Flamingo Lodge and Restaurant - Everglades, Everglades Travel Guide

Name: Flamingo Lodge and Restaurant - Everglades
Address: 1 Flamingo Lodge Hwy, Homestead, 33034, US
Telephone: +1239-695-1095
Price range: 3
Rating: 4.6

4.6 (82)

Everglades National Park's sole resilient lodge on Florida Bay, blending modern bayfront rooms, casual regional dining, and immersive wildlife encounters in a restored wetland paradise.

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Flamingo Lodge and Restaurant - Everglades

Nestled at the southern tip of Everglades National Park on Florida Bay, Flamingo Lodge offers the park's only overnight accommodations in resilient, stilt-raised rooms with bay views. The on-site restaurant serves casual regional fare like blackened mahi wraps and key lime pie amid a vibrant ecosystem teeming with manatees and birds. Ideal for immersive nature escapes with modern comforts.

A brief summary to Flamingo Lodge and Restaurant - Everglades

1 Flamingo Lodge Hwy, Homestead, Florida, 33034, US
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Duration: 1.5 to 6 hours
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Mixed
Mobile reception: 3 out of 5

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Know before you go

Hi, I'm Eve. Here are a few practical things to know before exploring Flamingo Lodge and Restaurant - Everglades.

Bring bug spray for evenings; mosquitoes thrive in the wetlands.
Stock up on groceries before arriving; the on-site store lacks basics like eggs or lunch meat.
Reserve balcony rooms for prime manatee and birdwatching views over Florida Bay.

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Getting There

Driving

38-mile drive from Homestead entrance; 1 hour via Main Park Road. Park under stilt rooms; $35 vehicle park fee.
Shuttle

No direct shuttle; park tram tours nearby. Rent bikes on-site for local paths.
Flying

Miami International Airport 1.5 hours north; rent car essential for access.

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Arrival and Setting

Perched on stilts overlooking Florida Bay, Flamingo Lodge rises resiliently after hurricanes reshaped the original site. Rooms feature sliding glass doors framing turquoise waters merging with ocean blues, small kitchens, modern bathrooms, and simple furnishings for seamless ecosystem immersion. No TVs distract from the wetlands' murmur; balconies invite manatee sightings and egret flights.

Accommodations

Options range from studios to two-bedroom units with living areas, sofa beds, two-burner cooktops, microwaves, refrigerators, and dishwashers. Well-equipped kitchens support self-catering, though the small on-site store lacks basics like eggs. Air conditioning ensures comfort; parking sits underneath elevated structures. Views dominate, especially from one- and two-bedroom layouts.

Dining at Flamingo Restaurant

The casual restaurant hums with travelers sharing stories. Menus highlight local flavors: grilled fish, burgers, plant-based bowls, blackened mahi wraps with citrus spice, chicken salads, and key lime pie. Outdoor deck dining under palms draws crows scavenging fries. Full bar fosters social vibes; service is friendly and efficient.

Surrounding Activities

Steps from the Guy Bradley Visitor Center, explore exhibits on Calusa, Seminole histories, conservation, manatees, alligators versus crocodiles, and egrets. Bike deserted paths through sawgrass mist, birdwatch from balconies, or boat Florida Bay. The lodge anchors park exploration without long drives.

Practicalities and Ambiance

Newly rebuilt for sustainability, the lodge blends restoration with national park ethos. Expect breezy decks, quiet mornings, and belonging in a living wetland. Shoulder season rates start at $260; bring bug spray for evenings.