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White Sands Inn

2.5 of 5
57622 Overseas Highway, Mile Marker 57.5 Oceanside, Marathon, FL 33050
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White Sands Inn
Ranked #9 of 21 Marathon B&B and Inns
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Edmonds, Washington
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6 reviews 6 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2013 NEW

I stayed here with my family and when I was looking for hotels in the Keys, I wanted value for money and a laid-back vacation spot on the water. I found this in the White Sands Inn. Rachel, one of the owners, was very accommodating when I spoke to her on the phone and her father, Tom, who was managing... More

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Melbourne, Florida, United States
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 April 2013

My family stayed in the Hibiscus room for 3 nights and loved it! The Inn is right on the water but there is no beach to speak of. Honestly, a sandy beach is difficult to find in the Keys anyways. The White Sands Inn has the Key feel I was looking for. From the palm trees and hammocks on the... More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 March 2013 via mobile

Had the bed not been shoved in a corner, making a crawl in necessary, we would have rated the place a bit higher. Bed also clunked loudly. Not the best when getting up at night. Beaches not the greatest any where we went in the keys. Setting was interesting. Nice views. Too tacky for our taste.

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GRAND HAVEN
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 March 2013

My husband and I just returned from a week's vacation at the White Sands Inn. It is the perfect place for travelers seeking a low-key vacation. The room does not come with daily housekeeping (although you will get fresh towels) and bathroom amenities like shampoo, conditioner, shower gel, hair dryer, etc. What you will get: a clean, nicely appointed room,... More

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Orlando, Florida
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 March 2013

We recently stayed in the Sunrise suite(3 bedroom,1 bath, full kitchen) for a 3 night getaway. The photos online are a true representation of what the property looked like. We were concerned about the postings regarding the stinky seaweed and lack of beach to walk on, but these are the Florida Keys after all! The rooms, pool area, dock and... More

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Denton, Texas
2 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 March 2013

Maybe it's just the time of year but the beach of White Sands was not a beach at all. It was covered in grassy stinky crud. The facilities themselves were outstanding. Very Clean, everything at our disposal. This is an excellent place to go to get a way and have a little privacy. We stayed in the Key Lime room... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 March 2013

Location, location, location! Just about 3 miles north of Marathon, this spot is just perfect to go in either direction for great day trips. Rachel, who runs the inn with her mother & Maria, who is in charge of housekeeping are very accommodating. Plan on returning next year!

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Grand Ledge, MI
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 March 2013

I'm really struggling with this review because I liked the facility itself. So...let's start with that. One of the buildings has several rooms in it, across the yard is a house (Sun Rise House) split into 3 separate accommodations. Both facilities were very clean; some have full kitchens, others have kitchenettes, others are your basic room. All are pet-friendly. The... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 February 2013

Our stay here was only $140 for a night. Even the Holiday Inn Express was over $350 for the weekend we were going! So it's definitely a good value. They have a small pool and free kayaks to use. Room was small, but tidy. Very quiet and relaxing.

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Orlando, Florida
2 reviews
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 February 2013

I am beginning to think that there are two White Sands Inn in Florida or all the good reviews are relatives of the owners because it was a horrendous experience! The room we were in was extremely dirty! The floor was so dirty that our white socks turned black on the bottom! There were spider webs in the corners and... More

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Also Known As:
White Sands Hotel
White Sands Hotel Marathon
Address: 57622 Overseas Highway, Mile Marker 57.5 Oceanside, Marathon, FL 33050
Region: United States > Florida > Florida Keys > Marathon
Amenities:
Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking Pets Allowed Swimming Pool
Hotel Style:
Ranked #9 of 21 B&Bs / Inns in Marathon
Price range (per night): RM437 - 916
Hotel Class:2.5 star (2.5*)
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