
Three Waters Resort and Marina
Best for families and groups who want lots of on-site dining, activities, and a full-service marina.
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Three Waters Resort and Marina is a large, family-friendly Islamorada resort with multiple beaches, three pools, a 72-slip marina and a broad set of dining venues; read this if you want a full-service Florida Keys resort with varied restaurants and family and adults-only areas. Coconut Cove Resort and Marina is a smaller, casual waterfront Islamorada property with a marina and complimentary continental breakfast; read this if you want a simple, lower-key resort-and-marina stay close to Windley Key.
Updated · about 0.8 km apart

Best for families and groups who want lots of on-site dining, activities, and a full-service marina.

Best for travelers seeking a straightforward, affordable waterfront stay with marina access and a casual vibe.
When Three Waters Resort and Marina wins: choose Three Waters if you want a wide range of on-site restaurants and bars, multiple pools and beaches (including an adults-only enclave), a larger full-service marina, and resort services like a nightly resort fee that bundles bike and water rentals plus a water taxi to sister properties.
When Coconut Cove Resort and Marina wins: pick Coconut Cove if you prefer a smaller, more casual waterfront property with a compact set of practical amenities (free continental breakfast, outdoor pool, marina access) and an easier, quieter footprint.
Bottom line: Three Waters is the fuller-service, restaurant-forward resort for families and guests who want resort amenities and multiple experiences on-site; Coconut Cove is a simpler, budget-conscious marina-front option for travelers who prioritize location and a casual stay over variety.
| Category | Three Waters Resort and Marina | Coconut Cove Resort and Marina |
|---|---|---|
| Overall vibe | Full-service, resort collection feel with family and adults-only areas | Casual, small waterfront hotel-and-marina |
| Location | 84001 Overseas Highway, waterfront at mile marker 84, access to nearby attractions and water taxi to sister resorts | 84801 Overseas Highway, on the waterfront and a short walk to Windley Key Fossil Reef Geological State Park |
| Size | 214 rooms, suites, and cottages across 15 waterfront acres | 20 air-conditioned rooms |
| Ages / audience | All ages welcome; The Cove is a 21+ resort-within-a-resort | All ages welcome (children 12 and under stay free in parent/guardian room per supplier policies) |
| Pools & beach | Three year-round pools (including an adults-only Cove pool) and multiple beaches (private Cove beach + others) | One outdoor pool; free beach cabanas and beach towels; waterfront location |
| Restaurants & bars | Nine+ on-site venues including Kindler Wood-Fired Fare (signature), Little Limón rooftop, Tiki Bar, Kokomo swim-up bar, and casual outlets | No signature on-site fine-dining listed; property offers common-area coffee/tea and complimentary continental breakfast; barbecue grills |
| Spa & wellness | Oceanside massages (onsite beach massage), open-air fitness center and Wave Motion Studio (21+) | Fitness facilities listed and access to outdoor recreation; no named spa services published |
| Marina & boating | Full-service marina with 72 slips (including transient slips), deepest Upper Keys channel | Marina on site and on-water activities and fishing on site |
| Free breakfast | Not published as complimentary; Three Waters has multiple dining options but breakfast inclusion varies (resort fee includes some welcome items) | Complimentary continental breakfast served daily (9:00 AM–11:00 AM) |
| Parking & transport | Self-parking included in nightly resort fee; Rum Runner water taxi and daily shuttle to sister properties | Free self parking on site |
Three Waters sits at 84001 Overseas Highway on 15 waterfront acres at mile marker 84 with direct marina access and proximity to local attractions.
Choose Three Waters for a bigger property with more on-site infrastructure and easy water connections to nearby resort sites.
Coconut Cove is a small waterfront property at 84801 Overseas Highway, directly on the water and a one-minute walk from Windley Key Fossil Reef Geological State Park.
Pick Coconut Cove if you want a straightforward waterfront location near Windley Key without the scale of a large resort.
Three Waters provides 214 rooms, suites, and cottages in many configurations, including adults-only Cove rooms and family suites.
Three Waters suits travelers who want a wide range of room types and options for families or adults-only stays.
Coconut Cove has 20 air-conditioned rooms across a range of studios, cottages, and family cabins.
Coconut Cove is a good fit if you want a compact property with some kitchen-equipped rooms and basic waterfront lodging.
Three Waters emphasizes many on-site dining choices from casual pizza and swim-up bars to a signature wood-fired restaurant and rooftop bar.
If dining variety and venues—from casual to elevated—matter, Three Waters is the clear choice.
Coconut Cove’s meal offering is modest and practical, with complimentary continental breakfast and common-area coffee/tea.
Coconut Cove works for guests who plan light breakfasts on-site and prefer off-property dining or self-catering for other meals.
Three Waters offers three year-round pools, multiple beaches and a dedicated adults-only Cove pool and beach area.
Three Waters is for guests who want multiple pools, a segregated adults-only area, and built-in poolside dining options.
Coconut Cove has one outdoor pool and offers beach cabanas, towels, and direct waterfront access.
Coconut Cove is suitable for travelers happy with a single pool and simple beach comforts.
Three Waters supports wellness with open-air fitness spaces and oceanside massages, plus nightly entertainment at venues like the Tiki Bar.
Three Waters blends fitness, spa experiences, and evening entertainment for varied interests.
Coconut Cove focuses on low-key recreation and practical fitness offerings rather than branded spa services.
Choose Coconut Cove for simple activity access and marina-focused recreation without a dedicated on-site spa program.

Three Waters — many on-site venues including a signature wood-fired restaurant, rooftop bar, swim-up bar and casual outlets.

Coconut Cove — small property with straightforward waterfront rooms and a marina on site.

Three Waters — multiple pools, family beaches, kids’ activities and a wide range of room types.

Coconut Cove — fewer amenities but complimentary continental breakfast and simple marina access.
Three Waters has many on-site dining venues, including Kindler Wood-Fired Fare and a rooftop bar; Coconut Cove offers a complimentary continental breakfast but no published signature restaurants.
Yes. Three Waters has a full-service 72-slip marina; Coconut Cove also lists a marina on site.
Three Waters offers The Cove, a 21+ resort-within-a-resort with its own pool and beach; Coconut Cove is not adults-only.
Coconut Cove includes a complimentary continental breakfast daily. Three Waters does not publish a complimentary breakfast for all stays; dining options are available on site and the resort fee includes some welcome items and rental perks.
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