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Kon-Tiki Resort
Average price*: £110 ($219) (year-round)
TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4.0 based on 16 reviews 16 reviews
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TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #9 of 28 hotels in Islamorada
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  • Rooms: 23
Description: Ever been somewhere and feel there's something very important you have to do? Maybe it's fishing or scuba diving or nothing at all. The subtropical... This description is based on information provided by the hotel.
Address:
81200 Overseas Highway
Islamorada, FL 33036

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Reviews of Kon-Tiki Resort

( 3-7 of 16 )
“Old Florida Keys Charm”

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4 of 5 stars
Lake Worth, FL
24 Apr 2008

My husband and I stayed at the Kon-Tiki resort from March 28-31, 2008 and found it to be just what the doctor ordered. We stayed in Unit #2 which was perfect for what we needed. It was clean, the bed was comfortable and the deck was a lovely place to watch the sun dip while sipping a drink. It has a view of the water and the grounds and is relatively private.

We ate out a lot but would reccomend going to the market that is up the road and getting breakfast/lunch supplies if you are trying to save money. Mangrove Mikes and the Islamorada Bakery are GREAT for breakfast as well.

Staying at the Kon-tiki is kind of like being at camp. There is a fire pit and a fishing peir and a pool and hammocks and shuffleboard. We didn't leave that stretch of the hwy the whole 4 days. There are ants in the kitchen if you leave food out but that is to be expected. We also saw Unit #1 and that was nice too but had a bar instead of the larger kitchen of Unit 2.

We rented a boat from A1-A Rentals for 2 of the days and hung out on the gulf side fishing, sunning, and drinking beer. We saw dolphins, caught a nurse shark, and saw sting rays. A PERFECT keys vacation!

I would definitely stay here again.

Here is a video link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fq9aB3dIUN0

  • This TripAdvisor Member:
    • Liked — The relaxing atmosphere and location
    • Disliked — Ants and Scorpions!
This review is the subjective opinion of a TripAdvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC
Baltimore_Expat's Summary
Date of Stay: March 2008
Travelled with: Spouse / significant other
Visit was for: Romantic getaway
Age group: 25-34
Member since: 24 April 2008
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Location (e.g., convenience, views)
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Check-in / front desk
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
Absolutely!
I recommend this hotel for:
A romantic getaway, Families with Small Children, Families with Teenagers, tourists
I selected this hotel as a top choice for:
Beach / Sun, Outdoor / Adventure
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“great place to stay”

Kon-Tiki Resort

28 Jan 2008
2/2 found this review helpful

What a great place!!! the grounds are so nice and very quit, The room was nice room 12 it was like a hotel room just what we wanted they have all kinds of rooms some with kitchens if your looking for a place to stay for a week this is the place.

The price was great and we had our boat and they don't charge you extra to dock it, the dock is very nice. if you have a boat this is one of the best places I have seen.

The staff was great and the housekeeping was really good they cleaned our room everyday.
The hotel is near all the great places to eat and drink, we were very happy with our stay.. and will be back .

  • This TripAdvisor Member:
    • Liked — the room and the grounds the dock
    • Disliked — some ants in the room
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btaylorFla's Summary
Date of Stay: January 2008
Travelled with: Spouse / significant other
Visit was for: Quality time with friends
Age group: 35-49
Member since: 20 January 2008
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Location (e.g., convenience, views)
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Check-in / front desk
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
Absolutely!
I recommend this hotel for:
An Amazing Honeymoon, A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway, People with disabilities, Older Travellers, Families with Small Children, Families with Teenagers, tourists
I do not recommend this hotel for:
Young Singles
I selected this hotel as a top choice for:
Beach / Sun, Outdoor / Adventure, Great food / Wine, Skiing / Winter sports
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“Kon Tiki needs help”

Kon-Tiki Resort

7 Dec 2007
1/1 found this review helpful

We have been coming to the Kon Tiki for years. Every year the managers attitudes are worse but the prices keep going up! It starts with the managment, they are un-freindly with no hospitality or customer service skills. We feel like year after year that they could care less that we are the customer. This last time the boat docks were so crowded and not once did managment come out to ask if we needed help finding or locating a spot for the boat, it was so crowded someone should have been supervising the dock. Also we had two apartments we rented both had scorpions. Several of the scorpions were in the closets and the bathrooms. When we reported it to the manager the responce was "thats the Keys." No joke...we having been coming to the keys for 30 years and Kon Tiki has never been this bad. I gladly would pay 200.00 a night for a hotel worth that price (we paid more then that that to stay this year) but Kon Tiki is not worth it. Some one needs to remind them that people expect to pay less when they stay at a "mom and pop" operation, gouging eventually will catch up with you. Sadly after all these years we will not be returning to Kon Tiki again. There are other beautiful resorts like Kon Tiki that would love to have our business for less money and maybe they would be happy to see us!.

  • This TripAdvisor Member:
    • Liked — The view
    • Disliked — The cleanliness
This review is the subjective opinion of a TripAdvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC
GipperKansasCity's Summary
Date of Stay: August 2007
Travelled with: Family (extended)
Visit was for: Quality time with family
Age group: 50-64
Member since: 04 June 2004
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 1 of 5 stars Value
    • 2 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Location (e.g., convenience, views)
    • 1 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Check-in / front desk
    • 1 of 5 stars Service
    • 1 of 5 stars Business service (e.g., internet access)
Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
Probably not
I recommend this hotel for:
An Amazing Honeymoon, A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway, People with disabilities, Older Travellers, Families with Small Children, Families with Teenagers, tourists
I do not recommend this hotel for:
Young Singles, An Amazing Honeymoon, A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway, People with disabilities, Older Travellers, Great pool scene, pet owners, Families with Small Children, Families with Teenagers, tourists
I selected this hotel as a top choice for:
Beach / Sun
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“Perfect little resort”

Kon-Tiki Resort

11 Nov 2007
3/3 found this review helpful

Returning home from a 4 day fishing trip to Islamorada was such a bummer! The best fishing spot on the East Coast has to be the waters surrounding Islamorada. My accomodations at the Kon Tiki Resort were just perfect. Not the Ritz, but very comfortable and clean and just what I was looking for. This was not my first stay at this resort and I will be back again. The rooms are comfortable and clean. The grounds are very well maintained and the staff is always helpful. We did have one or two minor problems in our room but when we reported them to the office they were fixed within the hour. Thank You Kon Tiki for another wonderful vacation!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! PS: Just love the fact that there are restaurants within walking distance, nice to have a few beers and be able to walk back to the hotel.

  • This TripAdvisor Member:
    • Liked — Friendly and professional staff, clean rooms and grounds
    • Disliked — Having to leave
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Keyslover's Summary
Date of Stay: October 2007
Travelled with: Friends
Visit was for: Hobbies / interest / culture
Age group: 50-64
Member since: 27 March 2007
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Location (e.g., convenience, views)
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Check-in / front desk
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
    • 3 of 5 stars Business service (e.g., internet access)
Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
Absolutely!
I recommend this hotel for:
Young Singles, An Amazing Honeymoon, A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway, People with disabilities, Older Travellers, tourists
I do not recommend this hotel for:
pet owners
I selected this hotel as a top choice for:
Outdoor / Adventure
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“Part of the family”

Kon-Tiki Resort

3 Sep 2007
1/1 found this review helpful

I just enjoyed my 25th straight year at the Kon Tiki Resort. My husband and his family have been going to the Kon Tiki for about 40 years. We have raised our family of 3 boys with summers at the Kon Tiki. There is no place better to chill out and relax. Very casual atmosphere. Great fishing. The pool was a nice addition about 10 years ago. The only negatives are that you pay for an apartment, but they charge you $15 per night for children over 10.

When I started at the Kon Tiki it was really rustic. It is much more modern now. Maybe by next year they will get wireless internet !
The management staff comes and goes. In the "old days' the staff felt like family.

  • This TripAdvisor Member:
    • Liked — laid back, boat docks and pool
    • Disliked — Charge for teenagers
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jupiter33469's Summary
Date of Stay: June 2007
Travelled with: Family with teenagers
Visit was for: Quality time with family
Age group: 35-49
Member since: 03 September 2007
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Location (e.g., convenience, views)
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Check-in / front desk
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
    • 2 of 5 stars Business service (e.g., internet access)
Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
Absolutely!
I recommend this hotel for:
An Amazing Honeymoon, A romantic getaway, Older Travellers, Families with Small Children, Families with Teenagers, tourists
I do not recommend this hotel for:
Young Singles, Girlfriend getaway, People with disabilities, pet owners
I selected this hotel as a top choice for:
Beach / Sun
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81200 Overseas Highway, Islamorada, FL 33036