The Best Hotels for First Time Visitors in Marathon

Where to Stay if You've Never Been to Marathon

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Visiting Marathon, Florida for the first time can be an exciting, yet overwhelming experience. With so many incredible hotels to choose from, it can be difficult to know where to stay. If you're deciding where to stay for your first visit to Marathon, we've compiled a list of the best hotels for first time visitors. We analyzed all of the hotels in Marathon based on price, location, amenities, guest ratings, and more to determine which would be the ideal places to stay for first timers. Whether you're here for just a few days or longer, these hotels offer the perfect combination of amenities, location, and price. For those visiting Marathon for the first time, it's important to choose a hotel in a safe and convenient area to make the most of your first visit. You'll want to be close to the activities, shopping, and dining options, of course. When looking for hotels, consider the amenities they offer. Some hotels may have a fitness center, a bar or restaurant, a pool, or even a spa. All of these features can add to your overall enjoyment if you've never been to Marathon before. Also, guest ratings and reviews are also important to consider when choosing a hotel. Whether you're visiting Marathon for the first time, or you're a seasoned traveler, the best hotels in Marathon for first-timers offer the perfect combination of comfort, convenience, and affordability. So, here's our list of suggestions for your next trip.

(Prices are listed in U.S. Dollars.)

Courtyard by Marriott Marathon Florida Keys

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $231 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Time in Marathon
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Beach

Located at 2146 Overseas Highway, Courtyard by Marriott Marathon Florida Keys has great rooms from $231 (before taxes). It offers an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a restaurant, and a fitness center. It has a terrific 9.10 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. Only 0.8 miles from the city center, first time visitors will especially love a bar, laundry services, a hot tub, free parking, and kids meals at this relaxing hotel. Don't miss the pool bar which offers drinks and a fun area to unwind. The price of this hotel is less than average for first time trip hotels, which makes it a great value.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Pool bar
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Table tennis
  • Bicycle rental
  • Fishing
  • Family rooms
  • Coffee shop
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Infinity pool


Skipjack Resort Suites & Marina

3-star Resort with prices starting at $204 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for First-Timers
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • Beach
  • Heated pool

A great place to stay is Skipjack Resort Suites & Marina which has nice rooms starting at $204. Offering an outdoor pool, a pool bar, a restaurant, a fitness center, and scuba diving, it also has a great guest rating of 8.00 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at 19 Sombrero Boulevard. This convenient hotel is also nice because it offers snorkeling, a bar, hiking, rooms with kitchenettes, and laundry services which visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 0.6 miles from the city center. Being able to prepare food in the room is also very convenient. It's also less than the average price for first time trip hotels, so it's a great value.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snorkeling
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Pool bar
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Kitchenette
  • Laundry service
  • Free parking
  • Table tennis
  • Fishing
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Tennis
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Isla Bella Beach Resort & Spa - Florida Keys

4-star Resort with prices starting at $288 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Places to Stay for a First Visit to Marathon
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Beach

We found Isla Bella Beach Resort & Spa - Florida Keys to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $288. We loved that is has an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a restaurant, and a fitness center, and it also has a terrific guest rating of 8.90 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at 1 Knights Key Boulevard MM47. You'll also find scuba diving, snorkeling, a bar, parking, and a kid-friendly buffet which travelers will love. And this fun hotel is just 2.2 miles from the center of town. The restaurant serves delicious food, too.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Snorkeling
  • Parking
  • Spa
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Pool bar
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Kitchenette
  • Laundry service
  • Bicycle rental
  • Fishing
  • Family rooms
  • Coffee shop
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room


Faro Blanco Resort & Yacht Club

3-star Resort with prices starting at $197 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect Hotel to Make the Most of Your First Visit
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Beach

With terrific rooms from $197, Faro Blanco Resort & Yacht Club, at 1996 Overseas Highway provides an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and scuba diving. Its terrific guest rating is 8.60 out of 10 from previous guests staying here. New visitors will really like this amazing hotel which also offers snorkeling, a bar, parking, breakfast, and pet-friendly rooms. It's located just 0.9 miles from the city center, too. The pool here was very nice, relaxing, and fun. It's a great value, as the price is less than the average for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Snorkeling
  • Parking
  • Breakfast included
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Pets allowed
  • Bicycle rental
  • Fishing
  • Family rooms
  • Coffee shop
  • Refrigerator


Seascape Motel & Marina - Marathon

Motel with prices starting at $212 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Great Hotel for First Time Visitors
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Beach

Seascape Motel & Marina - Marathon has a great guest rating of 9.00 out of 10, and offers an outdoor pool, scuba diving, snorkeling, rooms with kitchens, and rooms with kitchenettes. The great rooms here start at $212 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at 1275 76th Street Ocean East. Furthermore, it also offers golf, pet-friendly rooms, free parking, fishing, and family rooms, which is nice for first time visitors. Just 2 miles from the city center, this fantastic hotel is a terrific choice. We always love being able to cook meals in a hotel room, and the kitchen here was a nice touch. We found the price of this hotel to be a great value because the price is less than average for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snorkeling
  • Kitchen
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Kitchenette
  • Pets allowed
  • Free parking
  • Fishing
  • Family rooms
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Tranquility Bay Resort Marathon

4-star Resort with prices starting at $338 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Visit to Marathon
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Beach
  • Family-Friendly
  • Heated pool

The great guest rating of Tranquility Bay Resort Marathon is 8.60 out of 10. This place has an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and snorkeling. Prices for the terrific rooms are from $338, and it's located at 2600 Overseas Highway. We also love the a bar, rooms with kitchens, golf, a spa, and free parking which are great for visitors. And since it's just 0.6 miles from the center of the town, the location is great, too. It's always nice having a heated pool to relax in.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Snorkeling
  • Kitchen
  • Spa
  • Beach
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Fishing
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Coffee shop
  • Refrigerator


Blackfin Resort and Marina

2-star Resort with prices starting at $201 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Good Stay for Your First Trip
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for first time trip hotels.
  • Beach
  • Heated pool

A cool place is Blackfin Resort and Marina because it has great rooms that start at $201. It has an outdoor pool, a restaurant, scuba diving, snorkeling, and a bar, it also earned a great guest rating of 8.00 out of 10 from people who have stayed here before. It's found at 4650 Overseas Hwy.. Only 0.5 miles from the city center, travelers will especially love rooms with kitchenettes, golf, pet-friendly rooms, free parking, and a pool table at this convenient hotel. It's also less than the average price for first time trip hotels, so it's a great value.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snorkeling
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kitchenette
  • Pets allowed
  • Free parking
  • Fishing
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Private pool
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Coconut Cay Resort

2-star Hotel with prices starting at $226 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Time in Marathon
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for first time trip hotels.
  • Beach

Coconut Cay Resort offers an outdoor pool, scuba diving, snorkeling, breakfast, and rooms with kitchens which we really like. The terrific rooms here start at $226 (before taxes). It's located at 7196 Overseas Highway and has earned a guest rating of 8.30/10. This fun hotel is also nice because it offers rooms with kitchenettes, a free breakfast, pet-friendly rooms, city views, and free parking which new visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 1.7 miles from the city center. It's a great value, too, because it's less than the average price for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snorkeling
  • Breakfast included
  • Kitchen
  • Free breakfast
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Kitchenette
  • Pets allowed
  • Free parking
  • Fishing
  • Family rooms
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Saltwater pool


Captain Pip's Marina & Hideaway

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $150 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for First-Timers
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Beach
  • Family-Friendly
  • Heated pool

Located at 1410 Overseas Highway, Captain Pip's Marina & Hideaway has great rooms from $150 (before taxes). It offers an outdoor pool, a restaurant, snorkeling, a bar, and rooms with kitchens. It has a terrific 8.60 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. You'll also find rooms with kitchenettes, free parking, fishing, family rooms, and a heated pool which first time visitors will love. And this amazing hotel is just 1.3 miles from the center of town. It's a great value, as the price is less than the average for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snorkeling
  • Kitchen
  • Beach
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kitchenette
  • Free parking
  • Fishing
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Saltwater pool


Hampton Inn Marathon - Florida Keys

2-star Hotel with prices starting at $174 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Places to Stay for a First Visit to Marathon
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 2-star hotels.
  • Beach

A great place to stay is Hampton Inn Marathon - Florida Keys which has nice rooms starting at $174. Offering an outdoor pool, a fitness center, a bar, breakfast, and a free breakfast, it also has a great guest rating of 8.50 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at 13351 Overseas Highway. Visitors will really like this fantastic hotel which also offers pet-friendly rooms, a hot tub, free parking, laundry facilities, and air-conditioning. It's located just 4.8 miles from the city center, too. You'll enjoy unwinding in the hot tub, too. We found the price of this hotel to be a great value because the price is less than average for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Free breakfast
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Also, take a look at the First Time Trip hotels in nearby destinations: Key West, Islamorada, and Key Largo.

For more terrific hotel ideas in Marathon, make sure you also see Best Beach Hotels in Marathon, Best Pet-Friendly Hotels in Marathon, Best Hotels for a Weekend Getaway in Marathon, Best Hotels for One Week in Marathon, Best Hotels for One Night in Marathon, or Best Romantic Hotels for Couples in Marathon.


How much do hotels for first-time visitors cost in Marathon?

Marathon Average First Time Trip Hotel Price
$233

Visitors will find a large range of terrific first time trip hotel choices when planning a visit to Marathon, Florida. The price of these first time trip hotels can vary according to location, type, and amenities. The average first time trip hotel price in Marathon, Florida based on data from 13 hotels is an affordable $233. If you're interested in more information about hotels here, see our guide to hotel prices in Marathon.

The average prices of our suggested first time trip hotels by star rating:

  • 4-star hotels: $313
  • 3-star hotels: $236
  • 2-star hotels: $187


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