FAQ's
Directions to Conch on Inn
From Ft. Lauderdale Airport (Recommended): Take 595 West to Florida Turnpike:
From Miami Airport: Take Route 836 West to Florida Turnpike:
Then From Florida Turnpike: Go South on Florida Turnpike to Florida City.
From Florida City take Route 1 South to Islamorada Mile Marker 89.5 on the right.
Total drive time from Miami is about 1 1/2 hours.
From Ft. Lauderdale about 2 hours.
(A car is needed in the Upper Keys as everything is pretty spread out.)
Directions from Marathon or Key West Airports: Take US 1 North to MM 88 on the left Drive times approx. 45 min from Marathon, 2 hours from Key West.
Frequently Asked Questions
For Room Availability or Reservations: Please call 305-852-9309
Do you have a pool?: NO POOL, swimming is available in a canal that the resort is on. We also have a Community Olympic heated pool at Founders Park two miles from the resort.
Where is the Beach? The Keys are made of fossil coral rock, and are Protected by the reefs offshore. Beaches are few & far between. We recommend water shoes at all beach areas. A public ocean beach is Anne's Beach at about mile marker 73. There is also a sandy beach at Founders Park on the Bayside.
Can You Fish at the Conch on Inn? Yes FISHING IS ALLOWED ON PREMISES. There is a variety of professional fishing charter boats & guides nearby as well as bridge fishing further down the road. We will be happy to direct you to the type of fishing you are looking for. Note: A Saltwater Fishing License may be required unless fishing from a licensed commercial sport fishing boat or from land.
Do you Have Dockage? Yes, we can accommodate up to a 23' boat. Boat dockage is limited.
Are Non-Smoking rooms offered?: Yes, but we have all non-smoking rooms. Please inquire at time of reservation.
What are the dates & rules for the Sport & Regular Lobster Seasons?: Sport Season is the last Wednesday & Thursday of July. Night diving for lobsters is not permitted during the Two Day Sport Season in State Waters of the Florida Keys. The Sport Season bag limit in the Keys is 6 per person per day, 12 in possession per person when transporting catch by car on the 2nd day. The Regular Season opens Aug 6th and ends midnight March 31. Size Limit: the carapace must measure more than 3" and lobsters must be transported in whole condition on the water. A Florida Saltwater Fishing License with a current Crawfish Endorsement is required during both seasons. Lobsters must be measured in the water and egg-bearing females must be released unharmed. For complete regulations contact the Florida Marine Patrol at (800) ASK-FISH. Information brochures are available at most Marinas, Dive Centers, Park, Sanctuary, & government offices, as well as roadside stands during & before the Sport Season.
Important Note: Lobstering is not permitted in Sanctuary Preservation Areas or The Everglades National Park; be sure to obtain charts & information on where these areas are! Lobstering is not permitted in our basin.
Also please be aware that Islamorada, Village of Islands, enforce's a "no take Zone" for all of Islamorada waters during Mini-Season within 300 feet of shore. Please be aware of this and check with the desk for more information.
Do you allow pets?: Yes
May I party on the Dock? Yes...and no, Conch on Inn is a quite relaxing place, we encourage you to enjoy yourselves, but please have respect for other guests. Loud noise or music after 10pm and before 9 am is not acceptable!
