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Rainbow Bend Resort

2.5 star property
Beachfront hotel with kayaking in Marathon

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Signature Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Oceanfront | View from room
Exterior
Outdoor spa tub
Aerial view
Kayaking

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

Map
57784 Overseas Hwy, Marathon, FL, 33050
  • Coco Plum Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Dolphin Research Center
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Curry Hammock State Park
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Marathon, FL (MTH-Florida Keys Marathon)
    ‪8 min drive‬

Room options

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Signature Single Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Oceanfront | Living area

Signature Single Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Oceanfront

  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed ( Hearing Accessible)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, bed sheets

Room, 1 Bedroom

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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

Suite, 1 King Bed (Hearing Accessible)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Shower, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Efficiency Queen

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, bed sheets

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, bed sheets

Junior Suite, 2 Bedrooms

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds | View from room

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Superior Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Oceanfront

  • Ocean view
  • 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

  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Coffee/tea maker

Suite, 1 Queen Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

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

Signature Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Oceanfront

  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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

Coffee/tea maker

Signature Suite, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed, Oceanfront

  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About the area

Marathon

On the beach.Your stay at this Marathon hotel places you within a 10-minute walk of Coco Plum Beach and Sunset Park Beach. Crawl Key and Curry Hammock State Park are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Coco Plum Beach - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Dolphin Research Center - 1 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Curry Hammock State Park - 2 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Crawl Key - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Sombrero Beach - 15 min drive - 15.8 km

Getting around

  • Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood Intl. Airport (FLL) - 159 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Island Fish Company - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Angler and Ale - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Sparky's Landing Fish and Cocktails - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Driftwood Pizza Pasta - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Wreck Galley & Grill - ‬20 min walk

About this property

Rainbow Bend Resort

Beachfront hotel with kayaking in Marathon
Walk outside to smell the salt air and watch the ocean waves from the hotel's beach. After a day at the beach, enjoy amenities at Rainbow Bend Resort like an outdoor pool and a hot tub.

There's a restaurant on site.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Marathon hotel.

  • 23 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • 6 buildings
  • Built in 1980
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Garden
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Dining venue
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.

Languages

English, Spanish

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Outdoor pool

Food and drink

  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Hot tub
  • Kayaking
  • Outdoor pool

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 22-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

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: 8:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets: USD 50 per pet (varies based on length of stay)
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 132 lbs per pet)
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 10 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • 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)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. 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 Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. 
    For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM.
  • Up to 2 children 10 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • To make arrangements to bring your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).

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. 328 out of 634 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 144 out of 634 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 75 out of 634 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 45 out of 634 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 42 out of 634 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

pierre

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
this place is definitely outdated. It is somewhat clean, but the room that was giving to us had mildew on the ceiling. So they gave us another room that was better but had a hole in the wall stairs leading to the restaurant have been patched up. I would definitely spend $100 more and go at Fairfield or Marriott. In Marathon the room also has no window, so it smelled cramped up.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Debra

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Deceptive and falsely advertised.

We got baited by fake photos of a cottage on the beach but ended up in a loud adjoining room on the highway w/ super loud traffic and in perfect earshot of next room’s convo. Total yuck!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Liked: Room comfort
There is nothing fancy about this place, but the beach is amazing, and it was quiet and peaceful. It was perfect for us and our dogs. Very dog friendly!
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

Rolf

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Well maintained property but very dated. Water flow restrictions on everything. Trickle shower is for me
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Larry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Stephanie

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice affordable beachfront property. I would probably book again. Pet friendly . Cleaning staff could be more observant. Left over containers left in fridge and coffee cups not changed.only one in room and trash left in the remaining one. No microwave in our room. The city of Marathon, Florida is a nice place to visit. Plenty of attractions to see near by.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Jorge

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Would stay again
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa, Guttenberg

Travelled with family, Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved this property. It was beautiful. Our room had ample space and beds were comfortable. It was a plus that it was pet friendly. The bench facing the water and moon was breathtaking and breakfast with that view felt dreamy.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Margie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great quiet location
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

2/10 Terrible

Heather

Travelled with group
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very disappointing, extremely dated, Expedia rooms are the VERY worst on the property. Many options in the area, book someplace else.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cindy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
What is surprising wonderful Little Jewel we found in the rainbow. I liked it so much. My wife and I booked Labor Day already. We asked for the same room that we had and we and they gave it to us. I had to spend the evening with some of my local friends. They all raved about the restaurant there the next morning I had breakfast, which was fantastic and all the guest I met raved about the meal they had the night before, so when you do stay here make sure you plan at least one meal that lady is wonderful.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Garry, Olmsted Twp.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Air conditioner noisy but the stay was great. Loved the heated pool.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

james

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Quiet and laidback staff was friendly
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We really enjoyed our stay at Rainbow Bend. The staff was very helpful & friendly, complimentary breakfast was delicious, loved the pool & beach & all other services. We would have liked to have had an outdoor grill for barbecuing.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Paradise

Everything was perfect!! Beautiful ocean views. 4+ star restaurant, service was great!! We will be visiting again!
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Carina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Enjoyed our stay.

Enjoyed our stay at The Rainbow Bend. It’s an older place that has some areas for improvement but the property is great. The restaurant on premises didn’t look like much but after doing some research it sounds like it’s one of the better places in the keys to get some really good food.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brenda

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mahanteshwar

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
expensive but worth
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Toni

Travelled with family
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
I love the grounds and the location. The hot tub was a treat. The rooms need improvement. The bathroom smelled like mildew, not very clean. The room only had one towel and one roll of toilet paper. Had to ask for more. The room needs to be upgraded. The breakfast was edible but nothing special. Not sure if I’d stay here again. Maybe if they did some renovation on the rooms and bathrooms. It has potential but someone needs to invest in it.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Rhonda

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The property and staff are amazing! Breakfast is included and cooked to order. The views from the private beach are breathtaking! The only gripes are about the thin walled rooms, you can hear your neighbors every move, and no conversation is private. The rooms have been nicely updated and modernized with new bathrooms, flooring, and paint. If I was not such a light sleeper I would go back.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was clean, beat and efficient for an overnight day. The beach was lovely and I have no complaints.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

judith

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024