147 Seaside Ave, Mile Marker 94.5 Oceanside, Key Largo, Florida, United States | (727) 241-5756
Located right on the water with access to water sports and boating activities
Rooms are spacious, feature tropical decor, and some have ocean views
Some rooms have full kitchens, while others have mini-fridges and microwaves
Freebies include breakfast, newspapers, Wi-Fi, and parking
Food (including the free breakfast) served all day at the restaurant
With only 19 rooms, the hotel has a private, homey feel
Extra fees for late checkout, infant cribs, housekeeping
Some complaints of noise from the air-conditioning units
Front desk observes limited hours
Beach isn't a real beach and it's not really made for swimming
Dove Creek Lodge, an Ascend Hotel Collection, is a 19-room boutique hotel located in Key Largo. Situated on the waterfront, this eco-friendly hotel is near the Florida Keys Wild Bird Rehabilitation Center and John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park, the first undersea park in America. Rooms are spacious, bright, and updated -- some even offer panoramic ocean views.
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Secluded, apartment-style hotel with only 19 rooms that's located on the water in Key Largo
Dove Creek Lodge is a boutique, apartment-style hotel located along the water’s edge on the first island in The Florida Keys. The hotel is part of the Florida Green Lodging program, meaning it takes steps to understand its impact on the environment and makes changes to help protect the local wildlife and waters.The three-story property sits up on columns, with an open-air parking lot that makes up the first level of the hotel. The check-in desk has limited hours and is located in a small room on the second level. Decor throughout the hotel and rooms is tropical, with comfy furnishings and a welcoming, cottage-style vibe. Views from some parts of the hotel offer panoramic vistas of the water and grounds, where there’s an oceanfront gazebo, pool, hot tub, and dock where guests can rent boats and kayaks.The best rooms have full kitchens, multiple bedrooms, and screened-in balconies that face the ocean. Rooms are reasonably priced compared to nearby upper-middle-range hotels in The Florida Keys.
Location
Located right on the water, but not within walking distance to restaurants or beaches
Dove Creek Lodge sits right along the water's edge and travelers who rent boats will have access to a number of restaurants and beaches located on the water throughout the Keys. Most guests staying at the hotel will need access to a car in order to travel to restaurants, beaches, and tourists attractions such as the Florida Keys Wild Bird Rehabilitation Center (about one mile away) and John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park (around eight miles away). Besides Snappers, the hotel’s own restaurant, there aren’t dining options located within walking distance.
Rooms
Two-bedroom suites have the most space, full kitchens, and incredible water views
Rooms have been completely updated with tile floors, cottage-style furnishings, and walls painted in tropical shades of yellow, green, and melon. Amenities include flat-screen TVs, microwaves, mini-fridges, and coffeemakers. There are Tommy Bahama bath products in the bathrooms. Some rooms have screened-in patios with water views, while others overlook the hotel grounds. Upgrade to a Two-Bedroom Luxury Suite suites for a full kitchen, living room, two bathrooms, a separate upstairs bedroom, and a terrace with panoramic views of the water.
Features
Waterfront pool with a dock and hammocks swaying between palm trees
Located right on the water, the hotel has a pool, hot tub, and hammocks swaying between palm trees. Snappers Restaurant serves lunch, brunch, dinner and has a bar that overlooks the water. The free, daily breakfast includes fresh fruits, danishes, coffee, bagels, and yogurt. There’s a sandy area next to the marina that provides a beach area, but it isn’t really suitable for swimming. Kayaks, paddle boats, and pontoon boats are available for rent on-site.
