Casa Morada

Frommer's Review

The closest thing to a boutique hotel in the Florida Keys, Casa Morada is the brainchild of a trio of New York women with major experience in the hotel business -- at Ian Schrager Hotels, of all places -- but who were no longer in the mood to deal with brutal winters. This 16-suite property is tucked away off a sleepy street and radiates serenity and style in an area where serenity is aplenty but style elusive. Originally built in the 1950s, Casa Morada sits on 1.7 acres of prime bayfront land, which has been upgraded with gorgeous landscaping, a limestone grotto, a freshwater pool, and a waterside terrace for breakfast, lunch, and poolside beverage service. Each of the cool rooms features either a private garden or a terrace -- request the one with the open-air Jacuzzi that faces the bay. While the decor is decidedly island, think St. Barts rather than, say, Gilligan's. Although the hotel doesn't have a restaurant, a complimentary breakfast is served daily, and if you order out from one of the area's excellent eateries, the hotel will re-plate the food on Casa Morada china. Because of the boutiquey nature of the place, expect a young crowd of hipsters. Free use of bikes, bocce, and board games as well as arrangements for snorkeling, diving, and fishing are available. Families with kids should avoid Casa Morada at all costs, since it's such an adults-oriented place and is so quiet, with few distractions for the little ones.

Facilities:
Freshwater pool; complimentary bike use; bocce ball; snorkeling; diving; fishing

Note: This information was accurate when it was published, but can change without notice. Please be sure to confirm all rates and details directly with the companies in question before planning your trip.

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