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  • 2019

Amara Cay Resort

From 2 to 125 guests
Ceremony/Reception
Outdoor
Get Ready Rooms
Ashley
Julie
Jackie
Kathryn
Alexandria

Recommended by 90% of couples

About this venue

Amara Cay Resort in Islamorada is a chic, beachfront escape perfect for a laid-back yet sophisticated wedding. As part of the Islamorada Resort Collection, this resort offers stunning ocean views, a relaxed island ambiance, and a seamless blend of modern design with tropical beauty. Whether you’re saying “I do” with your toes in the sand or celebrating with loved ones beneath the Lighthouse Tiki pavilion, Amara Cay accommodates up to 125 guests for an unforgettable day.

The Islamorada Resort Collection also includes Three Waters Resort and La Siesta Resort & Villas, providing additional options for guest accommodations or pre-wedding events to enhance your celebration.

2025 / 2026 Wedding Offer!
Celebrate 10 Years of Amara Cay Magic
Offer Details:
• $1,000 off site fees
• Group rates from $169 midweek, $209 weekend
• Choice of one complimentary wedding enhancement (Late-night snack station, Mimosa bar, Luxury bar upgrade, or $20 per person credit toward welcome or rehearsal dinner)
• Complimentary 2-night oceanfront stay (July–Dec 2025 weddings)

Offer valid on new bookings only for weddings taking place June 2025 - June 2026.

Features

Small team (2-10 members)

Experience

  • 5 years in business

  • We speak English and Spanish

Links

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Weddings at this venue

Lauren & Dustin's wedding
Lauren & Dustin
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FAQ

Do you have a site fee for wedding receptions at your venue?

Yes

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during peak season?

$7,000

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during off-peak season?

3,000.00

Do you have a site fee for wedding ceremonies at your venue?

Yes

What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during off-peak season?

1,000.00

Which of the following are included in the starting site fee?

Chairs
China
Clean Up
Flatware
Glassware
Lighting/Sound
Linens
Parking
Set Up
Tables

Which of the following are included in the cost of wedding catering?

Cake Cutting
Dessert
Server(s)
Wedding Cake

What is the starting price per person for bar service?

$95

Which of the following are included in the starting price for bar service?

Bartender(s)
Champagne Toast
House Beer
House Liquor
House Wine
Open Bar
Premium Liquor
Specialty Beer
Specialty Wine

What is the minimum number of guests required to book your venue?

2

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

1

Describe your venue:

Beach
Hotel
Resort
Waterfront

What kind of settings are available?

Covered Outdoor
Uncovered Outdoor

Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?

Ceremony
Reception
Bridal Shower
Engagement Party
Elopements
Rehearsal Dinner

What event services do you offer?

Accommodations
Bar Services
Catering Services
Clean Up
Event Rentals
Get Ready Rooms
Outside Vendors
Pet Friendly
Wifi

What catering services do you offer?

Buffet
Cocktail Reception
Dessert
Family Style
French Service
Hors d'oeuvres
Outside Cake
Plated
Server(s)
Stations
Tastings

What bar services do you provide?

Bartender(s)
Cash Bar
Champagne Toast
House Beer
House Liquor
House Wine
Limited Bar
Liquor License
Open Bar
Premium Liquor
Signature Drink
Specialty Beer
Specialty Wine

What event items are available?

Centerpieces
Chairs
Lighting
Tables

What food and beverage items are available?

Barware
China
Flatware
Glassware
Linens

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Shuttle
Wheelchair Access

What months are included in your peak season?

January
February
March
April
May
October
November
December

What months are included in your off-peak season?

June
July
August
September

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Reviews of Amara Cay Resort

Weddingwire
4.5/5 39 reviews
Google
4.3/5 1858 reviews
Ashley
Ashley Sent on 05/12/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Celebration for Ashley and Brittany

Amara Cay Resort was absolutely stunning. We had the best weather and under the tiki hut there was an ocean breeze that kept it perfect. Allison and her team did a great job! her communication over the past 3 months was incredible and meeting us to walk the property. She was always answering our questions and exceeded our expectations. Out by the cabanas we had Alton and he did a fantastic job serving all our wedding guests. We highly recommend planning your wedding at Amara Cay Resort!
Julie
Julie Sent on 01/07/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Exceeded our Expectations

Shout out to Amanda, Danielle, Juan, Katherine, and the rest of the Amara Cay team for making our wedding turn out perfectly. Our venue was originally supposed to be at Postcard Inn but due to construction, we were able to be accommodated at Amara Cay. I couldn't of asked for a bigger blessing in disguise. This TEAM was PHENOMENAL. They were extremely responsive during a really challenging, stressful time for them as a group and for us during a big moment in our lives. They MADE IT ALL HAPPEN though! I was sooooo happy with Amara Cay. It's a beautiful resort and I wouldn't change a thing about it. If you're looking for a beautiful beach wedding and tiki hut, this is your spot! Beautiful oceanside views! Thank you so much to this team!!!!
Jackie
Jackie Sent on 03/02/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Anniversary Party and get away

Amazing resort and beautiful slice of paradise! I scouted this place out 6 years ago for our wedding ceremony but things fell through for various reasons. We planned our 5 year anniversary party and it was spectacular. Boh the event (Andrea) and banquet (Tamisha) coordinators were amazing to work with. This was a destination event for us so where were several people that waited until the last minute to decide if they could come and this team was very flexible. I loved the decor and the laid back atmosphere. Everyone there was so nice and helpful. I did not hire/rent decorations and brought my own. This was not necessary as their "basic" centerpiece set up was beautiful and surpassed my expectations. I did customized my decorations a little but overall everything was perfect! I inspired other people to have their own anniversary parties. I will definitely be coming back to relax and maybe host future events there.
Kathryn
Kathryn Sent on 02/22/2023
5 out of 5 rating

AMAZING resort the best in Islamorada!

If you want a wedding in Florida keys I highly recommend the Amara Cay! The resort was beautiful, laid back, and exactly what I wanted. I had the reception in the Tiki hut and it was beautiful with all the twinkly lights! The staff was super nice and made me feel like a princess!
H
Hannah Sent on 10/03/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Beautiful venue

We wanted a small beach resort for our 30-person wedding and Amara Cay was perfect for it. Dawn and Amanda were great to work with, too. We didn’t see the site ahead of time but Amanda helped us get a sense of the property and we were not disappointed! The palm aisle is a perfect backdrop to the ceremony and the tiki pavilion was plenty big for our reception (roomy in fact). It’s a bit tricky to plan a destination wedding but we were happy with our choice.
Alexandria
Alexandria Sent on 04/16/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Beautiful Venue!!

We chose to have our destination wedding at the beautiful Amara Cay resort. Our ceremony was under the palm trees and reception was under the Tiki on site. Our guest were so impressed with how everything turned out. We couldn’t have asked for a more perfect day!
Brooke
Brooke Sent on 06/10/2021
5 out of 5 rating

A Dream Come True

When we started wedding planning, my now husband and I knew we wanted to get married on a beach, but where. We found Amara Cay through Instagram and quickly decided to do a site tour in early March 2020. We immediately fell in love with the resort and knew this was where we wanted to start our lives as husband and wife, and what a great decision that was. From original contract planning and all the little details in between, Andrea and her team at Amara Cay were so professional and responsive and easy to work with! We felt so supported in our wedding planning from afar and everything was a dream come true on our wedding day. Over our wedding weekend, everyone at Amara cay were so welcoming to us and our guest and we felt right at home. We can’t wait to visit again soon!
Katelyn
Katelyn Sent on 02/05/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Perfect Day!!!

Having our wedding at Amara Cay was the best decision we made! It was literally a dream wedding! All the staff were SO nice and helpful! The hotel itself is absolutely beautiful! We will only be staying here from now on!
S
Samantha Sent on 12/08/2020
5 out of 5 rating

The only beach wedding venue

Amara cay was the best wedding venue we could have asked for. It was exactly what I dreamed of. Having the ceremony right in the sand between the most beautiful palms was amazing. The large tiki on the beach for the party was amazing. Amara cay had the best set up for us, and the bartenders were amazing. Thank you for giving us the perfect wedding weekend!!!
Emily
Emily Sent on 12/07/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Absolutely beautiful!

Andrea was very helpful and everything was gorgeous. The resort was very detailed with the food. They treated us like VIPs the entire week!
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Stacia Morgan Photography Stacia Morgan Photography Wedding Photographers

Amara Cay Resort has a high end feel, relaxing feel. You will love sitting oceanside at the resort. I have photographed several styled shoots at Amara Cay and all will be featured in bridal magazines! This resort is relaxing, inviting, entertaining, and breathtaking all in one. I highly recommend it!

McLaughlin Photo & Video McLaughlin Photo & Video Wedding Photographers

We love Photography and Video at Amara Cay Resort. The elegant island style of this resort is beautiful for any Wedding.

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Amara Cay Resort frequently asked questions

Amara Cay Resort includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Chairs
  • China
  • Clean Up
  • Flatware
  • Glassware
  • Lighting/Sound
  • Linens
  • Parking
  • Set Up
  • Tables
Amara Cay Resort includes the following items and services in its wedding catering costs:
  • Cake Cutting
  • Dessert
  • Server(s)
  • Wedding Cake
The bar service starting price at Amara Cay Resort includes:
  • Bartender(s)
  • Champagne Toast
  • House Beer
  • House Liquor
  • House Wine
  • Open Bar
  • Premium Liquor
  • Specialty Beer
  • Specialty Wine
The space offered by Amara Cay Resort for wedding events is known for:
  • Beach
  • Hotel
  • Resort
  • Waterfront
Amara Cay Resort offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Covered Outdoor
  • Uncovered Outdoor
Amara Cay Resort offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
  • Elopements
  • Rehearsal Dinner
Amara Cay Resort offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Accommodations
  • Bar Services
  • Catering Services
  • Clean Up
  • Event Rentals
  • Get Ready Rooms
  • Outside Vendors
  • Pet Friendly
  • Wifi
Amara Cay Resort offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Centerpieces
  • Chairs
  • Lighting
  • Tables
Amara Cay Resort is recommended by 90% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.5 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 4.5 in quality of service, 4.5 in flexibility, 4.5 in professionalism, 4.5 in value and 4.4 in average response time.
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