With a stay at Rainbow Bend Resort in Marathon, you'll be on the waterfront, within a 15-minute drive of Sombrero Beach and Keys Cable Park. .This beach hotel is 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from Crawl Key and 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from Curry Hammock State Park.
What's nearby
Crawl Key - 2 min drive - 1.3 miles
Dolphin Research Center - 2 min drive - 1.5 miles
Curry Hammock State Park - 3 min drive - 1.7 miles
Sombrero Beach - 17 min drive - 12.3 miles
Seven Mile Bridge - 22 min drive - 16.5 miles
Getting around
Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood Intl. Airport (FLL) - 160 min drive
Restaurants
Circle K - 7 min drive
The Island Fish Company - 5 min drive
Circle K - 5 min drive
Sparky's Landing Fish and Cocktails - 6 min drive
Georgie’s Coffee - 2 min drive
About this property
Rainbow Bend Resort
Rainbow Bend Resort offers 23 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. 22-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries. Housekeeping is provided daily.
An outdoor pool and a hot tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a private beach.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 23 air-conditioned rooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Cable television is provided for your entertainment. Bathrooms feature showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Conveniences include coffee/tea makers and ceiling fans, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Head down to the water and enjoy a day at the private beach, or take advantage of other recreational amenities including an outdoor pool and a hot tub.
Enjoy a satisfying meal at The Hideaway Cafe serving guests of Rainbow Bend Resort.
The front desk is staffed during limited hours.
The Hideaway Cafe - Overlooking the ocean and pool, this fine-dining restaurant serves dinner only. Reservations are required.
Property amenities
Food and drink
A restaurant
Restaurants on site
The Hideaway Cafe
Things to do
Hot tub
Kayaking
Outdoor pool
Family friendly
Outdoor pool
Conveniences
Limited-hour front desk
Guest services
Housekeeping (daily)
Outdoors
Garden
On a private beach
On the waterfront
Pool loungers
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
No elevator
Well-lit path to entrance
More
2 floors
6 buildings
Built in 1980
Designated smoking areas
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Shampoo
Shower
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Entertainment
22-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels
Food and drink
Coffee/tea maker
More
Access via exterior corridors
Air conditioning
Ceiling fan
Connecting rooms available
Individual decor
Individual furnishings
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 3:00 AM
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Front desk (limited hours)
Pets
Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 50 per pet (varies based on length of stay)
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 132 lbs per pet)
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 10 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Property payment types
Important information
Optional extras
Pet fee: USD 50 per pet (varies based on length of stay)
Service animals are exempt from fees
Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
Property is also known as
Rainbow Bend
Rainbow Bend Marathon
Rainbow Bend Resort
Rainbow Bend Resort Marathon
Rainbow Bend Fishing Hotel Marathon
Rainbow Bend Resort Hotel
Rainbow Bend Resort Marathon
Rainbow Bend Resort Hotel Marathon
Rainbow Bend Resort Reviews
Reviews
8.2
Very Good
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
Rating 10 - Excellent. 478 out of 925 reviews
10 - Excellent
478
Rating 8 - Good. 211 out of 925 reviews
8 - Good
211
Rating 6 - Okay. 105 out of 925 reviews
6 - Okay
105
Rating 4 - Poor. 59 out of 925 reviews
4 - Poor
59
Rating 2 - Terrible. 72 out of 925 reviews
2 - Terrible
72
8.4/10
Cleanliness
8.8/10
Staff & service
8.0/10
Amenities
7.6/10
Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Bryan
Jan 22, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great Location
Staff was Friendly
Would stay there again
Absolutely amazing. The room was clean and the staff were friendly. Accessible beach with paddle boards to use. Overall, a beautiful place to stay.
Emily
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
2/10 Terrible
Ramona
Jan 20, 2026
They canceled before we arrived- had over sold all the rooms. Many others were also turned away. To book a room a month in advance to have it canceled the day you arrive- poor business.
It was a little cottage on the beach! Beautiful setting, beach is nice and we really enjoyed our stay. Weather was not as good as we hoped for and were not able to fully enjoy the beach as we would have liked. Cottages were clean, a little worn but nice. We would definitely stay here again!
Mary
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
8/10 Good
Bob
Jan 16, 2026
Liked: Staff & service
I really enjoyed the food. Restaurant by day-breakfast by morning.
Very convenient location for exploring the Florida Keys. The room and grounds were exceptionally clean and private. Staff were extremely helpful and friendly.
Tyson
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
8/10 Good
MARYALICE
Traveled with partner
Jan 9, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Room lacked some basic amenities: cups, clothing rack, hook on bathroom door for robe or personal care kit, second luggage rack, tissues. Felt very bare bones. Staff was lovely and accommodating however. Lobby/front desk area did not appear clean and organized. Looked more like a “back room” than a guest area.
The worst experience. They overbooked and let us stay in the small room. The smoke detector was disconnected. The sliding door overshot when closed. My 6 years old boy finger was stocked.
I never made it to the hot tub. If we stay again I hope to make it. Very roomie rooms.
jeffrey
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
10/10 Excellent
Jorge
Jan 8, 2026
Jorge
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
6/10 Okay
Jeff
Business traveler
Jan 6, 2026
Definitely a dated resort. Super thin walls. Sounded like my neighbors were in the same room with me. I was in unit 5, close to the highway so kept the fan on all night to drown out the road noise. Not impressed for the price I paid. Happily it was a business expense. Can't say I'd go back on my own dime.