Reviews: Royal Palm Marina

Reviews Summary

The reviews for the marina highlight a generally positive experience, with several key points:

1. Facilities and Amenities: The marina offers a transient dock, a pool, hot tub, and convenient access to a nearby grocery store and convenience store. The restaurant on-site, although currently under new management and lacking a full menu due to hurricane damage, provides good food and live music.

2. Staff and Service: Reviewers consistently praise the friendly and helpful staff, noting their willingness to assist guests.

3. Accessibility: The marina is easy to find, and there are good transportation options available, including public transit that connects to nearby towns and amenities.

4. Concerns: Some reviews mention issues with the channel not being well-marked and shallow waters, which could pose challenges for boaters. Additionally, there are some operational limitations due to the recent hurricane.

Overall, the marina is described as clean, well-maintained, and accommodating, making it a worthwhile stop for travelers.

Reviewed by: Jeff French on Jan 20, 2023
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 39'
Draft: 3.8'

Rating: 4

Doing the loop and stayed two nights on the way south. Have had some issues from Ian so no restaurant on site anymore. That's ok they have a shuttle to the island restaurant so very handy. They have a pool and hot tub to relax in and a grocery within bike range. Also a convenience store close. Give them a try they can use the buisness.

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Reviewed by: Brian Wicks on Jan 16, 2023
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 27'
Draft: 2.0'

Rating: 4

Great staff that were very helpful! Nice restaurant with live music. Facilities available from restaurant during their hours

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Reviewed by: Patricia And Steven Stanley , Calypso, on Feb 3, 2022
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 39'
Draft: 4.0'

Rating: 4

We had no trouble finding the marina. The transient dock is an 80 foot long, fixed dock which is the first thing you see as you enter the marina. We used fender boards to help keep the boat off the piers. There is a short walk to the restaurant, which has the bathrooms and showers. The restaurant had great food and a live band. We were able to celebrate a birthday in style!

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Reviewed by: Ro and Shorty on Feb 18, 2020
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 57'
Draft: 4.5'

Rating: 2

This channel is not marked, charts say it is but it is not. The water is shallow and oral directions from the staff are not helpful. Boat US is nearby. Beware.

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Reviewed by: bob nappa , Boat, on Apr 22, 2018
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 31'
Draft: 4.0'

Rating: 5

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Our restaurant is under new, professional management with lots of good new things coming. Our hours are 7 days a week, 11-9

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Reviewed by: Sandra Kay on Jun 1, 2016
LOA: 40'

Royal Palm Marina is nice, friendly, accommodating, clean and maintained. Facilities are integrated with the restaurant, but we didn't find any problem with this. A night key is available to boaters renting slips. They have a good monthly rate. There's nearby laundry, shops, and restaurants.
The local, nice and clean public SCAT transportation is 2-blocks away and travels around Englewood and up to Venice, with connecting buses to Sarasota (and island i.e., Longboat Key, etc.), and onto Tampa Bay. The No. 16 bus easily gets you a variety of banks and businesses, Publix, UPS Store, and local Walmart.

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