We are repeat visitors to the Marriott, but were a bit apprehensive about returning this year as there had been such extensive renovations. We need not have worried. The staff were as friendly and helpful as ever, and room we had in the south tower was very tastefully refurbished. The new windows and balconies are a great improvemment. Our view of the South Beach and new Quinn's Pool was a joy to wake up to. If there is a better beach anywhere I don't know of it.
We ate twice in Kurrents,the upscale restaurant, and enjoyed the food and service on both occasions. Two new additions we approved of were the coffee shop and Pazzi's, a beachfront casual restaurant. You place your order, pizzas and light meals, and can sit insidein the cool, or outside with a beach view and it will be brought to you. The coffee shop is open from early till late, and you can get hot or cold drinks and light refeshments. There is some seating inside, but we liked to take our early morning coffee and a pastry to the tables on the nearby raised terrace, and have it there overlooking the children's pool and the beach.The new Quinn's pool is good..(not sea water like one review suggests) and because there is a large children's pool with a slide ,waterfall etc.it is pleasantly relaxing. The only thing we missed from previous years was the entertainer at Quinns in the evening. He would play requests and chat till late. It was a good way to end the evening with a drink there. There is always a 'Sunset Celebration' with a musician, but nothing later on. The grounds are spacious and very well cared for and inspite of the rather plush decor the atmosphere is very informal. We hope to return, and I think the number of reviewers who say they will go back says it all.

A friend and I needed a weekend away from the kids, and the Marriott Marco Island was just what we needed. I had booked the reservation online and they could not guarantee me 2 doubles at the internet rate, but I called the hotel the day before and spoke to the front desk and she said she would do what she could to get us a room with our preference. When we arrived, we not only got a room with 2 dbls, but she had upgraded us to ocean view.
The room was very nice with a huge bathroom and nice little verandah. One complaint is that the tub had a slow drain.
I have to admit that I spent a huge amount of time over at the spa. I had 2 massages and mani/pedi, all excellent, although the stone therapy massage was amazing. Along with the spa service itself, you get free use of spa facilities all that day, which included use of their private pool, outdoor hot tub, plus indoor hot tub, cold plunge pool, sauna and steam room. Heaven!
For 2 women wanting to avoid kids, the private pool hit the spot.
The hotel also has 2 huge pools for general use, with the kid pool having everything need to keep the young ones happy. I would come back here with my family.
We had dinner at the Kurrents restaurant, and although pricey, it was well worth it. We sat at the "bar" seating that is directly open to the kitchen. It was fun chatting it up with the head chef and watching his very well organized team put dinners out.
Other reviews do speak to the pricey-ness of the resort, but I would not say this is any different than a Marriott in Hawaii or Southern California. It is a resort, and resort prices prevail.
For those looking for some outside experience, I highly recommend "Stans" on Sunday afternoon. It is an outdoor bar/restaurant with live music and a really eccentric croud. Food is ok at best, but the people watching is priceless. Ask the concierge and she will give you directions.
All in all it was just perfect.

We stayed here June 2-June 6 and I want to mention that my husband is Marriott Platinum. The hotel did nothing for us celebrating our anniversary. We were given a corner room in the south tower with an ocean/pool view. The room was beautiful and quite large. Please note that from what we saw all corner rooms are part of 2 room suites the corner rooms are the second bedroom/living area. The beds are Murphy beds with a sofa next to them to fold up the bed and use as a living room. The problem with the bed is that it doesn’t sleep as comfortable as a the traditional king beds even though it has the Revive top mattress there is no box spring on the Murphy beds so you feel like your sleeping on a sofa bed. I mention this so you are aware when you request a corner room with a view. Of course the view is wonderful with wrap around windows so that’s the trade off. We had a chance to view one of the north tower rooms and they have not been renovated and there was a distinct smell in the hallways, stick with south tower rooms. The south tower lobby has piped in aromatherapy, which smells delightful!

The beach is not your soft sugar sand like the Sarasota area is famous for and is made up of crushed shells that can be uncomfortable to walk on. We were there right after tropical storm Barry and the beach was washing up huge barnacles with small clams attached. Making it ugly and difficult to walk the beach. After a few days of the muck sitting in the sun the smell was a very strong over powering fish smell. Shell hunting can be fun so bring a bag down to the beach but make sure you wash your shells very good before packing for home or the smell from the dead creatures inside will NOT pleasant.

The pool feels like its saltwater not sure if it is. All food and drinks are pricey. $9.00 for a pool cocktail and $15.00 for lunch poolside. Standard for a resort like this, but drinks were weak and food was too.
Instead walk 10 min. to this strip shopping center across from Hilton; there are several restaurants there, Mexican, Italian, and Irish Pub all have with patio dining. Our favorite was Capt. Brian’s. Everything from breakfast to lunch to dinner was great and reasonable too. They even have a raw bar there. Look up their web site the menu is great! They are also famous for their paper-thin slice roast beef. Do not miss ordering either the cold sandwich or the hot open-faced sandwich with gravy. The best I have ever eaten.
Do not go to Little Bar, as many will suggest; a hole in the wall, dirty old cigarette smelly place and food just ok. Crazy Flamingo is dive with patio dining facing the parking lot in a strip shopping area. Take my advice and save money eat very good food and stay with Capt. Brian’s. We did not see any dining on the water except at hotels.
All in all the Marriott is beautiful, the rooms very nice, food just OK,
Oh, I last bit of info. The resort caters to conventions so if one is there during your stay they take over the place including loud music from live band at pool until late.
Would I return? Yes….

My wife and I went there for our honeymoon and had a great time. There were two large pools in which one was kid friendly. The resort was really nice. The beach had white sand which we loved. Also, the ocean was very clear and I could see the fish swimming next to me. Plus, on occassion we would see dolphins in the ocean farther out. How cool is that. Across the street about a block down we walked to this great seafood place. I think it was Bill's seafood. We ate there twice. All in all a great vacation and worth the money.