Casa Morada

Rooms

In line with Casa Morada’s relaxed tropical vibe, the 16 spacious suites are intimate, comfy and breezy. Views are of the sea or garden. Cool Terrazzo floors sit beneath one-of-a-kind furnishings, many handcrafted by the previous owner - a talented Miami-based furniture designer. The emphasis is on personal touches, such as welcome notes, blooming orchids and in-room extras.

The Sea View Suites are right on the water with spectacular Florida Bay views. Your private balcony or garden is perfect for watching technicolor sunsets and doing a little stargazing. Our first-floor Shangri-La Suite had a romantic slipper tub. The ground-floor Iguana Suite is the largest, with a separate living room, a Jacuzzi tub, a walk-in shower and a private garden.

The Garden Suites are tucked into the lush tropical landscaping. All have separate living rooms and private terraces, some also have outdoor showers. The upper suites have screened balconies – treat yourself to one with an open-air Jacuzzi tub.

Each suite features a queen or kingsize beds, separate sitting area, air con, yoga mats, board games and a thoughtfully stocked minibar (non-alcoholic drinks are free). Bathrooms are simple but well-designed, with robes and heavenly Malin & Goetz toiletries.

Features include:

• Bathrobes
• Hairdryer
• In-room treatments available
• Iron
• Minibar
• Safe box
• WiFi

Eating

A complimentary continental buffet breakfast is offered on the covered white wooden veranda, amid stunning Florida Bay views. While basic, the fresh juices, seasonal fruit, bagels and homemade croissants, yoghurts and cereals may be all you need before heading out for the day. That said, many may feel a breakfast panini filled with ham, cheddar and a fried egg is also needed - additional charge.

Snacks can be ordered to your room or poolside anytime. Choose from fresh fruit platters, salads, soups, pizzas, paninis and house-made gelato. The island’s gazebo bar offers fabulous cocktail-hour sundowners, many made with sake. Snag the hammock for that tropical island holiday feel.

For dinner (and heartier lunches), dine out at a local Florida Keys eatery. A stone’s throw away in the little marina, Lorelei Cabana Bar is Islamorada’s landmark sunset spot. It serves basic no-frills seafood dishes, accompanied by live music and cocktails. A short bike-ride away, hip beach bar Morada Bay is perfect for sampling island classics – try the hearty seafood chowder and iconic Key Lime pie. We also tried Ziggie & Mad Dog’s. The steaks are legendary but we were craving fresh jumbo Key West pink shrimp: sautéed, baked with herb breadcrumbs and served in the most divine champagne beurre blanc.

Tired of burgers and breaded shrimps? Enjoy some French-fusion fine dining at Pierre's, a historic plantation mansion widely acclaimed to be one of the Keys’ finest restaurants.

Features include:

• Bar
• Breakfast
• Restaurants nearby
• Room service

Activities

• Laze all day by the pool, sipping a steady supply of lemon zingers, then enjoy the stunning sunset over Florida Bay
  
• Explore the only living coral reef in the US on a private snorkelling trip in the shallow waters of the bay or kayak through the dense mangroves to look for elusive manatees
  
• Enjoy an invigorating complimentary yoga class, offered 3 mornings per week
  
• Bike to nearby beach bars, or play a game of Bocce ball; all equipment is free to borrow
  
• Sail away! Captain Bill was born and raised in Islamorada and can arrange day sails, sunset sails, even sailing lessons, while sharing his knowledge of the delicate ecosystem in this part of the Keys
  
• Never "Gone fishing"? This is the self-proclaimed “Sportfishing Capital of the World”. If you'd rather just watch the fish, take a glass-bottom boat tour
  
• Swim with the dolphins, sea lions or rays at the Dolphin Research Center in Marathon, or go kiteboarding at Annie’s Beach
  
• Head out to wacky Key West to see Hemingway House and the pretty pastel wooden houses and art galleries that line the town’s lanes, with friendly locals greeting you from their porches
  
• Experience the serenity and beauty of the Everglades plus great birding (1.5-hour boat-ride away)
  
• Indulge in a heavenly in-room massage or head to Cheeca Lodge for a full spa experience (3/4 mile away)
  
• Tennis courts are nearby, lessons available

Activities on site or nearby include:

• Birdwatching
• Boat trips
• Cycling
• Fishing
• Historical sites
• Kayaking
• Museums / galleries
• Plantlife / flora
• Private guided tours
• Scuba diving
• Scuba diving courses
• Shopping / markets
• Snorkelling
• Swimming
• Tennis
• Tennis coaching
• Well being
• Wildlife
• Windsurfing
• Yoga

Kids

Casa Morada welcomes guests of 16 years and over only.

Family friendly accommodation:

Extra Beds Available

For more family-friendly places, see our Kids Collection

Location

Casa Morada is located in Islamorada in the Upper Keys, around half-way from Miami to Key West, Florida. (Situated between Everglades National Park and the Florida Strait, Islamorada is archipelago of 6 islands.)

By Air:
Most guests fly via Miami International Airport or Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport. From Miami Airport, you will most likely want to hire a car. The trip south on Highway 1 is very much a part of the whole experience. It takes 90 minutes without any traffic, but be sure to count in some extra time as this can often be a problem. Complimentary parking is available at the hotel.

It is possible to fly to Key West (EYW), a 2-hour drive from Islamorada. There's also a small airport in Marathon (a 30-minute drive away), in the Middle Keys, which offers a handful of (expensive) flights.

By Bus:
The Florida Keys Shuttle can transport guests between Casa Morada and the airports (Miami and Ft. Lauderdale), but keep in mind that you will need a car to get around the Keys.

Detailed directions will be sent to you when you book through i-escape.com.

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