Introduction
eKomi, a highly established online review platform, has introduced a new category to their business evaluation and rating forum, called StarInsights report. StarInsights report is an ongoing series on a specific sector’s market research data, assessing leading companies and businesses with a decent number of positive user ratings and reviews. Today’s article is based on research into Marinas in Miami.
Industry Overview
Marinas are boating doorways that give access to water bodies. They work hand in hand with other boating businesses and form partnerships in the recreational boating industry to create employment, cement real estate values, and generate different taxes from which the government benefits.
A lot of marine businesses operate in particular niche areas that would not exist without a well-sized boat community, and this makes it a prime industry that, in this digital age, recognises the importance of reviews and ratings to their development.
Most of the time, customers get their business impressions from its online reviews and ratings. eKomi believes that they are essential to business development. So, using ratings and reviews given by customers on Google Maps, we conducted a study on the best and most rated Marinas in Miami. Below is a table with the most rated marinas in Miami.
Most reviewed Marinas in Miami
Name of Marina |
Number of Reviews |
| Miami Beach Marina | 1682 |
| Pelican Harbor Marina | 502 |
| Venetian Marina & Yacht Club | 457 |
| Island Gardens | 420 |
| Rickenbacker Marina | 412 |
| Bayshore Landing | 400 |
| Miamarina At Bayside | 265 |
| One Island Park Marina | 104 |
| Hurricane Cove Marina & Boatyard | 88 |
| Epic Marina | 51 |
Located on Alton road, the Miami Beach marina leads with 1682 reviews, most on the clean location, outstanding service, and restaurant and hotel options. With 502 reviews, the Pelican Harbor Marina is next on the list. Its defining features include its year-round aquatic park, and its reviews are positive, commending the clean environment and the friendly staff. Venetian Marina and Yacht Club are next on the list with 457 reviews, and although some are negative, they primarily focus on the beauty of its environment.
Hurricane Cove Marina and Boatyard is second to last on the list with 88 reviews, and Epic Marina ends the list with 51. Although the reviews are positive and focus on their excellent customer service, these businesses must increase their reviews online, as it is a great way to attract customers and increase their digital footprint.
Ratings are also quite significant to a business’s importance, and in the long run, they boost customer satisfaction and sales. eKomi understands the importance of ratings and completed the StarInsights assessment by compiling a list of the top 10 highest-rated marinas in Miami.
Top-rated Marinas in Miami
Name of Marina |
Rating |
| River Cove Marina | 4.9 |
| Bentley Bay Marina | 4.9 |
| VICE CITY MARINA | 4.8 |
| Miami River Point Marina | 4.8 |
| Bayshore Landing | 4.7 |
| One Island Park Marina | 4.7 |
| 5th Street Marina Miami River Yacht Marina | 4.7 |
| Miami Beach Marina | 4.6 |
| La Coloma Marina | 4.6 |
| Grove Isle Marina | 4.6 |
At the top of the list with a rating of 4.9 stars each, River Cove Marina and Bentley Bay Marina are described as well maintained with helpful customer service, and both have been described as the best in Miami. Vice City Marina, with 4.8 stars, is also commended for their communication skills with customers and their proximity to other services in the area. This shows that these businesses understand the importance of customer ratings and reviews to their business growth.
With ratings of 4.6 stars each, Grove Isle Marina and La Coloma Marina are bottom of our list. They also possess positive customer reviews, which shows that they also understand the importance of these reviews.
eKomi compliments the owners of the top three marinas in both categories for their excellent services and urges all their competitors in the industry to up their game and reach out to a review agency like eKomi, which works with an efficient team to produce reviews that are organic and credible. The eKomi team presents all marinas with an offer to assess customer satisfaction, including a free consultation to determine the level of growth a business is at and heighten its sales development and online search traffic.
Be sure to check out eKomi’s blog in three months to read our follow-up assessment on which marinas will be the best and most rated in Miami.