Name: Cheeca Lodge & Spa
Address: 81801 Overseas Hwy, Islamorada, 33036, US

Cheeca Lodge & Spa

Florida Keys - FL · United States

100 reviews shown

8/10

Excellent

03 Aug 2026

Daniel

Place is a bit worn, overall it held its charm and the staff was friendly

10/10

Exceptional

01 Aug 2026

Kadir

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

I had a wonderful stay at this hotel. The staff was welcoming, professional, and always ready to help with a smile. My room was spotless, comfortable, and well maintained, making it easy to relax after a long day.

The hotel’s location was convenient, with great restaurants and attractions nearby. The amenities were excellent, and everything exceeded my expectations. The overall atmosphere was peaceful, and I felt well taken care of throughout my stay.

I would definitely recommend this hotel to anyone looking for a comfortable, clean, and enjoyable place to stay. I look forward to coming back on my next visit!

10/10

Exceptional

30 Jul 2026

Yuniel

I was an excellent vacation.

4/10

Poor

29 Jul 2026

Mary

2 reservations I made 2 weeks in advance for the property, both weren’t booked and I got no offers to make good. I was on my honeymoon and told them I would like a bottle of champagne at my table, never got that either. Not worth the money. Staff, facilities not what it used to be.

10/10

Exceptional

28 Jul 2026

YULIMA

I do not recommend booking through Expedia. The photos are misleading and do not accurately represent the rooms. The room descriptions are vague and fail to show what you are actually getting. Communication with customer service was terrible, and it was very difficult to get clear answers or resolve the issue. Overall, my experience was very disappointing, and I would not book through Expedia again.

10/10

Exceptional

28 Jul 2026

Scott

Cheeca Lodge and Spa is tremendous!
From the room, to the view, the food and the staff were all very friendly and welcoming from start to finish. Jessica at the front desk was right there anytime we needed anything and is definitely one of the best reasons to visit! She was beyond what we would expect, and a truly amazing hospitality professional! 10 out of 10!
We are already planning our next trip to Cheeca Lodge, can’t wait!!!

6/10

Pleasant

27 Jul 2026

Gennys

I was very disappointed with this visit. The hotel rooms look very old, there's no smart TV, and the smell of the sea is awful, which, even if they can't control it, is very unpleasant. The food is very average. In the end, I think it's very overrated, and I wouldn't pay for it again. It would be good if they checked out the benefits of hotels like the Marriott on Marco Island, where the price-to-value ratio is much better.

8/10

Excellent

27 Jul 2026

Austin

Cool lux spot for the keys. Room wasnt cleaned very well and room service pretty hopeless. We asked for a few things and after waiting an hour just walked down to the lobby to grab it ourselves. Restaurant first floor was fantastic and was refreshing to spend $$$ on dinner and actually receive generous, flavorful portions. Very chill relaxed vibe and a lot of amenities for the whole family. The advertised \"soundproofed rooms\" is completely false. You can and will hear your neighbors which was kind of annoying. The lagoon area makes for some great photos at night. We would come back again in the summer, but could not imagine spending the kind of prices they charge in season to stay here. Overall 4/5

10/10

Exceptional

27 Jul 2026

Tisa

I felt like I was in a scene from a movie!! The most amazing time at this resort!!

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

26 Jul 2026

michael

I checked Into our room in the original building the third floor
Smelled like weed then when I went to wash my two sons in the tub the water the came out brown. I called the front desk they moved us to the new building but I chose the original building for the closeness to the pool and our suv. The lady made it seem like she was doing us a huge solid by giving us the newer room. The tub was smaller and I was put at the last room on the end so now I’m walking back and forth to the second to last room. The beach stunk of dead fish and seaweed which they can’t help but they should try and clean the front a bit like they did at the kayak launch. The fishing poles are trash barely enough line to actually cast the reel I tried fishing with my 3 year old. I didn’t hold so can’t speak to that. But for paying 850$ for per night for my wife’s birthday the property should be better. I have stayed at bakers cay resort hawks cay the bayan in Key West ocean pointe in duck key this place was disappointing. I live in Fort Lauderdale so the drive was at least easy.

8/10

Excellent

26 Jul 2026

J Bruce

The property is showings some age
The adults only pool was disappointing
Items in room didn’t work properly
The staff was great and friendly
Shuttle service very convenient

10/10

Exceptional

26 Jul 2026

Roger

Great overall place. Staff was very friendly and informative. We spent lots of time under the umbrellas on the beach. Solid exercise facility and the par three course was fun. Great place for families with boys that want to fish. Shuttle was helpful for transport to local restaurants, marinas, etc. highly recommend.

6/10

Pleasant

24 Jul 2026

Melanie

Signage for our room was difficult to find. The shower did not work. It took 30 minutes to check in and the hotel lost my reservation. One glass of wine and one cocktail was $50 plus tip. We asked to be seated inside where it was cooler and the air conditioner was broken so we left.

10/10

Exceptional

22 Jul 2026

Steve

Best place in Islamorada by far.

10/10

Exceptional

22 Jul 2026

Joe

Best spot to stay in islamorada if you like a posh stay, amenities included and reasonable prices on food and drinks. Great staff, rooms & property!

10/10

Exceptional

21 Jul 2026

rordon

Food choices all where great!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

20 Jul 2026

Juan Carlos

Fantastic hotel, great for family trips.
Outstanding service, great pool.
Restaurant good but not the best.
I’ll stay again.

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

19 Jul 2026

Jessica

We had a wonderful stay! Although our room wasn’t ready at the scheduled check-in time, the staff handled the situation exceptionally well by upgrading us to a beautiful suite. Every member of the team was friendly, welcoming, and genuinely helpful throughout our stay. The excellent service more than made up for the delay, and we truly appreciated how well we were taken care of. We would happily stay here again.

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

19 Jul 2026

Jonathan

Loved everything about Cheeca Lodge!

6/10

Pleasant

15 Jul 2026

Donna J

The sea weed completely blocked any access to the water and the odor was not tolerable. Any outdoor Amenities were not usable.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

15 Jul 2026

David

Great place!!

8/10

Excellent

15 Jul 2026

Jamie

Excellent location and beautiful property. Could use some updating. Had to switch rooms due to a dangerous bathroom situation and a large roach spotting. The hotel was accommodating, though. The seaweed situation was horrible but that is not the hotel’s fault. They were out there trying to clean it but the smell permeated everything.

Family_with_children

6/10

Pleasant

14 Jul 2026

Mark

Visited in July and the stench of the seaweed was terrible for a luxury resort! Made the pool and outside dining basically unusable. Resorts in Marathon and Key West both cleared beaches daily to decrease the stench, which was very much appreciated!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

14 Jul 2026

Erwin

Fantastic resort, it never disappoints! They greet you at check-in with champagne! Rooms are clean and the bars/restaurants and views are the best!

6/10

Pleasant

13 Jul 2026

maritta

First visit to Cheeca was 2008. The property grounds are still gorgeous and the staff still lovely BUT the room and facilities are not what you would expect of a resort of this caliber and reputation. There was visible grime in our room, on walls, floorboards, mirrors, light switches and damaged wood on surfaces, cracked light switches, an unusable floor lamp that could not reach any outlet, etc. Servicing the room was very basic, beds were made but nothing tidied or restocked appropriately. We had a wheelchair-dependent member of our party and the elevator was down for the majority of our stay; we weren’t offered a room change or workaround.

Cheeca is still lovely BUT it is no longer the resort experience that it once was nor does it qualify for the rates it still demands.

8/10

Excellent

11 Jul 2026

Evan

Resort was nice, just needs some updates

Partner

8/10

Excellent

10 Jul 2026

Yaima

There were a lot of activities to do with the kids during summer break. They have 3 big pools. The property was Right on the ocean. The Staff was very nice.

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

10 Jul 2026

Christine

I brought my son to Islamorada for a mother-son fishing trip in the Keys, and we stayed for four nights at Cheeca Lodge & Spa. We had a lovely time at the property. My son really enjoyed being able to fish anytime at the fishing pier on site and play on the small golf course. I enjoyed the lovely pools and pool service, as well as a facial and massage at the spa. It only takes a few minutes to get to the various areas of the property, and it feels like a tropical setting. Our room was spacious and comfortable. The beds were really comfy.The bathrooms were big and clean and felt luxurious. It was nice having the various food and drink options on site. You really didn’t have to leave for any reason, if you didn’t want to. We would definitely stay here again the next time we visit the Keys.

Family

8/10

Excellent

10 Jul 2026

manuel

the place is great, is just need to be maintained a little better

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

07 Jul 2026

Lianny

Super lindo y tranquilo

10/10

Exceptional

07 Jul 2026

Brenna

The room and property are clean and the staff is friendly and helpful.

10/10

Exceptional

07 Jul 2026

atena

Well kept property. Pool area was nice. Beach had a lot of seaweed. Staff was helpful.

Family_with_children

8/10

Excellent

06 Jul 2026

Pedro

we had a great vacation however the property needs better maintenance.The bathroom in the room had a water leaks,
and overall the maintenance was poor.The staff very friendly but the overall services
dose not deserve five-star rating but in general we had a good

Partner

2/10

Poor

06 Jul 2026

Francisco

Property has been sold. There are better properties to stay in

8/10

Excellent

06 Jul 2026

Peter

The main hotel property is great and has friendly staff. Avoid eating at their offsite restaurant, Pierre's. While the scenery was beautiful, the food and experience was extremely poor quality.

Friends

6/10

Pleasant

05 Jul 2026

Jody

The rooms were nice and the resort itself was a very beautiful place. The smell however from the rotting seaweed made it almost impossible to enjoy many of the outdoor activities. We kept trying to book and speak with someone about the sunset cruise and no one was ever available to assist. We ended up going to a different location to do the sunset cruise. No one would respond from the spa. We tried calling, no one ever answered the phone. I emailed them even before out trip and never got a response. When we finally were able talk with someone after going to the spa, they said there was nothing available, even though individual spots were showing available online. This was out 20 year Anniversary celebration and we were very disappointed with the lack of customer service and availability for the things that were advertised as amenities at this resort.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

05 Jul 2026

Kyle

I recently stayed at Cheeca Lodge in Suite 730. Overall, I enjoyed my stay and would return, but there were a few things worth noting.

The suite was spacious, comfortable, and well designed. The only cleanliness issue I noticed was a few hairs left in the bathtub.

There were several maintenance issues. The elevator was extremely hot and made concerning noises, the ice machine at the bottom of our building was out of service, and the ice maker in the suite’s kitchen freezer didn’t work, so we had to go to another building for ice.

The resort grounds are beautiful, but the two main pools were packed during our stay. The beach was also covered in seaweed, and the smell made it less enjoyable. We spent most of our time at the adult pool, which was much more relaxing, though seating is limited and many chairs are reserved for cabanas, so get there early.

Food and drinks were a highlight. The adult pool bar serves food, and the turkey club sandwich was excellent. The main bar had a great atmosphere and stayed open late, which we appreciated.

The par-3 golf course was a fun bonus, and free club rentals are included in the daily resort fee. Just don’t expect a traditional golf experience. The greens are not greens lol.

One of the best parts of the resort is its location. It’s close to everything, and the complimentary shuttle within a 2-mile radius is a great perk.

Despite a few maintenance issues and crowded amenities, we had a great stay overall and would definitely return.

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

05 Jul 2026

Lenia

Excellent property. Great location. Great service

10/10

Exceptional

05 Jul 2026

Jeff

It’s very a friendly and helpful staff. The grounds are well maintained.

Friends_and_family Friends

4/10

Poor

05 Jul 2026

Daineysy

Bathrooms with mold. Room’s rugs dirty, bed and ceiling fans with dust. Food was 3 stars. TERRIBLE service, except for the lady at check-in.. At 8:30 a.m., we went to reserve 4 chairs and 2 umbrellas. We saw that everything around us was already taken. We went to have breakfast, and when we came back, we saw the staff clearing away our towels, clothes, and the kids’ milk and water bottles to give the chairs to other guests. They said they have a policy: every 30 minutes, if they didn’t see anyone in the chair, they’d remove the items to make room for someone else. We couldn’t relax by the pool; we had to keep checking the clock every 30 mins.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

30 Jun 2026

Tony

Very nicely put together and well maintained. Staff are great and the views are stunning. We will go back again.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

28 Jun 2026

Vicente

Todo bueno no lomi

10/10

Exceptional

27 Jun 2026

Brianna

cheeca was a perfect place to stay! they have good food at the lodge and a shuttle that can take you to a bunch of local restaurants. everybody was super nice and helpful!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

27 Jun 2026

DALE

Relaxed atmosphere

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

26 Jun 2026

johanna

Perfect for families

Family_with_children

6/10

Pleasant

22 Jun 2026

Stacy

The decor was updated a bit but then dated in other areas. The balcony cushions had stains and the carpet needed to be replaced.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

22 Jun 2026

Amy

Love the pier where our kids can fish.

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

22 Jun 2026

Carmen

We love staying at Cheeca Lodge. We have stayed here several times. We have a residence in Islamorada and we often enjoy Atlantic's Edge Restaurant. Wonderful ocean front atmosphere for dining.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

21 Jun 2026

Hector

Amazing@@

Family_with_children

6/10

Pleasant

18 Jun 2026

Lynn

There was a lot of seaweed, which definitely had an odor; it was impossible to use the beach area. I did expect they would make more of an effort to clean it. Could use some TCL, adult pool needs new steps that do not get too hot to touch in the summertime. (They make them now). Could have made more of an effort to review amenities and events. The hotel channel was not available. You learn more from talking to the guests at the pool. Nevertheless, you're in the Florida Keys, taking in the vibe!
The staff and service in the bar and restaurant were good. Very family-oriented.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

15 Jun 2026

Kelley

We had a wonderful stay and really loved the resort. The room and balcony were absolutely perfect.

My one suggestion would be to consider making one of the two beachfront pools adults-only. There is already an adults-only pool on the property, which is a nice option, but it’s located in the middle of the resort and doesn’t offer the same relaxing beach and ocean views.

With two large oceanfront pools, it seems like a great opportunity to designate one for adults who are looking for a quieter place to relax and swim. There are many couples and groups of adults who come here for a peaceful getaway and would appreciate being able to enjoy the oceanfront pool experience without kids jumping in around them or games being played nearby.

Besides the busy & loud pool area, our overall experience was fantastic. It’s a beautiful property, and this small change would make it even better.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

15 Jun 2026

Yiset

Perfect couple stay

Partner

2/10

Poor

14 Jun 2026

Jeffrey

The room next to us had a domestic dispute that went on ALL night. We have two young children, and we could hear every word they were screaming. We called security twice, but nothing changed. As a result, we were unable to get any sleep.

Family_with_children

8/10

Excellent

13 Jun 2026

Afton Leigh

Property and room are beautiful, up to date and well-maintained. Secluded and calm as well. In-house dining was 6.5/10, concierge attitude was subpar and room service the first night was not good, second room service took an hour and a half .

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

13 Jun 2026

Goncalo

Great experience as always!

10/10

Exceptional

13 Jun 2026

Rachel

5 star

10/10

Exceptional

11 Jun 2026

Michael

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

10 Jun 2026

Michelle

Wonderful as always!!!

10/10

Exceptional

08 Jun 2026

John

All good !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

03 Jun 2026

Simone

Cheeca Lodge is my absolute favorite place in The Keys
The property is gorgeous, I love the amenities, the complimentary kayaking, bikes & champagne for Mother’s Day was such a nice touch
The rooms are so cozy, just love it there.
Ask for Rob at the pool bar, he makes a great drink!

10/10

Exceptional

03 Jun 2026

Ted

Great place to stay for couples and families. Excellent food and amenities. Very nice

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

01 Jun 2026

oswaldo j

great place to be

10/10

Exceptional

30 May 2026

Daniela

Much batter than bigger hotels we were used to staying at. Staff was great and everything felt more purposeful and curated.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

28 May 2026

Wei

Good

10/10

Exceptional

27 May 2026

Elbert

My wife and I had an amazing experience. The staff were very friendly and helpful. We loved our room with the screened patio, we had our coffee there every morning overlooking the tennis courts. There’s so many things to do that are included, I don’t think we’ve ever stayed at a resort that had so many amenities included at no charge.

We will definitely visit again on our next trip to the Keys.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

27 May 2026

cristina

As I checked in, the person helping me kept asking me if I had any questions, well yes, she didn’t explain nothing about the resort until I asked her. As I got to my room, I had no idea how to open the door, I soon figured it was my wrist band, that was not explained to me .
Amenities weren’t the best, I couldn’t figure out that the shower had a bunch of things going on and getting the temperature right was a chore. The toilet kept making weird sounds . I did book the room through Expedia, this was the second time that not booking it through the hotel directly, I get the “not so good room”.
This was my first visit, and sadly , I was not impressed.

Self

6/10

Pleasant

27 May 2026

Terry

Pros: Beautiful location, great amenities of things to do. Food was tasty but pricey. (About $100 for two per meal) appetizer, drinks and entrees. Staff neutral not super friendly or grumpy just doing a job.
Cons: room smelled musty (think it was a/c) shower control nozzle broken very hard to adjust to get hot . Stayed in a casita overlooking swimming pool. Had a rooster right outside back patio path crowing loudly at wee hours of the morning. Got no sleep. Talked to staff about rooster and the response was that others have complained and they don’t do anything about it.
Overall: Expected more for $550/night
May be worth a shot if staying in the non casita newer part of complex. Definitely beware if anywhere near pool unless you love seeing chickens with eggs and being awakened at the crack of dawn :) stayed in Feb 2026

Partner

8/10

Excellent

27 May 2026

Jacqueline Mary

Hotel is Being sold at the moment-
Dirty dishes left alllll week in our hallway seemed odd- never picked up…
Lightbulbs not working in room needed to be replaced
Just a bit off with service it felt disconnected

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

24 May 2026

michael james

amenities were great, clean hotel, lots of fun.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

24 May 2026

Thomas

Very efficient checkin, clean and spacious room and friendly staff. Convenient to everything Islamorada

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

22 May 2026

Kevin

Amazing all around! Will definitely come back.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

21 May 2026

Dacier

Friendly staff, Quiet place, Excellent services

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

20 May 2026

Dennis

We have stayed at Cheeca numerous times and have never been disappointed. The food, the staff, and the grounds make it a perfect getaway. And we will return.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

20 May 2026

MaryJo

We loved it here! Everything on the property was east to get to. Food was great beds were comfy. Really nice getaway!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

20 May 2026

Kevin

Clean rooms, staff amazing, restaurant great location beautiful

Self

10/10

Exceptional

18 May 2026

Joyce

We really enjoyed our stay at Checca Lodge. Our room was wonderful and the staff was very friendly. Great place to unwind, live music was nice in the evenings. The pier is a great addition and we enjoyed fishing from the pier.

Family

6/10

Pleasant

17 May 2026

Jeanne

checkin was bumpy. both rooms werent ready at the same time and we were initially put into different building. I objected and they obliged but still had to wait for 2nd room either way. 1st room in furthest corner of resort, fan broken, a/c was repaired during 1st night & also the sliding door lock was broken and took some effort of 1hr wait for engineer to fix. we never opened it again because he said it might not lock if we did. 2nd room guests were happy woth their room except the party separation & wait to get in and settled. We also asked for more towels mid day 2nd day …the towels never arrived informed checkout. they really didnt seem bothered by it. cost alot with little value in my opinion.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

15 May 2026

Sheila

I can't say enough good things about the Cheeka Lodge and Spa! The room was beautiful, the staff were amazing, amd the food was spectacular! Highly recommend!

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

15 May 2026

Chance

Yes

8/10

Excellent

11 May 2026

Ivan

Exelente service but the room need more clean and attention

10/10

Exceptional

11 May 2026

Alma

We liked the property, very family/kids friendly, nice pool and beach area, we also liked the restaurants, and the drive to Islamorada is shorter than to Key West.

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

07 May 2026

Len

Beautiful!!!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

07 May 2026

Danielle

Amazing place and wonderful stay.

Family_with_children

6/10

Pleasant

06 May 2026

Ray

Beautiful setting and excellent beach areas created perfect setting for an outstanding wedding weekend we attended.

Unfortunately the rooms and common areas appear dated. Friends traveling with us had a large HVAC vent fall near them while walking into their bathroom. Staff members were not particularly friendly in the hotel and restaurants. Housekeepers and a “doorman”pounded on our door on two different occasions despite the fact that our do not disturb sign was on the door handle. Overall very disappointed for the price.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

05 May 2026

Jason

Incredible. Everyone was so nice. We will be back.

Family_with_children

8/10

Excellent

04 May 2026

Stephen D

Hot water in shower did not work. Shower faucet system is overly complicated.

10/10

Exceptional

03 May 2026

Emry

10/10

Exceptional

02 May 2026

Andrea

Yes

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

02 May 2026

Beverly

Absolutely beautiful property!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

01 May 2026

Peter

What a fun place with lots of activities to be enjoyed including water activities, games and bikes. The staff were all so great and welcoming. Our room was a beach front bungalow with a screened in porch that was very enjoyable. There was a bug problem in our bed with small caterpillar creatures that we dealt with every day.

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

30 Apr 2026

Francis Joseph

This is a beautiful resort with lots of complimentary activities. The staff were excellent. The only negative was the drinks were not consistent. We ordered a pina colada and mojito and both were not very good especially since it was $30 without tip

10/10

Exceptional

29 Apr 2026

Jonathan

👍

Family

10/10

Exceptional

28 Apr 2026

Benjamin

We had an ocean front room in the new wing and can honestly say it was lovely. The staff were great, the hotel facilities were lovely and food and drinks all good.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

28 Apr 2026

Joseph

What a beautiful place! Everything was great!! Staff was very nice too! I recommend highly!!

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

24 Apr 2026

Sandra

Everything

10/10

Exceptional

24 Apr 2026

Zachary

Such a nice resort with so much to do! We ended up extended our stay at this hotel because we loved it here at cheeca so much!

Partner

4/10

Poor

23 Apr 2026

William

There was an event and they used parking spaces under the building we were in. These were the only spaces for the building. We came back after going out to dinner and had no place to park. We were told there was no assigned parking.

Family

2/10

Poor

20 Apr 2026

Erin

For the price per night you would think the rooms would look better than a standard hotel room.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

19 Apr 2026

Theodora

We had a wonderful stay at this hotel beautiful scenery, excellent staff and wonderful food. Everyone was so welcoming. The amenities were my favorite. We took the bikes and went for a long ride, played tennis swam and drink by the pool.

Partner

4/10

Poor

18 Apr 2026

Fatema

Definitely not a 4-star experience and far from worth $1,000+ per night.
The room lacked basic amenities—there was no shampoo provided, and I had to use shower gel instead. The hair dryer was also broken, and despite reporting it, no replacement was offered.
The beach conditions were disappointing as well, with significant seaweed both on the shore and in the water, making it far from enjoyable.
Overall, this stay did not meet expectations for the price point, and I would not recommend it.

Partner