Siesta Motel  

On Marathon’s stretch of the Florida Keys, steps from the ocean and minutes from Sombrero Beach, Crane Point Museum & Nature Center and the Dolphin Research Center. Centrally located for marinas, island shopping and easy runs down to Key West.

A budget-savvy, family-friendly motel built on three spacious lots with beautifully landscaped tropical gardens. Rooms are famously clean and come with refrigerators, coffee makers, cable/LCD TVs and private furnished patios; several larger units include full kitchen facilities and microwaves. Expect pillowtop beds, iPod docks in rooms and simple, island-casual vibes.

Soak in the outdoor pool or sip at the poolside bar. Picnic and barbecue areas, deck chairs in the garden and a mini-golf spot keep things lively. Dive club access, tour/ticket assistance and a terrace and garden round out the on-site recreation — wake up to sea-breeze mornings and head straight for the water.

Complimentary wireless internet and express check-in/check-out make short stays simple. Free on-site self parking and multilingual staff help keep logistics smooth.

An on-site restaurant and a coffee shop (Dunkin' Donuts) cover casual breakfasts and brunch. Grab snacks from the café or unwind with drinks at the bar/lounge and poolside bar after a day on the water.