ISLAMORADA, Fla.
Amara Cay Resort, an upscale, boutique resort reopened to the public and welcomed its first guests following a multimillion-dollar renovation in Islamorada, Fla. The property was previously known as the Islamorada Resort.
The new resort, managed by Miami-based Trust Hospitality, aims to evoke the subtropical essence of the Florida Keys. The resort's 110 guest rooms, all public spaces, meeting rooms, landscaping, retail space and restaurant are completely redesigned.
The lobby lounge echoes the historical beauty and charm of Islamorada by combining rustic textures, reclaimed wood and papasan chairs into a sense of unhurried comfort and social intimacy.
Playing into the open lobby layout, Amara Cay Resort's new restaurant, Oltremare Ristorante is a 60-seat restaurant that includes a coastal Italian-inspired menu presented by Chef Dario Olivera.
Sparrows Rum Bar, located poolside, offers a spot to enjoy Caribbean-inspired, classic American cuisine and tropical cocktails amongst the Islamorada backdrop of blue skies and swaying palm trees. Guests can relax after a meal in one of the many lounge chairs and hammocks on the sandy beach area fronting the Atlantic Ocean, or in the heated fresh water pool and hot tub spa.
Conceived as a contemporary re-imagination of the classic seaside cottage, Amara Cay Resort's guest rooms and suites feature simple, clean designs and furnishings incorporating natural elements such as wood, rattan and dark tile. Each guest room has a newly extended balcony affording sweeping views of the Atlantic Ocean and the surrounding Florida Keys.
The new guest rooms incorporate environmentally responsible elements including LED lighting, improved thermostats, upgraded sinks and showers, and impact resistant glass. The resort has also partnered with the Coral Restoration Foundation to raise funds for the conservation organization.
In addition to the remodeling of the guest rooms, restaurant and lobby, Amara Cay Resort has also added an in-house gift shop with themed souvenirs and a dedicated space ideal for small meetings. "The Glass Bowl" meeting room accommodates 60 guests and can be used for meetings or receptions.
