With a stay at Rainbow Bend Resort in Marathon, you'll be on the waterfront, within a 15-minute drive of Sombrero Beach and Keys Cable Park. .This beach hotel is 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from Crawl Key and 1.3 mi (2 km) from Curry Hammock State Park.
What's nearby
Coco Plum Beach - 1 min walk
Dolphin Research Center - 1 min drive
Curry Hammock State Park - 2 min drive
Crawl Key - 3 min drive
Sombrero Beach - 15 min drive
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
Beachside hotel with outdoor pool
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.
An outdoor pool and a spa tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a private beach.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 23 air-conditioned rooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Cable television is provided for your entertainment. Bathrooms feature showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Conveniences include coffee/tea makers and ceiling fans, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Head down to the water and enjoy a day at the private beach, or take advantage of other recreational amenities including an outdoor pool and a spa tub.
Enjoy a satisfying meal at The Hideaway Cafe serving guests of Rainbow Bend Resort.
The front desk is staffed during limited hours.
The Hideaway Cafe - Overlooking the ocean and pool, this fine-dining restaurant serves dinner only. Reservations are required.
Languages
English, Spanish
Property amenities
Food and drink
1 restaurant
Restaurants on site
The Hideaway Cafe
Things to do
Kayaking
Outdoor pool
A hot tub
Family friendly
Outdoor pool
Guest services
Daily housekeeping
Front desk (limited hours)
Outdoors
Garden
Pool sunloungers
Private beachfront location
Accessibility
If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
This property does not have any lifts
Well-lit path to entrance
More
Designated smoking areas
Room amenities
Bedroom
Air conditioning
Bed sheets
Ceiling fan
Bathroom
Free toiletries
Hairdryer
Shampoo
Shower
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels
Entertainment
22-inch flat-screen TV
TV channels
Food and drink
Coffee/tea maker
More
Access via exterior corridors
Connecting rooms available
Individually decorated
Individually furnished
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 allowed for an extra charge of USD 50 per pet (varies based on length of stay)
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 132 lbs per pet)
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 10 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Payment types
Important information
Fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:
Resort fee: USD 40.00 per accommodation, per night
The resort fee includes:
Beach access
Beach towels
Breakfast
Internet access
Parking
Pool access
Self parking
Sporting facilities or equipment
We have included all charges provided to us by the property.
Optional extras
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)
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
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
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
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
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
The property looks nothing like the pictures. There are many other places to stay with better pricing and offerings. I would not recommend staying here.
Theresa
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
4/10 Poor
Jared
Travelled with family
20 Aug 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
So let me start by saying that we have stayed here before., and had a wonderful time. My wife just had her 2nd birthday beating leukemia and this was how she wanted to celebrate.
We traveled from Philly area starting at 4:30 AM and got to Rainbow bend around 3:30 after a nice stop at bass pro for lunch and shopping. when we tried to check in we were told the room we reserved was not the one we were getting. she (Jeanette) stated we reserved thru Expedia, and that was the issue. I told her we also called the lodge to confirm. She was not hospitable at all! She wanted to put us in a room facing the road. I asked if there wass one facing the ocean and her response was if there is it may cost more and we would have to pay for it! this woman should never be allowed to talk to guests. Her response was - she was having a bad day. I told her to get over it and solve the problem, She had a crappy attitude so i got right back at her and she asked if we wanted to cancel our reservation. At that point my wife (the reasonable one) asked to see her manager. The manager (owner) came and got us into a very nice room facing the beach. the beach is very nice with corn hole games and kayaks. the grass in the water is a bit smelly and totally not swimmable. the pool was very nice and always clean. it is a nice place but i don't think at this point we will be back. If you go, call the place and schedule directly with them.
It was a quiet, clean resort nestled right on the ocean! We sat out on the deck at night and looked up at the bright stars! Breakfast, kayaks and bike usage was included with our stay!
Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children, Travelled with partner
15 Jul 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
We couldn’t sleep cause of a dog barking the first two nights and the third night there was dogs fighting and the neighbors were knocking our door at 2 am drunk
Ali
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
8/10 Good
Lisa
Travelled with family
15 Jul 2024
It was nice to be at a property that was not crowded and right on the beach. Our 2 bedroom had plenty of space. Free parking and breakfast. Kids enjoyed playing corn hole. Our room had great views. Actual beds were comfortable. Nice to have kitchen but no fry pan to cook our quesadillas in. They do need to do some painting and maintenance in that room. Our sofa bed which we paid a premium each night for our 5th person ($60 each night) to sleep on had issues so the person had to sleep on top of the couch and not use the bed and sheets. The room was decorated cute. When we first walked in it smelled very bleachy and musty so we had to open the windows each time we entered. We picked the place because they had kayaks, SUP, and bikes to use. Water around property was super shallow and grassy (it is on Grassy Key) so only went out once and not for very long. Our son wanted to use a paddle board but no one was in the office to get a paddle after we checked in. Used pool but no towels available which was okay since hot. It was a quiet place right on a beach and sort of a half way point if u are going to Key West. All the pictures on Expedia for the room we paid for did not match up with the room we got.
Love this place! Amazing views and endless amounts of serenity!
jeanette
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Emily
10 Jul 2024
Emily
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024
6/10 Okay
Alana, Leduc
Travelled with family
6 Jul 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
From the expedia price we paid in advance, we then had to pay a top up resort fee of $15 USD when checking in.
Water is not beach/swim worthy. Fun playing corn hole on the beach. Pool was great for the teens.
When pulling out the pull out couch, the blankets were in a ball dirty.
Just a pain calling getting new blankets as the office was already closed.