Find the Cheap Layton Hotels

Best experience ever for a beach vacation! The views from this resort are breathtaking. The sunsets are unreal. The staff at this resort are phenomenal. Everyone we encountered showed us wonderful hospitality and were so friendly. We specifically chose this resort originally for the fishing dock and it did not disappoint. We caught and released about 20-40 fish a day, including a bonnet head shark and a nurse shark. We hooked three tarpon but could not land them as they all threw the hook while breaching the water but what an awesome sight to see them jumping. There wasn’t a need to go anywhere else to fish as we had an absolute ball right at the resort. The restaurant on site is wonderful so after a few margaritas it was nice to just walk to the restaurant.

I had read the reviews for this hotel on several websites before booking and decided to go with them because they were all good. This was my 60th birthday trip and when we got there this place looked just like their website. Beautiful Old style like you’ll never get to experience ever again. We got a room upgrade to room on the Water. Room #1. There’s nothing fancy about them, but I think that’s what adds to the charm of the hotel but everything in the room is nice, comfortable, clean and works. Patio leads right outside to the water where you can sit on your deck or walk along the pier and look at the boats, we had a boat docked in front of our room. I loved watching the people getting ready to go out. I joked and told them I was happy letting them borrow my boat for the day. We enjoyed our daily Pelican visitors who sat on the post every evening and we enjoyed the Rooster every morning when we sat outside enjoying our ice tea. The pool is very nice, I dipped my foot in and it was a little chilly. The beach area wasn’t much of a beach in my opinion. But it still adds to the charm. Lisa and Tammy were very nice and friendly and we had no problems checking in or any issues whatsoever with our stay. There is a food truck on site we ate at 1st night, because we drove all day and it was real foggy by the time we were going to leave to go eat in Marathon. I had the Crab pizza and Brian had the Ham pizza. $15.00 each and big for one person if your hungry. I didn’t eat all of mine. lol. But very good. The hotel just changed ownership and are doing upgrades and some renovations, so at times while we were there it was a little noisy but nothing we couldn’t deal with. We will definitely stay here again when we go back to the Keys. Because you’re not going to get this Old Style feel staying right on the water for much longer any where else especially for these prices. Pictures our from the deck of our room and one is of our baby sleeping on the comfy bed. Conch Key 🌴.

This was the first time my husband and I have been to the Keys. Our stay at Gulf View was so much fun. This place is awesome. The rooms are spacious and immaculately clean. It is convenient to anything you would want to do while visiting the Keys yet so peaceful and relaxing that after a busy day of sightseeing or fishing or whatever, you are glad to get back to your room. We enjoyed the hotel so much we actually spent a whole day there without going anywhere else at all. With a very nice pool, hammocks, grills, kayaks etc... The staff here is amazing! Jen is truly one of the kindest people you will ever meet and very knowledgeable about the area. My husband and I are planning on going back to the Keys and I can't imagine staying anywhere other than Gulf View Waterfront Resort!

Ameracay is a very nice resort. It's not too far and easily accessible. It gas a nice tiki brand beach as well as a very nice courtyard with game areas and firepits. The resort is in an area that has iguanas. These are harmless if left alone. Make sure yiu balcony door is shut so a curious iguana does not visit. You also should ve aware that in case of a cold snap, iguanas fall from trees. As long as they don't hit you in the head again they are harmless. Visited the outside bar fi a sandwich. Everything in the Keys cost more so prices are moderate. We shared a sandwich with no issues. The lobby area is very nice with suspended swinging chairs. Decorations are ”islandish” which is appropriate. There is a selfie wall which has keys mounted. There is also a wall mounted magnetic Scrapple game. There are nice restaurants within walking distance. Both Midway and Lazy Boys were busy. If you go out for dinner, expect moderate wait. Staff was exceptionally nice and helpful. The resort has a very snLl gift shop. Not much for men unless you need a bathing suit. The only problem was the entire area was having water issues. There was no hot water in the room. I would stay again. It's about half the cost of staying in Key West. There are places very close by if you want to plY in, on, or under the water. It may be possible to book a ride out to Alligator Reef Lighthouse via a service near by. Lots of places to hop on a fishing boat. The water off Islamadora is a nationally protected coral reef. Make sure you know what you can and can't do on the reef. The resort does not allow drone flying on property. You might be able to fly from a nearby bridge. I will probably visit again.