
Cheeca Lodge & Spa
Best for travelers who want a full-service luxury escape with a large beach, multiple pools, a full spa and more on-site activities.
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Cheeca Lodge & Spa is a five-star, amenity-heavy beachfront resort in Islamorada for travelers who want a full-service luxury stay with spa, golf, kids' activities and multiple dining outlets. Chesapeake Beach Resort is a long-running, classic Islamorada beachfront option with a smaller footprint and straightforward, family-friendly rooms — read this if you want a simpler, waterfront stay or are comparing value vs. resort amenities.
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Best for travelers who want a full-service luxury escape with a large beach, multiple pools, a full spa and more on-site activities.

Best for travelers who want a straightforward, classic Florida Keys beachfront stay in a smaller, well-known Islamorada property.
When Cheeca Lodge & Spa wins: Choose Cheeca if you want more on-site options — multiple restaurants and bars, a full-service spa with a dedicated spa pool, a long private beach, a fishing pier, golf and organized family programming.
When Chesapeake Beach Resort wins: Choose Chesapeake Beach Resort if you prefer a smaller, simpler beachfront hotel with two outdoor pools, private beach access, complimentary continental breakfast and an established local name.
Bottom line: Cheeca is the pick for amenity-rich, resort-style stays and special-occasion travel; Chesapeake Beach Resort is a sensible, compact beachfront choice for travelers who prioritize a classic Keys location and a smaller property footprint.
| Category | Cheeca Lodge & Spa | Chesapeake Beach Resort |
|---|---|---|
| Overall vibe | Five-star, resort with many on-site amenities and family programming | Classic Islamorada beachfront hotel with a straightforward offering |
| Location | Atlantic side of Islamorada, mile marker 82; private white-sand beach and 525-foot fishing pier | Islamorada (Matecumbe) waterfront location on Overseas Hwy |
| Size | Over 240 rooms across a 27-acre property | 60 air-conditioned rooms |
| Ages / audience | All ages; seasonal kids' club (Camp Cheeca) and family pools plus adults-only pool areas | All ages (not adults-only) |
| Pools | Three resort pools (two oceanfront family pools + one adults-only relaxation pool) plus a spa adults-only lap pool | Two outdoor pools |
| Restaurants & bars | Multiple on-site restaurants and bars (Atlantic's Edge, Nikai Sushi Bar & Restaurant, Mia Cucina, Tiki Bar, 25 South, Pierre's and others) | Not published |
| Spa & wellness | Full-service 5,700 sq ft Spa at Cheeca Lodge with six treatment rooms, fitness center and spa pool | Not published |
| Known for | 1,200 feet of private white-sand beach, 525-foot fishing pier, golf course, family and event facilities | Classic, long-running Islamorada beachfront resort name and waterfront location |
| Accessibility & practical | Resort-wide complimentary Wi‑Fi, valet and self-parking, 24-hour shuttle service, resort fee applies | Complimentary Wi‑Fi, off-street parking, 24-hour front desk |
Cheeca sits on the Atlantic side of Islamorada at mile marker 82 with a long private beach and a 525-foot fishing pier.
Cheeca offers an expansive beachfront setting with direct Atlantic access and easy local walkability around mile marker 82.
Chesapeake Beach Resort is a Matecumbe-area beachfront hotel on Overseas Highway in Islamorada.
Chesapeake is a straightforward beachfront location in Matecumbe with easy access to nearby Islamorada attractions.
Cheeca has a large and varied room portfolio across guestrooms, suites, bungalows and villas.
Cheeca offers many room types for families, couples and groups seeking space and varied views.
Chesapeake Beach Resort offers a more compact set of room types focused on standard rooms, suites and villas.
Chesapeake has fewer rooms and a straightforward set of room types suitable for travelers who want a simple beachfront room.
Cheeca provides multiple on-site dining outlets from casual to fine-dining.
Cheeca suits guests who prefer many on-site dining options and varied cuisine styles without leaving the resort.
Chesapeake's supplier listing confirms at least one bar/lounge and complimentary continental breakfast.
Chesapeake covers basic dining needs on-site and in-room but does not publish a multi-venue dining program like Cheeca.
Cheeca centers on beach and water-based amenities, plus sports and family activities.
Cheeca is the choice for guests who want extensive beach, water and active-sport options without leaving the resort.
Chesapeake focuses on direct beach access and simpler pool offerings.
Chesapeake provides the waterfront basics — private beach and pools — without the larger resort activity program.
Cheeca pairs a full spa with evening live music and multiple bars.
Cheeca supports a wellness-focused stay and relaxed after-dark options on property.
Chesapeake's supplied listing emphasizes basic on-site services and a bar/lounge.
Chesapeake covers essential evening and concierge services but does not publish a full spa program.

Cheeca — full-service 5,700 sq ft spa with treatment rooms, adults-only lap pool and scheduled classes.

Chesapeake Beach Resort — smaller property with direct private beach access and two outdoor pools.

Cheeca — kids' club, watersports, fishing pier, golf and multiple family pools.

Chesapeake Beach Resort — straightforward rooms, free continental breakfast and fewer on-site extras.
Cheeca is aimed at families with a seasonal kids' club (Camp Cheeca), multiple family pools and many on-site activities; Chesapeake accepts families but offers fewer organized kids' amenities.
Yes. Cheeca has 1,200 feet of private white-sand beach; Chesapeake Beach Resort is listed as being on a private beach.
Not published — the supplier listing for Chesapeake does not provide details about a full-service spa.
Cheeca has multiple named restaurants and bars covering casual to fine-dining; Chesapeake's listing notes a bar/lounge and complimentary continental breakfast but does not publish a multi-venue dining lineup.
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