Bonefish Resort, Marathon

We stayed at the bonefish a few nights in September. The price was right so we took it only for that sole reason. I knew what I was in for, but I'm cheap so the steal of a deal for their best room was ok. Generally if it wasn't such low season and we had to pay full price I would NEVER stay here again. This place would have no chance of staying in business if it was anywhere else in the US (not even with a $19.99/night rate). I have stayed in many places over the years (Europe, Asia and N. America) and I haven't stayed in a worse dump. It was dirty (filthy) and unkept. I don't understand why they don't put in a little bit of elbow grease and clean the place up because it has SO much potential. The sunrise was magnificant, the setting to die for, but it seems that management is waiting for the next hurricane to wipe it away, collect insurance money and mission accomplished. Everything was very unkept and dirty, the floor is on an angle so you get dizzy just walking around (weird feeling). The AC was so loud (never in my life have I heard such a loud AC), and it was right above my head while sleeping. It sounded like a running DIESEL ENGINE was right above my head. Even with earplugs I had an incredibly hard time sleeping until I turned it the hell off because it was easier to sleep in the Floridian heat! As I didn't want to spend too much money I settled for this, but the whole time I was thinking to myself how bad the management is for neglecting this property that has such potential....If you can tough it out then by all means stay here, but if you need basic or just above basic standards of living then don't. Management was incredibly friendly and super helpful!

I think that you either love this place or you hate it. We loved it due to it's cleanliness, fair price for the keys, it's located near great beaches, hiking and centrally located in the Keys, being able to enjoy the Atlantic Ocean from the covered deck, being able to cook and barbeque and eat outside our room. Having all the conveniences of home. Very nice staff also. Check out my review on trip advisor/traveler reviews..I show pictures of our room and the motel area. look for JesusluvsU

The staff was not friendy, The rooms are vary small and really out dated. The pictures on the internet must trick photograghy. This place was built in the 1940's and not much has been done to keep it up. Dirty and just nasty. I wil never stay here ever again.

I will echo the negative reviews - everything that has been said is true. The photos online are misleading. We stayed in #314 "the deluxe oceanfront" and let me just say that if you are accustomed to little roaches, ants, old looking (brownish) mattresses, light bulbs out, 6 foot low ceilings, trailer like rooms, broken/loose outdoor decking, accomodations that keep you up all night because you are concerned that you might catch some type of "lice" , a place that makes you feel "itchy" the moment you step foot inside---well than this is the place for you! As for us (5'2 and 5'3" short people who felt like we were being punished inside a matchbox) we left not even 24 hours later and were told we would not get the 2 remaining nights that we forfeited refunded. So my bad for not reading the reviews before we booked and so Be forewarned!. If you're like me and have high standards - book at another place (I wouldn't even stay at their other tow places "the yellow tail and casa del sol (more expensive - just at 2 star).

My husband, Golden Retriever, and I go to the Bonefish evey year, and have been, for 4 years. It is quiet, clean, and simply wonderful! We can't wait to get back, each year!

I dont know what these people are talking about. Me and my lady stayed for two nights over new years and it was great. Clean, friendly, Fun. These rooms are not the four seasons. More like Giligans Island. But thats what I come to the keys for.

We had to cancel a reservation due to closing on a new house. The staff at Bonefish were not understanding at all. In fact very unfriendly. They will not refund your money for any reason. They will also not give you different dates. I will never plan to stay with them again. If there is any chance you could have to cancel, stay away from these people. Once they have your deposit, they definitely will keep it. By the way, we had reservations with another resort in conjunction with this one and they moved our reservations to the next year, and were very nice about it. I only wish Bonefish undrstood the meaning of customer service.