At Rainbow Bend Resort, relax by an outdoor pool or hit the private beach where you can enjoy kayaking.
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 hot 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.
Walk outside to smell the salt air and watch the ocean waves from the hotel's beach. After a day at the beach, enjoy amenities at Rainbow Bend Resort like an outdoor pool and a hot tub.
The hotel offers a restaurant.
Rainbow Bend Resort has designated areas for smoking.
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
A restaurant
Restaurants on site
The Hideaway Cafe
Things to do
Hot tub
Kayaking
Outdoor pool
Family friendly
Outdoor pool
Conveniences
Limited-hour front desk
Guest services
Housekeeping (daily)
Outdoors
Garden
On a private beach
On the waterfront
Pool loungers
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
No elevator
Well-lit path to entrance
More
2 floors
6 buildings
Built in 1980
Designated smoking areas
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Shampoo
Shower
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Entertainment
22-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels
Food and drink
Coffee/tea maker
More
Access via exterior corridors
Air conditioning
Ceiling fan
Connecting rooms available
Individual decor
Individual furnishings
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
Property payment types
Important information
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 and a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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 travelers 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.
Great family vacation getaway. Super quiet and relaxing. Friendly staff and excellent food at the restaurant. If you’re looking to relax perfect destination. Sunrise views are spectacular.
EVERYTHNG WAS FANTASTIC!!!!! STARTING FROM AMAZING EVA & AUTUMN TO THE VERY END OF OUR STAY! CAN'T WAIT TO RETURN!!! SPECIAL THANKS TO THE LADIES E & A, OUTSTANDING CUSTOMER SERVICE. TY AGAIN!
JENNIFER
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
10/10 Excellent
Rose, Ely
Traveled with group, Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
DO NOT BOOK HERE. These people are cheats. The property was dirty, the kitchen horrible and utensils stained and bad. We complained to the guy on site and asked (since it's non standard) if we could check out early a day (we booked 2 days). He said its ok and they would refund amount for a night. We did that and now they refuse to refund amount when Expedia called. Manager does not return calls. The people managing are cheats and the property deserves to be shut down. Very unprofessional.
Our room was nice and roomy clean could hear thru the door for the ajoining room sometimes to noisy. Was disappointed with the breakfast menu and service. My wife also got a glimpse into the kitchen she said it did not look clean. would go somewhere else. Overall everything was ok the ocean veiw is great location is good fyi we have been here 5 times the people are freindly and the rooms are nice.
Verified traveler
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
10/10 Excellent
Roland
Mar 25, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Easy check in
Check in was seamless and efficient. Great customer service.
I'll be honest- I hesitate to even give a review because I want to keep this treasure a secret for when we go back, but the staff and owner deserve an amazing review. This was hands down the coolest place we (as a family of 3- including a 13 yr old) could've stayed. The property is directly on the ocean and it's an absolutely stunning view. The palms bend right over the lounge chairs and pool making for gorgeous photo opportunities. The resort offers clear bottom kayaks and paddle boards for you to enjoy and even has cornhole boards ready to play. It's a perfect location to snorkel or fish. The rooms are a little outdated, but clean, and who goes on vacation to stay in the room anyway... Staff was very accomodating and the breakfast was yummy!
The views and location are unbeatable! The beach and pool are beautiful, the rooms are huge and clean. It’s a nice quiet relaxing place to stay, and all the activities on the Keys are an easy drive from here. The breakfast is delicious!
Sandra
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
6/10 Okay
Jolyn
Mar 22, 2025
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Overall nice experience, could be cleaner
Jolyn
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
8/10 Good
clare
Traveled with partner
Mar 19, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Nice location. Breakfast was not the best. Ran out if food and only one man serving food. Sat for a very long time
clare
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
6/10 Okay
Paige
Traveled with family
Mar 17, 2025
Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness
The location on Marathon Key is great. The motel is quiet and on a little stretch of beach and a nice ocean view (although there is no water access). The pool and hot tub were nice additions. However, our room smelled very strongly of mildew, so much that it was a little hard to be in there for long periods of time and sleep comfortably.
Paige
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
4/10 Poor
Edward
Mar 17, 2025
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Property needs improvements. Staff were not helpful. Call and ask where the location off your room is as there is a restaurant and kitchen staff are noisy and not considerate of guests.
We stayed in room # 2 below the restaurant and could not get to sleep until 1:00 am when all kind of loud noises stopped, bathroom was clean but not the bedroom flooring, comfy beds,breakfast was ok, good coffee,office and cafeteria staff were very friendly, good swimming pool and jacuzzy, nice ocean view and relaxing but not swimming beach, about 4 miles from marathon city.
They gave us an extremely small room while they had other rooms available. They gave us a room by the road so the whole night all we listened to was the cars. The room is divided with the thinnest wall/door that we could hear the people in the next room breathing. So just imagine how horrible the stay was not being able to relax and sleep at night. To make it even worse the bed had bedbugs. We were covered in bites the next day. Will NOT recommend this place.