The Best Hotels Closest to Vaca Key in Marathon for 2026

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An aerial view of a resort with a central pool, multiple buildings, and a beach area with sun loungers.

An aerial view of a resort with a large building, a beach, and a pier in the background.

A bar area with wooden chairs, a bar counter, and a variety of bottles and glasses.

A beach with white chairs and kayaks, palm trees, and a clear view of the ocean.

1. Isla Bella Beach Resort & Spa

0.2 km from Vaca Key

Andrew

AED 856

AED 1,186 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Oct - 7 Oct

A coastal landscape with clear turquoise waters and a dense tree line under a bright blue sky with scattered clouds.

A beach with a wooden pier, palm trees, and a clear blue sky.

An aerial view of a coastal area with a marina, several boats, and a variety of buildings including a large resort with a pool and landscaped areas.

A waterfront dock with boats and a sunset.

2. Captain Pips Marina & Hideaway

1.3 km from Vaca Key

michael

AED 340

AED 560 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Oct - 7 Oct

Two hammocks on a sandy beach with a clear blue sky and turquoise water.

A clear blue pool with white lounge chairs and palm trees, overlooking a calm sea.

A bar area with a view of the ocean, bar stools, umbrellas, and a variety of bottles.

An aerial view of a coastal resort with a marina, palm trees, and a large building complex.

3. Courtyard by Marriott Faro Blanco Resort, Marathon Florida Keys

1.9 km from Vaca Key

amy

AED 526

AED 720 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A hotel room with two beds, each with a wooden headboard, white bedding, and a bedside table with a lamp.

A dining area with a wooden table and chairs, a chandelier, and a kitchen in the background.

A spacious living room with a wooden floor, a sofa, a TV, a cabinet, and a sliding glass door leading to a balcony.

A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a stainless steel refrigerator, a granite countertop, a sink, a microwave, a stove, and a clock.

4. Knight's Key Suites

0.2 km from Vaca Key

Mengqiao

AED 293

AED 409 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Oct - 14 Oct

A marina with boats docked, a lighthouse, and a resort with outdoor seating.

A bar area with a long counter, multiple bar stools, and a view of the marina with boats and palm trees.

A spacious lobby with a central round table, surrounded by wicker chairs, large potted plants, and decorative lanterns.

A room with two sofas, a round coffee table, and a small side table with a vase.

5. Faro Blanco Resort Marathon Florida Keys, Curio by Hilton

1.7 km from Vaca Key

Rick

AED 599

AED 812 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A swimming pool surrounded by palm trees and lounge chairs.

A spacious living room with a wooden coffee table, a striped sofa, and a television on a wooden cabinet.

A wooden deck with blue chairs overlooking a beach with palm trees and the ocean.

An aerial view of a resort with a central swimming pool, surrounded by lush greenery and palm trees, with a view of the ocean.

6. Tranquility Bay Beachfront Hotel and Resort

2.2 km from Vaca Key

Stuart

AED 790

AED 1,125 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

A marina with several docked boats and a row of small, white cabins with blue roofs.

A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a microwave, and a dining area with a table and chairs.

A compact bedroom with two beds, a small bathroom, and a view of the outdoors.

A modern kitchen with white cabinetry, a wooden countertop, and a built-in microwave.

7. Yacht Haven Marina

4.6 km from Vaca Key

Yamei

AED 559

AED 1,145 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

A beach with palm trees, a sandy path, and beach chairs.

A spacious living area with a gray sectional sofa, wooden beams, and a ceiling fan.

A floating houseboat with a covered deck and seating area, docked at a marina.

Three Adirondack chairs on a sandy beach with a view of the ocean and a clear sky.

8. Aqua Lodge Rentals At Coconut Cay

6.2 km from Vaca Key

Susan

AED 306

AED 896 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Oct - 7 Oct

A hammock on a sandy beach with palm trees, a pool, and lounge chairs in the background.

A view from a balcony overlooking a beach with palm trees, a wooden deck, and a blue picnic table.

A wooden pier leading to a dock with boats, a clear sky, and calm water.

A beach with palm trees, lounge chairs, and a picnic table.

9. Seascape Resort & Marina

6.5 km from Vaca Key

PAOLA

AED 433

AED 674 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A wooden deck with a pool and chairs overlooking a beach with palm trees.

A bar area with stools, a counter, and hanging lanterns.

A pool area with palm trees and a view of the ocean.

A beach with a wooden walkway leading to the water, palm trees, and a clear sky.

10. Grassy Flats Resort & Beach Club

17.9 km from Vaca Key

Tiffany

AED 740

AED 1,009 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Nov - 4 Nov

A bar area with a long counter, bar stools, and a view of the water.

A balcony with a view of the ocean, a round table, and two chairs.

A balcony with a view of a body of water, a pool, and outdoor seating.

A Marriott Fairfield Inn & Suites with a modern design, featuring a covered entrance and palm trees.

11. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Marathon Florida Keys

10.7 km from Vaca Key

JOSE

AED 493

AED 554 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A wooden dock leading to a row of boats, with a thatched-roof building and palm trees in the background.

Two bicycles parked on a sandy beach with the ocean in the background.

An aerial view of a resort with a swimming pool, lounge area, and palm trees.

A covered outdoor seating area with tables and chairs, overlooking a body of water and a distant shoreline.

12. Bonefish Bay Motel

10.4 km from Vaca Key

Billy

AED 384

AED 432 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

Three colorful drinks on a table with a thatched roof and outdoor seating.

A modern kitchen with a central island, various appliances, and hanging pendant lights.

A bar area with wicker chairs and a thatched roof, overlooking a body of water with boats.

A pool area with lounge chairs, a thatched-roof structure, and a view of the ocean.

13. Hampton Inn Marathon - Florida Keys

10.9 km from Vaca Key

Linda

AED 479

AED 539 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A pool area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, a thatched-roof structure, and a view of the ocean.

A modern kitchen with a central island, a dining area with a view of the beach, and a living room with a large window overlooking the ocean.

A beach with a palm tree, clear blue water, and a bridge in the distance.

A spacious living area with a view of the ocean, a balcony with a pool, and a staircase leading to another level.

14. Glunz Ocean Beach Hotel & Resort

10.8 km from Vaca Key

PAULA LINN

AED 540

AED 765 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Oct - 9 Oct

A cozy cabin interior with a leather sofa, wooden dining table, and chairs.

15. Aqua Lodges at 47th Street Gulfside

4.1 km from Vaca Key

Lauren

AED 327

AED 884 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Oct - 9 Oct

A tropical resort with a swimming pool, palm trees, and a view of the ocean.

A beach view with palm trees, a hammock, and a chair by the water.

A kitchen with white cabinets, a microwave, and a dining area with a glass table and white chairs.

A bedroom with a bed, nightstands, a TV, a ceiling fan, and a view of the ocean.

16. Gulf View Waterfront Resort

18.7 km from Vaca Key

AED 345

AED 388 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Oct - 8 Oct

A marina with a dock, a boat, and a row of buildings with large windows.

A two-story beachfront hotel with a wooden deck, palm trees, and a clear sky.

A wooden deck with a covered area, green Adirondack chairs, and a view of palm trees and a water body.

A bedroom with a bed, a dresser, a large window, and a painting of a sunset over the ocean.

17. Coconut Cay Resort & Marina

6.1 km from Vaca Key

Oscar

AED 292

AED 372 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Oct - 7 Oct

A covered outdoor area with a view of a pool and palm trees.

A hotel room with two beds, white bedding, and a blue accent.

A swimming pool with yellow lounge chairs, palm trees, and a white building in the background.

A covered patio with a round table and chairs, large windows, and a view of a street and greenery.

18. Kingsail Resort

6 km from Vaca Key

Jennifer

AED 284

AED 320 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Oct - 30 Oct

An outdoor seating area with wicker furniture and cushions, a thatched-roof structure, and lush greenery.

A food truck parked in a lush garden with a brick pathway, surrounded by various plants and a white fence.

A bedroom with a bed, bedside tables, a TV, and a sliding glass door to the outside.

A thatched-roof bar area with a large island counter, bar stools, and a television screen.

19. Tropical Cottages

5.3 km from Vaca Key

Aaron

AED 290

AED 326 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Oct - 7 Oct

A nighttime pool area with a clear view of the pool, surrounding palm trees, and a building with a sign.

A hotel entrance with a covered walkway, palm trees, and a clear blue sky.

A buffet setup with various food items and condiments.

A waterfront property with a swimming pool, palm trees, and a white fence.

20. Skipjack Resort & Marina

4.2 km from Vaca Key

Justin

AED 592

AED 815 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Oct - 8 Oct

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Compare popular hotels close to Vaca Key

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Isla Bella Beach Resort & Spa	9.2 Wonderful 1,286 reviews	View
Captain Pips Marina & Hideaway	9.0 Wonderful 1,002 reviews	View
Courtyard by Marriott Faro Blanco Resort, Marathon Florida Keys	9.0 Wonderful 1,004 reviews	View
Knight's Key Suites	9.0 Wonderful 1,238 reviews	View
Faro Blanco Resort Marathon Florida Keys, Curio by Hilton	8.6 Excellent 1,161 reviews	View

Top Vaca Key Hotel Reviews

Tranquility Bay Beachfront Hotel and Resort

10/10 Excellent

"Todo súper limpio"

Isla Bella Beach Resort & Spa

10/10 Excellent

"Great weekend getaway! Loved the resort!"

Faro Blanco Resort Marathon Florida Keys, Curio by Hilton

10/10 Excellent

"We had a great stay. Everything was clean and comfortable."

Captain Pips Marina & Hideaway

10/10 Excellent

"Decent Mini golf and restaurant/bar on property and free kayaking across the bay full of nature like a nursery for all the upcoming sealife families, superior water quality and views. Not to mention the pool and the rental boats for exploring the islands and restaurants, a real hidden gem and a piece of paradise..."

Knight's Key Suites

10/10 Excellent

"Clean, easy check in and check out, nice supplies in the kitchen"

Dragonfly Lite – A tropical oasis with your own heated saltwater pool to enjoy!

10/10 Excellent

"The BEST vacation home in Marathon for a small family!! My family of four (including two boys, 3 and 6) just ended our stay at Dragonfly Lite and are already dreaming of going back. The property is clean, comfortable and a perfect base for exploring Marathon and the surrounding Keys. The beds are super comfortable for sleeping and the AC keeps the house nice and cool for a break after you’ve been in the sun all day. Outdoor shower was just as awesome as we remembered! Kitchen and grill area are perfect for cooking any meals! We had a great suggestion from Jerry this trip to try Kings Seafood Market and cooked a few amazing dinners of shrimp and fish. You can walk to a few great restaurants, Porky’s was our favorite this trip! We also walked to Lazy Days South for dessert at sunset and to the 7 mile bridge for sunset one evening. (Beware of the bugs with this walk but the views are a must see whether you walk or drive.) Our other must do’s from this trip were Bahia Honda Sandspur Beach (just over the 7 mile bridge from the house) and the Butterfly Conservatory (Key West.) We spent the majority of our mornings exploring Marathon (beach, snorkeling, jet skis, aquarium, shopping) then swimming in the pool mid day, and enjoying fresh seafood dinner early evening before watching the sunset. If this sounds like your dream vacation, you have found the place! Thank you so much to Jerry and Lynn for creating this perfect piece of paradise and sharing it. We will absolutely be back!!"

Mar de Cielo - Waterfront - Heated Pool - Dock

10/10 Excellent

"This house is amazing! Best communication with the management company. Everything in the house that you could possible need and the furnishings are extremely nice. Outdoor area has a perfect pool and boat dock as well as parking for the boat trailer. Probably the best & most accommodating VRBO home we have ever stayed in!"

Marathon Oceanfront Suite | Balcony + 2 Luxe Baths

10/10 Excellent

"Great for the family!"

Bob's Harbor View is a charming 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom retreat nestled near the picturesque Seven Mile Bridge.

10/10 Excellent

"Clean house, fast response."

Other attractions near Vaca Key

The Turtle Hospital

9.2/10 (946 reviews)

Explore the campus of The Turtle Hospital during your stay in Marathon. Stroll along the area's seaside, or simply savor its seafood restaurants.

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Three white herons standing among green foliage.

Boot Key Harbor

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Boot Key Harbor during your travels in Marathon. Discover the area's beautiful sunsets and seafood restaurants.

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A bridge over turquoise water with a clear sky.

Seven Mile Bridge

9.4/10 (3,266 reviews)

After visiting Seven Mile Bridge, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Marathon. Stroll along the area's beautiful beaches, or simply savor its seafood restaurants.

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A beach with clear turquoise water, white sand, and palm trees.

Sombrero Beach

9.0/10 (2,464 reviews)

Why not spend a carefree afternoon at Sombrero Beach during your travels in Marathon? Stroll along the area's seaside, or simply savor its seafood restaurants.

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A golf course with a curved path, palm trees, and a clear blue sky.

Florida Keys Country Club

8.2/10 (111 reviews)

Play a round of golf in Marathon at Florida Keys Country Club, and enjoy other activities such as running. Stroll along the area's marina, or simply savor its seafood restaurants.

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Crane Point Museum and Nature Center

8.6/10 (54 reviews)

You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Crane Point Museum and Nature Center in Marathon. Discover the area's beautiful sunsets, or seek out its jogging trails.

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Shady Palm Art Gallery

You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Shady Palm Art Gallery during your trip to Marathon. Stroll along the area's seaside, or simply savor its seafood restaurants.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Vaca Key?

Vaca Key is located in Marathon. Travelers love the area for its beautiful beaches, top seafood restaurants, and dolphin viewing opportunities. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 85 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best place to stay close to Vaca Key?

Adjacent to Vaca Key, Isla Bella Beach Resort & Spa is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers 5 outdoor pools and a full-service spa. Other good options within a short distance include Knight's Key Suites and Captain Pips Marina & Hideaway.

How many hotels are there close to Vaca Key?

Expedia has 85 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Vaca Key.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Vaca Key, will I receive a refund?

Yes, the majority of room reservations are fully refundable as long as you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before check in. If your reservation is non-refundable, it might still be possible to cancel it and get a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Enter dates in and click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to get top deals close to Vaca Key.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Vaca Key?

For more information about picking new dates or cancelling your stay near Vaca Key, head over to our customer service page.

What can I see and do near Vaca Key?

Attractions like Shady Palm Art Gallery and Crane Point Museum and Nature Center highlight the local culture. Sombrero Beach, Boot Key Harbor, and Pigeon Key are beautiful places to appreciate nature. If you want to see more of the surrounding area, you can plan a visit to The Turtle Hospital and Seven Mile Bridge.

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Our top choices for Vaca Key hotels

1. Isla Bella Beach Resort & Spa

2. Captain Pips Marina & Hideaway

3. Courtyard by Marriott Faro Blanco Resort, Marathon Florida Keys

4. Knight's Key Suites

5. Faro Blanco Resort Marathon Florida Keys, Curio by Hilton

6. Tranquility Bay Beachfront Hotel and Resort

7. Yacht Haven Marina

8. Aqua Lodge Rentals At Coconut Cay

9. Seascape Resort & Marina

10. Grassy Flats Resort & Beach Club

11. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Marathon Florida Keys

12. Bonefish Bay Motel

13. Hampton Inn Marathon - Florida Keys

14. Glunz Ocean Beach Hotel & Resort

15. Aqua Lodges at 47th Street Gulfside

16. Gulf View Waterfront Resort

17. Coconut Cay Resort & Marina

18. Kingsail Resort

19. Tropical Cottages

20. Skipjack Resort & Marina

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Top Vaca Key Hotel Reviews

Tranquility Bay Beachfront Hotel and Resort

Isla Bella Beach Resort & Spa

Faro Blanco Resort Marathon Florida Keys, Curio by Hilton

Captain Pips Marina & Hideaway

Knight's Key Suites

Dragonfly Lite – A tropical oasis with your own heated saltwater pool to enjoy!

Mar de Cielo - Waterfront - Heated Pool - Dock

Marathon Oceanfront Suite | Balcony + 2 Luxe Baths

Bob's Harbor View is a charming 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom retreat nestled near the picturesque Seven Mile Bridge.

Other attractions near Vaca Key

The Turtle Hospital

Boot Key Harbor

Seven Mile Bridge

Sombrero Beach

Florida Keys Country Club

Crane Point Museum and Nature Center

Shady Palm Art Gallery

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