Is parking available at the property?

Limited parking is available on-site, and it is free. Parking height restrictions apply.

What are the standard check-in and check-out times?

Check-in is at 4:00 PM, and check-out is at 11:00 AM. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request, and guests should contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival for arrangements.

What is the location of the property in relation to key landmarks?

The property is located in Islamorada, steps from Islamorada Brewery & Distillery and 10 minutes by foot from Keys History & Discovery Center. It is approximately 0.6 miles from Matecumbe United Methodist Church and 0.7 miles from the History of Diving Museum.

Does the property have a swimming pool?

Yes, there is an outdoor swimming pool available. The pool is seasonal and operational hours are not specified.

What are the policies for guests staying with children?

Up to 2 children aged 10 years old and younger can stay for free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.

La Jolla Resort - Inn in Islamorada, USA

Average nightly price at La Jolla Resort by month, last 12 months (USD)
Month	Average price
January	$222
February	$298
March	$319
April	$262
May	$225
June	$204
July	$207
August	$172
September	$166
October	$147
November	$180
December	$229

What guests think

At La Jolla Resort, guests praise the bayside setting with sunset views, clean updated rooms, and plentiful complimentary activities like kayaks and bikes, while noting trade-offs such as small pool, occasional maintenance hiccups, and traffic noise in road-facing units.

The Old Florida vibe and waterfront lounging areas, docks, and free gear stand out as consistent highlights. Rooms are generally bright and spacious, though some bathrooms are tight with limited counter space and a few mattresses feel hard. Expect a relaxed, scenic stay with simple comforts and some quirks.

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Facilities

Bayside setup with free kayaks, paddleboards, snorkel and fishing gear, bikes, hammocks, grills, and boat docks/slips is a highlight. The pool is small (and sometimes cold) near the road, and parking can be limited or tight.

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Jennifer

Aug 9, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We enjoyed the pool. We also used resort provided kayaks in the open water. It was very relaxing. We only stayed one day as we were traveling south.

10

jason

Jun 20, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The place has been updated. Access to the beach is awesome. Tons of things to do - such as paddleboard and kayak. Sunsets are amazing. Chill! Pool is small and no view but not what we came for.

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Christopher

Nov 30, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The room was spacious. The kitchenette was set up nicely but our stay was too short to take advantage of the cooktop, fridge, or microwave. Paid a $25 “resort fee” but didn’t see the value. The pool had no heater and was too cold to use. The chairs out by the bay didn’t have cushions. Men were working on a renovation until sundown so it was noisy. The water flow in the shower was a trickle. Good luck trying to wash shampoo out of your hair.

10

Eric

Feb 16, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Smooth check in. Nice property. Buildings are typical older Key West but have been nicely updated. Our room has a great view of the Gulf. Wish it had a deck instead of just sliding glass doors that are permanently shut.. Property grounds are very nice with a new dock.

10

Todd

Sep 25, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Boat docks available. Kayaks and fishing poles available. Picnic palapa tables by the beach. Very relaxing property. They have a pool too but we preferred the ocean view by the boat dock beach area.

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Becky

Feb 11, 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

Cute comfortable hotel. Pool was small and cold.

10

Carlos

Sep 14, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great weekend getaway. First time staying after years of staying in the Keys. Clean rooms, clean property, friendly service. Lots of different rooms to accommodate budget and needs. We loved the on site slips for your boat as we brought ours and kept it on site. Will definitely be back. Only gripe is parking is limited and tight.

10

Brian

Apr 24, 2023

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Stayed 4 nights

Great little place. Nice pool love the quietness of the place. Love haveling bikes and kayaks for use

10

Ngu

Sep 5, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Wonderful hotel with dockage and trailer parking

10

David

May 27, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

It's a 1960's looking Florida resort. A throwback to happier times, but all the rooms and buildings have just recently been refurbished. New flooring and fixtures and bathrooms, all freshly painted. Sits right on the Gulf, with excellent sunset views. The property also supplies kayaks, paddle boards, fishing rods, safety vests, snorkeling gear, etc. They have a pool onsite along with gas and charcoal grills. Hammocks, lounges are there, too. Easy parking and the staff is wonderful and helpful. They even put out fruit and cookies in the lobby for quick, and free snacks. A very nice touch! I was very pleased and would return the next time we go fishing in Islamorada.

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Cleanliness

Most reviews report very clean, freshly updated rooms, though some bathrooms show wear. A few guests cited serious issues like pests, mold, or missed housekeeping.

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Peter

Sep 13, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Just a wonderful perfect little find with a great staff, The best views and the cleanest rooms I have ever seen!

8

Julia

May 25, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

This is a nice place to stay. A nice waterfront with chairs, hammocks, shade, grill and dockage. Bed was very comfortable. Room was spacious and clean. The bathroom was clean and functional but needed a face lift. The area was well lit at night for safety but kept the room to bright for me. Overall would recommend.

4

Douglas

Mar 29, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The room was filthy. Urine on the toilet and body hair in the sheets. Body fluid stained bed spread... Desk clerk stated it was the maids last room before she went home. No offer of reimbursement or discount.

6

Ron

Sep 13, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Need bath towel racks. Shower floor discusting

10

Johannalis

Oct 13, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Very clean

4

Francois

Mar 27, 2024

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Way overpriced. Terrible road noise and poor windows and door make for sleepless night. Mold on the ceiling and very humid in the room. Pictures on the website are misleading. This is a two star motel. I don’t recommend at all. What a waste of money

10

Myra

Jul 24, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Nice hotel with beautiful grounds. Large room, good a/c. Friendly staff. Good parking. Would return for another visit

6

Danielle

Aug 22, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The property was beautiful and quaint. The pool was nice and the views of the water were beautiful. We loved all of the options we had to do there, lounge by the water, use the kayaks, the hammocks were great. The room was very nice and clean and it smelled great. The location was great and close to a lot of restaurants and shops, even though the construction in the area made it hard to get in and out of the parking lot. We had a good time here. Our only complaints were that the bed was hard and lumpy, the water pressure was really weak, and our room had a major sugar ant problem. We couldn't leave any food on the counter because it was attacked by a ton of sugar ants. Also, when we opened up the sofa bed for the kids to sleep on, the linens were still on it from the last guests and there was a dirty towel with a bunched up sheet in the bed. There weren't any extra linens and there wasn't an extra blanket for the sofa bed either. Luckily my kids brought their own blankets and we made it work because the office was closed by this time.

6

Timothy

Feb 6, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

The resort location and outdoor areas are beautiful. Sitting outside was gorgeous but the rooms not so much. First night there we killed a roach in the kitchen. There were two dead small ones beside the toilet. We told the front desk they told us “I find that hard to believe “. Wow!! The shower had mold all around the bottom of it. The tile was painted white. Like spray painted. The shower curtain had black mold all on the bottom of it. The road noise in the room was terrible. If you are staying here make sure you get a room far from the road because otherwise it’s super loud. I travel a couple weeks a month for work. I believe you get what you pay for. For the money we paid this place was dirty and they didn’t care when we said something. The outdoor areas around the water were nice. Very pretty. Great views but if I’m paying over 300 a night then that room needs to be free of mold and roaches.

10

James

Mar 27, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The rooms were very nice, the exterior looks dated but the rooms are new inside

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Rooms

Rooms are bright, spacious, and updated with a retro Keys feel and some great bay views; mattress comfort varies. Several note compact bathrooms and noticeable road noise in front units.

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Janine

Feb 14, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Retro 195O’s exterior, all the to the neon sign at the entrance. Felt like Lucy and Desi would be showing up. Rooms have been updated and modernized. Our room had a large screen tv with a nice suiting area, comfy queen bed, and a small kitchen area. Very clean. Small pool near road. Waterfront lounging area, with lounge chairs, shuffle board, kayaks, bikes, a dock. You could go swimming off the dock. Concierge nice, provided a bag of ice and some fruit and snacks on the office. Easy drive to eateries. A distillery and brewery across the road if you want to just walk. Would recommend for adults, I think kids might be bored with no beach and the small pool.

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Mark

May 27, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Little diamond of a resort on Islamorada. We had room T with a bay view, and 'what a view' !! Room was clean and modern and front desk team were very friendly and helpful.

6

Aryssa

Dec 25, 2022

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Stayed 19,350 nights

Location was perfect and the property was beautiful. The room walls were paper thin (could hear conversations in the next room clear as day), had to sit sideways on the toilet due to how close it was to the wall, bathroom walls were wet after a shower due to no fan, horrible remodel job (embarrassingly bad), and the entrance/exit onto the highway was dangerous due to being very narrow and only allowing one car to pass at a time. Will choose another place to stay on our next visit to the Keys.

4

Frank

Dec 5, 2022

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Stayed 19,330 nights

The property is direct at the A1 highway to Keys West. Hotel buildings are old and therefore no sound insolation. The street noise is very loud,and is heard in the rooms 24/7

10

Ryan

Feb 14, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Our stay at La Jolla Resort was fantastic. The rooms are really nicely updated and have outstanding mattresses. The location is awesome for anyone who enjoys Islamorada Brewery and Distillery as it's right across the road. We often felt like we had the place to ourselves. The staff was helpful and friendly. We would not hesitate to stay here again in the future!

6

Meghan

May 30, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

We booked the Comfort Room with 2 Queen beds. Upon arrival we discovered the bathroom ceiling height and shower were only 6 feet tall, not standard height. My husband is 6’4”, the shower head only rose to his chest so he could not shower in our room, he had to use the outdoor shower by the pool. The front desk wouldn’t move us even when we offered to pay the difference.

10

Brett

Nov 29, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Rooms were bright and spacious. Hotel had a great location as well.

10

Jayne

Oct 13, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Cute 20 room property on the gulf. Rooms are good sized and well equipped. Housekeeping came daily and swapped towel and emptied garbage. Bed in unit Q is the worst bed we ever slept in. So hard, noisy and sloped in the middle. Ended up sleeping on the sofa our last night. Other than the bed we would highly recommend La Jolla to all travelers

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Julie

Feb 24, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Pros- cute establishment and friendly front desk. Free granola bars, crackers and fruit. A water hot and cold filling station. Nice swing with water view. Con- if you get a room close to road it’s like you are sleeping on the highway. Two nights of no sleep.

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David

May 27, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

It's a 1960's looking Florida resort. A throwback to happier times, but all the rooms and buildings have just recently been refurbished. New flooring and fixtures and bathrooms, all freshly painted. Sits right on the Gulf, with excellent sunset views. The property also supplies kayaks, paddle boards, fishing rods, safety vests, snorkeling gear, etc. They have a pool onsite along with gas and charcoal grills. Hammocks, lounges are there, too. Easy parking and the staff is wonderful and helpful. They even put out fruit and cookies in the lobby for quick, and free snacks. A very nice touch! I was very pleased and would return the next time we go fishing in Islamorada.

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Service

Staff are widely described as friendly, welcoming, and accommodating, with smooth check in and occasional upgrades. A smaller number report unresponsive or unfriendly interactions and slow resolution of maintenance issues.

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Derek

May 7, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Our AC quit working, asked 3 times to have it fixed and received no response. Our toilet was broke and leaking, no hot water in the shower. Way over priced for what you get especially with all the issues

2

Myrlande

Oct 8, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

They staff was not polite and being rude

6

Pedro

Mar 30, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Staff not friendly reception/ cleaning service staff

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Nicole

Nov 12, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Fantastic place! The front desk staff are so friendly and helpful!!

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Patty

Feb 26, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We really appreciated the early check in. We had been driving all day and needed a rest and the staff accommodated us. Thank you

4

Maria

Feb 12, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

This hotel looks totally different in reality, the pictures indicate a really cute place. In reality we got a room in unit "L" which is 10 feet from the 24/7 busy main road, it was very noisy and earplugs was needed. Needed to have shades down all day too (the parking was for "K" and "L" was also outside this window). We did not at all see the ocean (unit I,J,K & L are the same house). The familyroom was not clean upon arrival, eventually that was taken care of. Bathroom out of date with a very small shower (se pictures), the rest of the room was according to expectations. Outside the room just beside mainroad there was a small swimmingpool. Unattentive staff. Emailed them with questions 24h before arrival but did not get any answer. Will not go back. No value for money.

10

Jane

Nov 22, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

A lucky lucky find ... old florida style, staff couldn't do more ... free loan of everything , free bait, free fruit and snacks

10

Patricia

Nov 15, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The unique about the property was the excellent customer service. All the employees at the reception were very attentive and friendly and they exceed my expectations. Thank you.

4

Annette

Feb 3, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Stayed one night ..no tv service….a helpful worker spent a lot of time trying to fix..but Comcast needed to come out the next day….but we where checking out that morning…so we had no tv on our stay…it was cold so had to stay inside at night…was a long night without tv. Left a message for the manager who wasn’t there to make an adjust on our bill…secretary said she would tell the manager…no response so far

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Margaurita

May 24, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Front office was excellent! Very nice and thoughtful! Would highly recommend to friends and family.

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Location

Scenic Florida Bay location with sunsets, easy access to docks, and walking distance to restaurants, cafes, and a brewery. Convenient for fishing and exploring Islamorada.

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Amanda

Jun 15, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Beautiful waterfront hotel. Large rooms and great area.

10

Eric

Feb 16, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Smooth check in. Nice property. Buildings are typical older Key West but have been nicely updated. Our room has a great view of the Gulf. Wish it had a deck instead of just sliding glass doors that are permanently shut.. Property grounds are very nice with a new dock.

10

Paul

Mar 27, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

It was a great location and the staff was very friendly and helpful

10

Ryan

Feb 14, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Our stay at La Jolla Resort was fantastic. The rooms are really nicely updated and have outstanding mattresses. The location is awesome for anyone who enjoys Islamorada Brewery and Distillery as it's right across the road. We often felt like we had the place to ourselves. The staff was helpful and friendly. We would not hesitate to stay here again in the future!

10

Craig Horace

Jan 26, 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

Nice staff, in the middle of everything in the keys, nice short walk or bike ride to Bayside Gourmet for lobster bisque and a great Cuban sandwich, and a short drive to Robbie's and a cruise with Sundance Water Sports on the "Blue", Excellent.

10

Ron

May 1, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Quaint little resort. Very clean and great location!

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Jinnie

Dec 15, 2022

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Stayed 3 nights

This was a great location for our trip to the Keys. Our room was nice and clean. The hotel is right next to the ocean, so you can walk out on the dock area and look down to see fish and manatees as they come in. We were lucky and had a manatee come right up to the docks and hung out eating for several hours. It was pretty cool! Just an FYI - the keys have very little beach areas - you have to go to one of the state parks to access a beach.

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xavier

Sep 26, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Breakfast spot 5 minute walk away, beach is right there, brewery right across the street. Great location

10

JEFF

Jun 18, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Quiet and clean. Many places to eat and drink around, but you need a car.

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Jorge

Aug 29, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Quiet old Florida Keys motel. Well maintained property on Florida Bay with boat access / dock space. Close to many restaurants in Islamorada.

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Dining

No on site restaurant or breakfast, though the lobby sometimes offers simple snacks. Many dining options are within a short walk or drive.

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Janine

Feb 14, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Retro 195O’s exterior, all the to the neon sign at the entrance. Felt like Lucy and Desi would be showing up. Rooms have been updated and modernized. Our room had a large screen tv with a nice suiting area, comfy queen bed, and a small kitchen area. Very clean. Small pool near road. Waterfront lounging area, with lounge chairs, shuffle board, kayaks, bikes, a dock. You could go swimming off the dock. Concierge nice, provided a bag of ice and some fruit and snacks on the office. Easy drive to eateries. A distillery and brewery across the road if you want to just walk. Would recommend for adults, I think kids might be bored with no beach and the small pool.

10

Jayne

Dec 17, 2022

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Stayed 19,342 nights

Convenient location. Nice people. Small pool. Bungalow was nice. Lots of places to eat and drink nearby.

8

Denise

Apr 30, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Property was very nice but it could use a place to get a drink or snack.

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Tracey

Jan 18, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We had a great time at this resort. The amenities were perfect, kayaks, hammocks, snacks and don’t forget Felix the cat who made us feel more at home. My next trip I will book my full stay at LaJolla. It’s also walking distance to a few good happy hour locations.

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Craig Horace

Jan 26, 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

Nice staff, in the middle of everything in the keys, nice short walk or bike ride to Bayside Gourmet for lobster bisque and a great Cuban sandwich, and a short drive to Robbie's and a cruise with Sundance Water Sports on the "Blue", Excellent.

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John

Dec 14, 2022

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Stayed 2 nights

rooms by the road very noisy all night. No free ice available. No eating facilities anywhere on the property. 3 cats roam the grounds so have to be careful when opening outside door to the room.

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Yuval

Dec 6, 2022

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Stayed 1 night

What a pleasure. Very spacious room with living area and kitchenette, even a small dining table for two. Two chairs outside on front porch. Beach area was cute. We didn’t use any of the water sport amenities but would definitely return some day to do so. There’s a few great places to watch within walking distance which was great too.

8

xavier

Sep 26, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Breakfast spot 5 minute walk away, beach is right there, brewery right across the street. Great location

10

JEFF

Jun 18, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Quiet and clean. Many places to eat and drink around, but you need a car.

8

William K

Dec 8, 2022

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Stayed 19,333 nights

Beautiful beach, rooms were clean and updated. Bathroom was small and difficult to use. No dining options on property located right next to road, so car noise in our building was quite noticeable. Convenient location with dining options nearby.

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Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
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4	5	6	7	8 $136	9 $200	10
11 $125	12 $119	13 $122	14 $122	15 $124	16 $188	17 $184
18 $121	19 $120	20 $173	21 $119	22 $170	23 $231	24 $231
25 $133	26 $156	27 $149	28 $127	29 $184	30 $203	31 $198

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1 $264	2 $262	3 $270	4 $237	5 $265	6 $355	7 $303
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22 $231	23 $231	24 $231	25 $279	26 $208	27	28
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La Jolla Resort

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House, 4 Bedrooms, Ocean View, Oceanfront

Deluxe King Suite

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Pool View (Upstairs Efficiency Shared Balcony)

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Bay View (Upstairs)

Superior Studio, 1 King Bed with Sofa Bed

Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Bay View (Upstairs Sleeps 6)

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Comfort Suite, 2 Queen Beds

Superior Bungalow, Multiple Beds, Beachfront (Ground Level Sleeps 6)

Comfort Suite, 1 King Bed, Garden View

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Upstairs Above Lobby)

Comfort Room, 2 Queen Beds

Studio, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa Bed

Superior Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Kitchenette, Bay View

Family Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa Bed

House, 3 Bedrooms, Ocean View, Oceanfront

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