Marco Island is a developed part of Florida’s Ten Thousand Islands and a Gulf Coast vacation destination. It is the only inhabited island in the Everglades ecosystem. The area has a year-round tropical climate, a lovely state park, a nature center with a boardwalk, and some beautiful beaches for relaxing. Here along the coast, you’ll find a mix of hotels, motels, vacation rentals, and camping options.
In this article, we provide a roundup of the best places to stay on Marco Island, Florida to make vacation planning easy.
Top Hotels on Marco Island
JW Marriott Marco Island Beach Resort
One of Florida’s best beach resorts, JW Marriott Marco Island Beach Resort is a sophisticated luxury resort along three miles of private beaches. It is a large resort with a long list of restaurants, two championship golf courses, and an on-site spa. The Marriott hotel is a popular place for weddings and business events, but it’s also a great getaway spot for a couple’s trip or family vacation. Among the dining options are a tiki bar, upscale Mediterranean restaurant, gastropub, and signature steakhouse. Golf and tennis instruction is available at the resort, as well as a fitness center, wellness classes, outdoor pool, tiki pool, and whirlpool. Families can take advantage of the Tiki Tribe Discovery Day Camp, which entertains kids with games, crafts, and activities.
Hilton Marco Island Beach Resort and Spa
Another hotel option on Marco Island is the Hilton Marco Island Beach Resort and Spa, which is a beachfront resort with gulf views. You can participate in lots of watersports during your stay here or just chill out around the pool, sun deck, and white-sand beach. The hotel has a spa with 10 treatment rooms. There is a bar and restaurant on-site to make dining easy and convenient. There is also a daily resort fee here that comes with perks, such as beach chairs and towels, bottles of water, and discounts on spa treatments and non-motorized beach equipment.
Olde Marco Island Inn & Suites
Families and groups of friends love staying at Olde Marco Island Inn & Suites because there are two-bedroom condo suites with kitchens available. This is an affordable retreat with an “old Florida” vibe and modern amenities. Your stay here comes with Wi-Fi and parking included in the room rate. This is not a beachfront hotel; however, it is only a short drive or bike ride from all three of the beaches on Marco Island. There is no resort fee to stay here, making it a budget-friendly option for traveling families with kids. Property amenities include an outdoor swimming pool, hot tub, and access to a fitness club nearby.
Top Vacation Rentals on Marco Island
Remodeled Condo on the Beach and Gulf of Mexico
This 500-square-foot condo is available to rent through Vrbo and puts you near everything you want to do on Marco Island. It sleeps four people with a queen-size bed in the bedroom and a queen sleeper sofa too. The kitchen has upscale stainless steel appliances and is equipped with everything you need to cook meals. The rental has a balcony with a table, chairs, and a chaise lounge. You’ll have direct views of the sunsets and dolphins from the balcony. Direct access to the beach is right outside the unit, and the host provides beach chairs, umbrellas, and toys. Modern amenities include Wi-Fi, flat-screen TV, and laundry facilities on each floor. The first floor of the building is home to a restaurant and beach bar, with a pool area nearby too.
Charming Three-Bedroom Waterfront Home
If you are looking for more of a house-type vacation rental, consider this Vrbo listing on Marco Island. It is a 1,800-square-foot house that sleeps eight people and has three bedrooms and two bathrooms. The home has a pool and is all on one level. You’ll enjoy the sunny porch, updated kitchen, and 24-foot dock for fishing. The host provides guests with bikes, beach towels, beach chairs, and linens.
Waterfront Cottage with Private Sitting Porch
Located a bit off the beaten path of Marco Island, this cottage is a vacation escape with one bedroom and one bathroom. It is a private getaway for two people and offers a king-size bed, sofa bed, bikes, kayaks, and life jackets. The home has two TVs, a kitchen/living room, and a closet for your luggage. It is on the outskirts of Marco Island and is one of a few neighboring cottages available for rent in the area. This is good to know if you want to travel with friends but have your own private cottages near each other.
Island Micro-Studio with Kitchenette & Courtyard
This Airbnb property is for two adults on Marco Island. It is a guest suite with a kitchenette, a private outdoor courtyard, and a location close to the beach. The unit is completely separate from the host’s main house, and the beach is two miles away. The host provides guests with beach towels, chairs, an umbrella, and two beach cruiser bikes with a lock. If you have a small child, ask the Airbnb host about using the travel crib available.
Stunning Beachfront Condo with Beach View from All Rooms
Available to rent on Vrbo, this beachfront condo is a highly-rated choice for four people looking for Marco Island accommodations. The condo is 1,100 square feet in size and has two bedrooms and two bathrooms. It is a front unit on the upper floor of the complex. The condo was totally renovated in 2016 and was not affected by Hurricane Ian. You’ll be at the quiet end of the island and in the South Seas Towers, which is the only gated community on the island that offers a beach, a large heated pool, tennis courts, and boat slips for lease. There is a fitness center, pickleball court, shuffleboard, and other fun perks at this “home away from home.”
Newly Renovated and Beautiful Condominium
Five people can book this Airbnb vacation rental on Marco Island and have a king-size bed and sofa bed in the bedroom, plus another sofa bed in the common space. You’ll be in a condo with two community pools, tennis courts, a tiki bar, and a gym within walking distance. You can rent boats at the marina that is adjacent to the building. The condo is a corner unit and the closest rental to the Rose Marina, which offers lovely sunset cruises and cruises to Key West.
Amazing New Seaside Condo
You can stay at this Airbnb condo with one other person for a trip to Marco Island. It is in a condo complex with two large, heated pools and spas overlooking the waterfront. There are tennis courts and outdoor grilling areas here too. The condo is on the fifth floor and offers great privacy. You’ll have a full-size kitchen, onsite bait shop/snack shop/bar, and fishing pier with underwater lighting here during your stay. There are also dock slips that you can rent for $50 per week.
Camp Cocktail
Camp Cocktail is a vacation rental in the Marco Island area and is ideal for two people. It is on a waterfront canal in Goodland and within walking distance of the Goodland Boating Park, where you can launch a boat into the gulf. Boat trailer parking is available. From here, you can get to the restaurants and shops on Marco Island within minutes. It’s just a short walk to the nightlife too. With this Airbnb rental, you’ll get complimentary access to two fishing kayaks, two paddleboards, a flat-back canoe, two beach cruiser bikes, a gas grill, and an outdoor seating area.
Sea Winds 606
The Sea Winds 606 is a Vrbo vacation rental with 1,136 square feet of space, two bedrooms, and two bathrooms. The oceanfront condo is on the sixth floor and directly on the beach. It has an updated kitchen with new appliances, full-size laundry machines, smart TVs, and Wi-Fi. It also has a balcony with a table and chairs so that you can enjoy unobstructed views of the gulf. There are lots of activities that you can do right on the beach when you walk outside your condo door, such as jet skiing, sailing, and parasailing.
Beautiful Cottage on Waterfront Property
Perfect for a traveling couple, this cottage has one bedroom and one bathroom on Marco Island. It is a waterfront property with expansive views looking out to the Everglades. This cottage is five miles from the city of Marco Island, so you can avoid crowds while enjoying more kayaking, hiking, biking, and fishing. There are grocery stores close by to prepare food in your own cottage kitchen. The cottage has a private porch and ample parking for boat trailers. If you want to experience some real peace and solitude here, book your stay between July and early October.
