Compare and book 4 Star hotels in Lignumvitae Key Botanical State Park, Islamorada

"I recently stayed at this hotel in Key Largo, and overall, it’s a mixed experience with some clear highlights. The biggest plus is how genuinely pet-friendly the property is. Not just “allowed,” but truly welcoming—something that’s rare and very appreciated. The atmosphere is incredibly peaceful and calm, perfect for disconnecting and unwinding. Valet parking is not only efficient, but the team is also genuinely kind and helpful—one of the standout aspects of the stay. That said, the property itself feels a bit worn. Not terrible, but definitely showing its age. The overall concept leans heavily toward a “do-it-yourself” experience: you need to pick up your own towels, get your own ice, and handle small things that you’d normally expect to be taken care of in a more full-service hotel. Another downside is the lack of guidance at check-in. No one really explains how the amenities work or what’s available—you’re essentially left to figure everything out on your own. Service overall is average. The staff is polite, but nothing stands out—no real sense of going above and beyond. The beach service, in particular, is almost nonexistent. If you’re expecting to order drinks or food while relaxing by the water, you’ll likely be disappointed. The restaurant is good—solid, enjoyable meals—but not particularly memorable. It does the job without trying to impress. For a stay that cost over $2,000 for three nights, you naturally expect a higher level of service and attention to detail."

"We been staying at the Islander since the early 90’s. When it was family owned. It has always been a favorite place to stay for my wife and I. Since hurricane Irma destroyed it, and it has basically been rebuilt. It was always a beautiful place, but now the landscaping foliage and updates have made the place unbelievably perfect. It offers mini golf, bocce ball, PickleBall, volleyball, shuffle board.Bikes and Kayaks our available. So there is plenty to do if you’re an active person. However, if you want to just relax there are plenty of private areas to just sit back and enjoy the ocean views on the most comfortable outdoor furniture Imaginable, that sits among the beautiful palm trees and foliage. It’s inclusive, so you never have to leave the property for your entire stay."

"Had a great stay, our second tone at this property. If have kids that want to play on the beach this Ain't the place. Water access is with stairs and during low tide its not very deep. For me and my wife just looking to relax, it was awesome"

"The water pressure is non existent. Had to use the wand to wash. LED bulbs burned out. The cleaning staff cleaned room 3 times in the 7 days! "

"Very, very good architectural design and construction. And a well-maintained facility."