The Marco Island center is approximately the area of Gallery At Marco Lake and the area of Mackle Park.
If you're looking for beach weather, you'll be happy to know that Marco Island has sunny, warm weather from the early spring through the late fall. At the peak of summer in July and August, daily highs reach the upper 80s. Winter highs typically top out in the lower 70s in this tropical area.
Marco Island gets an average of 270 sunny days per year, but you'll find plenty of rain showers and thunderstorms throughout the summer. June tends to be the rainiest month, with about 9.5 inches of rain, and August is usually a close second. Despite the occasional storms, summer is still a great time to visit Marco Island, as long as you pack a raincoat.
Held every spring, the Marco Island Seafood and Music Festival is a popular annual event. If you're planning to partake in the stone crab, shrimp, chowder, or family-friendly events, be sure to book your hotel as far in advance as possible.
Save even more on a range of hotel options when you apply standard discounts. For instance, AAA members can save an average of 10 percent at the Marco Island Marriott Beach Resort Golf Club and Spa and the Super 8 Naples. AARP members and senior travelers get discounts on standard rates at the Naples Beach Hotel and Golf Club, while members of the military and government employees get low rates at the Red Roof Plus+ and Suites Naples.
For the top mid-range hotels in the area, take a closer look at these best value options on Marco Island and in nearby Naples.
When you stay at The Boat House, you'll be right on the waterfront on Marco Island. This inn is convenient to the Marco Town Center Mall, Tigertail Beach, and South Marco Beach. Rooms might be basic, but they include mini fridges, flat-screen TVs, and free Wi-Fi. They're also equipped with private balconies, which offer the perfect spot for viewing the sunset. Go for a swim in the outdoor pool, or head to the beach, which is just steps away from the inn.
At the Marco Island Lakeside Inn, you'll be just steps from South Marco Beach, Mackle Park, and the rest of the island's premier attractions. Choose from a poolside studio, queen room with pool view, or lake view suite, and make yourself right at home. All 19 guest rooms include homelike amenities such as kitchens, refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee makers. Make a splash in the outdoor pool, relax in the garden, or dine al fresco in the picnic area.
Just a few minutes away from Marco Island, the Holiday Inn Express Hotel and Suites Naples Downtown - 5th Avenue is in the heart of Naples' downtown area. It's convenient to Naples beaches, the 5th Avenue shopping area, and the Collier County Museum. Guest rooms include essentials like mini fridges and LCD TVs, along with extras like deep soaking bathtubs. Start your day on a healthy note with a complimentary buffet breakfast, and enjoy the hotel's year-round outdoor pool.
When you stay at the Hyatt House Naples/5th Avenue, you'll be minutes from shopping and dining along 5th Avenue in Naples, and you'll also have plenty of space to call your own. Rooms here are spacious, and many include separate sitting areas and sofa beds. Kick back and enjoy the outdoor pool area, or hop on the complimentary area shuttle to explore the best of Naples. With over 3,000 of event space, the Hyatt House is also a great place to plan a private or corporate function.
No Marco Island getaway is complete without a trip to the area's most popular beaches. Start at South Marco Beach, a stretch of sand with public access, plenty of palm trees, and ample space for swimming. Though there aren't many amenities here, South Marco Beach has beautiful scenery and wonderful sunset vistas.
At Tigertail Beach, you'll find all the amenities you need, such as a boardwalk, beach umbrella rentals, and a snack bar. Nearby, don't miss the butterfly gardens, kid-friendly playgrounds, and bird watching.
Get to know the area with a visit to the Marco Island Historical Museum. View fascinating photography exhibits, learn about Marco Island's fishing history, and tour the recreated village scene.
Travel deeper with a visit to Collier-Seminole State Park, which is just a short drive inland from Marco Island. This 7,000-acre park features extensive mangrove swampland, wildlife watching, and bird spotting. With hiking trails, fishing opportunities, and canoe rentals, it's the ideal place to explore Florida's great outdoors.
From the beaches to the mangrove swamps, Marco Island makes for the perfect tropical vacation spot. Pack your beach gear, and get ready to let your cares melt away on Marco Island.
Below are reviews of the city of Marco Island, FL from an actual visitor's perspective.
Marco island is gorgeous and very low key. It feels like a tropical vacation. I felt safe walking and happy with the area! This was a work trip and I'm bringing my family for a stay in the spring!
Beautiful area!
Very clean
Marco Island is a clean, beautiful city with awesome beaches and friendly people
BEACH
Great places to eat and shop. It's a gem!
Pickleball Park, Snpok Inn, Dolphin Tiki Bar & Grill. STAN'S.
Love the great restaurants and the friendly people.
Love the island. Have been coming for 20+ years.
Beautiful!
I love the city so much that I am coming back. The beaches, people, food!
Accross the street from the Hilton was a shopping area with stores and the best five star restaurants along with a Dinner Cinema with five star dining.
To the wonderful and helpful gentleman at the restaurant there at the hotel, I can't say enough about how much we appreciate YOU!!! Thank you again..
The beach is very relaxing and there are some very good restaurants in the area.
Just stayed at hotel and use of pool and beach Went to restaurant across the street Steak house do not remember name but also excellent
Beautiful island. Enjoyed many restaurants and close proximity to Naples.
The restaurants on "hotel road" also very expensive. Unless you travel away from the hotel, you won't find a reasonably priced restaurant.