Marlin Bay Resort & Marina: Guest Reviews - Fall 2022
Marlin Bay Resort & Marina is laid back luxury by land and sea. When you visit Marlin Bay, you are welcomed by a relaxing and laidback atmosphere. Whether you visit by land or by sea, serenity combined with top-notch service and amenities await. Located in Marathon, Florida, the resort boasts 74 deep water slips, 13 three- and four-bedroom villas, resort pool and bar, hot tub, clubhouse, fitness center, and game room. The residences include open layouts, terraces, and high-end furnishings.
Marathon offers something unique... authenticity. Here, the Florida Keys' state parks, unrestrained natural beauty, and quirky local spots coexist, giving you a true impression of the island way of life. Marlin Bay Resort is the perfect abode while exploring everything the area offers visitors. Travelers enjoy snorkeling, tanning on the sandy beach, or kayaking through turquoise waters at Bahia Honda Park. Many visit the Dolphin Research Center to speak with trainers, watch educational presentations, and swim with bottlenose dolphins in interactive exhibits. There is also Aquarium Encounters allowing guests to get up close and personal with stunning marine life, ranging from stingrays to nurse sharks. After visiting some of the top attractions of the area, retreating to Marlin Bay Resort and unwinding in your luxury villa is the perfect ending to an active day.
Elite Alliance Hospitality has provided professional management services to rental guests and marina guests for the property since 2017. The company's responsibilities include all aspects of resort, clubhouse, bar service, rental management, and marketing and marina operations. Visit Vacation Rentals to reserve your next vacation!
Here's what the guests are saying...
— Fall 2022 —
"We booked this property at the last minute because we were looking at gulf-side dockage for our center-console fishing boat along with accommodations for four adults and one child. We had not been to the Keys before but were changing our existing plans due to Hurricane Ian damage at our original destination. We could not have been more pleased with the outcome. The dockage was amazing. Although this is truly a yacht club catering to much bigger vessels, we were treated kindly, and the resources and personnel were beyond anything we'd experienced elsewhere. And then there was the house and the property! We were fortunate to visit for 10 days in October/November. We had the pool to ourselves many days. While it was off-season, the property was fully staffed, including the poolside bar. The landscape was gorgeous, and the homes include upscale furnishings and lots of nice touches. We felt so pampered! We would highly recommend this property." — Alabama
"This was the third time we have rented these homes and they are all basically the same, immaculate from the inside out. I commented to my wife that the owner/manager keeps things cleaner than Disney. My wife saw a few birds land by the pool and literally five minutes later a guy came by with a hose and washed it up. We will be regulars here for many times to come." — Scott B.
"Having spent over 40 years from the Windward Islands to Nova Scotia on the water, Marlin Bay Resort & Marina stands clearly above the majority if not all the resorts I have ever stayed. Over the past two years I have spent nearly four months at the Resort. I have used and experienced every amenity, facility, and service the Resort has to offer. These offerings include, renting their largest home, several marina slips and boat lifts, gym, pool, spa, game room, bar, marina lounge and more. Everything was outstanding. The maintenance, quality, and dedication to provide guests with a superior stay was always consistent. Marlin Bay's management and staff are exceptional. Shortly after the moment you arrive, the entire staff knows your name, are ever present, and available to support you and your needs. The quality and level of service is a solid 4.8 to 5 on a 5 rating scale. The kitchens are fully stocked allowing us to cook in. The high level of service at Marlin Bay cannot be overstated." — Sandy M.
"Everything was amazing from the moment we arrived by boat and were greeted by the staff to our last minute on the property. The Marina, home, and pool area was so well maintained and clean, and every interaction with the staff was terrific. We will be back again and tell everyone we know this is our favorite place in the Keys. Everything was all aces which is why I am giving it a five out of five star review." — Jonathan F.
"This was our second year staying at Marlin Bay with friends and family, and once again the staff, our unit, the resort itself, and the marina were simply fabulous. Not only is Marlin Bay Resort & Marina one of the premiere places to stay in the Keys, it may very well be the finest. The condo itself is an exquisite, expansive three-story design that truly lends itself to a week of fun. It is every bit as beautiful as the pictures and the 360 tour on the Marlin Bay website. The condo was absolutely spotless again this year. The restaurants in Marathon, the fishing, the dolphin research center, etc. were all fantastic as well. We stayed a total of seven days at the end of October 2022 and it was an awesome week! The services provided by the rental manager deserves a five star rating, along with the cleanliness of the home and the property, the location of the property, and the overall condition of the property are all five stars out of five stars. We will definitely be back again for no doubt another wonderful vacation." — Mark T.
"I highly recommend this vacation rental at Marlin Bay Resort & Marina. We had a wonderful week. The unit was very clean, well appointed, and the staff very friendly. We especially liked the three floor layout. It was great for my daughter and her family as well as my husband and I. It provided ample space to move about without being on top of each other. I highly recommend." — Cathleen H.