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Rainbow Bend Resort

2.5 star property

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Exterior
Outdoor spa tub
Standard Room, 1 King Bed | Individually decorated, individually furnished, bed sheets
Terrace/patio

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • On private beach
  • Housekeeping
$183
$163 nightly
$183 total
Total with taxes and fees
Dec 8 - Dec 9

Explore the area

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57784 Overseas Hwy, Marathon, FL, 33050
  • Place, Crawl Key
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Place, Dolphin Research Center
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Curry Hammock State Park
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Marathon, FL (MTH-Florida Keys Marathon)
    ‪16 min drive‬

Room options

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, bed sheets

Efficiency Queen

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, bed sheets

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(12 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, bed sheets

Room, 1 Bedroom

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(7 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Coffee/tea maker

Suite, 1 Queen Bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(8 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed ( Hearing Accessible)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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22-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels, TV

Suite, 1 King Bed (Hearing Accessible)

7.0 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, bed sheets

Junior Suite, 2 Bedrooms

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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22-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels, TV

Superior Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Oceanfront

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(16 reviews)
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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22-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels, TV

Signature Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Oceanfront

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

7.4 out of 10
Good
(6 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, bed sheets

Signature Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Oceanfront

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(9 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, bed sheets

Signature Suite, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed, Oceanfront

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, bed sheets

Signature Single Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Oceanfront

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Marathon

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 km) from Curry Hammock State Park.

What's nearby

  • Crawl Key - 1 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • Dolphin Research Center - 2 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Curry Hammock State Park - 2 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Coco Plum Beach - 11 min drive - 6.2 miles
  • Sombrero Beach - 25 min drive - 11.3 miles

Getting around

  • Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood Intl. Airport (FLL) - 159 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Circle K - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Sparky's Landing Fish and Cocktails - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Island Fish Company - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Circle K - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Angler & Ale - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Rainbow Bend Resort

Beachside hotel with outdoor pool
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

Rating 10 - Excellent. 394 out of 773 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 176 out of 773 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 88 out of 773 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 51 out of 773 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 64 out of 773 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Danielle

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Pet-friendly . Pool was clean . Beach was full of trash and pine needles . Room was nice but thin walls you can hear the people nest to you .
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

PAULA

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great Old Florida Charm!

Cute old Florida motel right on the water with it's own private beach. The room was very clean and updated, the grounds are very tropical and well maintained, the staff was super friendly and helpful and the late check in process is very efficient. We will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Fernando

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
decent for price
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Gisele, Pembroke Pines

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Clean, quiet and well maintained property. Staff is hard to find if you need someone, the restaurant on premises is very good. There is no swimming beach.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

william

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
people next store to my room 18 wer loud an fighting most of night little sleep no umbrella on outside table at room 18 breakfast was good staff was great wish i had a little better room other than tat nice place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Matilde

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rainbow Bend was a nice gem for us for my birthday weekend! We really lived the scenic area and the tropical feel of the property. We rented a suite and it was very spacious. Although, could have been cleaner. We found dust on the walls & wall AC, and some mold & hair in the bathroom. The staff was nice and the breakfast included was also good. It is an updated place, although still needs keeping up.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice area for watching the ocean.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edwin

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

drstephen

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I enjoyed the stay, nothing fancy. but enjoyable. Staff is friendly, location is great, and amenities adequate.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lantz

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We loved staying at this older but very nice resort. The staff were extremely kind and welcoming. We plan on returning next year!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Reina

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect place ,the girl in the office no helpful
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

ERIC, lake worth

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved the privacy and the views were unforgettable. The perfect reset that we needed. @ketofiveo
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Ramon

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Amenities
Love the location, very clean ..but it need maintenance..light in bathroom broken and different colors, ceiling fan not in good condition!,,and broken soap dispenser
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joshua

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Marla

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The property is good and the staff is phenomenal!! However make sure to bring bug spray, NO FAULT of the property but due to the condition of the vegetation around this island.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Cute, clean

Older property, no beach access as this is a fishing resort but cute and clean. Cafe was confusing to order food from, but good once we figured it out.... this property is not really walkable to anything like food or a bar. Pool was great.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lori, Cutler Bay

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms were very updated. The only issue was the sea wall was not cleaned. It was full of trash. Besides that, breakfast was delicious and the overall place was beautiful!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Nydia

Business traveler, Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Firstly, the staff was amazing. Very friendly. Very accommodating. I cannot say enough good things about the staff. Overall, the property needs major updating. But the main issue is an issue of overall property maintenance and cleanliness. The beach area was completely littered with plastics and garbage to the degree where you cannot walk or swim in that water. This was very disappointing as the reason I booked the property was because of the the private beach. It appears as though the plastics get brought in daily with the tide, and there they remained throughout the entire stay. It is the responsibility of the property to maintain the beach and they do not. The grounds are also littered with dog feces and cigarette butts. There was a strong smell that permitted into the actual buildings from outdoors. This property has a lot of potential due to the location, but management needs to work on keeping that beach clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stacy

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had an excellent experience at Rainbow Bend. Staff was friendly, hospitable. Property was nice. My only “complaint” would be about the sargassum amounts, but that’s not resort’s fault. We would definitely come back!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Toni

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Justin, Los Fresnos

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
The motel was a quiet, nice area. Breakfast was good, cooked to order.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Lennybeth

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was a complete disaster, a whole water leak just above the bed, I have to sleep with my two kids on the sofa
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

regina

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Dayna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The place is a 2 star, it needs to be updated badly. The bed wasn’t comfortable. Beach is covered in rotting sargasm, the free breakfast was tasty but the options are limited.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elwin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025