Hotel Information: Since 1946, the Cheeca Lodge & Spa has attracted sportfishing enthusiasts such as sportscaster Curt Gowdy, General Norman Schwarzkopf, and President George H.W. Bush, as well as families seeking active vacations. "Barefoot elegance" is the theme, and it's evident in the lobby with a wood-beamed ceiling, wood-paddle ceiling fans, plush seating, and lots of plants.

Amenity highlights: Waves lap a palm-lined, 1,100-foot beach furnished with tiki torches and thatched cabanas. A classic wood pier jutting 525 feet into the Atlantic Ocean is ideal both for fishing and moonlight strolls. Guests swim in a saltwater lagoon, a large family pool, or a 25-yard adult lap pool. The resort also has a nine-hole golf course and six lighted tennis courts. Water-sports rentals, sunset cruises, and fishing trips are available (surcharges).

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Rooms

Cheeca Lodge & Spa's accommodations are spread among 26 three to four-story white buildings with ground-floor breezeway parking; some have elevators. Rooms feature tropical decor, air conditioning, and ceiling fans. Bathrooms have glass-enclosed showers, bathrobes, and makeup/shaving mirrors; some include soaking tubs. A variety of views are available and some rooms provide balconies. All rooms include plasma TVs, CD and DVD players, and coffeemakers with Starbucks coffee. A daily resort fee covers wireless Internet access, bottled water, newspapers, and housekeeping gratuities.

All rooms are nonsmoking.

Room Amenities

• Internet access - wireless
• Cable/satellite TV
• DVD player
• CD player
• Hypo-allergenic bedding available
• Ceiling fan
• Air conditioning
• Climate control
• Voice mail
• Multi-line phone
• Internet access - surcharge
• Refrigerator (on request)
• Coffee/tea maker
• Wake-up calls
• Housekeeping
• Extra towels/bedding

• Turndown service
• Designer toiletries
• Bathrobes
• Complimentary toiletries
• Hair dryer
• Makeup mirror
• Massage - available in room
• Sewing kit
• Electronic/magnetic keys
• Iron/ironing board
• In-room safe
• Desk
• Window opens
• Clock radio
• Rollaway beds
• Cribs (infant beds) available

Recreation

The resort has a nine-hole, par-three executive golf course and six lighted tennis courts. Tennis and golf equipment and facility use is included in a daily resort fee. The fee also covers use of kayaks, paddle boats, and bicycles. Small boats and sailboats are available for rent.

Snorkeling excursions, environmental boat tours, sunset cruises, parasailing flights, and chartered backcountry and deep-sea fishing trips are available (surcharges). A beach center provides fishing rods (included in resort fee) for use on the resort's 525-foot wood pier.

Guests swim in a saltwater lagoon, a large family pool, or a 25-yard adult lap pool. Fitness classes include yoga, tai chi, and Pilates, with many classes held on the beach. A fitness center is on site.

Camp Cheeca is a supervised activity program for children ages 5–12 that focuses on marine education and environmental awareness. Half- and full-day sessions are available (surcharge).

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or near the hotel; fees may apply.

• Golfing on site
• Snorkeling on site
• Swimming on site
• Rowing or canoeing on site
• Sailing on site
• Scuba diving nearby
• Water skiing nearby
• Windsurfing on site

• Aerobics on site
• Tennis on site
• Running track/path on site
• Pilates classes/instruction on site
• Yoga classes/instruction on site
• Hiking/biking trails nearby
• Bicycle rentals on site
• Parasailing nearby
• Fishing on site

Property Amenities

Situated on 27 oceanfront acres of Upper Matecumbe Key, Cheeca Lodge & Spa features a wide range of on-site recreation and leisure options. A waterfall lagoon is fringed with palm tress, a spacious freeform pool is designed for families, and a lap pool is reserved for adults. Guests fish from the resort's classic wood pier, or embark on excursions for snorkeling or deep-sea fishing (surcharges). Other activities include windsurfing, kayaking, and sailing.

The 5,000-square-foot Spa at Cheeca Lodge (surcharge) offers private treatment rooms and in-room, poolside, and thatched-hut massage. Fitness classes include water aerobics, Pilates, and yoga, with many held on the beach. A supervised children's program (surcharge) offers half- and full-day sessions.

Dining options include an oceanview fine-dining restaurant that will cook guests’ fish catches, a casual poolside grill, and a beach bar. Guests gather in the Curt Gowdy Lounge, an oceanfront venue decorated with mounted fish and photographs of Gowdy and other fishers with their catches. Room service is available 24 hours.

• 24-hour front desk
• Air-conditioned public areas
• Number of rooms: 199
• Number of floors: 3
• Audio-visual equipment
• Ballroom(s)
• Banquet facilities
• Bar/lounge
• Breakfast available (surcharge)
• Business center
• Business services
• Concierge desk
• Conference room(s)
• Doorman/doorwoman
• Dry cleaning service
• Elevator/lift
• Event catering
• Express check-out
• Fitness equipment
• Full-service health spa
• Internet access in public areas - high speed
• Internet access - wireless

• Limo or Town Car service available
• Massage - treatment room(s)
• Meeting rooms (small groups)
• Multilingual staff
• Parking (free)
• Parking (secure)
• Parking (valet)
• Patio
• Picnic area
• Porter/bellhop
• Private beach
• Room service (24 hours)
• Safe-deposit box - front desk
• Security guard
• Shoe shine
• Spa tub
• Steam room
• Supervised child care/activities
• Swimming pool - outdoor
• Tour assistance
• Video library
• Wedding services

Policies

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on hotel policy.
There are no room charges for children 16 and younger when staying in the same room as their parents or guardians.
Cribs (infant beds) may be available and should be requested at the time of booking; fees may apply.
Photo identification and credit card or cash deposit are required at check-in for incidental charges.
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in. Special requests made via this Web site cannot be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

• Pets not allowed
• Resort fee charged at hotel/condo

• Check-in time is 3 PM
• Check-out time is Noon

Mandatory Hotel-imposed Fees

The following mandatory hotel-imposed fees are charged and collected by the hotel either at check-in or check-out.  

• Hotel resort fee: $39 per room/night

Hotel resort fee inclusions

Hotel resort fee inclusions:

• Use of tennis courts, racquets, and balls
• Golf green fees, club rentals, and balls
• Use of fishing rods (bait not included)
• Use of kayaks and paddle boats (if available)
• Use of beach cabanas
• Access to fitness studio (18 and older)
• Use of Internet station and wireless Internet access
• Valet parking
• Spa exercise classes
• Housekeeping gratuities
• Local and toll-free calls
• In-room coffee and bottled water
• Unlimited fax services
• DVD rentals
• Daily newspapers

The above list may not be comprehensive.  Mandatory hotel-imposed fees may not include tax and are subject to change.

Dining

The Atlantic’s Edge - Fine-dining restaurant with curved-glass front providing ocean views. Seafood, steaks, vegetarian dishes, and poultry. Guests' fish catches are cooked on request. Open for dinner only.

Ocean Terrace Grill - Casual poolside restaurant with air-conditioned dining room and terrace seating under billowing white fabric. Continental, buffet, and à la carte breakfast. Extensive salad/fruit buffet at lunch, plus sandwich menu. Tropical drinks, coffee drinks, and pastries. Open from early morning until mid-afternoon.

Curt Gowdy Lounge - Oceanfront gathering spot honoring the sportscaster and fisherman, a longtime visitor to the resort. A selection of appetizers and snacks accompanies beer, wine, and cocktails. Walls display mounted fish and photographs of Gowdy, fishers with their catches, and former President George H.W. Bush. Two plasma-screen TVs show sporting events. Open from mid-afternoon until late evening.

Cheeca’s Beach Bar - Casual dining and beverages under a thatched-roof bar located near the pool. Live music in the afternoon and evening. Open from mid-afternoon until late evening.

Address

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81801 US Highway 1, Mile

Marker 82

Islamorada, FL 33036

USA

Nearest major airport:

Key West, FL (EYW-Key West Intl.)

Area:

Islamorada, Florida, United States of America