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 - 4 min drive - 1.0 mile
Dolphin Research Center - 5 min drive - 1.2 miles
Curry Hammock State Park - 6 min drive - 1.2 miles
Sombrero Beach - 28 min drive - 11.2 miles
Seven Mile Bridge - 40 min drive - 15.8 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. 440 out of 869 reviews
10 - Excellent
440
Rating 8 - Good. 203 out of 869 reviews
8 - Good
203
Rating 6 - Okay. 101 out of 869 reviews
6 - Okay
101
Rating 4 - Poor. 55 out of 869 reviews
4 - Poor
55
Rating 2 - Terrible. 70 out of 869 reviews
2 - Terrible
70
8.4/10
Cleanliness
8.8/10
Staff & service
8.0/10
Amenities
7.6/10
Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
6/10 Okay
Ann
Dec 5, 2025
Liked: Staff & service
Chose the resort due to ocean view and access. The sand and ocean access were not clean and management didnt appear to care about customer experience. Dirty towels and trash were not picked up in the sand/lounge area in the three days we stayed at the resort.
Stacie was great when we arrived and checked on us each morning when she was working!
Billing policies are unconvincing hidden cost. I find offensive. Resort view of the ocean fantastic. Breakfast crew tricky I’ve never paid five dollars to upgrade from toast to a bagel. Not the end of the world just I don’t like tricky and yes, I paid the extra five bucks. I booked my first night through Expedia and came up with a different net price on arrival, I ordered two queen beds. I got one queen bed and a couch not cool.
Location, price, and ease of experience stood out. Staff were all great to deal with.
Rich
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
10/10 Excellent
Vangie
Dec 1, 2025
Vangie
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
6/10 Okay
Dan
Nov 29, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
There are no services. Just a room. Kept in good condition. No beach or ocean swimming. Breakfast is atrocious. Staff would rather you just not go. Front desk was great. Especially Stacy. Quiet. New ownership and improvements. Should make a world of difference.
The room was creepy getting to the room was even creepier and very dark it was in the very back it was the only room back there I just don't feel it was worth 130 the room wasn't even numbered the office staff was nice though she at least walked me back to the room because she said it was hard to find
Jamie
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
8/10 Good
Kevin
Traveled with family
Nov 26, 2025
Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness
Kevin
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
10/10 Excellent
Taylor
Nov 24, 2025
Taylor
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
10/10 Excellent
Danielle
Nov 22, 2025
Danielle
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
10/10 Excellent
Jodi
Nov 22, 2025
Jodi
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
8/10 Good
Kelly
Traveled with partner
Nov 19, 2025
Loved the beach area and view. Good breakfasts, too.
Great, has a kitchen in the room. Very comfortable. The beach is very nice. But you can't swim, water is too low, and don't feel safety.
We enjoyed any way, very peaceful place.
Everything was perfect. Accommodated our late flight this late check in. Room was cool when we walked in which was very nice after a very humid night drive. Easy to access for parking, and the beach view was amazing. Didn’t get up early enough for breakfast and were always out too late for the dinner at the restaurant but it looked nice lol. Lovely stay thank you