Beachfront Hotel Marathon FL

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.

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A wooden porch with chairs overlooks a sandy beach with palm trees, a picnic table, and a thatched umbrella under a bright blue sky.
An aerial view of a coastal property with multiple buildings, palm trees, and lounge chairs on a sandy beach surrounded by turquoise waters.
A wooden porch with chairs overlooks a sandy beach with palm trees, a picnic table, and a thatched umbrella under a bright blue sky.
An aerial view of a coastal property with multiple buildings, palm trees, and lounge chairs on a sandy beach surrounded by turquoise waters.
  • Outdoor pool & hot tub with ocean views
  • Pet-friendly resort
  • Kayak rental, boat parking & trailer parking available
A serene swimming pool surrounded by palm trees under a bright blue sky with scattered clouds, featuring lounge chairs and a wooden deck.
A pink beach house with a raised deck and surrounded by palm trees, situated on a sandy shore under a clear blue sky and calm ocean.
A small table set for two with plates of food and glasses of orange juice, by a window overlooking a beach with palm trees and the ocean.

Enjoy the Outdoor Experience

Relax by the pool or the hot tub that oversees the beach. Count the stars at night by the lounge chairs near the ocean. Listen to the sounds of our tropical birds. A quiet little place where time does not exist, away from noise and city lights.

Amenities & Services

  • Location Matters

    The Rainbow Bend Resort is located fifty-eight miles north of Key West. A perfect halfway point to relax on your travels down south.  Marathon boasts some of the best boating activities anywhere, including deep-sea reef fishing or flats fishing. There are also many other watersports activities such as, jet ski tours, kayaking, paddle boarding, snorkeling or just cruising the turqoise waters. 

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A beachfront table set for two with plates of breakfast food and glasses of orange juice, in a sunny, coastal dining area with an ocean view ending the sentence.
A croissant-like pastry with jalapeno slices and a dollop of sauce on an oval plate.
A plate with grilled shrimp and a filet mignon, garnished with chopped fresh herbs and some melted butter or sauce.

Fine Dining

We also offer a Waterfront dining experience at our local favorite fine dining restaurant Hideaway Cafe. 

If you would prefer to take a tour on land visit some of the area attractions. These include Sombrero Beach, Bahia Honda State Park, Turtle Hospital, Aquarium Encounters, Pidgeon Key Island, Curry Hammock State Park and Dolphin Research Center. 

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