Suite, Multiple Beds (Lodge Island)

This suite has a resort view, so the outlook is over the Cheeca Lodge & Spa property rather than a dedicated garden or golf view. Guests who want the beach and pier can use the resort's 1,200 feet of private white-sand beach and 525-foot fishing pier on the Atlantic side of Islamorada.

The suite has 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed in a one-bedroom layout and sleeps up to 6 guests. That suits two couples with a child, or a family with older children who want more room than a standard room. The bedding is premium and hypo-allergenic, and blackout drapes help with sleep.

At 840 sq. ft. with one bedroom, it is a roomy suite for a group. A wet bar and mini-fridge give you space to keep drinks and snacks on hand. Air conditioning, heating and a ceiling fan let you adjust the climate to your liking.

The private bathroom has a deep soaking bathtub and a separate shower with rainfall and hydromassage showerheads. You also get bathrobes, slippers, designer toiletries, soap, shampoo, towels and a hair dryer. A toothbrush and toothpaste are available on request.

You will find a coffee/tea maker, free bottled water, a mini-fridge and a wet bar, and champagne service can be arranged. There is a 47-inch LED TV with premium channels and complimentary Wi-Fi throughout the resort. Turndown service and room service round out the stay.

Yes. With room for six, it works well for families. Cheeca Lodge & Spa positions itself as a family-friendly luxury resort with a seasonal kids' program, Camp Cheeca, for children 12 and under. There are two oceanfront family pools, and Mia Cucina is a lively, family-friendly pizzeria. The adults-only relaxation pool, and the spa's massages, body treatments and locker rooms, are for guests 18 and over.

A mandatory resort fee applies per night, and the amount varies by date and booking source. One travel-site listing says it covers beach access, loungers and towels, fitness center and yoga classes, shuttle service, pool access, internet and sporting equipment. The resort says the fee also includes free fishing rods, reels, license and bait for the pier. Free activities include kayaks, paddleboards, beach cruiser bicycles and snorkeling gear.

The resort has seven dining outlets: Atlantic's Edge, Nikai Sushi Bar & Restaurant, Mia Cucina, Pierre's Restaurant, The Beach Café, 25 South (the poolside bar) and the oceanfront Tiki Bar. Atlantic's Edge serves breakfast, lunch and dinner, with live music in the evenings. The Tiki Bar is known for its lobster mac and cheese. You can also order in-room dining to your suite.

Check-in is after 4:00 PM and check-out is before 11:00 AM. You will need a government-issued photo ID and a credit card at check-in. Dogs are welcome only in Golf View rooms under the 'Pups in Paradise' program, so they are not accommodated in this resort-view suite. Service animals are welcome in all room types at no charge.