Reviews: 'Tween Waters Island Resort & Spa

Reviewed by: Pam Grusz , Sea More, on Jun 4, 2024
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 33'
Draft: 3.0'

Rating: 5

Wonderful marina. Nice staff. Restaurants on property. Shuttle service for a small fee to local restaurants. Ice, pump out. Follow instructions on entry. Nice to see them back after hurricane Ian.

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Reviewed by: Gary Haring , Pegasus, on May 7, 2024
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 44'
Draft: 3.0'

Rating: 5

Tween Waters marina
May 2024
It has been years since we last visited this marina. This area was hard hit by hurricane Ian and is still recovering with that last ten percent still visible here and there but the work is ongoing and soon it will be better than ever. The resort seemed busy for the off season and the resort staff helped us with our dinner reservations, concierge service privilege of staying at the marina. Many of the charter boats looked new, spit shined, floating in their slips awaiting passengers to go sightseeing and fishing but not many takers this day. There were a steady supply of couples wandering the docks greeted by the abundant area wildlife including several manatee with young calf, a nurse shark munching on discards from the fish cleaning tables, monster tarpon everywhere, and the resident great blue heroin snatching up pint sized minnows on the marinas sandy dingy beach. The staff's service was excellent and professional helping many a boater with their needs at the fuel dock. Pump-out was free and with an exceptionally long small diameter hose very easy carried out at the fuel dock. There are three restaurants on the property. The Old Captiva House, the legendary Crows Nest, and Tween Waters newest arrival The Ship Yard. The Crows Nest was not open during our stay. The Ship Yard took over the old Crows Nest restaurant which moved upstairs. I would call it mid-range fair and very affordable considering this is a resort. They served us a very good breakfast. Dinner at the Old Captiva House brought mixed review. We'll give it another try but I'll time my next visit to sample the up-scale fair of The Crows Nest. A storm blew in during the night which forced me on deck to bring down some shade canvas and the nasty chop woke up the entire boat but as fast as the storm came it went leaving behind a soaked cat and skipper. This and we were in a slip protected by a wave fence. What can I say, Florida storms, this is a well protected marina. We will return.

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Reviewed by: John Chant , Wild Goose, on Jan 26, 2024
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 42'
Draft: 3.5'

Rating: 5

This is a MUST STOP for Loopers! Beautiful accommodations, great customer service. The gulf beach is right across the road. Also have a golf cart shuttle to take you up the road for grocery/liquor store and more dining options. We stayed an extra night because we were enjoying ourselves so much!

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Reviewed by: Tina Brown on Mar 25, 2023
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 32'
Draft: 11.6'

Rating: 5

I'm thinking, at one time this was a rather luxurious resort but the past few hurricanes have taken a toll. It's still very nice and they were working on repairs the whole time we were there. The pools are beautiful and the pool bar is nice. The beach is also very nice and right across the street. We ate breakfast in the restaurant. I ordered the hash and it was, honestly, one of the best dishes I've ever eaten! They had very nice, seemingly new, clean restroom/shower rooms. Docks were in decent shape and deckhands were kind and attentive. The approaching channel was well marked with plenty of depth. We thoroughly enjoyed this relaxing stop!

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Reviewed by: Tom Burton , SeaDancer, on Mar 23, 2023
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 50'
Draft: 4.0'

Rating: 5

They are up and running again. Great resort with pools, restaurant, and spa. Marina is nice with clean showers and bathrooms. It's like old Florida. 1 of our favorites. Easy navigation from outside from the Gulf on the ICW

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Reviewed by: Capt Maria Langer , Do It Now, on Feb 4, 2023
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 32'
Draft: 2.5'

Rating: 5

I spent two nights here in February 2023 when it was the only marina on the island that was open after Hurricane Ian.

First, you must closely follow the markers on the way in, especially at or near low tide. There's a tight spot at the channel, right near where it starts, with sandbars on either side.

The marina has all amenities you'd expect, including power, water, pumpout, and fuel. The marina staff is very friendly and helpful. The diesel fuel price was the best I'd seen in that part of Florida. The four bathroom suites look new and are well maintained. There's currently just one laundry room with 4 washers and 4 dryers; a second laundry room closer to the marina that sustained some hurricane damage is in the process of being repaired and will have new washers and dryers.

Docking fees are a bit on the high side, but include full access to the resort, including its two pools, beach access, loaner bicycles, and kayaks. The beach is literally right across the road and was pretty much deserted the whole time I was there. For an additional fee, the resort will set up chairs and umbrellas on the beach for you. The resort also has three restaurants, including a table service restaurant serving breakfast and dinner, a poolside snack bar with great burgers and fried favorites, and a coffee shop.

The loaner bikes will easily get you to the main commercial area on the island, which is about a mile away. That's where you'll find limited groceries with a liquor store, as well as restaurants and shops that are opening back up after hurricane repairs. The entire north half of the island was closed to the public during my visit, but I found enough to keep me busy closer to the marina. I even managed to find time to get a facial at the spa.

If you travel with dogs, as I do, you'll be happy to know that the place is pet friendly.

I enjoyed my stay at Captiva more than I thought I would and would recommend it to anyone looking for a more laid back coastal island experience.

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Reviewed by: Jill Abramson on Feb 12, 2022
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 34'
Draft: 3.5'

Rating: 5

Easy going, friendly , chill , I'm a repeat customer.

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Reviewed by: Jason Pim on Nov 6, 2020
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 35'
Draft: 4.0'

Rating: 5

Great, relaxed destination with kind dock staff, nice pool and amenities and just across the road from Gulf beach.

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Reviewed by: Jim D on Sep 2, 2019
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 30'
Draft: 3.0'

Rating: 4

Easy docking, dockmaster was pleasant. Crowe's Nest was very good. Loved the chilled pool and pool bar. Rode the free bikes all over Captiva.

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Reviewed by: Chris Caldwell , AskCaptainChris, on Jul 2, 2016
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 44'
Draft: 4.0'

Rating: 3

Believe the directions the dockmaster gives you. Shallow approach but OK if you follow instructions. Walk across street to Gulf Beaches. Old FL atmosphere.

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