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Isla Bella Beach Resort

Isla Bella Beach Resort

Marathon, FL
4.9 out of 5 rating, 26 Reviews
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26 Reviews
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    Nimra Sent on 07/07/2023
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    Such a dream!

    I am from California and chose this venue without seeing it in person and I do not regret my decision. It was such a beautiful venue and exactly what I pictured for my beach wedding. Staff was so amazing and made sure my wedding day was one to remember. It was pouring rain up until my ceremony then suddenly the skies cleared and I had exactly what I hoped for. The wedding planner was amazing about communicating with me and assured me everything would turn out okay regardless of the weather. Everything was a dream come true. My family is still raving about how beautiful everything was. You need to book this venue!!

    Isla Bella Beach Resort's reply:

    Hi Nimra,

    THANK YOU so much for your kind words! It was such an honor to host you for your special day! On behalf of the entire team, Thank you for choosing Isla Bella as your venue!

    We would LOVE to see you and your family again!

    Yours,
    Kate Kachugina
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    Courtney L. Sent on 07/07/2023
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    Very Helpful and Beautiful Venue

    My fiance and I knew we wanted to get married in the keys and we looked at almost every venue possible from Key Largo all the way down to Key West. As soon as we stopped into Isla Bella, we knew this would be the perfect venue. The grounds are absolutely stunning!!! Sophia and Kate were able to help make my wedding dreams come true and everything was so seamless.

    Isla Bella Beach Resort's reply:

    Hi Courtney,

    Thank you so much for your kind review! It was so amazing to working with you and we hope to see you soon again!

    Once again congratulations on the marriage!

    Kate Kachugina
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    Olivia S. Sent on 01/25/2023
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    Amazing Wedding Weekend!

    Our wedding was canceled due to Hurricane Ian so we drove down to the keys to look at some new venues. The moment we pulled into Isla Bella we knew it was the place for us. The resort is incredibly beautiful, the staff is so friendly, and they made planning an impromptu wedding so easy. Kate made time for us last minute to give us a tour and then saved our date as we decided on our new plans. They created a room block for us which did have a few glitches, but the team worked very quickly to get it resolved. When it came down to the day everyone checked in seamlessly, the staff was amazing and made sure the day went by so smoothly, and Sophia our coordinator was a pleasure to work with. Everything we wanted the made it happen. I can't say enough good things about the resort, all our guests raved about it and it turned out to a be a dream weekend!
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    Laura Q. Sent on 10/20/2020
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    Fantastic and Romantic...the perfect wedding venue!

    Like so many, COVID-19 forced us to find a new location for our daughter's wedding event. Isla Bella Resort was the perfect choice!
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    Cary P. Sent on 05/20/2022
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    Perfect Honeymoon!

    We were blown away with our stay at Isla Bella. Given the COVID situation, my husband and I decided not to travel internationally for our honeymoon. However, we wanted a beautiful and relaxing experience, and we found that at this resort!

    Isla Bella is only a few years old, so everything was clean, neat, and top of the line. They also have several on site water sport businesses, so we didn't need to travel to go SNUBA diving, jet skiing, or even hire a private charter to take us to a sand bar! All staff were gracious, and we received excellent service during our stay.

    The spa was wonderful, and the couples massage was very relaxing. We did not feel the need to rent a car as the taxi services were reasonably priced and very quick (a car within 10 minutes pretty much anywhere in the key).

    The concierge worked with us to make reservations for dinner at their superb restaurant on site, as well as other great places on the island.

    We had a fabulous time at Isla Bella, and hope to return!
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    Les S. Sent on 01/31/2022
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    Excellent Service by the Isla Bella Team

    From the beginning to the end Kate and Laurie provided us with excellent service. I was pleasantly surprised with the service and commitment to excellence.
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    Stephanie P. Sent on 10/16/2020
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    Most AMAZING wedding day

    We had the most incredible weekend and wedding day ever at Isla Bella! Kate & Laurie were an amazing team to work with and made our wedding dreams come to life. They were so organized and accountable that I didn't have to do anything, but give our overall vision of what we wanted. My family and friends still talk about how blown away we all are! Pick Isla Bella for your wedding day and I promise you - it will be so unforgettable for everyone! Their recommended vendors are so talented as well.
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    Taylor-Jo G. Sent on 07/06/2021
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    Beautiful!

    The Resort was absolutely beautiful we stayed for a whole week. Kate & Laurie were so helpful and easy to communicate with. They reserved the room we wanted which was directly in front of the sunrise pier, where we actually got married. They also made our dinner reservations for the night of the wedding. As well as welcomed us with champagne and some goodies to take back to the room after we checked in! We can’t say enough good things about this resort and the wedding team! I’d also highly recommend the Spa! Nubia who did my hair and make up was amazing!
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    Emily G. Sent on 05/06/2021
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    A lovely resort for a wedding

    I would definitely recommend Isla Bella for a wedding. I planned everything sight unseen (I had never been there before) and was incredibly happy, my expectations were well exceeded. The staff was lovely, the location was breath taking and the food was fabulous. Overall, myself and my guests had an unforgettable time.
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    Alyssa D. Sent on 05/14/2021
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    Dream Wedding!

    My husband and I hosted our dream wedding in April at Isla Bella. The resort and venue are breathtaking and it was the perfect setting for our intimate gathering! We hosted our welcome dinner, ceremony and reception all on property. The ceremony took place out on the dock with beautiful water views. The cocktail hour and reception were held in the same area at Pelican Point, which was an ideal spot for a private celebration under the palm trees with beautiful string lighting. An absolute dream! Our family and friends could not stop raving about the resort and our wedding. As Floridians, we feel like it is by far the most beautiful beach resort in Florida. You feel like you’re some place far away in the Mediterranean. No other resort compares!

    Laurie, our conference services manager with Isla Bella, was amazing! She helped us through the entire planning process and was so great to work with, customizing everything for us and helping with all of our questions throughout the months and weeks leading up to our big day. Jennifer was awesome as our day-of point person. Sharon was super helpful securing room block accommodations in advance for our guests. Huge thanks to Doug, Moshe and Natalie helping with our room arrangements at the front office, as well as Josue and Chris helping with our luggage.

    Our servers and bartenders were all wonderful, not only for our wedding, but through our entire wedding week stay. We heard compliments from our guests that our bartenders remembered every type of drink each person was drinking and were so fun and personable at our wedding. We had awesome bartenders Ramon and James serving up delicious cocktails, banquet server House, banquet captain Enrique, Chef Pavy, Sous Chef Sandor, and Cook Gabriella creating the most amazing meals tailored to our tastes! The food and drinks were phenomenal.

    If we could do it all over, we would hands down choose Isla Bella again. We are already are making plans for next year and can’t wait to return to the resort to celebrate our 1 year anniversary!
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    Aly C. Sent on 03/27/2021
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    The Cook Wedding

    This resort was an absolute dream come true for our wedding!!! My husband and I are from Cleveland, Georgia and were looking for an outdoor resort/venue with a beautiful ocean/beach view and this place exceded all our expectations. It was truly a magical resort to get married at.
    We worked with Laurie and Kate for 4-5 months. They were amazing and so helpful. They answered all of my questions and were so accommodating. They were so welcoming and made us feel like home.
    Isla Bella has the friendliest staff and the BEST FOOD EVER! All of my family had the best time. We still talk about our big day almost every day. We will definitely be making our way down south to Isla Bella again soon. 💙
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    Karina E. Sent on 12/14/2020
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    Amazing views and customer service!

    Isla Bella was the venue of our dreams! The team who helped us plan our wedding ceremony and reception were always there to answer questions regarding the details. They also gave suggestions to make our day perfect! It was easy to work with them for such a special event. The beautiful scenery by the dock and the ocean is breathtaking and I would recommend others to choose Isla Bella for their wedding.
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    Cassie Y. Sent on 10/19/2020
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    Amazing Venue - Highly Recommend!

    Isla Bella is truly a special place to get married. As avid vacationers in Marathon, FL, we saw Isla Bella by boat before we were engaged and knew we had to look there when the time came. We booked our wedding at Isla Bella in April 2019 for October 10, 2020 and the resort did not open until June 2019. With the resort just opening, the first six months of working with the venue were pretty rocky. However, the resort figured it out quickly and the last 10 months of working with the resort have been amazing! The staff at the resort have been outstanding and make sure all your needs are taken care of. I could not recommend this resort more. The grounds are exceptional and make it possible for you to have a private outdoor ceremony and cocktail hour while not feeling like you are in the midst of resort guests. The ballroom is also bright and clean for the reception. Isla Bella has the luxury of a destination wedding but you're still in the United States. There is no other resort like it in the Florida Keys. Look no further - you have found your wedding venue!
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    Bri Sent on 11/07/2020
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    Absolutely AMAZING! 5 stars!

    Isla Bella was the most beautiful place to have our wedding weekend! It was a true vacation for all our guests that attended. We felt very safe during these COVID-19 times while still be able to feel we were getting married in somewhat normal conditions! Everyone was very accommodating in helping us plan and I do truly miss my weekly calls with Laurie! We had our rehearsal dinner on property and The food was absolutely AMAZING for both rehearsal and wedding reception. Wish we could do the whole weekend over again! Big 5 stars to Isla Bella! We can’t wait to come back for vacation!
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    Deanie Sent on 10/24/2020
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    Perfect wedding!

    We had a wedding planned in Jamaica but had to cancel due to COVID. We decided to change it to the keys and planned our wedding at the Isla Bella Resort in 1.5 months. Kate and Laurie were amazing in assisting us with all of our needs! We highly recommend getting married here!
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    Amber Sent on 10/21/2020
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    Private Wedding Destination

    Isla Bella is a must see destination for anyone considering a wedding in the Keys. It is a beautiful secluded escape for you and your guests. The team and staff goes above and beyond to ensure your special day is amazing!
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    Kirby C. Sent on 10/19/2020
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    Absolute perfection

    Isla Bella went far beyond what my husband and I had envisioned for our special day, especially during times of such crisis (COVID-19). We had previously had 2 wedding dates set for Key West, and due to the pandemic we had no choice but to move our location and venue to Marathon. We will forever say that was the best thing to have happen, as we had the most beautiful and seamless wedding weekend thanks to the team at Isla Bella. Laurie Lupton & Kate Kuchinga in particular were so very easy and always helpful in our wedding planning process. We had some very negative and awful experiences with our past venue and vendors, so to be able to work with such an amazing resort with the friendliest staff, we are forever grateful. My husband and I cannot wait to continue visiting Isla Bella for years to come!!! You WILL not go wrong with choosing Isla Bella for your special day. The most breathtaking resort and venue to share with family & friends! ❤️
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    Jenna Sent on 04/02/2021
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    Incredible wedding experience

    The staff at Isla bella helped my dream wedding come to life. They were so flexible, accomodating and patient with all the changes along the way. Kate and Laurie the wedding team were exceptional and truly made for a stress free rehearsal dinner and wedding. They are professional, sweet, and great at their jobs! I could not have imagined my wedding would be so flawless and run so smoothly. it was beyond perfection and I would highly recommend this venue!!!!
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    Sierra B. Sent on 12/27/2019
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    The most beautiful Venue there is

    Wow! This place is beautiful! All my guest were amazed by the stunning views during my wedding. There is nowhere you will find as beautiful as Isla Bella.
    Also Kate, Isabel, and Giovanni are amazing! They care about you and your wedding so much and work out every detail to make sure it is amazing. I really had the best wedding ever

    Photos by Mercury Photography
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    Kainoa R. Sent on 10/20/2019
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    Breathtaking resort with world class staff

    My wife and I got married at Isla Bella Beach Resort this October. Our experience was hands down, a once in a lifetime event. If we could rate higher than a 10/10 we most definitely would! The staff at the resort were phenomenal and as soon as we arrived at the resort we were treated like royalty. The Event Director, Isabel did an outstanding job with her team and made sure every last detail was taken care of. The restaurant as well was exceptional and service was the absolute highest of quality. The resort itself is insanely pristine and received wide praise from all the guests in attendance. We also both felt that the manager of the hotel was extremely communicative, very organized and made us feel at home so we had no stress on our entire wedding trip. If you're looking to have a wedding, vacation getaway or just escape for a few nights, this resort will blow you away with it's beauty, attention to detail and sensational staff. We could not recommend Isla Bella Beach Resort any higher and it will always hold a special place in our hearts. -B&K
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    Amy D. Sent on 06/24/2019
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    Best Beach Venue!!

    I had my dream Wedding at Isla Bella Beach Resort! The grounds are picturesque. The wedding team paid attention to every detail. The wedding was executed flawlessly. I was stress free on the day of my wedding. I highly recommend them!
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    Dariush F. Sent on 02/05/2022
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    A dream wedding

    My wife and I had an amazing destination wedding with 60 guests at Isla Bella. Laurie and Kate were so helpful every step of the way. The food was amazing, the weather and ambiance were fantastic. Isla Bella helped make our dream wedding vision a reality!
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    Jackie V. Sent on 03/31/2021
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    Even BETTER than we imagined!!!

    Isla Bella's Pelican Point is SUCH a dreamy location for a beachy micro-wedding. We were overwhelmed by the views and the vendors! Music, flowers, wedding planner, catering, were all extremely professional and allowed for the entire day to move along so smoothly!

    We decided to plan our micro-wedding quickly and did not have time to visit the venue. Because of this I relied on email and phone calls to follow up and confirm payment which were usually delayed. I understand that they have weddings here every weekend so I never felt concerned, however some of our guests who were booking in on our room block did say that it took awhile for Isla Bella to get back to them at times. Accounting also delayed process of payments which seemed like a fluke thing and they did acknowledge the mistake.

    Overall, our stay was FANTASTIC and once we were there any guest who did not stay at Isla Bella wished they had! :)

    Our Wedding day exceeded ALL expectations and will be forever remembered as the HAPPIEST weekend of our lives!! THANK YOU!!
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    Amanda Sent on 10/01/2019
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    We were blown away!

    Our experience with Isabel and the Isla Bella team were absolutely amazing! I have never experienced such attention to detail and love of service as we did with this place. I wish I could bring everyone I know here to experience what they have to offer. Thank you for making our wedding so special!
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    Adriana Sent on 10/04/2019
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    Summer Wedding

    The staff at Isla Bella Resort went above and beyond for our recent wedding. There were more than a few hiccups throughout the planning process, from miscommunication and misunderstandings between their off-site wedding specialist and on-site staff to issues with our wedding guests booking hotel reservations. There was much apprehension throughout the entire planning process, however, once we arrived on-site that completely melted away. Kate and Isabel eased all of our concerns. They were a dream to work with and went above and beyond in ensuring all of our concerns were addressed! Fred & Melissa at the restaurant were so friendly and provided top-notch service better than many fancy restaurants. And it is clear that the chef pours his heart and soul into the food, not only for catering services, but across the entire property. The housekeeping staff ensured all of our needs were taken care of and left us a few treats for our special night. Our guests couldn’t stop raving about the quality of the food and services over the entire weekend event. The weather even cooperated and made for a gorgeous sunset wedding! Thank you Isla Bella for an unforgettable experience.
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