Casa Morada

DO NOT STAY AT THIS HOTEL. It’s a total bait and switch. My wife and I booked this place for our anniversary. The website shows only beautiful waterfront villas and rooms. When we got there, they told us all the rooms on or near the water were being renovated. The only rooms available—and the one we apparently booked—were facing the highway on their “newly acquired property.” It looked like a Motel 6! The hotel refused to give us a refund. Same story with the couple checking in before us. We both declined to stay and went to the Cheeca lodge instead. Only $75 more and wonderful property.

If you are not worried about internet connection or tv then this is the place for you 🙄

I booked Casa Morada through a third party site, which was probably my first mistake. The beautiful bayside portion of the property—the main reason I chose it—is currently undergoing major renovations. The accommodations available on the highway side were a completely different experience and felt more like barracks than the boutique Islamorada property I was expecting. That said, the staff handled the situation very well. They were friendly, understanding and apologetic, and completely understood why I decided not to stay. They ultimately offered me a refund, which I appreciated. Once the renovations are complete, I suspect Casa Morada will again be a great spot. Until then, I’d recommend booking directly and confirming exactly what part of the property you’ll be staying in.

This place is a total scam! I booked for 2 nights on hotel tonight for over $700 as this was advertised as being water front with a restaurant and really charming. Turns out the hotel is under renovation and they texted us to check into some motel a few blocks away which is under a different name, which rents for several hundred dollars less per night. They try to bait and switch customers into booking into a dumpy motel. I was able to get a refund from hotel tonight because they are booking under a fake listing only to be redirected to a motel with no amenities. Such a disappointment and scam. When i asked the manger to rebook me for the motel with the rate advertised online she ghosted me. They are just looking for last minute bookings to people who arrive late and don’t have time to find another place. Buyers remorse!

Total disaster. They should. It be permitted to rent rooms out right now. Everything is under contraction and roped off. Bikes and boats are easily 40 years old. Construction workers everywhere . Couldn’t leave your room if you wanted to. Can’t sit anywhere . Do not go here