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Reviews of Glunz Ocean Beach Hotel and Resort 4 stars

351 East Ocean Drive, Key Colony, Marathon, FL 33051, United States

#12 of 36 hotels in Marathon

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 216 hotel reviews

8.4

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.6

  • Comfort

    8.6

  • Location

    9.2

  • Facilities

    8.6

  • Staff

    8.9

  • Value for money

    7.8

  • Free WiFi

    8.8

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  • Reviewed: 21 June 2024

    8.0
    Our stay was great, just wish the room was bigger
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The room was really small for 4 people and the shower had very little water pressure.

    Having the private beach was awesome!!

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 June 2024

    9.0
    Relaxing
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Deluxe King Room Island View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The bedding was extremely thin. You would have to bring your own blanket or be uncomfortable.

    Everything beside the bedding was outstanding!

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 5 June 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 4 nights

    location

    comfortable

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 3 June 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom Havana Suite - Non Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night

    The price nearly doubled upon checkout on Booking. After we decided on the location, I went to check out, and additional taxes and fees were added, which doubled the original advertised price.

    The beach and swimming pool were really nice. The restaurant on site was also great: good location on the water & live music. The room was stayed in was large and comfortable.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 3 June 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    I had a dirty towel

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 May 2024

    9.0
    Great place to get away as a couple.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom Havana Suite - Non Smoking
    • Stayed 3 nights

    My only complaint would be the sofa's comfort.

    We had a suite that had a kitchenette, sofa and table/chairs. The beach was steps away. Cabana chairs were set up in the morning so we could watch the sunrise. Each chair on the beach and in pool area had a QR code to order drinks delivered. The bar/restaurant was excellent- fun live music. We had a party of 6 and were sat around a fire pit on comfy couches.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 May 2024

    7.0
    Nice view from pool and hot tub
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe King Room Island View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Price , view of parking lot

    On the beach

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 17 April 2024

    7.0
    Relaxing!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe King Room Ocean View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    That I had to pay more because I booked through booking.com. Call the hotel directly; you’ll get a better room and price.

    Beautiful beachfront and pool and the restaurant next door

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 5 April 2024

    8.0
    Great family run resort directly on a gorgeous beach!
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Oceanfront Three-Bedroom Villa
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    No pier for fishing

    Location on beach and tiki restaurant next door!

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 April 2024

    9.0
    Great location right on the beach. Staff friendly and the rooms were nicely equipped.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • King Suite with Sofa Bed - Ocean Front
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The restaurant is closed on Tuesday.

    Right on the beach with a nice pool.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 March 2024

    7.0
    Beautiful location on the water.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe King Room Ocean View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Room had broken towel rack and base board tiles coming off wall.

    Private beach just yards from room.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 21 March 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Disappointed in the restaurant, their hours, meal quality and choices and overall the $1150 price for 2 nights price tag seems exorbitant. The property is nice and a great location but doesn't have 4 star luxury feel.

    We enjoyed our stay and LOVED the pool overlooking the ocean. It was a quiet spot and the room was comfortable with the fridge and microwave for quick breakfast.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 17 March 2024

    7.0
    lovely getaway
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • King Suite with Sofa Bed - Ocean Front
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    secluded not walkable anywhere

    big rooms and very clean

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 March 2024

    9.0
    Loved it. Hoping to visit again next year.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Suite with Sofa Bed - Beach Level
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    If we closed the bathroom door all the way, couldn’t open from inside.

    The beach and the ocean front suites

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 February 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe King Room Island View
    • Stayed 4 nights

    Lobby is closed at night with no access to coffee supplies until 8am when it opens. Would love to have vending machines for soda or snacks. There were none.

    Chairs and umbrellas at the beach were excellent. Nice beach.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 February 2024

    8.0
    It was a great stay and we made a lot of memories. I will give a perfect score if it wasn’t for the loud noise that come
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Suite with Sofa Bed - Ocean Front
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The refrigerator has a loud mechanical noise coming from it intermittently. It will wake you from a dead sleep. It is even louder that the television.

    The property was located on a nice beach. They did a great job of keeping the beach clean.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 12 February 2024

    9.0
    Nice place for a week. Very relaxing
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Deluxe King Room Ocean View
    • Stayed 5 nights

    Wxpensive

    Beautiful beach, clean room, great pool

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 January 2024

    9.0
    Oceanside getaway on Key Colony Beach
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe King Room Ocean View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Would be great to have a continental breakfast in the lobby, since nothing is available on KCB and you need to drive to get something to eat first thing in the morning. Some late night food or drink options would be good too, maybe a vending machine with drinks or to stock the fridge in the room.

    Great little beach, pool area, bikes are free to take out until sunset. Havana Jacks right next door is a wonderful spot for dinner. Overall fantastic experience for a few days in the Keys.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 January 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 1 night

    The bed blankets weren't very comfortable -- too light, though they may be better during the hot summer days.

    We booked last minute and just for one night while traveling through the Keys, but the staff kindly moved us to the sea-view side. The jacuzzi was being repaired but we enjoyed the sea-side pool very much. A very pleasant beach with comfortable chairs and lounge chairs from which to enjoy the beach.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 January 2024

    9.0
    If you are looking for something midrange with a fantastic view, music and food this is it.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe King Room Ocean View
    • Stayed 4 nights

    The noise from the band at night carried over to our room a little late. Beach is nicely sanded and lovely but slopes off sharply. into the water. Hot tub could use an upgrade and higher temp. Don't expect Marathon to have a downtown centre like Key West.

    The view was fantastic - great ocean and sky colours. Having the restaurant next door was so convenient - the food although limited in the number of selections was good. Pool is right at the shore line and decent size. Proximity to marine experiences at Dolphin research centre and the aquarium was great on a cloudy day. Also fairly close to the terrific beaches at Bahia Honda Park! The resort has a retro look and a family feel. It is laid back and relaxed in tone.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 9 December 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom Havana Suite - Non Smoking
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    No maid service in 4 days

    Had kitchenette

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 12 November 2023

    8.0
    We met our friends and had an enjoyable weekend. Pool and beach were beautiful! Havana Jacks was overpriced! We thought
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom Havana Suite - Non Smoking
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    AC broke during stay on last night Suite was old and worn Havana No dresser to put clothes away

    Location Pool and beach Staff in hotel Beautiful grounds Clean comfortable linens/towels

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 21 September 2023

    7.0
    Temper your expectations
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe King Room Island View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Loads of seaweed all along the beach. It looks like it wouldn't take much work to rake them up The sand is filled with small wood pieces and stones, which makes it uncomfortable to lie on Beach facilities (tables, chairs) dirty Room really doesn't match the price. Set your expectations. What you really pay for is the beach.

    One of the only "affordable" hotels on the Keys with access to a beach Free access to kayaks and paddles

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 13 September 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • One-Bedroom Havana Suite - Non Smoking
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The havana suite was nice and clean But the smell of the room when we first enter was no good ,the kitchen really need to be renovated. Anyway we will come back next year to a better room.

    Everything about this stay was good. We are planning to come back and it will be recommended anytime. Just that we will upgrade to a better room.

    Stayed in September 2023

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