Getaway & Relax at the Marco Island Marriott

Located on Florida's Gulf of Mexico, along 3.5 miles of tropical powder sand beaches, the newly renovated Marco Island Marriott Beach Resort Golf Club and Spa offers 727 casually luxurious rooms and suites that provide a home away from home with various amenities to make each stay as comfortable as possible.

During the resort’s recent $225 million renovations, no inch was left unturned so that the rooms would be unforgettable (yes, the beds were amazing and very difficult to leave each morning!!). Each of the guest room balconies were refreshed with floor-to-ceiling tinted windows and sleek new outdoor furniture to relax on while watching the stunning views of Marco Island and the Gulf of Mexico. The interiors of the accommodations received a facelift as well, boasting new high-definition plasma televisions and incorporating the new Marriott Bedding Package: a washable duvet with 300-thread count, triple-sheeted linens, topped with a decorative bed scarf.

At the industry accolades for this year are wonderful as Marco Island Marriott has been named #69 of the top 100 US Mainland Resort Spas on 2012 Readers' Spa Poll, Conde Nast Traveler 2012 Gold List’s World's Best Places to Stay and 2012 Certificate of Excellence Winner from TripAdvisor.

If the beautiful sandy white beaches and free-form fantasy pool aren’t enough to keep you busy, the resort offer tons of activities including: Tennis, Beach Volleyball, Tiki Tribe Day Camp, Marco Island Scenic Cycling Tour, Kid’s Game Room, Dive-in Movies, Calusa Dolphin Watch, Spa Fitness Classes, Golf and The Rookery at Marco and Hammock Bay, Hair Braiding, Parasailing, Sailing & Shelling Tour, The Rookery at Marco Golf Academy, Wave Runner Excursion and Everglades Excursion.

And where to eat?  The resort’s beach and poolside bistro and bar named Quinn’s provides a relaxed atmosphere with tropical island food, breathtaking Gulf views and spectacular Florida sunsets. We ate almost every meal here!

Erin and I had a fabulous time relaxing at the resort’s world-class, Balinese-style health spa.  From the luxurious and tranquil surroundings to the expert therapists, the spa is a can’t-miss feature of this resort.  In fact, Erin said it was the best massage she has ever gotten.  Thank you Marco Island Marriott for one relaxing Girls Getaway!  If you haven’t seen this resort lately, definitely put it on your list!  You can also follow the resort on Twitter or become a fan on Facebook!