Key Largo - all beaches

We arrived on a Sunday to find the office closed, as it shuts at 11 on Sundays. Although the key was left for us, there were no towels provided for the pool or beach. The room felt outdated, and we even found a Cliff bar on the floor, which raised concerns about the quality of housekeeping. Despite calling the hotel's phone number multiple times and leaving messages, we received no response, not even the following day. When we finally spoke to someone at the office, they mentioned an emergency number posted on their door. Perhaps it would be more helpful to include this number in the rooms or on the website where guests are more likely to see it? Additionally, a very loud and large family was staying there, monopolizing the beach area both day and night. Overall, it was a disappointing experience.

This was our second visit this year, and once again, everything was exceptional. The pool opened during our stay, and we were the first guests to enjoy it—truly a masterpiece! Sandra, Sarah, and the entire staff are fantastic. They cater to your every need, yet you hardly notice they are there unless you require something. This is the perfect place for disconnecting and true relaxation; we only saw two other guests during our entire stay. In contrast, our grown children stayed next door at Cheeca Lodge, where we met for a drink—I couldn't wait to return to the serenity of the Moorings! If you need a reminder that the larger world still exists, simply walk five minutes from the property to the finest restaurants, bars, and shops the Florida Keys have to offer. Every detail here is immaculate, and the only sounds are palm trees swaying in the breeze, birds singing, and waves gently lapping the beach. I only checked my phone to confirm a dinner reservation and, regrettably, my return flight home. There is no television (except for the FIFA and Eagles game!), and I never missed it. Best property, best staff, best ownership. There is no corporate involvement here, just pride of ownership and a level of care that can only come when the top priority is the guest experience. The property owner and staff are solely focused on that. Such a rarity these days, but what a difference it makes.

We had an amazing time during our stay at this beach. The staff was fantastic from the moment we arrived until we left. When we got there, the staff warmly greeted us and even offered us complimentary rum punches. The rooms were impeccably clean and tastefully decorated. The spacious refrigerator was incredibly convenient. Our room was private, yet conveniently located near the pool. It was also great to have a private screened-in lounge chair area right outside the back of our room. We thoroughly enjoyed the delicious breakfast at Elements! The highlight of our stay was sitting right by the ocean and witnessing a manatee come up to the surface! If we ever find ourselves in the Keys again, we would definitely come back.

This isn't a beach I would choose to swim at during this season. The shoreline was littered with numerous baby and medium-sized Portuguese Man O' War. Nonetheless, it was a fantastic place to stroll and discover. We came across countless crabs, hermit crabs, and baby conches. We also witnessed some fascinating fish swimming about and plenty of lizards. It was an enthralling location to wander and appreciate the natural world.