
Three Waters Resort and Marina
Best for resort-driven stays: choose Three Waters if you want multiple pools and beaches, many on-site dining options, and an on-site full-service marina.
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Three Waters Resort and Marina is a full-service, family-forward Islamorada resort with a 72-slip marina, multiple pools and a long list of on-site restaurants — good for families, boaters, and travelers who want resort amenities. Ocean Pointe Suites at Key Largo is a suite-style waterfront property in Tavernier with kitchen-equipped rooms and a beachfront restaurant — good for travelers who want roomy suites and self-catering options near Key Largo.
Updated · about 13 km (8 miles) apart

Best for resort-driven stays: choose Three Waters if you want multiple pools and beaches, many on-site dining options, and an on-site full-service marina.

Best for space and kitchens: choose Ocean Pointe Suites if you prefer larger suite layouts with kitchens and a simpler, beachfront hotel experience.
When Three Waters Resort and Marina wins: pick Three Waters if you want resort amenities (three pools, several restaurants and bars, a spa-ish oceanside massage offering), activities for kids, or boating access from a 72-slip marina. It’s the better choice for groups who want on-property dining and entertainment options.
When Ocean Pointe Suites at Key Largo wins: pick Ocean Pointe if you want suite-style accommodations (kitchens, living space) and a straightforward beachfront location at a smaller property. It’s a solid choice for longer stays where self-catering or a quieter, simpler hotel setup matters more than resort programming.
Bottom line: Three Waters is the activity- and amenities-focused resort for families, boating guests, and people who want lots of on-site choices. Ocean Pointe Suites is a practical, suite-first alternative for travelers prioritizing space and kitchen facilities on the Upper Keys coast.
| Category | Three Waters Resort and Marina | Ocean Pointe Suites at Key Largo |
|---|---|---|
| Overall vibe | Full-service resort with many on-site venues, family- and group-oriented (The Cove is the 21+ enclave) | Suite-style beachfront hotel with a simpler, apartment-like focus |
| Location | Islamorada, mile marker 84; 15 waterfront acres where the Atlantic, Florida Bay, and Gulf meet | Tavernier, on the ocean with private beach access; 500 Burton Dr, Tavernier, FL |
| Size (rooms) | 214 rooms, suites, and cottages | 150 individually decorated guestrooms |
| Ages / audience | All ages welcome; The Cove is a 21+ adults-only section | All ages welcome (not adults-only) |
| Pools & beach | Three year-round pools (including an adults-only Cove pool) plus multiple beaches | One outdoor pool and a private beach |
| Restaurants & bars | Multiple venues (Kindler Wood-Fired Fare, Little Limón rooftop, Mercado Morada, Tiki Bar, Kokomo swim-up, plus others) | Island Grill Restaurant (beachfront) plus 1–2 bars/lounges and a poolside bar |
| Spa / wellness | Oceanside massages (on-site oceanside massage services) | Not published |
| Marina / boating | Full-service marina with 72 slips (transient slips available) and the deepest channel in the Upper Keys | Dock and walkways to water; boat tours and watersports nearby (no full-service marina listed) |
| Suites & kitchens | Multiple suite types and cottages, but not positioned as kitchen-equipped suite hotel | Many suites with full kitchens (full-sized refrigerators/freezers and ovens are listed) |
| Parking & access | Self-parking included in nightly resort fee; water taxi to sister properties | Limited on-site parking; front desk with limited hours and different check-in location noted |
| Free Wi‑Fi | Yes — free Wi‑Fi; enhanced Wi‑Fi included in resort fee | |
Three Waters sits at mile marker 84 in Islamorada on 15 waterfront acres with beach and marina access.
Three Waters is better if you want an Islamorada base with resort transit options and immediate marina access.
Ocean Pointe Suites is a Tavernier waterfront hotel with its own private beach and a beachfront restaurant.
Ocean Pointe works well for travelers wanting a quieter Tavernier base with direct beach access and proximity to Key Largo activities.
Three Waters has 214 rooms, suites, and cottages across 25 types, including The Cove adults-only room categories.
Choose Three Waters for a wide range of room types and options for families, couples, and groups.
Ocean Pointe lists 150 individually decorated guestrooms, many of which are one- and two-bedroom ocean-view suites.
Pick Ocean Pointe when you want suite space and kitchen facilities for a longer stay or self-catering convenience.
Three Waters offers numerous on-site dining and drinking venues across the property.
Three Waters suits travelers who want many on-site dining styles and late-night or family options without leaving the property.
Ocean Pointe’s on-site dining centers on Island Grill Restaurant with ocean views, plus poolside and bar service.
Ocean Pointe is fine for guests who want a beachfront restaurant and simple poolside dining rather than a wide restaurant lineup.
Three Waters emphasizes three year-round pools, multiple beaches, and a full-service marina as signature assets.
If pools, beaches, and marina access are priorities, Three Waters is the stronger, activity-focused choice.
Ocean Pointe offers a single outdoor pool and private beach access as its main water-based amenities.
Ocean Pointe is a good fit if you want direct beach access and a quieter pool setup instead of many on-site pools and a marina.
Three Waters combines oceanside massage options with multiple bars and live-music venues around the resort.
Three Waters gives a mix of spa-style treatments, active fitness, and lively evening options on property.
Ocean Pointe lists poolside bar service and two bars/lounges; a dedicated on-site spa is not published in supplier listings.
Ocean Pointe suits travelers who want low-key evenings and rely on nearby Key Largo activities for larger excursions or nightlife.

Three Waters — on-site full-service marina with 72 slips and easy access to charters.

Ocean Pointe Suites — many rooms are one- and two-bedroom suites with full kitchens.

Three Waters — a wide range of restaurants and bars from wood-fired dining to a swim-up bar and historic Tiki Bar.

Ocean Pointe Suites — straightforward beachfront property with a beachfront restaurant and fewer on-site venue choices.
Three Waters — it’s designed for families (three pools, kids’ activities, arcade) while Ocean Pointe is family-friendly but smaller in scope.
Ocean Pointe — guestrooms list kitchens with full-sized refrigerators/freezers and ovens; Three Waters offers suites but is not positioned as kitchen-equipped suite hotel.
Neither property is entirely adults-only. Three Waters includes The Cove, a 21+ adults-only section; Ocean Pointe is not adults-only.
Three Waters — it has a full-service marina with 72 slips and easy access to fishing charters.
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