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Crystal Bay Resort

4900 Overseas Highway, Mile Marker 49, Marathon, FL 33050
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Crystal Bay Resort
Ranked #13 of 15 hotels in Marathon
3.0 of 5 stars 63 Reviews
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New York
Senior Reviewer
7 reviews 7 reviews
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 September 2011
2
people found this review helpful

My family stayed in a second floor unit with several bedrooms and a kitchen. Unfortunately, it was very messy and dirty. The kitchen was filthy and the freezer looked like it wasn't cleaned in several years. My family purchased its own cleaning products because we didn't want to touch anything unless we cleaned it ourselves. On the plus side, the... More

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West Palm
1 review
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 June 2011
2
people found this review helpful

Stayed here for Memorial Day weekend and this place is a dump. I wasn't expecting Marriott or Holiday Inn status, given the fact that this is the keys, just something clean and decent for the weekend. Our toilet was clogged the first night, called the number on the door, no answer. Called the next morning, someone didn't get to the... More

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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 May 2011
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This was a lesson in updating ones guide books!! I booked this place on account of it's description in a guide book written in 2008. Three years later I can only assume that the owner has run out of money and got rid of all the gardeners, cleaners and maintenance staff. The book said the landscaping was "fantastic" and "lush"... More

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Granada, Nicaragua
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 April 2011

I have traveled a lot but this is for sure one of my favorite places!!! its super nice and the staff is the friendliest and most helpfull ever!we had a great time with amy and her lovely family! she does a great job and we never missed anything!and it also was one of the cheapest in the keys and we... More

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Columbus, Ohio
1 review
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 April 2011

Drove down to Marathon from West. Palm (vacationing from Ohio) looking to stay for a couple days to check out the Keys. First place we looked at was up the street and well over 100$ a night. Saw this spot and got a room for 2 nights ar 89$ each, then extended for another day with no hassle.. Air conditioner... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 April 2011

My father and I decided to drive down to the keys for a few nights with no set agenda. When we arrived in marathon, we did a search if hotels in the area and decided to check out crystal bay. When we arrived we were greeted by Amy, who in the end, saw to it that we were satisfied and... More

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Neponset, Illinois
2 reviews
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 April 2011
3
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Ok, I really try to give people benefit of the doubt & I realize that you can't always please everyone....but this place seems to be very content with the condition of their resort. Our rooms were just dirty....ceiling had big stains of roof leaking...possible mold??? floors not swept, fridge handle was almost black...like never wiped off...just common cleaning duties that... More

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Marathon, Florida
1 review
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 April 2011
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people found this review helpful

The hotel was cozy, a little rustic but pretty much exactly what I was looking for! A tranquil piece of property with a pool and tennis court, and of course fishing!!! The dock is very unique and as I was informed by the knowledgeable staff, that we wont see marinas like this anymore. It was great that I was able... More

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Boca Raton, Florida
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 April 2011
1
person found this review helpful

I stayed here last week with my husband and we had such a nice time. The staff (Marsha) was so friendly and helped us with everything we needed. The property was much bigger than we expected and the view was beautiful! Contrary to what others have said our room was very clean and it even had a kitchenette, which made... More

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Toledo, Ohio
2 reviews
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 March 2011
3
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If you don't mind going out and buying cleaning supplies to clean your room, then by all means, stay here. This place has so much potential ... but as another review stays, it's been totally neglected and left to run-down. There was no soap in the room upon arrival, and 1 washcloth for 2 people. Won't go into more details,... More

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4900 Overseas Highway, Mile Marker 49, Marathon, FL 33050
Price range (per night):* 82 AUD - 257 AUD

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