At Rainbow Bend Resort, relax by an outdoor pool or hit the private beach where you can enjoy kayaking.
Rainbow Bend Resort offers 23 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. 22-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries. Housekeeping is provided daily.
An outdoor pool and a hot tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a private beach.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Walk outside to smell the salt air and watch the ocean waves from the hotel's beach. After a day at the beach, enjoy amenities at Rainbow Bend Resort like an outdoor pool and a hot tub.
The hotel offers a restaurant.
Rainbow Bend Resort has designated areas for smoking.
The Hideaway Cafe - Overlooking the ocean and pool, this fine-dining restaurant serves dinner only. Reservations are required.
Languages
English, Spanish
Property amenities
Food and drink
A restaurant
Restaurants on site
The Hideaway Cafe
Things to do
Hot tub
Kayaking
Outdoor pool
Family friendly
Outdoor pool
Conveniences
Limited-hour front desk
Guest services
Housekeeping (daily)
Outdoors
Garden
On a private beach
On the waterfront
Pool loungers
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
No elevator
Well-lit path to entrance
More
2 floors
6 buildings
Built in 1980
Designated smoking areas
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Shampoo
Shower
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Entertainment
22-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels
Food and drink
Coffee/tea maker
More
Access via exterior corridors
Air conditioning
Ceiling fan
Connecting rooms available
Individual decor
Individual furnishings
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21
Check-out
Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
Access methods
Front desk (limited hours)
Pets
Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 50 per pet (varies based on length of stay)
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 132 lbs per pet)
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 10 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Property payment types
Important information
Optional extras
Pet fee: USD 50 per pet (varies based on length of stay)
Service animals are exempt from fees
Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
Property is also known as
Rainbow Bend
Rainbow Bend Marathon
Rainbow Bend Resort
Rainbow Bend Resort Marathon
Rainbow Bend Fishing Hotel Marathon
Rainbow Bend Resort Hotel
Rainbow Bend Resort Marathon
Rainbow Bend Resort Hotel Marathon
Rainbow Bend Resort Reviews
Reviews
8.2
Very Good
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Beautiful old school resort!!! The staff was very friendly and welcoming! We chose the onsite restaurant Hideaway Cafe for our 5 year wedding anniversary supper date, and couldn’t have made a better choice! The food was EXCELLENT along with our waiter!! The whole supper staff went above and beyond to make sure our first visit there was memorable, and to top it off they surprised us with delicious fancy dessert at the end! My husband and I loved it here and definitely plan to come back next winter!
this place is definitely outdated. It is somewhat clean, but the room that was giving to us had mildew on the ceiling. So they gave us another room that was better but had a hole in the wall stairs leading to the restaurant have been patched up. I would definitely spend $100 more and go at Fairfield or Marriott. In Marathon the room also has no window, so it smelled cramped up.
For the cost of this Hotel we expected much more. The whole resort had a very strong unpleasant smell, the room had several maintenance issues such as broken blinds, non functioning door lock, broken toilet cistern, missing light bulbs. Only stayed two nights so didn't bother reporting everything. The complimentary breakfast was a pretty mean offering served in the on site restaurant which was also in poor condition and very grubby which was off-putting and felt unhygienic. The serving staff gave us the same feelings too. We had no coffe maker anx there was nowhere on site to purchase any hot drink options. In every single hotel in the USA we've ever stayed in there's always a coffee maker in the room. Definitely couldn't recommend this place. Sorry
We were given very little information when we checked in. We were not told that a restaurant was available for dinner so we were too late to make a reservation that night. They advertise on the beach, but the beach is sand only, no water access. Just rocks like the coast of Maine. There is a definite lack of help in the restaurant in the morning. One guy running around trying to do everything. He was very pleasant. The whole resort needs a little TLC. If you want anything you must go to the office yourself and get it. The office is open and closed sporadically. Nothing is in the room telling you about restaurants or activities in the area. I will say that once we were able to get a reservation in the restaurant the food was very good. It seems to be very popular which creates a problem if you go out at night, trying to find a place to park when you return. It could be a really nice place if a little work was put into it.
Margaret
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
8/10 Good
Lori
Feb 15, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
For the price, it was truly worth it! Room was directly on the beach and clean. Facilities were a little outdated but we didn’t mind it at all! Would recommend.
We got baited by fake photos of a cottage on the beach but ended up in a loud adjoining room on the highway w/ super loud traffic and in perfect earshot of next room’s convo. Total yuck!
Debra
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
10/10 Excellent
Amy
Feb 1, 2025
Liked: Room comfort
There is nothing fancy about this place, but the beach is amazing, and it was quiet and peaceful. It was perfect for us and our dogs. Very dog friendly!
Nice affordable beachfront property. I would probably book again. Pet friendly . Cleaning staff could be more observant. Left over containers left in fridge and coffee cups not changed.only one in room and trash left in the remaining one. No microwave in our room.
The city of Marathon, Florida is a nice place to visit. Plenty of attractions to see near by.
The staff was very nice, especially the manager, Eva. However, the property is in need of upgrades. There was no place to hang clothes. The bathroom was very small and suffered from deferred maintenance. This used to be a great property that can be again if they cleaned and maintained it.
We loved this property. It was beautiful. Our room had ample space and beds were comfortable. It was a plus that it was pet friendly. The bench facing the water and moon was breathtaking and breakfast with that view felt dreamy.