
Reefhouse Resort & Marina
Best for families and travelers who want a full set of on-site watersports, multiple restaurants, and a full-service spa.
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Reefhouse Resort & Marina is a family-friendly waterfront resort in Key Largo with on-site marina activities, three dining venues, a full-service spa and a private beach — good for families and active-water travelers. La Siesta Resort & Villas is an Islamorada waterfront resort with individual cottages and suites, a pool, marina access and cooked-to-order breakfast — read this if you want a smaller, villa-style stay in the Upper Keys.
Updated · about 20 miles (32 km) apart

Best for families and travelers who want a full set of on-site watersports, multiple restaurants, and a full-service spa.

Best for travelers who prefer a smaller, cottage-and-suite resort with a quieter villa feel and private beach access in Islamorada.
When Reefhouse Resort & Marina wins: choose Reefhouse if you want a larger resort with multiple on-site dining options, an active marina that sells excursions (diving, fishing, parasailing), a full-service spa with published hours, and family-friendly programming and facilities.
When La Siesta Resort & Villas wins: pick La Siesta if you prefer a low-key, villa/cottage layout in Islamorada with fewer rooms, direct waterfront and private-beach access, a poolside bar and the convenience of cooked-to-order breakfasts for a simpler resort stay.
Bottom line: Reefhouse is the more full-service, activity-focused resort for families and groups; La Siesta is a smaller waterfront alternative for travelers seeking cottage-style rooms and a quieter Islamorada base.
| Category | Reefhouse Resort & Marina | La Siesta Resort & Villas |
|---|---|---|
| Overall vibe | Larger, family-oriented waterfront resort with marina activities and a full-service spa. | Smaller, villa-style resort with waterfront cottages and a relaxed leisure focus. |
| Location | Key Largo, steps from John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park and local attractions. | Islamorada (Matecumbe) with short walks to Indian Key Historic State Park and nearby Islamorada attractions. |
| Distance between properties | about 20 miles (32 km) to La Siesta Resort & Villas | |
| Size (rooms) | 153 accommodations across 17 waterfront acres. | 55 individually decorated guestrooms. |
| Ages / policy | All-ages resort; main guest must be 21 to check in; children 17 and under stay free with an adult. | All-ages property; minimum check-in age 21 for the primary guest (La Siesta is not adults-only). |
| Pools & beach | Heated-and-cooled outdoor pool(s) (2 pool areas listed) plus a private beach with loungers and towel service. | Outdoor pool (1) and private beach access; poolside bar available. |
| Restaurants & bars | Three on-site venues: Gus' Grille (breakfast/lunch/dinner), Breezer's Tiki Bar (happy hour, live music), Flipper's Pool Bar (poolside lunch/dinner). | On-site poolside bar, cooked-to-order breakfast available (for a fee); no named full-restaurant listing in supplier data. |
| Spa & wellness | Full-service spa (Opal Spa / By the Bay Spa) with published hours and a range of treatments. | Not published |
| Marina & watersports | On-site marina offering boating, snorkeling, diving, fishing charters, parasailing and watersports vendors. | Marina on site and fishing/kayaking opportunities listed; watersports available nearby. |
| Known for | Waterfront activities, family programming, event/wedding venues and a full-service spa. | Villa-style cottages, private beach, intimate waterfront leisure in Islamorada. |
Reefhouse sits in Key Largo with quick access to John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park and local attractions.
Choose Reefhouse for proximity to Key Largo’s major snorkeling/diving sites and a more built-up tourism hub.
La Siesta is in Matecumbe, Islamorada, closer to Islamorada attractions and artisanal shops.
Pick La Siesta to be based in Islamorada for a quieter stretch of the Keys and easy local walks.
Reefhouse offers 153 rooms and suites with bay views, family suites and accessible room options.
Reefhouse has a wider selection of room types and larger inventory, useful for families and groups.
La Siesta lists a mix of studio suites, oceanfront cottages and multi-bedroom suites across individually decorated guestrooms.
La Siesta’s cottage-and-suite mix suits travelers who want villa-style rooms with small-kitchen conveniences.
Reefhouse runs three named on-site outlets for breakfast, lunch and dinner plus a tiki bar and pool bar.
Reefhouse gives more variety for sit-down meals, family dining and evening entertainment.
La Siesta provides cooked-to-order breakfasts, a poolside bar and room types with kitchenettes.
La Siesta is better if you want light on-site dining, breakfasts, or to self-cater from a kitchenette.
Reefhouse features heated-and-cooled outdoor pool(s), a private beach and full marina operations.
Reefhouse is oriented to active water days and full resort pool/beach services.
La Siesta has one outdoor pool, private beach access and on-site marina facilities.
La Siesta focuses on relaxed waterfront time with simple pool and beach amenities.
Reefhouse supports spa treatments, fitness and evening entertainment at its tiki bar.
Reefhouse is the pick for travelers wanting spa services, fitness access and on-property evening events.
La Siesta emphasizes low-key evenings and access to nearby Islamorada dining and bars.
La Siesta works if you prefer quieter nights on-property and exploring Islamorada for nightlife.

Reefhouse — more room types for families, kids stay free (17 and under), kids club and family-friendly dining.

Reefhouse — on-site marina with dive, snorkeling, fishing charters and parasailing vendors.

La Siesta — cottage and suite layout with individually decorated rooms and kitchenettes.

La Siesta — smaller property scale and a Matecumbe/Islamorada location for a calmer stay.
Reefhouse is the more family-focused choice with kids-stay-free policies, a kids club and multiple family-friendly dining options.
No — Reefhouse offers cooked-to-order breakfast for a surcharge and La Siesta lists cooked-to-order breakfast for a fee; neither property is all-inclusive.
Reefhouse has a published full-service spa (Opal Spa / By the Bay Spa). La Siesta’s supplier listing does not publish an on-site spa.
Yes — Reefhouse has an on-site marina and watersports vendors. La Siesta lists a marina on site and fishing/kayaking opportunities as well.
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