In addition to the beach, we offer a variety of other amenities for guests to enjoy including a pool, fitness center, complimentary shuttle (within a four-mile radius), a dock with wet slips, two boat excursion partners, complimentary parking, a Tiki Bar, and so much more.

Buoys provided: No
Lines provided: No
Fuel available: No
Fish cleaning station: Yes
Hose available: Yes
Staffed Marina Attendant: No
Boat ramp access: Yes
Power hookup provided: Yes

Fuel services, showers, and water hook-ups are available at our sister property, Postcard Inn Resort & Marina.

You can call us at 305-664-0073, or request a slip online.

• Boats: Ramp fee is $100 per boat, per day, if you do not have a wet slip reserved.
• Jet skis: Ramp fee is $50 per jet ski per day.

Yes, you must have a room reservation at Amara Cay over the full length of slip reservation. Slip reservations may not extend past room reservations to avoid unattended trailers, vehicles, etc.

No. As of March 1, 2023, both Amara Cay Resort and La Siesta Resort & Villas have moved to cashless operations, including restaurants and shops. 

We're more than happy to accept packages for our guests. Our shipping address is 80001 Overseas Highway, Islamorada, FL 33036.

Smoking is allowed in designated outdoor spaces — outside the Tiki Bar as well as the far Northern and Southern outside areas of the hotel.

We do not have a spa on property, but there are two day spas nearby, Blu Bamboo Spa(305-664-9342) and Ciao Bella Spa (305-664-4558).

We do not allow drones at our resort. 

Guests bringing dogs will be charged a $50 nonrefundable fee per pet per day, with a maximum of two pets per room. There is no weight limit. A portion of the proceeds is donated to the Upper Keys Humane Society, Inc. Please note if your dog is not kept in a cage or left alone in your room, housekeeping will not service the room. We also do not allow dogs on the beach or in the pool area.

You can enjoy an energizing start to your day with a Keurig coffee maker and Green Mountain Coffee pods in each guest room.

All of our rooms have mini refrigerators and safes. Our suites have both mini refrigerators and microwaves. If you need a microwave, it can be requested through our front desk.

Our Marina Slips are $150 per night, plus tax at 7.5%.

Yes, the Amara Cay pool is heated.

Yes, we have a private elevated beach for guests to enjoy. The beach includes hammocks, thatched huts, and a pier—as well as stunning ocean views.

Yes, we welcome locals and visitors to experience ReelCatch Restaurant and Tiki Bar. Learn more about our dining options here. With a Monroe County driver's license, you'll receive 15% off all food and drinks. 

Yes! We offer all sorts of discounts, including special rates for AARP members and Florida residents. We also offer an array of seasonal packages with added perks and amenities. Take a look at our specials page to see our current vacation packages and discounts.

Amara Cay Resort is located off U.S. Route 1 in the Florida Keys. The Miami International Airport in Miami, Florida, is about 1.5 hours from the resort, and Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport is about 2 hours from the resort. Rental car services are available at both airports, including Alamo, Hertz, Enterprise, Thrifty, and more. Amara Cay Resort is also about 1.5 hours from Key West International Airport in Key West, Florida—another option for travelers flying into the area.

Amara Cay Resort is located in Islamorada, Florida—which is part of the Florida Keys. The resort is about 20 miles from Key Largo, Florida (a 25-minute drive) and about 80 miles from Key West (a 1.5-hour drive).