Island Hotel is featured in the July 2011 issue of Gainesville Magazine!
Read the article
A Brief History of the Island Hotel
Built in 1859, the Island Hotel is constructed from seashell
tabby with oak supports. Its walls have withstood hurricanes for almost 150 years, and its
sloping wooden floors have survived the passage of innumerable feet. Built as the general
store and post office, it has changed little over the years.
Sit on a rocker on the long
balcony and watch
the sun set over the Gulf, relax in our informal and cozy lounge bar, painted in 1948 with
murals of Cedar Key and King Neptune, for whom the bar is named, the only bar in Levy
County without a television! Or just spend a relaxing morning or evening in the hotel
lobby and reflect on years past when the lobby of a hotel was the center of social
activity. Strike up a conversation with a stranger who is looking for just exactly what
you are...a relaxing and comfortable break from the hectic world that exists outside of
Cedar Key!
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Whether here at our web site as a past or
future guest or as a one interested in the history and future of one of Florida's most
famous landmarks, we hope you will enjoy your visit and will let us know what you think!
You will find information on:
- The History of The Island Hotel -
Details on the storied past from 1859-present, plus our plans for the future.
- Cedar Key - A wonderful and
relaxing community that is one of the last links to the romantic and laid back years
of Florida's past. Visit The Cedar Key Area Chamber of Commerce for upcoming events. For more information about Cedar Key you can visit: cedarkeyguide.com
- Our Guest Rooms - Find out why our
guests return again and again and why many guest return to remember romantic escapes at
the Island Hotel from years past. Information on rates and reservations are here.
- Our Restaurant - See why foods
critics from all over the country have written rave reviews about the fine dining
experience at The Island Hotel. View our Menu and Wine List. Dinner is served from 5:30 - 9:00 pm every night except Monday. Hotel guests may enjoy a full breakfast each morning, either in
our dining room or, weather permitting, on our screened porch. Breakfast
includes fresh brewed Columbian roast coffee or imported and herbal teas, fruit
juice, French toast, and a choice of the house- specialty cooked breakfast.
- Directions - If you want to know how to get here, we have a map for you! We're off the beaten path, but easy to get to! You will also find information about flying in and also getting here by boat.
Have questions about the Island Hotel Bed & Breakfast or Cedar Key, Florida?
Please contact us.
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