Studio Suite, Standard View

The Studio Suite is a compact 252 sq. ft. room designed for two guests. It is individually decorated and furnished, with smooth flooring, air conditioning and blackout drapes. A kitchenette, a desk with chair and a private bathroom are all within the one space.

The room has 1 king bed with a pillowtop mattress, Egyptian cotton sheets, hypo-allergenic bedding and a down comforter. It suits a couple or a solo traveller. Families with an infant can request a free crib. The primary guest checking in must be at least 21 with a valid ID.

The private bathroom has a bathtub or shower, bathrobes, free toiletries including shampoo and soap, a hair dryer and towels that are changed on request. Accessibility touches include a grab bar near the toilet and Braille/raised signage.

Yes. The suite has a kitchenette with cookware, dishware and utensils, plus a coffee/tea maker. Room service is available during limited hours. On property, ReelCatch serves breakfast from 7 to 11 am and dinner from 5 to 10 pm. The poolside Tiki Bar serves lunch and dinner, and Coastal Cup & Lounge is in the lobby.

The mandatory resort fee covers enhanced Wi-Fi, the Rum Runner water taxi, a local shuttle, paddleboard, kayak and bicycle rentals, fitness center access, a welcome drink, reusable water bottles, and beach and pool seating. It also includes access to the collection's beaches, pools and dining destinations. The nightly amount varies, so the resort can quote the current figure when you book.

Amara Cay Resort has a zero-entry pool near the ocean's edge with in-pool loungers and views of Alligator Reef Lighthouse. Pool hours are 8 am to sunset. Lighthouse Beach is an elevated sunning beach with thatched huts and chaise lounges. It is not a sand swimming beach, but a stairway gives access for snorkeling. The fitness center is open 6 am to 10 pm.

With a king bed, a kitchenette, a desk and desk chair, daily housekeeping and free local calls, it works well for couples and for longer stays or working trips. The resort also welcomes children of all ages, but with only one king bed and 252 sq. ft. this room is best for two.

The resort is dog-friendly, allowing up to two dogs per room with no weight limit. The fee is $50 per pet per night, non-refundable, and cats are not permitted. Housekeeping does not service a room while a pet is present. Service animals are exempt from the fee.

Check-in is at 4:00 PM and check-out at 11:00 AM. Early check-in or late check-out may be possible on request. The resort is cashless, so bring a credit or debit card that matches the cardholder present, along with a photo ID. A deposit of one night's room rate plus taxes is taken at booking. Cancel at least 72 hours before arrival to avoid a penalty. The resort does not run an airport shuttle, so arrange a transfer service such as Keys Shuttle.