Honeymoon stays at Reefhouse Resort & Marina — what to expect
Reefhouse Resort & Marina in Key Largo is a waterfront, family-friendly hotel on 17 acres with a private beach, heated-and-cooled outdoor pool, marina activities, on-site dining, and a full-service spa. Expect a mix of bayfront rooms and suites (examples: Room (King - Bay Front), Suite, 1 Bedroom), mandatory daily resort fee benefits (Wi‑Fi, fitness access, towel service), and easy access to John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park.
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Location and first impressions
Reefhouse Resort & Marina sits on 17 waterfront acres overlooking Key Largo Bay at 103800 Overseas Hwy, Key Largo, Florida. The property provides direct access to a private beach, pool areas, and marina facilities.
The resort is a short drive or walk from local Key Largo attractions; John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park is minutes away and the historic Caribbean Club Bar is an easy walk from the property.
- Address: 103800 Overseas Hwy, Key Largo, FL 33037
- Nearest major airport: Miami International Airport (about a 75-minute drive)
- Nearby attractions: John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park, Rowell's Waterfront Park, MarineLab
| On-property feature | What to expect |
|---|---|
| Private beach & pool | Lounge chairs, umbrellas, towel service; pool is heated and cooled |
| Marina | Boating, fishing, snorkeling, diving and parasailing bookings available |
| Distance to Pennekamp | About a 3–5 minute drive |
Rooms and suites — which to pick for a honeymoon
Room types range from bayfront Rooms to multi-room Suites. If you want direct water views, consider Room (King - Bay Front) or a Suite, 1 Bedroom; larger honeymooners who want separate living/dining space can look at Suite, 1 Bedroom Penthouse or Suite, 2 Bedrooms.
All 153 accommodations include a laptop-compatible safe and an in-room coffee/tea maker. Note the property does not allow rollaway beds, though cribs and pack-and-plays are available on request.
- Good for couples who want water views: Room (King - Bay Front), Room (King - Partial Bay View)
- More space: Suite, 1 Bedroom; Suite, 1 Bedroom Penthouse; Suite, 2 Bedrooms
- Occupancy note: an extra nightly charge applies after the second guest aged 18+ (fees vary by room)
| Room type | Typical bed(s) |
|---|---|
| Room (King - Bay Front) | 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed or 2 Queen Beds |
| Room (King - Partial Bay View) | 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed |
| Suite, 1 Bedroom | 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed |
Dining and drinks for couples
Reefhouse has three on-site venues: Gus' Grille (covered patio marina dining), Breezer's Tiki Bar (open-air tiki bar with bay views and live entertainment), and Flipper's Pool Bar (poolside lunch and dinner). Gus' Grille serves breakfast, lunch and dinner and accepts reservations.
Menus include seafood and Florida flavors; Gus' Grille accommodates vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free diets. Breezer's runs a daily happy hour and schedules live entertainment on multiple evenings.
- Gus' Grille: breakfast 7–11 a.m.; lunch 11 a.m.–5 p.m.; dinner 5–10 p.m. (reservations available at 305.453.0029)
- Breezer's Tiki Bar: food & drinks roughly 4–11 p.m.; daily happy hour 4–6 p.m. with discounted beers and well drinks
- Flipper's Pool Bar: open daily 11 a.m.–sunset; walk-in poolside service
| Venue | Best for |
|---|---|
| Gus' Grille | Full meals, marina views, breakfast options |
| Breezer's Tiki Bar | Cocktails, live music and sunset drinks |
| Flipper's Pool Bar | Casual poolside lunch and snacks |
Spa, fitness and wellness
The resort's full-service spa (By the Bay Spa / Opal Spa) offers massages, facials, body scrubs, wraps and related treatments. Spa hours are Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Saturday 9am–6pm and Wednesday & Sunday 10am–6pm; the spa is closed on Fridays.
Guests are encouraged to book spa appointments at least two weeks in advance for the broadest selection of times and treatments. The spa provides robes and sandals; modest draping is used during treatments.
- Common treatments include therapeutic and deep-tissue massages, facials, body scrubs and aromatherapy
- Spa pricing and hours are subject to change — confirm when booking
- Fitness: 24-hour fitness center; access included with the resort fee
| Wellness feature | Included or available |
|---|---|
| Fitness center | 24-hour access included via resort fee |
| Spa treatments | Available by appointment (advanced booking recommended) |
| Hot tub | On-site; available to registered guests |
Marina activities and excursions
The on-site marina and dive shop arrange boating, snorkeling, scuba diving, parasailing and fishing charters that launch from the property. Guests can also join local vendors for wave runner rentals, kayaks and sunset cruises.
A unique option nearby is a hands-on coral restoration session through a Mote Marine program; the coral nursery is located just behind the resort and can be booked separately.
- Typical marina bookings: snorkeling and diving trips, fishing charters, parasailing
- Day trips: many guests go to John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park for reef snorkeling or glass-bottom boat tours
- Rental options: kayaks and wave runners via on-site vendors
| Activity | How to arrange |
|---|---|
| Scuba or snorkel trips | Book via the resort's marina/dive shop |
| Fishing charter | Reserve through on-site marina |
| Kayak / wave runner | Local watersports vendor operating from the resort |
Practical info: fees, policies and arrival tips
Reefhouse charges a mandatory daily resort fee that covers benefits including wireless high-speed internet, 24-hour fitness center access, pool and beach towel service, daily poolside refreshments, self-parking for registered guests, in-room bottled water, an in-room coffee maker and an in-room umbrella. The resort fee amount can change; confirm at booking.
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM and check-out is at 11:00 AM. The main guest checking in must be at least 21 years old.
- Children ages 17 and under stay free when accompanied by an adult
- Pets are allowed for an additional nightly fee (service animals exempt); pet limits and rules apply
- Rollaway beds are not permitted; cribs and pack-and-plays are available on request
| Policy | What to expect |
|---|---|
| Check-in / check-out | Check-in 4:00 PM / Check-out 11:00 AM |
| Minimum age to check in | 21 for the primary guest |
| Resort fee | Mandatory daily fee covering listed amenities (confirm amount at booking) |
Weddings and events for honeymooners
If you plan part of your honeymoon around a small ceremony or vow renewal, Reefhouse offers multiple waterfront and indoor event spaces, including the private beach, pier-side Gus Marina, and the Largo Key Ballroom. The resort lists capacities and venue names for ceremony and reception planning.
For intimate gatherings or a private dinner, venues such as Upper Breezers or Upper Gus provide terrace or patio settings above dining spaces; larger receptions can use the Largo Key Ballroom.
- Ceremony sites include Gus's Beach Venue and Breezers Beach Venue (listed capacities vary by venue)
- Largo Key Ballroom and other meeting spaces serve reception needs — the resort lists indoor and outdoor options
- Contact the resort's event team to confirm availability, capacities and package details
| Venue (examples) | Noted capacity |
|---|---|
| Gus Marina Venue | Up to 200 guests |
| Gus's Beach Venue | Up to 150 guests |
| Upper Breezers Venue | Up to 25 guests |
