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
Coco Plum Beach - 11 min drive - 6.8 miles
Sombrero Beach - 17 min drive - 12.9 miles
Seven Mile Bridge - 21 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
Angler & Ale - 5 min drive
Circle K - 5 min drive
Sweet Savannah's of the Florida Keys - 7 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. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 50+ Mbps). Housekeeping is provided daily.
A private beach and complimentary bicycles are featured at the hotel. An outdoor pool and a hot tub are on site.
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. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available 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.
A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary continental breakfast is served each morning between 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM.
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
Free uncovered self parking on site
Food and drink
Free continental breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM
Things to do
Free bicycle rentals
Heated pool
Hot tub
Kayaking
Outdoor pool
Paddleboard
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
Individually decorated
Individually furnished
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Late check-in fee for check-in between noon and 4:00 PM
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
If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
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
Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
Late check-in fee for check-in between noon and 4:00 PM
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.
Nice hidden gem! The room was very clean. The beds were extremely comfortable. The property was well taken care of and quiet was a great halfway point while exploring the Florida Keys!
Nicole
Stayed 5 nights in May 2026
Verified review
6/10 Okay
Linda
May 7, 2026
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Location was great, staff was professional and friendly, parking was good, room was clean.
Was only here one day with the fam, but we had a great stay. The hideaway cafe is a real gem too, and we didn’t know the you get discount at the restaurant if you stay here, plus the free breakfast
The staff was amazing and did what they could with what they had. The building need some upkeep and the air conditioning needs to be fixed for the restaurant, but besides that the stay was very pleasant and the staff went above and beyond to make everyone’s stay the best that it could have been. I would most definitely comeback again to visit.
Very nice people very helpful. Place could use some updating for sure, some proper investments in making the rooms a little bit nicer, updated, and nuanced.
Andrea
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review
10/10 Excellent
Bryan
Jan 22, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great Location
Staff was Friendly
Would stay there again