DROP ANCHOR RESORT & MARINA, Islamorada

Drop Anchor Resort & Marina sits directly on the ocean adjacent to Windley Key Fossil Reef Geological State Park. The property includes a marina with boat docking and trailer parking. Guests have free use of kayaks, stand-up paddleboards, and bicycles.

The hotel offers a heated saltwater pool open year-round with a view of the Atlantic Ocean. A private beach area is outfitted with loungers, umbrellas, and tiki huts. Outdoor grilling facilities, picnic areas, and hammocks are available for guest use.

Each room includes a microwave, refrigerator, and coffee-making facilities. Accommodations come in a range of types, including walk-out ocean view suites and family suites with full kitchens. Rooms are decorated in a retro Art Deco style and have been renovated within the last 1.5 years.

The resort is a 9-minute walk from Theater of the Sea and 6.9 miles from Indian Key Historic Park. It is less than 30 minutes from Key Largo and about two hours from Key West. The History of Diving Museum is also a short drive away.

The hotel offers family rooms with multiple bed configurations and kitchenettes. Pets are allowed on the property. Recreational equipment such as kayaks, paddleboards, and yard games like cornhole are provided without extra charge.

Marina: Boat docking and trailer parking

Recreation: Heated saltwater pool, kayaks, paddleboards, bikes

Location: Adjacent to Windley Key Fossil Reef Geological State Park

Nearby attractions: Theater of the Sea, History of Diving Museum

Guest services: Free parking, business center, meeting/banquet facilities

Room types: Ocean view, family suites with kitchens, retro Art Deco decor