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Reviews of Glunz Ocean Beach Hotel and Resort This rating is a reflection of how the property compares to the industry standard when it comes to price, facilities and services available. It's based on a self-evaluation by the property. Use this rating to help choose your stay!

351 East Ocean Drive, Key Colony, Marathon, FL 33051, United States of America

#15 of 35 hotels in Marathon

Guests' Choice

Review Score

Based on 226 hotel reviews

8.4

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.6

  • Comfort

    8.5

  • Location

    9.2

  • Facilities

    8.6

  • Staff

    8.9

  • Value for money

    7.8

  • Free WiFi

    8.8

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  • Reviewed: April 17, 2024

    7.0
    Relaxing!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe King Room Ocean View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    That I had to pay more because I booked through booking.com. Call the hotel directly; you’ll get a better room and price.

    Beautiful beachfront and pool and the restaurant next door

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 5, 2024

    8.0
    Great family run resort directly on a gorgeous beach!
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Oceanfront Three-Bedroom Villa
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    No pier for fishing

    Location on beach and tiki restaurant next door!

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: April 1, 2024

    9.0
    Great location right on the beach. Staff friendly and the rooms were nicely equipped.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • King Suite with Sofa Bed - Ocean Front
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The restaurant is closed on Tuesday.

    Right on the beach with a nice pool.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 22, 2024

    7.0
    Beautiful location on the water.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe King Room Ocean View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Room had broken towel rack and base board tiles coming off wall.

    Private beach just yards from room.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 21, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Disappointed in the restaurant, their hours, meal quality and choices and overall the $1150 price for 2 nights price tag seems exorbitant. The property is nice and a great location but doesn't have 4 star luxury feel.

    We enjoyed our stay and LOVED the pool overlooking the ocean. It was a quiet spot and the room was comfortable with the fridge and microwave for quick breakfast.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 17, 2024

    7.0
    lovely getaway
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • King Suite with Sofa Bed - Ocean Front
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    secluded not walkable anywhere

    big rooms and very clean

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 4, 2024

    9.0
    Loved it. Hoping to visit again next year.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Suite with Sofa Bed - Beach Level
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    If we closed the bathroom door all the way, couldn’t open from inside.

    The beach and the ocean front suites

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: February 22, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe King Room Island View
    • Stayed 4 nights

    Lobby is closed at night with no access to coffee supplies until 8am when it opens. Would love to have vending machines for soda or snacks. There were none.

    Chairs and umbrellas at the beach were excellent. Nice beach.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: February 22, 2024

    8.0
    It was a great stay and we made a lot of memories. I will give a perfect score if it wasn’t for the loud noise that come
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Suite with Sofa Bed - Ocean Front
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The refrigerator has a loud mechanical noise coming from it intermittently. It will wake you from a dead sleep. It is even louder that the television.

    The property was located on a nice beach. They did a great job of keeping the beach clean.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: February 12, 2024

    9.0
    Nice place for a week. Very relaxing
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Deluxe King Room Ocean View
    • Stayed 5 nights

    Wxpensive

    Beautiful beach, clean room, great pool

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: January 25, 2024

    9.0
    Oceanside getaway on Key Colony Beach
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe King Room Ocean View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Would be great to have a continental breakfast in the lobby, since nothing is available on KCB and you need to drive to get something to eat first thing in the morning. Some late night food or drink options would be good too, maybe a vending machine with drinks or to stock the fridge in the room.

    Great little beach, pool area, bikes are free to take out until sunset. Havana Jacks right next door is a wonderful spot for dinner. Overall fantastic experience for a few days in the Keys.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: January 22, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 1 night

    The bed blankets weren't very comfortable -- too light, though they may be better during the hot summer days.

    We booked last minute and just for one night while traveling through the Keys, but the staff kindly moved us to the sea-view side. The jacuzzi was being repaired but we enjoyed the sea-side pool very much. A very pleasant beach with comfortable chairs and lounge chairs from which to enjoy the beach.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: January 4, 2024

    9.0
    If you are looking for something midrange with a fantastic view, music and food this is it.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe King Room Ocean View
    • Stayed 4 nights

    The noise from the band at night carried over to our room a little late. Beach is nicely sanded and lovely but slopes off sharply. into the water. Hot tub could use an upgrade and higher temp. Don't expect Marathon to have a downtown centre like Key West.

    The view was fantastic - great ocean and sky colours. Having the restaurant next door was so convenient - the food although limited in the number of selections was good. Pool is right at the shore line and decent size. Proximity to marine experiences at Dolphin research centre and the aquarium was great on a cloudy day. Also fairly close to the terrific beaches at Bahia Honda Park! The resort has a retro look and a family feel. It is laid back and relaxed in tone.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: December 9, 2023

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom Havana Suite - Non Smoking
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    No maid service in 4 days

    Had kitchenette

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: November 12, 2023

    8.0
    We met our friends and had an enjoyable weekend. Pool and beach were beautiful! Havana Jacks was overpriced! We thought
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom Havana Suite - Non Smoking
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    AC broke during stay on last night Suite was old and worn Havana No dresser to put clothes away

    Location Pool and beach Staff in hotel Beautiful grounds Clean comfortable linens/towels

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: September 21, 2023

    7.0
    Temper your expectations
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe King Room Island View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Loads of seaweed all along the beach. It looks like it wouldn't take much work to rake them up The sand is filled with small wood pieces and stones, which makes it uncomfortable to lie on Beach facilities (tables, chairs) dirty Room really doesn't match the price. Set your expectations. What you really pay for is the beach.

    One of the only "affordable" hotels on the Keys with access to a beach Free access to kayaks and paddles

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: September 13, 2023

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • One-Bedroom Havana Suite - Non Smoking
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The havana suite was nice and clean But the smell of the room when we first enter was no good ,the kitchen really need to be renovated. Anyway we will come back next year to a better room.

    Everything about this stay was good. We are planning to come back and it will be recommended anytime. Just that we will upgrade to a better room.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: September 5, 2023

    9.0
    If you are looking for a relaxing weekend with the family, this place is it!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds - Oceanfront
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The fan in the room was only working at one speed. I love having the fan on high, but putting the AC on a lower temperature worked out fine.

    I love the atmosphere of the resort. It was laid back and our ocean view was worth paying for. Waking up in the morning, hearing the waves, and seeing the sunrise was so relaxing. The staff was friendly and accommodating when we needed them.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: July 24, 2023

    9.0
    good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds - Oceanfront
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    beach pool

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: June 1, 2023

    7.0
    If you don’t want to be steal I advice no give them your card information
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • King Suite with Sofa Bed - Beach Level
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The charge my card for service we didn’t receive .

    location

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: May 16, 2023

    8.0
    Fair for the price and close to Key West
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 4 nights

    The bedroom floors were very dirty

    Great for families

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: April 17, 2023

    9.0
    Will return and now ask for daily linens.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom Havana Suite - Non Smoking
    • Stayed 5 nights

    Had to request replacement bathroom towels. We had a 5 day stay at the beach so shoulg have been done daily. Floors, specifically bathroom were very dirty. We had to wear flip flops to keep the soles of our feet from turning black.

    LOCATION! Amenities.

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: April 11, 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • King Suite with Sofa Bed - Ocean Front
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    I was disappointed that the cleaning staff never asked if we needed anything during our 4 night stay. If you want service you have to ask for it. The bathroom was smaller than I expected it to be after I had a prior stay on ground level.

    The condo was clean and comfortable.

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: April 10, 2023

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe King Room Ocean View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Great location, good bed, old but cosy hotel, very quiet.

    Stayed in April 2023

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