Florida Keys, FloridaIslamorada
Three Waters Resort and Marina, Islamorada, a Tribute Portfolio Resort
Oceanfront marina playground
Islamorada Florida Keys, Florida
Price
$$$
Rated for
Resort Social LocalOutside the door
The house
MarriottOceanfront marina playground
Built for boaters and beachgoers, this sprawling compound runs on saltwater sports, sandy lawns, and dockside cocktails.
What it’s good at
Remarkable
Fifteen oceanfront acres centered on three swimming pools and a deep-water marina.
What they say
Also in Condé Nast Traveler.
What were once separate hotels have gradually come together to form a cohesive (and skillfully designed) whole, most recently with the former Postcard Inn joining Pelican Cove under the same banner.
Tucked away
A place apart: the property is the destination.
On fifteen oceanfront acres in Islamorada along the Overseas Highway, where the property grounds border the water.
The rooms
Bright, island-toned rooms spread across ten buildings, including an adults-only enclave clustered around its own private pool.
The pools
Bring a swimsuit.
Three outdoor pools look out across the Atlantic, including Kokomo Pool with its swim-up cocktail bar.
Yoga and open-air gym
Morning yoga classes run out on the wooden dock, and weight equipment sits beneath a thatched palapa.
Gym and massage
Wave Motion Studio looks out over the water with treadmills, and massage services wait steps from the beach.
At the table
Kindler cooks fresh seafood over an open hearth, and Islamorada Pizza Co. serves slices under a banyan tree.
How it began
The resort unites two neighboring properties, taking its name from the surrounding Atlantic Ocean, Gulf of Mexico, and Florida Bay.
Florida Keys
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Our shorthand
How we rate hotels.
The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.