FL Keys, not Key West

[robin]

Can anyone recommend a place to stay in the Keys (not West) that's decent and under $180/night in Feb?

[wineenthusiast]

I got married here in Key Largo and really liked the resort. The pool area was really great and it was nice having a bar at the pool and the beach. It was only around $140/night then. Not sure what the pricing is now but they did run specials pretty frequently. I remember watching for a sale. Key Largo is the first island in the Keys driving from Miami.

www.keylargoresort.com/

[monkeygirl18]

We just stayed at the resort pp just mentioned. Ehhh...it was alright but not worth the price. The room was fine but a bit outdated, the grounds were nice with two beach areas (one small and one bigger). We were only there for one night as we were headed into Key West to stay at the Hyatt resort and spa for the next three nights ( now that's a resort). I have a detailed review and pics (day 1 2012) in the link under my siggy name(house icon) if you want to check it out.
I have heard cheeca lodge in islamarado (sp) is very nice but it was expensive( I've seen it discounted on luxury link though).

[Deleted]

We stayed somewhere on Marathon Key, a few years ago. I can't remember which hotel. It was a nice area, with a few good restaurants and bars around. And an easy drive to Key West.

[Pom]

I love Islamorada and Key Largo. We have stayed at a Westin there and also a Ramada in Key Largo that was nice and reasonably priced (this was 5+ years ago). I want to stay at Cheeca Lodge on my next trip down, but I think it may be above your price range mentioned.

[Deleted]

I didn't like Key Largo. It was good for scuba diving, but the accomodations are not great and pricey IMO. I'd look into Islamorada or Marathon.