With a various, close-knit workers and in depth market analysis, the brand new Three Waters Resort at MM 84 in Islamorada labored arduous to hit the mark and lift the bar.
The inspiration covers all of the totally different points so company can have a unique expertise wherever they go.
“The upgrades at Three Waters Resort replicate innovation and a deeper connection to our Islamorada roots,” mentioned Sarah Crisafulli, advanced director of selling. In addition they transformed and reimagined the previous Pelican Cove, making it a extra inclusive a part of Three Waters as The Cove.
Transformed rooms incorporate a beachy deco really feel. The pool space, which is for resort company solely, affords Kokomo’s restaurant and Fortunate Twist ice cream. The Cove additionally has its personal poolside meals.
“Getting room service can be handy for a lot of of our company,” mentioned meals and beverage director Juan Morales.
Three Waters is the one place the place the Atlantic Ocean, the Gulf and Florida Bay all come collectively.
Not solely did Three Waters improve, transform and enhance the variety of eating places on the property to 9, however experiences resembling an arcade have been added. The arcade is open to the general public and situated throughout from Islamorada Pizza and subsequent door to Starbucks.
There’s additionally a complimentary afternoon rum tasting in the principle foyer and the favored Rum Runner water taxi. Visitors can seize a drink after which take a 30-minute experience to sister properties La Siesta and Amara Cay, the place they will chill out and luxuriate in a unique seaside, pool or restaurant. The hours are 9:30 a.m., about midday, and about 3 p.m. — climate allowing.
The docks and marina additionally provide slips to tug a ship in and luxuriate in a cocktail and chew on the transformed Tiki Bar, new Mercado Morado or Little Limon. The contemporary choices surpass typical “resort meals.”
Different resort facilities embrace watersports with Spray Watersports, dive and scuba journeys, fishing charters for offshore and backcountry, Abel’s for bait, deal with and sundries and an island resort boutique.
When you’ve got youngsters, moreover the kid-friendly menus, pool, seaside and reserving a enjoyable fishing constitution, the resort has elevated the actions obtainable — foam events on the seaside, water balloons, tie dye, bikes and extra.
What in regards to the locals?
“We wish locals at our resort and eating places,” mentioned Crisafulli. “Locals can get pleasure from 15% off foods and drinks at Tiki Bar, Mercado Morada, Little Limon, Islamorada Pizza Co. and Kindler. We lately launched seaside passes and cabana leases on ResortPass for locals. We additionally launched a summer season provide, ‘Locals Again on the Isle — Summer season at Three Waters,’ so Monroe County residents can get pleasure from a staycation at Three Waters.”
“Our Conch Card (offered upon arrival via the principle gate or on the entrance desk) is only one of some ways we try to re-integrate into the group,” mentioned Scott Dawson, vp of Islamorada Resort Assortment. “And Kindler is such a novel addition. It affords one thing totally different than what you sometimes discover within the space.”
Talking of Kindler, one other thrilling addition was the Helm to Fireside Occasion, which was held April 25-27. Over the three days, six Florida-based cooks celebrated the ocean’s bounty via a novel culinary expertise: Charles Trexel, the chief chef of Three Waters Resort, was joined by cooks Brandon McGlamery, Asif Syed, Bryce Bonsack, Adrianne Calvo and Heidi Kabath.
The primary night time was a welcome reception and chef meet-and-greet at one of many seaside tikis, having fun with meals and some of the spectacular ocean views within the Higher Keys. The second night time included a six-course meal with wine pairing at Kindler. Dishes included every part from scallop crudo to mouthwatering cobia, lobster and burrata-filled raviolini, mustard-crusted lamb chops, and black grouper “scampi.” It was completed with an unforgettable strawberry guava almond torte. Every dish was its personal culinary occasion for the style buds.
Day three included an oceanside brunch throughout from the marina with music and live-action stations. Every chef was once more obtainable to fulfill and share one other scrumptious creation alongside a mimosa bar.
Many company additionally booked fishing charters with the Three Waters Resort fleet and have been in a position to fish with the visitor cooks. A portion of the proceeds benefited the James Beard Basis and the Coral Restoration Basis, selling sustainable culinary practices and marine conservation. This 12 months, the occasion raised $9,000.
“And subsequent 12 months we hope to lift much more cash for our native charity of selection,” mentioned Dawson.
The subsequent Helm to Coronary heart is scheduled for April 17-19, 2026.Extra data is at islamoradaresortcollection.com, on Fb and Instagram @threewatersresort. Scan the QR code to study extra about subsequent 12 months’s Helm to Fireside Occasion.