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Rainbow Bend Resort

2.5 star property

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Exterior
Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds | View from room
Outdoor pool, open 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM, pool loungers
Dinner served, pool views

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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

Room options

View all photos for Efficiency Queen

Individually decorated, individually furnished, bed sheets

Efficiency Queen

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(12 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, bed sheets

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

7.8 out of 10
Good
(15 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

  • 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

7.8 out of 10
Good
(8 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

Individually decorated, individually furnished, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

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

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Coffee/tea maker

Suite, 1 Queen Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(9 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed ( Hearing Accessible)

Individually decorated, individually furnished, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed ( Hearing Accessible)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(9 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)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(8 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
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Single Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Superior Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Oceanfront

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

Superior Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Oceanfront

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

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds | View from room

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(8 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Signature Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Oceanfront

Individually decorated, individually furnished, bed sheets

Signature Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Oceanfront

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

View all photos for Signature Suite, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed, Oceanfront

Individually decorated, individually furnished, bed sheets

Signature Suite, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed, Oceanfront

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

View all photos for Signature Single Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Oceanfront

Individually decorated, individually furnished, bed sheets

Signature Single Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Oceanfront

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

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About the area

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 (2.1 km) from Curry Hammock State Park.

What's nearby

  • Crawl Key - 2 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Dolphin Research Center - 2 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Curry Hammock State Park - 3 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Sombrero Beach - 17 min drive - 19.8 km
  • Seven Mile Bridge - 22 min drive - 26.6 km

Getting around

  • Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood Intl. Airport (FLL) - 160 min drive

Restaurants

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

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. 489 out of 947 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 215 out of 947 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 110 out of 947 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 60 out of 947 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 73 out of 947 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

bradley, greenfield

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was great and the staff was wonderful. The place is beautiful and very quiet.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Donna

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The staff was very helpful. It is an older Motel but they've done some nice upgrades. It has a very beachy feeling. Our room was very clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

brenda

Everyone is so nice. Room need somewhere to hang clothes. Clean. Very relaxing.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Monte

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was great!! The Oceanside room was amazing and very comfortable well put together. The first room we had was not as great, Room 24, it has no natural light, no couch in the livingroom, no tv in the bedroom and unfortunately we were there on a record cold days, so weren’t really able to be outside and enjoy the property and thus the 4 star. The back of the property with the ocean was amazing. I was able to fish off the back when the tide was in. The breakfast was delicious and the people working were the nicest people. I’d stay again especially on a budget.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Tanya

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
We overall had a nice experience with the staff and the beachfront at this resort however one problem we did run into is there were a lot of tiny bugs in our room that got into our luggage
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The room was clean and nice. Freshly painted. New bathroom. The included breakfast selection was more than adequate it was delicious and freahly made. We enjoyed our stay .
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan, New York

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and spacious rooms. Friendly reception from Heavyn.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was amazing, view was serene! Food was also an unexpected win - expensive'ish but quite the cookin' going on!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Austin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very friendly staff very secluded and quiet
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

4/10 Poor

Maria

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Room was terrible, A/C made horrible noise and not cooling, floor dirty, door blind broken. Staff was very nice and good breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Nicole, Lake Ozark

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

SUSAN, SUNSET BEACH

Liked: Cleanliness
The staff was courteous. The room was clean. There was no daily maid service. The pictures on line were deceiving. It is not as picturesque as they show.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Brigitte, Navarre

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Ray

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Everything was nice for me as I am not a picky person. The staff was super and i liked everything about the location and the free food but some people may not like that it is not a four or five star hotel. I am a blue collar person and i was happy with everything and would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Elizabeth, UNION

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room wasn't clean, it was very sparsely furnished. The view was good, but not enough to endure the bad accommodations again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great deck overlooking the ocean.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Laurel

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was beautiful, comfortable, and clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Jamie

Liked: Staff & service
The best thing about this hotel is the location. The bed was comfy and the linens were clean. The floor and shower were dirty from the moment we walked in. The shower was barely warm but the bathroom sink didn’t have cold water. Parking wouldn’t be so limited if there were designated spots for each room, and one vehicle per room. It’s made worse when people park dumb and far apart. The breakfast was just so-so but the people running the restaurant were really nice.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Bryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great Location Staff was Friendly Would stay there again
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great room right on the beach. Like a Caribbean Island oceanfront resort.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Larry

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Emily

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely amazing. The room was clean and the staff were friendly. Accessible beach with paddle boards to use. Overall, a beautiful place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

2/10 Terrible

Ramona

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Matt

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026