
Reefhouse Resort & Marina
Best for families and guests who want a full-service resort experience (private beach, multiple restaurants, spa and on-site marina activities).
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Reefhouse Resort & Marina is a family-friendly, waterfront resort on 17 acres in Key Largo with pools, a private beach, an on-site marina, multiple dining venues and a full-service spa. Waterside Suites & Marina is a smaller Key Largo suites property with marina access and simple on-site recreation—read this if you’re choosing between a full-service waterfront resort and a compact marina-side suites stay.
Updated · about 0.8 km apart

Best for families and guests who want a full-service resort experience (private beach, multiple restaurants, spa and on-site marina activities).

Best for travelers who prefer a smaller, apartment-style suite with kitchenette and direct marina access in Key Largo.
When Reefhouse Resort & Marina wins: pick Reefhouse if you want resort amenities — private beach access, multiple on-site restaurants and bars, a full-service spa, organized watersports and a larger property that’s set up for families and events.
When Waterside Suites & Marina wins: choose Waterside if you want a compact suite with a kitchen, private balcony, an on-site marina, and a quieter, lower-capacity property where rooms feel more like self-catering units.
Bottom line: Reefhouse is a full-service waterfront resort built for families and guests who want on-site dining, spa and activity options; Waterside is a practical, smaller marina-side option with suite-style rooms and direct water access for simpler stays.
| Category | Reefhouse Resort & Marina | Waterside Suites & Marina |
|---|---|---|
| Overall vibe | Full-service, family-friendly waterfront resort with restaurants, spa and organized activities. | Small suites property focused on marina access and self-catering rooms. |
| Location (Key Largo) | Waterfront on Key Largo Bay; steps from John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park. | On the waterfront in Key Largo; within walking distance of John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park. |
| Size | Larger property — 153 accommodations on 17 acres. | Smaller property — 40 guestrooms. |
| Ages / audience | All ages welcome; children 17 and under stay free with adults (minimum check-in age 21 for main guest). | All ages welcome (not adults-only). |
| Pools | Heated-and-cooled outdoor pool (two pool areas listed across sources) and hot tub; pool and beach amenities for registered guests. | One outdoor pool listed. |
| Restaurants & bars | Three on-site venues: Gus' Grille (breakfast/lunch/dinner), Breezer's Tiki Bar (drinks, happy hour, live music), Flipper's Pool Bar (poolside lunch/dinner). | Not published |
| Spa & wellness | Full-service spa (By the Bay Spa / Opal Spa), spa hours and signature treatments published. | Not published |
| Known for / signature features | Private beach, on-site marina with dive/fishing/boat charters, spa, kid-friendly activities. | On-site marina access, kitchen-equipped suites, waterfront location. |
| Room types | Rooms and suites (11 types including Suite, 1 Bedroom and Suite, 2 Bedrooms; many bay-view options). | Suite, Hearing Impaired 1 King Bed, Non Smoking Balcony; Deluxe Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Balcony; Deluxe Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking; Deluxe Studio Suite. |
| Pets | Pets allowed with published fee ($100 per pet, per night; limits and rules apply). | Pet fee USD 50 per pet, per day (service animals exempt). |
Reefhouse sits on 17 waterfront acres overlooking Key Largo Bay, a short walk or drive from John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park.
Reefhouse is a larger waterfront resort positioned for guests who want immediate access to the bay and organized excursions.
Waterside Suites & Marina is a waterfront suites property in Key Largo with an on-site marina and easy access to John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park.
Waterside puts you on the water in a compact property that’s convenient for reef trips and day excursions.
Reefhouse offers a range of guest rooms and suites (11 room types) that include bay-view options and family-sized suites.
Choose Reefhouse for more traditional hotel rooms and larger suites tailored to families and groups.
Waterside’s rooms are suites and studio suites with kitchen facilities and private balconies.
Waterside suits travelers who want suite-style self-catering rooms and balconies overlooking the water.
Reefhouse has three clearly published on-site dining venues from breakfast through dinner and an evening tiki bar.
Reefhouse is the stronger pick for guests wanting on-site restaurant variety and late-night casual options.
Waterside offers limited published details about on-site restaurants; its listing highlights concierge services and nearby dining.
If on-site restaurants are important, Reefhouse is the clearer, fuller option; Waterside favors self-catering.
Reefhouse offers heated-and-cooled outdoor pool facilities, a hot tub, and a private beach with loungers and towel service.
Reefhouse is the better choice if you want on-site pool options plus a private beach.
Waterside lists one outdoor pool and general waterfront access.
Waterside provides basic pool facilities and focuses its appeal on marina access rather than multiple pool or beach areas.
Reefhouse publishes a full-service spa and a 24-hour fitness center plus live evening entertainment at the tiki bar.
Reefhouse is set up for spa treatments, fitness and on-site evening entertainment.
Waterside’s supplier listing highlights outdoor activities and watersports but does not publish an on-site spa.
Pick Waterside if you prioritize quick access to water activities; pick Reefhouse for spa and fitness facilities.

Reefhouse — private beach, kid-friendly restaurants and activities, children 17 and under stay free with an adult.

Waterside — suites with full-sized refrigerators/freezers and stovetops for guests who prefer to cook.

Reefhouse — multiple restaurants/bars, full-service spa, heated-and-cooled pools and a fitness center.

Waterside — compact property with marina on site and easy walking access to John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park.
Reefhouse — it’s explicitly family-friendly, offers kids’ activities, a private beach and family-oriented dining; Waterside accepts families but focuses on suites and marina access.
Reefhouse has a published full-service spa with set hours and signature treatments. Waterside’s supplier listing does not publish an on-site spa.
Waterside — rooms include kitchens with full-sized refrigerators/freezers and stovetops, making it easier to prepare meals in-room.
Yes — both properties provide marina-based activities and can arrange snorkeling, diving and boat tours; Reefhouse publishes an on-site marina and organized excursions, and Waterside lists on-site scuba diving, kayaking and boat tours.
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