Seafarer Resort & Beach

Stayed last weekend and never wanted to leave. It’s a fabulous location with incredibly friendly staff. Our suite was well appointed and comfortable. Breakfast was good. The rooms are clean and the outdoor areas are tropical and lush. We will book again the next time we are in Key Largo.

Old Florida style at its very best! Simple but nice accommodations. They had coffee, tea, juice, muffins, yogurt and fresh fruit available for breakfast and fresh baked cookies at night. Free kayak use right on the crystal waters. Close to great restaurants and other amenities. A must stay if you want low key and easygoing!

So. we decided to forego the usual Hilton or Marriott or Hyatt thing this time and stayed at the Seafarer for a taste of the old Florida thing. Our stay was in cabin #5 which was a small 2 bedroom with kitchen and small living room deal. Old. Rustic. A. C was a bit spotty … in other words GREAT! Management & staff were helpful and friendly, area was clean, patrons were fairly quiet. The «beach» was 50 feet away. It was the perfect spot for our day tripping and restaurant hopping in Key Largo. If you are a snob, stay away. If you like to taste the area you are staying in without some corporate flare, stay here. I know, I will again. Kudos to the Seafarer!

We LOVED our time in Key Largo and mostly because of this place. It is quaint and a perfect way to enjoy the bayside sunsets, calm waters, beach lounging, kayaking, and feel like you’re in paradise.
The resort management were kind and helpful although, at times, hard to find. The front office was often left attended, probably because they are so hands on.
We greatly appreciate their effort put towards saving water by not replacing towels and linens daily, however, a sweep of the room would be nice. They are upfront about not having daily maid service, so that was fine, but the sandy floor gets irritating. I would’ve been happy to sweep myself if there were a broom available in the room.
We highly recommend Room 11! Its proximity to the beach was perfect. It’s definitely worth the extra $.
If lizards and the occasional bug in your room would bother you than look elsewhere but if you’re easy going like us you will love the Seafarer! I’m so happy we found it.

I’m not going to lie to you and tell you this is the Hilton, because it isn’t. It’s got the old Florida feel to it, but it’s perfect. The pictures uploaded do not give this place justice. The staff are amazing, friendly, and CARE about the property. EVERY DAY somebody was using a leaf blower, raking the beach, wiping down the tables, tending to the grounds, etc. I always saw SOMEBODY walking around doing SOMETHING! Anytime we had questions or needed something, they would stop what they were doing to assist us. I couldn’t have asked for a better staff or place to stay.
Now, it’s set up like a motel with multiple buildings. We stayed in Apartment 15, right next to the office. The front room has a kitchenette, dining room tablet, couch, TV, and bed. There is a small hallway with a closet and mirror that leads to the bathroom, and another small bedroom with a larger bed. We had a microwave, stove, sink, fridge with freezer (full size), silverware, and plates/​cups. The only complaint is that the bathroom is tiny without any outlets, and there is no lighting in the shower. We also had a little porch with 2 chairs and a table.
The beach is of course man-​made. There are several patio tables with tiki umbrellas hanging over it (with rope lights at night!). Several lounge chairs and Adirondack chairs. 2 paddle boards and several ocean kayaks to rent as well — FOR FREE! One day was so windy we could not take the kayaks out, but the next day we did and it was a lot of fun! The water was clean, clear, and warm for December. We saw pelicans, jellies, and coral. no other wildlife. Unfortunately, everywhere in the area canceled all drives, snorkels, and glass-​bottom boat trips, so kayaking and hiking is the best we got down there. We were tempted to stay at extra night, but didn’t because of the lack of outdoor activities due to the wind.
There are plenty of restaurants around. Publix is 10 minutes up the road for groceries. They had several charcoal grills on the property so we ending up grilling burgers and steaks! The office has coffee, juice, and muffins every morning. There is a washer and dryer if you need that they charge for. Everybody staying there was quiet and friendly. Parking is whatever you can find nearest your building, but it’s not like you have to walk far at all.
I HIGHLY recommend this place. Their online advertisements do NOT do enough justice. I was seriously so surprised and pleased when I arrived, that I wish I booked my entire trip here. I will absolutely be coming back, and I am telling friends and family that it’s the perfect retreat from life.

I love old-​timey, historic type places, but this was a little too rustic for me. We stayed in one of the oceanfront «villas.» Yes, oceanfront, but a ways back from the beach area — not a stone’s throw. There were window air conditioners, which are noisy. Best suggestion: crank the A/​C in living room and bedroom up, cool the place off, then switch off the bedroom A/​C and use the ceiling fan at night. The place was immaculately clean, and the grounds were well-​groomed. The beach area is small, but there are plastic beach chairs, which you can place in the water and sit. There were a number of foreign guests, which is always nice. It was quiet. The morning offerings of muffins, some small apples, coffee, juice is nice, but at the price we were paying in the villas could have been more expansive. Also, there was no decaf coffee. Now, this place is right off the Overseas Highway, so if vehicular noise is an issue, choose your bungalow accordingly. Paddle boards are available at an additional cost. Kayaks are free. There was cable T.V.

This place is wonderful! Beach House 6 is right on the beach. You literally step out the door, and you’re right on the water.
The owner, Henry, has done a lot of work to make the beach area very intimate and private. Hammocks, tiki huts, picnic tables, beach chairs, kayaks. It all makes for a very quiet place to sit, read a book, and watch the sunset. There are also stand-​up paddleboards for rent.
The Beach House itself is average. Air conditioning works really well. Beds are OK. The bonus: You can sit on the couch in Beach House 6 and watch the water. Or you can watch the curly-​tail lizards that are running all over the place. :) I would highly recommend to get a villa as close to the water as you can. The closer to the road, the more you hear the road noise. Whereas, in Beach House 6, you forget you’re on the main drag at all.
Think of breakfast as a quick snack of homemade muffins before you head out to indulge in a leisurely breakfast at a restaurant.
Henry was awesome with recommendations for places to eat and things to see. Rest of the staff were welcoming and accommodating.

Very cute place! It has a nice little beach with hammocks, tiki huts, free kayak use, and a dock where we were able to tie up our jetski. The staff was unbelievable! The rooms were very clean and the beds were comfortable. They also had fresh baked muffins, coffee, orange juice, cookies ect… in the morning! And each room had a little bistro table outside where everyone was having their breakfast. Such a relaxing weekend. We are definitely staying here on our next trip down. Hopfuly next month!

I have been hesitant to write this review for purely selfish reasons. Because I would prefer to keep a hidden gem like this hidden! We knew this was an old style Keys resort when we booked it, and we were not disappointed. This place takes you back to a time when families took road trip vacations and charming little places like this were the norm.
When we arrived the computer was down and he couldn’t access our reservations. Instead of making us wait around he asked us which bungalow we reserved and had staff take us down there. He said just stop back «whenever» and we will get you checked in! We were in the «Bonefish» and it was exactly as it was described when we booked it. Clean, roomy enough for four adults and our stuff, and the deck was HUGE! Bigger than our deck at home, complete with a patio table, 4 chairs, umbrella, chase loungers and a Weber Grill for our use.
The whole resort is set in a lush, tropical garden that is impeccably groomed. All the staff were extremely friendly and put out fresh baked muffins and coffee every morning. Our very sweet and attentive housekeeper checked with us several times a day to see if we needed anything.
The beach area is small, but never felt crowded, lots of seating, a swim platform, full dock, and two thatched roof tables areas for those of us who strive to stay out of the tropical Sun, and lots of chase loungers for those who like to layout in it. There are kayaks that are free to use that we took out to see the Manatees, and snorkeling around the area.
The Sunsets from the dock at Seafarer are indescribable. You just have to experience them to believe it. The Sunsets down at Mallory Square in Key West are no better than what you get right here at the Seafarer so save yourself the drive! I wish someone had given me that advice before we wasted a day trekking down to Key West!
So in summary, myself, my wife, and our two adult kids all agreed this was the best vacation we have ever taken. The friendly, laid back, just relax and be happy atmosphere of the Seafarer just cannot be found at the more modern resorts. If you are looking for a clean, reasonable, friendly, no frills place to stay in Key Largo you won’t find anything better than the Seafarer Resort.

A quaint place in the keys. Wasn’t sure what we would get for the cost n booking the week before spring break but we were pleasantly surprised with the layout of the property. We enjoyed the nice beach right there& relaxing on hammocks, the kayaks were free to hop in n ride which was nice.
The staff was friendly & helpful, Henry was very nice, personable.
The room#4 was good, average & key style, not a hotel. Liked our own tiki hut with table outside of room to grill n eat at.
Felt the cleaning lady could step it up a notch n clean under beds n found chip crumbs underneath tablecloth, but otherwise clean.
Overall we enjoyed our stay here n loved the setup and would return for a quick get away to relax on a budget.

Upgrade! My review and the Seafarer itself, that is.
My second trip to the seafarer was just as enjoyable as the first and the owner Henry has had some time to make improvements to the property and rooms. Not that it really needed it, but we definitely noticed a difference.
This trip we stayed in a smaller room since it was just my hubby and me. It suited us perfectly, with a comfy queen bed, fridge and microwave, and lovely renovated bathroom. A small table and chairs out front provided that much desired private outdoor space everyone seeks when enjoying the keys.
Even the Beach area received a makeover since our pervious visit. The available real estate is bigger and there’s a lovely floating sun deck. There’s still a dock for the boaters. Of course, most of us are just here to enjoy the sunset with an adult beverage in hand, and the space does not disappoint. Hammocks, Adirondack chairs, and large wooden loungers abound.
Even the guests seemed to be a bit better this time around. Did the prices increase? If so, not enough for me to notice. Without a doubt this is still a great price for a great vacation. Seafarer continues to be a work in progress — more because the owner likes it that way than because it needs anything else — so I look forward to whatever upgrades may be on the horizon.
Bottom line remains — best for Beach bums on a budget, like me!

Fell in love with Key Largo after staying here. Room 5 was great. It’s dated but comfortable. The property is beautiful. Took kayaks out three times and had a manatee swim to us. Was great to sit outside for sunset and in my opinion, was better than key west.

When we travel as a couple, we prefer to find cozy romantic places to stay rather than big noisy hotels. We had a favorite in Key Largo, called Largo Lodge, but it is closed for renovations, so we tried Seafarer. It is a unique little property. It has a small private beach and many different kinds of rooms/​cottages to choose from. We chose the one bedroom with a full kitchen right on the water. It was small, but just what we needed. Very clean. Good supply of dishes. They came mid-​week to tidy up and give us clean towels. Otherwise, we had the room to ourselves. I would definitely stay again. It was reasonably priced, cheaper than the Holiday Inn. Staff was friendly. Sunsets on the bay are amazing! We had our own chairs and table on the patio — to hang our dive gear out to dry, of course! Two small complaints. The property has WiFi, but it was not accessible in our room. Only outside, close to the main office. Also, the doorways and ceilings are very low in the Beach House 6. I’m 6’0″ and had to duck to get into the bathroom. My husband is 6’8″ and could not stand up straight in the bedroom without bonking his head! Those are not major complaints for us, and we would still stay there again! But, if you plan on doing any business from your room with WiFi, that could be a problem.

Charming little place, lovely people, quiet, with a small beach, BBQ and charming spaces, exactly what we were looking for. Lots of wildlife — colorful fishes 2 feet from shore. We took apt. 14 with 2 bedrooms, and the kitchen, which we used almost daily. Very clean. We had a big Labrador with us, they are super friendly and easy going with pets. It was a lovely experience.

I very much enjoyed this place. I feel the room we got (cheapest) was a little small (atleast the bathroom was) but it came with everything you need. My favorite part was the small beach in the back with tons of chairs and a couple hammocks and picnic tables overlooking the water. For the price you pay you get a lot I would say. Workers are all very kind and welcoming along with the people. Can’t wait to come back and stay a while.

We really enjoyed this place. It is not fancy but it’s really adorable. It’s comfortable, clean, and having a kitchenette was really helpful. We cooked breakfast in the morning, and two days made sandwiches for lunch, which helped us save money. The mornings on their little beach was serene and beutiful

We just spent 3 nights here in Feb ’14. It was fantastic. The staff were friendly, the property is very pretty and relaxing. It’s not crowded or loud, just chill. The place is under new ownership, so everything has been fixed up and they are still in the process of making it even better. The beach chairs, hammocks are all new and right on the water. The kayaks are great! We took them out every day. Great place for kids, as it’s small scale, my son chased fish and minnows. Oh, and Ibis and Pelicans are everywhere. Breakfast isn’t great, i’d recommend buying food at the local supermarket for breakfast. And the beds are a little jiggly. This is a mellow, down to earth place, not a fancy resort. We loved it.

Recently spent the weekend at The Seafarer with my girlfriend and we loved it. If you’re looking for something fancy schmancy, go somewhere else. This is keys living. Hammocks, beach chairs, and benches right on the water. The property is beautiful. The little beach is a plus. Free kayak rentals. Henry and the crew were beyond cool and recommended great spots for food and drinks. Definitely going back again.

This place was just perfect for us. It was my dog and wife, two friends and their dog. We had cabin #15 and it suited our needs perfectly. Henry, the owner, was very friendly and accommodating. The other guests were friendly too. I liked how they had kayaks you could take out for free and the fact that there was a kitchen inside the unit. Towels were fresh and felt new. I wish the screened porch had a door so we could keep the dogs in and the bugs out, but otherwise no complaints.
Great choice for lodging in the Keys.

No frills. But it has everything you need: A bed, a sink, a shower, a toilet, a TV with basic cable and some towels. It’s small and the walls are thin but it seemed clean enough.
Looks like it was decorated with linens and mismatched furniture from a thrift store. Or maybe it’s just the same stuff they’ve had since the 80s. I had a lovely view of a wooden fence. But if you’re on vacay in the keys, hopefully you’re out enjoying the sights, sand and sun and not spending much time in your room anyways.
The best spot in the complex to watch the sunset is the only hammock out back so get there early before the sun starts to go down.