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Royal Hawaiian Motel / Botel

12020 Overseas Hwy, Marathon, FL 33050
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Royal Hawaiian Motel / Botel
Ranked #2 of 21 Marathon B&B and Inns
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Rating summary
  • Sleep Quality
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Location
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Rooms
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Service
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Value
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Cleanliness
    4.5 of 5 stars
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Milwaukee
2 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2013 NEW

Stayed here in the Keys about 8 years ago. It's centrally located in the Keys, and easy for a day trip to Key West. The room we had was very clean, and recently refurnished. Yet it still retains the "old Florida feel". The owners are very friendly and accommodating. They ensured our stay was trouble free. The next time I... More

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Naples, Florida, United States
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 May 2013

We spent 2 nights and we where treated so kind and friendly by the owners. The wife or i think was the wife couldnt have been sweeter. Its so nice for us people in Collier county needs a peace of heaven to run away to and ill be dam if we didnt find it at the 1st place we stoped.... More

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Worceser, MA
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 April 2013

When you drive by, the signage makes it look a little shady, but it was awesome! Clean, friendly and extremely cooperative staff. They were helpful with everything we asked for. We will definitely be back here! Great value, and definitely Marathon's best kept secret.

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Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 April 2013

I randomly picked the Royal Hawaiian Hotel/Botel off of a Google Maps nearby hotel search... this was the best thing I did for our vacation. This spot is a little piece of heaven. Not only are Phil and Laura (the couple who manages the hotel) some of the most friendly and generous people I've ever met, but the hotel itself... More

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Miami, Florida
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 April 2013

This incredible 8 room hotel/botel on Marathon, Florida is a must stay for all those looking for a reasonable, clean, & comfortable place to stay in the Florida Keys. Having stayed there numerous times, I can vouch for the rustic simplicity of the decor which only adds to the "laid back" attitude permeating this island. All the rooms are air-conditioned,... More

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Plantation, Florida
2 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 April 2013

We have stayed at the Royal Hawaiian in the past and glad we made the choice to come back again. There are many great features of the Royal Hawaiian, Everything is always neat and kept very clean. Our room was great, we rented the kitchenette room which is great for us, we have a boat and like to come back... More

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Grand Isle
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 March 2013

My husband and myself are finishing a 10 day stay at the Royal Hawaiian Motel/Botel and have had a wonderful time. Phil and Laura are very nice and do all they can to make your stay enjoyable. The rooms are clean and we were given fresh towels everyday, we found the bed to very comfortable. There is sitting area for... More

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Mattapoisett, Massachusetts
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7 hotel reviews
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14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 March 2013

This is a "mom and pop" -type, laid-back place in the best tradition of the Keys. The owners pretty much left us alone, but appeared always to be readily available should we need anything. We didn't have a boat, but still appreciated seeing the other boats anchored right outside our door on the canal. We had a unit only equipped... More

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Kent
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73 reviews 73 reviews
38 hotel reviews
Reviews in 36 cities Reviews in 36 cities
33 helpful votes 33 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 March 2013

This is a small friendly traditional style motel situated on the main road running through Marathon, a convenient central location for visiting the Keys.We stayed in a standard room which was clean and comfortable with fridge and microwave. The rooms back directly onto the a deck where boats can be moored by hotel guests,and was far enough away from the... More

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Berlin, Germany
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4 reviews 4 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 March 2013

Lara and Phil are the coolest people you can imagine to stay at! You can ALWAYS ask them for help. They are so attentive - Phil even asked us if we needed the pool lights on when it was getting late and dark and we were stll hanging out at the pool. Other places would probably tell you to leave... More

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Also Known As:
Royal Hawaiian Motel / Botel Hotel Marathon
Royal Hawaiian Motel / Botel Hotel
Royal Hawaiian Motel / Botel Marathon, Florida
Address: 12020 Overseas Hwy, Marathon, FL 33050
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Region: United States > Florida > Florida Keys > Marathon
Amenities:
Free Parking Kitchenette Pets Allowed Swimming Pool
Hotel Style:
Ranked #2 of 21 B&Bs / Inns in Marathon
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
All of our rooms are updated annually. We are an Old Keys Hotel with True Keys ambiance. Our only link to modern technology is Wireless Internet. We are small, quiet, peaceful, and truly have the cleanest rooms in the area. Our customers are largely repeat guests who own boats instead of computers. ... more   less 

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