| set along a canal off tavernier creek, this relaxed hotel with a tropical vibe is 6 miles from the theater of the sea, where you can swim with the dolphins, and a 5-minute walk from tavernier creek marina. airy rooms offer free wi-fi, flat-screens, minifridges and microwaves, plus coffeemakers and sitting areas. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 12:00 pm. kids age 7 and under stay free with an adult. breakfast (fee) is served in a casual restaurant. upgraded rooms add kitchenettes or water-view balconies, while suites feature 2nd bedrooms and direct dock access. parking is free. other amenities include 2 outdoor pools, and a picnic area with bbqs. minimum-stay rules may apply
Miami International Airport 1 hr 19
Harry Harris Beach and Park (7 min)
Sheltered beach & swimming area with showers, a boat ramp, barbecue areas & sports facilities. Dolphins Plus Bayside (16 min)
Marine education facility offers all levels of swimming with the dolphins in a natural lagoon. Windley Key Fossil Reef Geological State Park (9 min)
A former limestone quarry, this park offers trails with cross-section views of fossilized coral. Alligator Reef Light House (8 min)
45-acre park offering a swimming pool, splash pad, sports facilities, playgrounds & ocean access. Upper Matecumbe Key (14 min) Windley Key (9 min)
Small island featuring a fossil reef geological park with a visitor center & a marine mammal park. Indian Key Historic State Park (18 min)
Deserted 11-acre island with ruins of an 1800s town & reefs for snorkeling, accessible by boat. Alligator Reef Light House (12 min)
Compact, unique museum with relics, exhibits & equipment showcasing the evolution of diving. The African Queen (12 min)
Canal cruises on a restored 1912 steamboat, seen in the Humphrey Bogart film The African Queen. Blond Giraffe Key Lime Pie Factory (4 min)
Classic & unique versions of key lime pie, plus coffee & packaged sweets, with outdoor tables. Theater of the Sea (12 min)
Popular marine park destination for swimming with dolphins, snorkeling & shows in lush setting. Rain Barrel Village (7 min)
Funky, rustic spot with a big lobster outside for local sculptures, paintings, pottery & gifts. John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park (16 min)
Undersea park with vibrant marine life on view via snorkeling, glass-bottom boat tours & kayaking. | 
