A quaint and beautiful family friendly oceanfront resort. Enjoy the breathtaking sunrise by the seashore, kayaking, snorkeling or relax on our sandy beach. The choice is yours. We are located at the halfway point bettween Miami and Key West. We are pet friendly and will do anything to make certain your stay is enjoyable.
Whether you choose one of our rooms, a suite with a lovely kichenette, or room overlooking the ocean, we insure you will feel like you are in your island vacation home. Our rooms and suites are decorated with a tropical beach inspiration. The Rainbow Bend Resort is located fifty-eight miles north of Key West.
Whether you choose one of our rooms, a suite with a lovely kichenette, or room overlooking the ocean, we insure you will feel like you are in your island vacation home. Our rooms and suites are decorated with a tropical beach inspiration. The Rainbow Bend Resort is located fifty-eight miles north of Key West.
Reviews (27)
Hexy Texan
Jan 03, 2022
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I have to add the bad with the good in this review. The photos show the room we arrived to. Those roaches were stuck to the floor as the floor had not been swept or mopped. The sliding door has dirt, grime, bugs etc.... and has a broke handle. Be aware some of the units are conjoined with other units via a locked door that has about an inch or more opening at the bottom. The good part about staying here was the manager cleaned a nicer room for us and moved us around to the beach side. The folks maintaining this place are super sweet and we wish them the best but we will not stay there again.
Mayfayre Hosfeld
Dec 31, 2021
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Best Vacation We've Ever Had. Ms. Laura answered all of my questions prior to arrival. Ms. Eva was on site and took care of everything after our arrival. We were texted every morning and every evening and provided everything we requested, or required. The personal touches were so nice. We tried to book our next weekend before we even left. No surprise - they were already booked. We will definitely be back. The pictures on the website lived up to the realism.
Joseph J. Bucheck Iii
Dec 07, 2021
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Rainbow bend is a beautiful and restful place to stay in the Keys with that truly old Keys charm. It does not have the cliche settings of a typical tourist trap.
The staff is friendly and extremely accommodating.
And
...The restaurant is absolutely outstanding.
I would most definitely go stay there again!
The staff is friendly and extremely accommodating.
And
...The restaurant is absolutely outstanding.
I would most definitely go stay there again!
Giancarlo Fruzzetti
Dec 02, 2021
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Elizabeta Biaggioni
Nov 24, 2021
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Carol R.
Nov 08, 2021
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I was looking for a place in the Keys with a great view of the water to get away for a four-day birthday weekend. I needed to chillax, and water calms me. I envisioned laying on a chair, reading, and/or staring at the ocean.
This place came highly recommended from a friend at church, who has been a few times and goes fishing nearby. And it was just perfect.
The accommodations were simple, but clean. We had a one-bedroom with a kitchenette, fridge, and microwave. The couch bed opened up for our daughter. We could even open our door and stare at the ocean from the living room couch. Better yet
This place came highly recommended from a friend at church, who has been a few times and goes fishing nearby. And it was just perfect.
The accommodations were simple, but clean. We had a one-bedroom with a kitchenette, fridge, and microwave. The couch bed opened up for our daughter. We could even open our door and stare at the ocean from the living room couch. Better yet
Krin D.
Nov 03, 2021
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Antonio Del Rio
Oct 22, 2021
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I recently went stayed this weekend at Rainbow Bend, literally by chance. I came to the Keys for my dive certification. And Got kicked out of another hotel for having my service dog with me. A Medical Service dog. Do to the timing of the dispute, I wasn’t able to complete my dives. I was found with no room for the night. Once I called Rainbow Bend, read the reviews, and explained my situation. They got me a room, and service was absolutely amazing. They made me and my dog Hendrix feel at home. Well maintained rooms, landscape, facilities and their staff are beautiful people. Me and my family
Jeff Jacobs
Aug 25, 2021
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We stayed in the Queen Suite Ocean view for one week until end of August 2021 and we loved it. view is amazing even saw some 1000ft out manatee and jump in with them! Breakfast included was a nice treat and very tasty! We liked the text messages sent everyday. Price was very competitive. We loved it and think you will too! We will be back
Ashley N.
Aug 02, 2021
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Really enjoyed our stay. The owner was very accommodating and always made sure to check on me. We enjoyed the complimentary breakfast. There was ample parking and the resort is easy to find. The rooms where very clean and the beds where comfortable. I would recommend to all my friends and if we go back to the keys id stay here again.
Erica D.
Jun 26, 2021
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We came here for our honeymoon and stayed six nights. Upon driving up, we were not 100% sure from the looks of the outside, but we were fully satisfied, and don't be quick to judge your initial view of the place. The maintenance staff Laura and Loretta responded to all of our needs and took care of us during our stay. The staff at Hideaway took care of us daily for breakfast (order the peppered sausage and biscuits) and we had a dinner there on Sunday evening and it was superb.
Things to know:
1. You will get texts daily for the maids. Some might find this annoying, but please know the
Things to know:
1. You will get texts daily for the maids. Some might find this annoying, but please know the
Nico D.
May 19, 2021
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There are not enough words to describe how wonderful the Rainbow Bend Resort is. It's impossible to even list all the incredible experiences my beloved and I have had during our two stays there, but I can try!
First off the property itself is older, but incredibly charming! All of the rooms appear to have been recently redone, and are immaculate. The cleaning staff does an amazing job, as the rooms are spotless.
We have stayed in both a studio and a one bedroom room. Both were awesome, but something about cooking dinner and eating it with a view of the beach is just charming.
The beach
First off the property itself is older, but incredibly charming! All of the rooms appear to have been recently redone, and are immaculate. The cleaning staff does an amazing job, as the rooms are spotless.
We have stayed in both a studio and a one bedroom room. Both were awesome, but something about cooking dinner and eating it with a view of the beach is just charming.
The beach
Laurynn M.
Mar 12, 2021
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Perfect getaway stay for Florida locals and people traveling from far.
Booked a last minute stay here while family was in town. We were all very impressed. Staff is pleasant, helpful and friendly. Rooms look exactly as photoed. Beautifully update, and best part super clean.. like they smell clean.
Plus they are super pet friendly!
They are definitely worth the price and will now be our designated stay for all our future weekend trips.
Booked a last minute stay here while family was in town. We were all very impressed. Staff is pleasant, helpful and friendly. Rooms look exactly as photoed. Beautifully update, and best part super clean.. like they smell clean.
Plus they are super pet friendly!
They are definitely worth the price and will now be our designated stay for all our future weekend trips.
Melinda S.
Feb 26, 2021
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Great is an understatement!! EXCELLENT!!
This lil gem is everything my husband an I needed! Clean newly remodeled rooms. Private beach, very clean beach furniture. Breakfast at the Hideaway Cafe each morning was FANTASTIC and the STAFF WAS AMAZING!! They work HARD TO PLEASE and ALWAYS A SMILE!!!
Make a Dinner reservation for the Hideaway Cafe and you won't regret it!! Customers of this lil Hideaway are return and travel far for their melt in your mouth, beautifully prepared meal.
Thank you for working so hard, so we can relax and enjoy Gods beauty
M&M Schultz
This lil gem is everything my husband an I needed! Clean newly remodeled rooms. Private beach, very clean beach furniture. Breakfast at the Hideaway Cafe each morning was FANTASTIC and the STAFF WAS AMAZING!! They work HARD TO PLEASE and ALWAYS A SMILE!!!
Make a Dinner reservation for the Hideaway Cafe and you won't regret it!! Customers of this lil Hideaway are return and travel far for their melt in your mouth, beautifully prepared meal.
Thank you for working so hard, so we can relax and enjoy Gods beauty
M&M Schultz
Hugh B.
Nov 24, 2020
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This place was great! We loved it! Just something I picked out from my online AMEX Delta Skymiles Travel and very pleasantly surprised.
This is an older family owned operation so don't expect a huge staff like at a Sandals Resort to cater to your every whim. But, if you want a nice, clean and comfortable beach front location with a friendly staff at a decent price - this is the place to stay!
They even have a wonderful complimentary breakfast. Not the typical bagels, yogurt and cereal complimentary breakfast like at the chain motels. This is a REAL made to order breakfast of eggs
This is an older family owned operation so don't expect a huge staff like at a Sandals Resort to cater to your every whim. But, if you want a nice, clean and comfortable beach front location with a friendly staff at a decent price - this is the place to stay!
They even have a wonderful complimentary breakfast. Not the typical bagels, yogurt and cereal complimentary breakfast like at the chain motels. This is a REAL made to order breakfast of eggs
Angie R.
Mar 07, 2020
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This place was fantastic!! It was like old Florida.... super kitschy and charming .. I loved the Laid-back atmosphere, very relaxing. The staff was great, very friendly and accommodating. I thought it was a great value and it was far enough away from Key West to be relaxing, but close enough to visit a few times. It was a perfect place to stay
James S.
Dec 19, 2019
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There are SCORPIONS in the rooms! DO NOT STAY THERE!
we left after seeing them afraid to step on the in the night. we tried to contact the owner and she ignored us. when we were finally able to get ahold of her after two days the owner she refused to offer us a refund even after we tried to mediation through the booking agency. she also said not to "threaten" her with a bad review.
we were also told we were the only people staying there that night (which in retrospect seems obvious why) but repeatedly heard footsteps coming through the ceiling.
this place is TERRIFYING. repeat: DO
we left after seeing them afraid to step on the in the night. we tried to contact the owner and she ignored us. when we were finally able to get ahold of her after two days the owner she refused to offer us a refund even after we tried to mediation through the booking agency. she also said not to "threaten" her with a bad review.
we were also told we were the only people staying there that night (which in retrospect seems obvious why) but repeatedly heard footsteps coming through the ceiling.
this place is TERRIFYING. repeat: DO
Don W.
Jul 14, 2019
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My first time staying in the Keys so not sure what to expect. Looked a bit rough when I first drove up but the manager was very nice and the room updated and clean. I was told they had reopened just recently. They had been pretty much been out of business since hurricane Irma in 2017. Some areas had been recently repaired/updated such as the pool and rooms. Before the hurricane they had a dock and boat rental for guests. I look forward seeing that come back.
Very quaint, low key, and full of "charm". I will definitely go back. They have a restaurant onsite which is 5 star
Very quaint, low key, and full of "charm". I will definitely go back. They have a restaurant onsite which is 5 star
David D.
May 26, 2019
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We arrived to learn there was an A/C repairman on the way, but we were assured he would be quick and didn't need to enter the unit. Not only did he need to come in, but he could come and go as he pleased through the sliding glass door in the bedroom where the lock didn't work! We ended up spending time holding a hair dryer and pulling ice off the unit to speed up the repair. On top of all that, the shower was cold. I'd finally had enough and went to the office to ask for a different room, but it was locked up with a sign saying "if you arrived after 8pm, we'll see you tomorrow
Richard C.
Apr 29, 2019
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Becki M.
Apr 25, 2019
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There were two king suite options on Booking.com to choose from at this location. They were $60 difference in price. The only difference between the two rooms was the fact that one had an ocean view and one did not. So, I opted to pay the extra $60 for the ocean view. When we got there, we got a room FACING THE ROAD (US1). We were in the FARTHEST building from the ocean and the only things you can hear in the room we stayed in was the traffic moving by just feet away and the people in the rooms next to us (every word they said we could hear). We brought the issue (not ocean view) to the attention
D. F.
Apr 15, 2019
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They need better front office people! First you can only check in between 4-8 otherwise there's a sign on the door saying to come back at 9AM. they also don't get there at 9AM or they don't answer the phone! Room we stayed in was remodeled and nice but for a kitchen it had no dishware or pots and pans. Towels were cheap quality and the room smelled weird like some sort of chemical. I would have give it more stars if the office personnel wasn't so terrible. For someone who has worked in the customer service industry, this was the worst I have ever seen at a hotel!
La S.
Feb 12, 2019
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One of the Best vacations of my life. This property is so cool. Quaint, but they have a fishing boat rental that just really sets this place apart. Just you and the crystal clear water with fish practically jumping in the boat, then there are restaurants up and down the same street that clean and prepare the fish how you choose. UTOPIA
Amy Z.
Jul 23, 2018
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They were hit extremely hard by Irma. They have updated most of their rooms and pool area. All the ocean front rooms were unavailable due to construction. Our room had kitchenette, livingroom with pull out couch, large bedroom, and personal patio area. Still a lot of work but they're doing the best they can. Its a great location with beautiful views. The staff was awesome and full of information.
John T.
Mar 06, 2017
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Stayed a week. Room (23) was along the road, one of the jacuzzi rooms and the road noise was horrible. Room was clean but dated. Staff is great. Restaurant is waaaay overrated. No swimming except in pool which is overlooked by dining room making it a bit awkward. Boats are dated but best part of the stay. Overall this place is in serious need of a makeover. Wouldnt stay again.
Shannon O.
Oct 19, 2016
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It's not a 5 star, white collar resort, so if that's what you're looking for, move on.
My wife and I thought this place was very charming and it was really secluded; we encountered very few people. We got exactly what we were looking for; relaxation.
The room was very clean, towels were clean(without stains), the views were stunning, free breakfast was hot and made to order. The staff was very nice and accommodating.
If I had anything to complain about, it would be that the Wi-Fi didn't work. But we weren't there to be online so it didn't matter. We will definitely
My wife and I thought this place was very charming and it was really secluded; we encountered very few people. We got exactly what we were looking for; relaxation.
The room was very clean, towels were clean(without stains), the views were stunning, free breakfast was hot and made to order. The staff was very nice and accommodating.
If I had anything to complain about, it would be that the Wi-Fi didn't work. But we weren't there to be online so it didn't matter. We will definitely
Angela M.
May 15, 2016
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3 stars just because it's an older hotel and has room a.c. But it is very clean and well maintained. Staff is friendly and the bed was a small double but we slept well in it. It's a good value for the price we paid. We would stay here again. Also has a very nice restaurant- the Hideaway. It has linen table cloths and napkins and is classy.
