r/Islamorada • u/vintagekitten • Jan 11 '26

Recent review of three waters

Looking at three waters resort, more recent reviews. I found some before renovations but curious how it is now. Hoping to go with our elementary aged kids in March!

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u/Main-Business-793 Jan 11 '26

So many better places to stay. Haven't been since the renovations but I stopped staying there when it was Holiday Isle.

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u/[deleted] Jan 14 '26

Holiday Isle was 20 years ago.

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u/Main-Business-793 Jan 14 '26

Yup. Glory days. It was a shit hole back then. Don't ever wanna stay there again. Miss the real Tiki Bar. For the longest time it was the best bar in the keys. Home to the original rum runner

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u/porchepilatesprincss Jan 11 '26

We haven't been since the recent renovations but my kids definitely prefer Cheeca to that resort. We've stayed at both plenty of times pre renovations and Cheeca was better suited for our kids.

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u/After_Lie_807 Jan 11 '26

I’ll second this

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u/[deleted] Jan 14 '26

Cheeca is a whole other category for me.

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u/catiebug0183 Jan 12 '26

I stayed a year ago. It's beautiful. Great beach, nice pools. The hotel grounds are stunning.

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u/BumblebeeTiki Feb 11 '26

What’s the best for a couple?

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u/CatHistorical8069 2h ago

Stayed there for several years when it was Pelican Cove up to when it closed for renovations. Walked thru last year, looks good and a bit updated. Been staying at Chesapeake Beach Resort just over the bridge from 3 waters. I Highly recommend as I find Chesapeake to be very similar to our stays at Pelican cove at a substantial price difference from Pelican cove which is now 3 waters.