiting for your next visit!

10/10 Excellent

MARINA

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Just excellent experience!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Response from Front Desk on Oct 2, 2023
Thank you for your review Marina! We hope to see you again soon.

10/10 Excellent

Madison

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place was so quiet and relaxing. We really liked that the place only had a few rooms so there weren't people everywhere. Nice private beach to relax on, close walking distance to restaurants as well. Suites were large and clean, with great views too. Staff was very helpful as well!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Response from Therese on Oct 29, 2023
Thank you so much for your review! Please come back anytime! Have a great day!

6/10 Okay

James

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The property was well maintained, but it was noticable that there was little concern for the actual room. Sand and food in the couch, filth on the bathroom wall, chipped glasses in the cabinets.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
Response from Front Office on Sep 19, 2023
Hi James,Thank you for your feedback. I apologize the room was not up to standards. We will be looking into the matter to ensure it does not happen again.

10/10 Excellent

harold

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Response from Front Desk on Oct 2, 2023
Thank you for your review Harold! We hope to see you again soon.

4/10 Poor

sarahlina

Disliked: Cleanliness
There was a cockroach in the room
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Response from Front Office on Sep 8, 2023
Thank you for staying with us, Sarahlina. We are sorry about your experience. Our team would be more than happy to assist you with any sudden issue regarding the room, if you'll let us know. We appreciate your feedback. Have a great day!

10/10 Excellent

shirley

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Rooms were very clean. Staff was very nice.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Response from Front Office on Sep 5, 2023
Thank you for staying with us, Shirley! We appreciate your feedback. Have a great day.

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely and unique rooms. Excellent sheets!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Response from Front Office on Sep 1, 2023
Thank you for staying with us, Rebecca! We appreciate your feedback.