
Cheeca Lodge & Spa
Best for travelers who want resort-scale luxury, multiple dining options, a large spa and extensive on-site activities (golf, watersports, fishing pier).
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Cheeca Lodge & Spa is a five-star, family-friendly Islamorada resort centered on beachfront amenities, multiple restaurants, a spa and a fishing pier; read this if you want a full-service luxury Keys stay. La Siesta Resort & Villas is a four-star Islamorada property with individually decorated cottages and studio suites and a focus on waterfront leisure; read this if you prefer villa-style rooms and a more budget-conscious, low-key stay.
Updated · about 1.2 km apart

Best for travelers who want resort-scale luxury, multiple dining options, a large spa and extensive on-site activities (golf, watersports, fishing pier).

Best for guests who prefer villa-style accommodations, kitchenette-equipped rooms and a casual waterfront stay with a private beach and single pool.
When Cheeca Lodge & Spa wins: Choose Cheeca for a full-service, upscale experience—1,200 feet of private white-sand beach, multiple restaurants including a sushi bar and seafood flagship, a large spa, three resort pools (including an adults-only pool), a 525-foot fishing pier and extra activities like an executive 9‑hole golf course and lighted sport courts.
When La Siesta Resort & Villas wins: Pick La Siesta if you want a smaller property with individually decorated suites and cottages that include kitchenettes, an on-site marina/private beach feel, simpler dining options and a more relaxed, villa-focused pace at a lower star-rating and guest-cost profile.
Bottom line: Both are waterfront properties in Islamorada serving different priorities—Cheeca for full-service luxury and on-site programming; La Siesta for cottage- and suite-style stays and a quieter, leisure-focused visit.
| Category | Cheeca Lodge & Spa | La Siesta Resort & Villas |
|---|---|---|
| Overall vibe | Upscale, full-service resort with many on-site activities and event venues | Laid-back, villa-style resort focused on waterfront leisure |
| Location (Islamorada) | Atlantic-side resort at Mile Marker 82 with private white-sand beach and pier | |
| Size | Large resort across 27 acres with over 240 rooms and multiple venues | Small property — 55 individually decorated guestrooms and cottages |
| Ages / audience | All ages; seasonal Camp Cheeca kids' club and family pools plus adults-only pool | All ages (not adults-only); family-friendly policies with free stay for children 12 and under in existing bedding |
| Pools | Three outdoor pools on property: two oceanfront family pools + one adults-only relaxation pool (plus spa lap pool) | One outdoor pool and a private beach; poolside bar on site |
| Restaurants & bars | Multiple on-site restaurants and bars (Atlantic's Edge, Nikai Sushi Bar, Mia Cucina, Tiki Bar, 25 South, Pierre's, Beach Café) | On-site cooked-to-order breakfast (fee), room service limited hours, poolside bar |
| Spa & wellness | The Spa at Cheeca Lodge — 5,700 sq ft, six treatment rooms, fitness center, adults-only lap pool, daily 9 AM–6 PM | Not published |
| Signature features | 1,200 ft private white-sand beach, 525-ft fishing pier, Jack Nicklaus-designed executive 9-hole golf course | Individually decorated cottages and studio suites with kitchenettes; marina and private beach access |
| Accessibility & transport | Complimentary resort shuttle; on-site parking and EV charging; no scheduled airport shuttle | Free area shuttle; water dispenser, 24-hour front desk; nearest airport info published in listing |
| Room features | Wide range: rooms, oceanfront bungalows, casitas, multi-bedroom suites and villas (many family options) | Kitchenettes, Egyptian cotton sheets specified, many oceanfront and garden-view studio suites and cottages |
Cheeca sits on the Atlantic side of Islamorada at mile marker 82 with a long private beach and a 525-foot fishing pier.
Cheeca is a landmark beachfront resort if you want direct Atlantic access and proximity to local Mile Marker 82 attractions.
La Siesta is a waterfront resort in Islamorada (Matecumbe) with cottages and studio suites and on-site marina/beach access.
La Siesta places you close to Indian Key and local waterfront attractions while keeping a lower-key, residential scale.
Cheeca offers a broad mix of rooms, suites, bungalows and two-bedroom villas across a large property.
Choose Cheeca for variety and larger suites or villa-style options for groups and families.
La Siesta has 55 individually decorated guestrooms, many studio suites and oceanfront cottages with kitchenettes.
La Siesta is a solid option if you want cottage- or suite-style accommodations with kitchenettes in a smaller property.
Cheeca provides a broad on-site dining program spanning seafood, sushi, Italian, pool and beach bars.
Cheeca is better if you want varied on-site dining and evening options without leaving the resort.
La Siesta offers cooked-to-order breakfasts for a fee, room service during limited hours and a poolside bar.
La Siesta suits travelers who plan to self-cater in kitchenette rooms or eat out locally rather than rely on many on-site restaurants.
Cheeca centers many activities around a long private beach, family pools and a dedicated adults-only pool plus a large pier.
Cheeca is the choice for resort-style beach days, fishing from a long pier and multiple pool experiences.
La Siesta has a private beach and marina plus a single outdoor pool and a poolside bar.
La Siesta is better for quieter waterfront stays and simpler poolside time rather than multiple pool types.
Cheeca has a full-service spa, fitness offerings and nightly live music at some venues.
If spa treatments, scheduled fitness classes and evening programming matter, Cheeca has the infrastructure for them.
La Siesta focuses on low-key leisure with limited on-site entertainment and simpler wellness offerings listed.
La Siesta is aimed at relaxed days on the water and uncomplicated evenings rather than dedicated spa or nightlife programs.

Cheeca — multiple restaurants (seafood, sushi, Italian) plus oceanfront and pool bars.

La Siesta — individually decorated cottages and studio suites with kitchenettes.

Cheeca — a full 5,700 sq ft spa, fitness center, classes and an adults-only spa pool.

La Siesta — smaller property scale, private beach/marina and single pool for a low-key visit.
Cheeca is more family-focused with Camp Cheeca for children 12 and under, family pools and many on-site activities; La Siesta is family-friendly but smaller in scale.
Yes. Cheeca has 1,200 feet of private white-sand beach and a large pier; La Siesta lists a private beach and marina on site.
La Siesta commonly lists kitchenettes in its guestrooms and cottages; Cheeca has villa and casita options but many standard rooms do not include kitchenettes.
Cheeca has a full-service spa with published hours and treatments. La Siesta's supplier listing does not publish a full-service spa.
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