| a daily resort fee applies. check-in time: 4:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. there's also a spa and a kids' center, plus 2 heated pools with cabanas, and multiple restaurants. suites feature rainfall showerheads and oversized tubs, and some have pull-out sofas and kitchens. laid-back rooms with island-inspired decor come with free wi-fi, flat-screen tvs, dvd players, coffeemakers and balconies; some also have minifridges. amenities include a water-sports facility, a fishing pier, a 9-hole golf course, 6 tennis courts and a fitness center. a recreation destination in the keys, this lively, beachfront resort on 27 acres is 5 miles from windley fossil reef geological state park
Miami International Airport 1 hr 33
Lignumvitae Key Botanical State Park (11 min)
Small island covered with virgin tropical forest, accessible by boat only & offering ranger tours. Lower Matecumbe Key (10 min)
A small island with lush vegetation, sandy beaches, resort hotels & fishing charters. Robbie's (9 min)
Marina, pelican, snorkeling, kayaking, and fishing Lignumvitae Key (11 min)
Ranger-guided tours showcase this tiny island's lush forest, accessed by boat or kayak. Upper Matecumbe Key (5 min) Hurricane Monument (4 min) Alligator Reef Light House (4 min)
Compact, unique museum with relics, exhibits & equipment showcasing the evolution of diving. Indian Key Historic State Park (7 min)
Deserted 11-acre island with ruins of an 1800s town & reefs for snorkeling, accessible by boat. Keys History & Discovery Center (11 min)
Thoughtful displays & a model depict the early culture & history of the Keys in a sleek space. Alligator Reef Light House (11 min)
45-acre park offering a swimming pool, splash pad, sports facilities, playgrounds & ocean access. Windley Key (10 min)
Small island featuring a fossil reef geological park with a visitor center & a marine mammal park. Windley Key Fossil Reef Geological State Park (8 min)
A former limestone quarry, this park offers trails with cross-section views of fossilized coral. Anne's Beach (12 min)
Dedicated to a local environmentalist, this beach features a swim area, picnic tables & boardwalk. Theater of the Sea (6 min)
Popular marine park destination for swimming with dolphins, snorkeling & shows in lush setting. | 
