By  Jeff  Weinstein  on  7/14/2015    Amara  Cay  Resort,  an  upscale,  boutique  resort  has  reopened  in  Islamorada,  Florida,  after  a  multi-­‐million  dollar  renovation.    Now  managed  by  Miami-­‐based  Trust  Hospitality,  the  110-­‐room  resort  (88  standard  rooms  and  22  suites)  has  completely  redesigned  guestrooms,  public  spaces,  meeting  rooms,  landscaping,  retail  space  and  restaurant.  

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Open  lobby  layout  has  rustic  textures.    "We  stripped  the  structure  down  to  its  nuts  and  bolts  and  rebuilt  a  distinct  and  authentic  hotel  that  pays  tribute  to  the  property's  past  while  elevating  its  status  locally  and  nationally  in  the  travel  community,"  said  Kara  Lundgren,  general  manager  of  Amara  Cay  Resort.  "The  new  resort  is  a  chic,  yet  discreet  destination  that  offers  an  authenticity  with  comforts  of  local  flair."    The  lobby  lounge  echoes  the  historical  beauty  and  charm  of  Islamorada  by  combining  rustic  textures,  reclaimed  wood  and  playful  papasan  chairs.  

The  focal  point  of  the  bar  is  the  "Square  Grouper"  light  feature.    Playing  into  the  open  lobby  layout,  Amara  Cay  Resort's  new  restaurant,  Oltremare  Ristorante  

has  a  coastal  Italian-­‐inspired  menu  presented  by  Chef  Dario  Olivera.  The  focal  point  of  the  bar  is  the  "Square  Grouper"  light  feature.    

 Oltremare  Ristorante  has  a  coastal  Italian-­‐inspired  menu.    Conceived  as  a  contemporary  re-­‐imagination  of  the  classic  seaside  cottage,  Amara  Cay  Resort's  guestrooms  and  suites  feature  simple,  clean  designs  and  furnishings  incorporating  natural  elements  such  as  wood,  rattan  and  dark  tile.  The  layout  and  decor  establish  a  guest's  sense  of  ownership  and  personal  space.    In  keeping  with  Amara  Cay  Resort's  commitment  to  sustainability,  the  new  guestrooms  incorporate  environmentally  responsible  elements  including  LED  lighting,  improved  thermostats,  upgraded  sinks  and  showers,  and  impact  resistant  glass.  

 Guest  rooms  were  re-­‐conceived  as  the  classic  seaside  cottage.  

 In  addition  to  the  remodeling  of  the  guestrooms,  restaurant  and  lobby,  Amara  Cay  Resort  has  also  added  an  in-­‐house  gift  shop  with  themed  souvenirs  and  a  dedicated  space  ideal  for  small  meetings.  “The  Glass  Bowl”  meeting  room  accommodates  60  guests  and  can  be  used  for  meetings  or  receptions.  

 Guestrooms  incorporate  natural  elements  such  as  wood,  rattan  and  dark  tile.    The  resort  has  also  partnered  with  the  Coral  Restoration  Foundation  to  raise  funds  for  the  conservation  organization.