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Reviews of Rainbow Bend Resort 2 stars

57784 Overseas Highway, MM58, Marathon, FL 33050, United States

#27 of 35 hotels in Marathon

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 400 hotel reviews

7.6

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.0

  • Comfort

    8.0

  • Location

    8.5

  • Facilities

    7.5

  • Staff

    8.6

  • Value for money

    7.2

  • Free WiFi

    8.1

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  • Reviewed: 25 April 2024

    7.0
    Way overpriced for how the property looks like and the amenities they offered. I was glad the room was spacious and clea
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Suite with Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Arrived at 3 pm and was told that checking was at 4 pm. And so it was, a not even a minute early. We tried staying at the property because we were tired from all the driving, but the beach access is not ideal for swimming. There are kayaks for use but were faded and the gear looked degraded,just old and/or not well maintained, frankly, nothing in the outdoor looked inviting, not even the pool, the bathrooms outside are desperately in need of an update. They were not clean, there was no toilet paper and paper towels.

    Our room had 2 bedrooms and 1 1/2 baths had been upgraded and was clean and nicely decorated. Love the Full kitchen, buy don’t think that you will be cooking as the pots are very cheap and everything will stick to it.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 April 2024

    8.0
    Overall very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Two-Bedroom Suite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Some of the staff not so nice

    Beautiful view

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 21 April 2024

    7.0
    Tranquil, serene, relaxing, cozy ...but not a resort!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    First, and most important...This place charges a significant resort fee that wasn't added to final price on booking. My room was originally $220 ( which I felt was reasonable), but ended up at $291 after resort fee was added on. This isn't exactly a resort. Yes, they have an ocean view, but calling it a resort is a far fetched!!! It's a nice ocean view back yard with a rocky shoreline. There were chairs and umbrellas set up. There are kayaks available to use for 2 hours, but the kayaks are in less than good shape. I feel as though the resort fee added on to the final bill is unwarranted. I would not consider this place a resort. It's an oceanview hotel. Also, the office closes at 8 pm. What resort doesn't have someone on staff 24 hours a day? A quick Google search says this about resorts... (A resort is a commercial establishment that offers many of the things a vacationer wants, including food, drink, lodging, sports, entertainment, and shopping. Resorts are similar to hotels, but offer more accommodations, amenities, and activities. Resorts are often great for families and can attract travelers who want to make new connections. They also offer a wide range of activities, such as sports, non-motorized water sports, and other activities.) There is a small, but very overpriced restaurant, older kayaks and bicycles....however, the only place you can ride the bikes is on the highway outside the resort. The breakfast was just ok. I've had much better breakfast at a regular hotel, that also has a pool, hot tub, restaurant and ocean view....without trying to call itself a resort and hiking the price. Our room (room 3), was very beautifully decorated and pleasing to the eye. However, it was right next door to the restaurant and it was quite noisy until after 10 pm. The sound of clanging dishes was nonstop. The bottles of shampoo and conditioner were empty when I went to take a shower.

    Great location and easy to find. The outside was beautiful and tastefully done. The ocean view back yard was quiet and serene, (although the sand was not soft. I needed shoes because the sand was rocky) Nice cozy and beautifully decorated room. The shower was great and the toiletries were good quality which I was very pleased with. Small but Decent complimentary breakfast, very comfortable beach chairs, very nice pool and hot tub. Serene / tranquil environment with an amazing sunrise view.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 April 2024

    8.0
    very good location, beautiful view but very difficult to swim
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Suite with Sea View
    • Stayed 3 nights

    the staff was not very friendly especially at the restaurant

    situation

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 9 April 2024

    8.0
    Vale somente para dormir
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Standard Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    the room had a very strong musty smell. The reception was very dirty, everything was very disorganized. the breakfast was terrible because the same person who made the order served and made the food, the person looked terrible, with no hygiene at all.,

    We liked the look and the room was like the photo

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 April 2024

    8.0
    Nice!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Suite with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Outdoors very dark at night

    Comfortable, clean environment, good breakfast, rooms very comfortable 👍

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 March 2024

    9.0
    Great affordable stay with nice beach, pool, hot tub and on-site restaurant.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Two-Bedroom Suite
    • Stayed 3 nights

    The accommodations were very clean but could have been better furnished. I like to have night stands and lights on both sides of the bed. But really no complaints

    Location and amentities were great as was all the staff. Everything was well maintained. Breakfast was included and in the evening the restaurant provided a fine dining experience with a nice wine selection.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 March 2024

    8.0
    Enjoyable and laid back.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Efficiency Queen Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Need to waterproof unit #21. Had rain water come in under front door.

    Very well done. Food was fine and all that's needed. Could use more help tho.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 March 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom Suite
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Breakfast could be a bit more generous

    Staff were exceptional

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 March 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Standard Queen Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The grounds and restaurant was not very clean. They need to vacuum and be more proactive about picking up trash around the property

    Staff was great and attentive. The rooms seem newly remodeled and are mostly clean

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 March 2024

    9.0
    We are hopeing to return next year.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom Suite
    • Stayed 4 nights

    They are making updates as they can, and some spots are in need of a little update...

    The small apartment was perfect for us, and the pool and hot tub and the sandy beach and the hermit crabs and small fish right out front was great for the kids. The sun rises were amazing as were the breakfasts...it worked perfect for our ever expanding multigenerational family!!!

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 March 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Room needs a more comfortable chair

    It was good.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 3 March 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom Suite
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    They booked us in the wrong room, the description on booking.com and the actual rooms that they gave us did not match even though I had called the property ahead of time to confirm. The night manager however rectified the mistake and gave us the correct room-she tried to tell us it would be more expensive but the morning manager said that since it was the hotel’s fault, they wouldn’t charge us anything more.

    Location & view from room # 14 was fantastic- right on the beach -we could see the sunrise daily

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 18 February 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Some. noise from the restaurant, but not too bad. Blackout curtains/shades would be a good addition, we got a lot of light at night

    Great location. Clean room, friendly staff

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 February 2024

    7.0
    Great hideaway
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Efficiency Queen Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The property is quiet, quaint, cozy and perfect to relax and enjoy the view.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 February 2024

    9.0
    Good value pleasant visit
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Two-Bedroom Suite
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Needs a Keurig coffee maker Breakfast could be unimproved.

    Good value nice beach pleasant staff

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 February 2024

    9.0
    Clean and met our needs. Not the Ritz, but it worked.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Two-Bedroom Suite
    • Stayed 1 night

    Shower was small

    Met our needs

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 January 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Two-Bedroom Suite
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Outside patios are rough, not enough lighting inside or out and more hanging hooks needed thru out .

    Location was great, outdoor seating was good, breakfast included was good.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 January 2024

    8.0
    Good location when going to / from Key West
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom Suite
    • Stayed 1 night

    The beach entrance was destroyed by some storm so it did not look great. Room was quite dark, furniture a bit old.

    The breakfast was very nice, service was friendly, location easily accessible by car, the hot tube was pleasant, swimming pool was also good

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 20 January 2024

    9.0
    Very convenient and comfortable
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Two-Bedroom Suite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nice beach

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 19 January 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Rooms were dated- needed sprucing up- pillows were very flat, noisy air conditioning

    Beautiful spot right on the ocean. No beach, but places you could access the water, lovely area with sand and chairs, pool and hot tub.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 January 2024

    8.0
    Enjoyable!
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Two-Bedroom Suite
    • Stayed 1 night

    A little stuffy when you first walk in to rooms, walls are fairly thin but still good value overall.

    Beautiful property out back, free breakfast was great, staff extremely accommodating.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 17 December 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom Suite
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Our room was advertised as a 2 bedroom, it wasn't. It was a queen in one bedroom, and a king in the living room so zero privacy. Definitely not as advertised. It was very nice, we just wish we had known it wasn't actually a 2 bedroom, we would have booked it differently. The sofa beds are very uncomfortable but if you have children it would be fine. Adults definitely wouldn't be able to comfortably. I would stay here again but would find out which rooms were legitimately 2 bedrooms.

    The location is great, breakfast is really good, staff are friendly, the beach is gorgeous and it's close to amenities.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 26 November 2023

    9.0
    Very relaxing
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Suite
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The only issue we had was in one of the days we were there the cook was ill and it took a very long time to get our breakfast and we weren’t able to get what we ordered

    The staff were very friendly… they wed very willing to assist

    Stayed in November 2023

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