Marathon Bar Hotel

"I stayed here last year and was looking forward to staying here again. After a 6 hour drive I was hoping to jump in the pool where I spend a lot of my time. They were closed for maintenance. They needed to shock the pool. I asked when I left today how long they have known about this and how long it has been closed. Funny it closed the day I arrived and was opening up again today, the day I left! I was very upset. I would not have stayed here knowing this. Their facilities on the back dock have deteriorated, some docks are on their sides and ladders falling down. Still a pretty place and rooms are huge, as is your screened porch. Cleanliness had also deteriorated unfortunately but there was a sign saying they were hiring maids and maintenance people."

"the room were well made but not clean it was dusty in the room and he drawers to the dresser were broken . the towels are very small not at all adult size pleasing. the bathrooms only have one glass door and by the time your done showering your bathroom floor is flooded as well. also keep in mind when you get there they ask. " are you aware of the extra resort fee?" "are you aware of the parking payment every night ?" and I am just like well no but I guess I know now!! for a night stay is not bad but I wouldn't rent here for a whole weekend or week on vacation with my family."

"Room was very nice and roomy. Breakfast was very good and pool area/bar relaxing. Good options for restaurants nearby."

"The room and beach were beautiful! The room was quiet and comfortable—the balcony was a great way to unwind. Check in could use improvements—the attendant was busy texting in a back room and we had to yell to get her attention. Our room was upstairs (no elevator) and no assistance was offered. The maid service made the beds and left clean towels but did not vacuum the sand we had tracked in."

"Staff was excellent and the facility was clean. However we were surprised to learn of an additional $20 per day to park our vehicle in their lot. You don’t get a parking spot included with your room fee."

"Love this place"

"The air conditioning was awful!! LOUD. the vent was next to the bed so every time it cut in it woke us up. Also there was something in the vent that was rattling. Worst sleep ever."

"There are two pools. We found that the pool closest to the hotel was more kid friendly than the other one by the restaurant. We had a wonderful time, but it was hard to get a hold of the front desk when we needed them and it was a pain to walk all the way there from the hotel rooms which is a separate building."

"The staff was very friendly and helpful. We loved the view from the Grouper room. Definitely would stay again."