
Amara Cay Resort
Best for families and travelers who want resort-style amenities (zero-entry pool, kids-friendly restaurants, and included water-activity options).
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Amara Cay Resort is a 4-star, family-friendly oceanfront resort in Islamorada with a zero-entry pool, private sunning beach, on-site dining, and water-activity options — good for families and active-water travelers who want full-service resort amenities. Ocean Pointe Suites at Key Largo is a 3.5-star waterfront suites resort in Tavernier that emphasizes larger suite layouts and direct waterfront access — read this if you want suite-style space and easy access to docks and water-based activities.
Updated · about 20 miles apart

Best for families and travelers who want resort-style amenities (zero-entry pool, kids-friendly restaurants, and included water-activity options).

Best for travelers who need suite-style space and self-catering features with direct waterfront access and marina-style activities.
When Amara Cay Resort wins: choose Amara Cay if you want a full-service, family-friendly oceanfront resort with a zero-entry pool, dedicated on-site restaurants (ReelCatch and Tiki Bar), spa/wellness options, and active resort programming included via the resort fee.
When Ocean Pointe Suites at Key Largo wins: pick Ocean Pointe if you want larger suite configurations, kitchen facilities in-room, and a straightforward waterfront property in Tavernier with easy dock and beach access for boating and snorkel/diving trips.
Bottom line: Both properties place you on the water with easy access to Keys activities, but Amara Cay is a more full-service resort geared to families and resort amenities while Ocean Pointe is a practical choice for travelers prioritizing suite space and direct waterfront/dock access.
| Category | Amara Cay Resort | Ocean Pointe Suites at Key Largo |
|---|---|---|
| Overall vibe | Full-service oceanfront resort with on-site restaurants, spa, and family programming. | Waterfront suites resort with a practical, apartment-like feel and private beach/dock access. |
| Location | Islamorada, Mile Marker 80 — Atlantic (ocean) side oceanfront. | Tavernier (Key Largo area) — waterfront on Florida Bay/Atlantic side. |
| Size (rooms) | 110 rooms across 4 floors. | 150 individually decorated guestrooms (listing). |
| Ages / audience | All ages welcome; primary guest must be 21+ to check in. | All ages welcome; not adults-only. |
| Pools | Zero-entry oceanfront pool (hours 8 am–sunset). | One outdoor pool; pool sun loungers listed. |
| Beach / water access | Private elevated sunning beach (not a traditional sand swimming beach) with stairway access for snorkeling. | On private beach with a dock and walkway to water. |
| Rooms — typical features | Rooms and suites with oceanfront and partial-ocean views; many suites, lanai options, and kitchen amenities in some room types. | Suite-focused inventory (1- and 2-bedroom ocean/partial ocean view suites) with kitchens and living areas. |
| Restaurants & bars | ReelCatch (breakfast & dinner), Tiki Bar (poolside lunch/dinner) and Coastal Cup & Lounge. | Island Grill Restaurant (beachfront) plus 2 bars/lounges and a poolside bar. |
| Spa & wellness | Spa services via Ooh la la at The Collection (yoga, massages, facials; beach massages offered). | Not published |
| Notable on-site features | Rum Runner water taxi to sister properties, fitness center, multiple event/wedding venues. | Dock, outdoor tennis courts, multilingual staff, playground on site. |
Amara Cay sits at Mile Marker 80 on U.S. 1 in Islamorada on the Atlantic (sunrise) side with oceanfront positioning and views toward Alligator Reef Lighthouse.
Choose Amara Cay for a classic Islamorada oceanfront address and easy access to local Keys attractions.
Ocean Pointe Suites is in Tavernier (Key Largo area) with direct waterfront access, a private beach, and a dock.
Pick Ocean Pointe if you want a Tavernier/Key Largo base with straightforward dock and beach access for boating and reef trips.
Amara Cay offers 18 room types including multiple oceanfront and multi-bed suites and lanai options.
Amara Cay mixes standard rooms and suites geared to families who want ocean views and resort services.
Ocean Pointe focuses on suite-style rooms — one- and two-bedroom ocean and partial-ocean view suites are common.
Ocean Pointe is a practical pick if in-room kitchens and larger suite footprints matter more than a full resort program.
Amara Cay runs several on-site venues for meals and cocktails, with family-friendly options and scheduled live music.
If on-site dining variety and scheduled entertainment are priorities, Amara Cay has ready options for families and groups.
Ocean Pointe offers a beachfront restaurant and bar options geared to waterfront dining.
Ocean Pointe provides straightforward waterfront dining — useful for relaxed meals when you plan to spend time on the dock or in your suite.
Amara Cay centers activity around its zero-entry pool and a private elevated sunning beach with reef-snorkel access.
Choose Amara Cay for a resort feel with an accessible oceanfront pool, beach seating, and included water-activity options.
Ocean Pointe provides waterfront access with a private beach and dock plus an outdoor pool for guests.
Ocean Pointe is more of a suites-and-waterfront property—good if dock access and a private beach are your main priorities.
Amara Cay supports wellness services and hosts live-music nights plus a range of event spaces for meetings and weddings.
Amara Cay is set up for wellness services, evening entertainment, and a broad events program — useful for weddings and group stays.
Ocean Pointe lists basic leisure amenities, bars, and outdoor recreation but does not advertise a full-service spa or large meeting program in the supplier listing.
Ocean Pointe is oriented to waterfront recreation and suites rather than a hotel focused on spa services and large events.

Amara Cay — zero-entry pool, kids-friendly dining, included water-activity options, and resort programming.

Ocean Pointe — many one- and two-bedroom suites with full kitchens and living areas for longer stays or self-catering.

Amara Cay — multiple beach and pavilion venues, plus event spaces and a resort events program.

Ocean Pointe — dock and walkway-to-water that simplify boating, fishing, and dock-side access.
Amara Cay is the clearer family pick — it’s explicitly family-friendly, has a zero-entry pool, kids-eat-free promotions, and on-site activities geared to families.
Ocean Pointe focuses on suite layouts and notes kitchens with full-size refrigerators/ovens in many rooms, making it better for self-catering stays.
Amara Cay advertises spa and wellness services via Ooh la la at The Collection and beach massages/yoga. Ocean Pointe’s supplier listing lists leisure amenities but does not publish a full spa offering.
Yes. Amara Cay is oceanfront on Islamorada’s Atlantic side; Ocean Pointe is a waterfront suites resort in Tavernier with a private beach and dock.
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