| set in a low-rise property, this straightforward beachfront hotel is a 5-minute walk from dolphin cove and 3 miles from the african queen boat used in the classic movie. other amenities include an exercise room and an outdoor pool, as well as a 24-hour business center and free parking. the tropical-style rooms with balconies offer custom-designed beds, flat-screen tvs and free wi-fi, plus minifridges, microwaves and coffeemakers. a free on-site hot breakfast (daily) and weekday breakfast bags to go are offered. some rooms add pull-out sofas and/or bay views. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am
Miami International Airport 1 hr 5
Dolphins Plus Bayside (5 min)
Marine education facility offers all levels of swimming with the dolphins in a natural lagoon. Cannon Beach (6 min)
Beach and snorkeling Crocodile Lake National Wildlife Refuge (9 min)
Multiple habitats on 6,700 acres support hundreds of plant & animal species, including crocodiles. Island Dolphin Care (7 min)
Marine center offering dolphin floats, dock yoga & therapeutic programs for special-needs children. Harry Harris Beach and Park (17 min)
Sheltered beach & swimming area with showers, a boat ramp, barbecue areas & sports facilities. Far Beach (8 min) Dolphins Plus Marine Mammal Responder (7 min) Keys' Meads (6 min) John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park (13 min)
Undersea park with vibrant marine life on view via snorkeling, glass-bottom boat tours & kayaking. Dagny Johnson Key Largo Hammock Botanical State Park (7 min)
Trails among 80+ protected plants & animals such as rare tropical trees, wild cotton & crocodiles. SS Benwood (8 min)
Scuba diving Blond Giraffe Key Lime Pie Factory (13 min)
Classic & unique versions of key lime pie, plus coffee & packaged sweets, with outdoor tables. The African Queen (5 min)
Canal cruises on a restored 1912 steamboat, seen in the Humphrey Bogart film The African Queen. Caribbean Watersports (7 min)
Parasailing and snorkeling | 
