Grassy Key, FL

Travel Guide

A dolphin swimming near a wooden dock and a tree branch in the water.
A beach with clear turquoise water, surrounded by lush green trees and a distant shoreline with buildings.
A calm bay with clear turquoise water, surrounded by lush green vegetation and a sandy beach.
A building with a blue awning labeled "Dolphin Research Center" and a dolphin logo.
A dolphin sculpture and a sign for the Dolphin Research Center.
Rainbow Bend Resort

Rainbow Bend Resort

2.5 out of 5
57784 Overseas Hwy Marathon FL
$149 nightly
The price is $168 total per night from Sep 20 to Sep 21
$168 total
Sep 20 - Sep 21
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this beach hotel in Marathon. Enjoy a private beach, daily housekeeping, and a garden. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,001 reviews)
"The Rainbow Bend was a bit of paradise. It was very clean and staff were very helpful. It has its own private beach which was lovely. They also have a large pool. The only negative was the seaweed that has been affecting all the beaches in south Florida and they had no control over that."

Reviewed on Sep 18, 2026

Rainbow Bend Resort
Gulf View Waterfront Resort

Gulf View Waterfront Resort

2.5 out of 5
58743 OVERSEAS HWY Marathon FL
$89 nightly
The price is $100 total per night from Sep 20 to Sep 21
$100 total
Sep 20 - Sep 21
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this hotel in Marathon. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (617 reviews)
"The stay was amazing. The staff was extremely friendly and helpful"

Reviewed on Sep 18, 2026

Gulf View Waterfront Resort
Grassy Flats Resort & Beach Club

Grassy Flats Resort & Beach Club

4 out of 5
58182 Overseas Hwy Marathon FL
$236 nightly
The price is $266 total per night from Sep 27 to Sep 28
$266 total
Sep 27 - Sep 28
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this hotel in Marathon. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition in our reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (497 reviews)
"Really disappointed that nobody emailed before we arrived to let us know that most of the resort would be closed down and that the resort would resemble a ghost town! That being said the rooms were lovely and clean. Not so much the communal areas they were quite tatty! The smell of the sargassum ..."

Reviewed on Sep 13, 2026

Grassy Flats Resort & Beach Club
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Wide Horizon oceanfront. 4 bedroom, 4 ½ bath, kayaks, pool + observation deck.

Wide Horizon oceanfront. 4 bedroom, 4 ½ bath, kayaks, pool + observation deck.

Marathon FL
Book a stay at this beach vacation home in Marathon. Enjoy free WiFi, private pools, and a beach locale. Popular attractions Crawl Key and Keys Cable Park are ...
10/10 Exceptional! (46 reviews)
"Beautiful property and Roman and Karen are wonderful hosts. The house is clean and well stocked. The linens and towels are high quality. The pool is perfect and the view is unmatched. We loved the property so much that we never wanted to leave. Roman and Karen are the nicest hosts and available for ..."

Reviewed on Aug 1, 2026

Wide Horizon oceanfront. 4 bedroom, 4 ½ bath, kayaks, pool + observation deck.
Yacht Haven Marina

Yacht Haven Marina

3.5 out of 5
5 Sombrero Blvd Marathon FL
Stay at this houseboat in Marathon. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a picnic area. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
Yacht Haven Marina
Skipjack Resort & Marina

Skipjack Resort & Marina

3 out of 5
19 Sombrero Blvd Marathon FL
Book a stay at this golf aparthotel in Marathon. Enjoy free parking, a marina, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,290 reviews)
"We didn't stay, one hour there was more than enough to decide to walk. Not very clean and not at all like the images, construction work going on, broken elevator, and very noisy with the works. Cant comment on the people or service as didnt encounter anyone other than workmen, though in messages ..."

Reviewed on Sep 2, 2026

Skipjack Resort & Marina
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Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Things to do

Sunset Cruise

Sunset Cruise

$89
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Sunset Cruise
Marathon: Rhum Runner Aqua Park Adventure

Marathon: Rhum Runner Aqua Park Adventure

$38
per adult
Marathon: Rhum Runner Aqua Park Adventure
Day Sailing Adventure in the Florida Marine Sanctuary

Day Sailing Adventure in the Florida Marine Sanctuary

$120
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Day Sailing Adventure in the Florida Marine Sanctuary
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Frequently asked questions

What is a good itinerary length for Grassy Key?
A good itinerary length for Grassy Key is two to three days to enjoy Keys Cable Park and take a Marathon Sandbar Cruise & Sightseeing Adventure. An extended stay of four to five days lets travelers explore more of the Florida Keys, perhaps with a Florida Key West Self-Guided Driving Tour. See Grassy Key Activities.
What are the top things to do in and around Grassy Key?
Grassy Key offers water activities and scenic tours for a relaxing getaway:

  • Visit Keys Cable Park for watersports.
  • Take a self-guided driving tour across the iconic 7 Mile Bridge.
  • Embark on a sandbar cruise and sightseeing adventure from Marathon.
  • Enjoy a tranquil sunset cruise.

Can I book a refundable hotel in Grassy Key?
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Should I stay in a hotel or vacation rental in Grassy Key?
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