The best available Resorts to stay near Florida Keys

April 20, 2023 Frederic Celentano

Stretching 126 miles south toward Cuba, the stunning Keys are a perfect escape. Highlights along the way include Key Largo, Islamorada, Marathon, Big Pine Key and the irrepressible Key West. Get up close with an amazing array of fish while snorkeling, diving or fishing in the warm turquoise waters. Creeks, coral and costumed spectacles are other lures along the way. Highway 1 is a spectacular ribbon tying together the islands and atolls of this paradise between the Gulf of Mexico and the Atlantic.
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1. Oceans Edge Resort & Marina Key West

A - 5950 Peninsular Ave, Key West, FL 33040-6012
Excellent
75%
Good
14%
Satisfactory
6%
Poor
3%
Terrible
3%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 3334 reviews

Oceans Edge Resort & Marina Key West

Oceans Edge Resort & Marina Key West is the newest Florida Keys hotel, and the largest in Key West. Featuring 100% ocean views, six amazing pools and the best restaurant in Key West, you have everything here to enjoy an exhilarating Key West escape. There's immediate dockside access to the Gulf and the Atlantic's innumerable wild islands, channels, sand bars, wildlife, and, minutes away, the world's third largest barrier reef. Oceans Edge Key West is family built, run and operated-we are locals with a passion for conserving this beautiful island, and with a vision for creating a bigger, better, more authentic slice of paradise! As you enter Oceans Edge Key West, our dense, tropical flora will enchant you. Overlapping palm fronds cast patterns of dappled light all around. The scent of coconuts, key limes and orchids fill the air. Within, the world seems to fall away. Behind green leaves stands a white, wood facade. Our all-new resort was built with signature Key West conch architecture that combines Caribbean and Victorian influences, complete with gingerbread moldings and large porches-done right. Step into every spacious room or suite and the first thing you'll see is a view to die for. When you can tear away your gaze, you'll also find a king/queen bed like a cloud, and thoughtful décor that speaks to the island's nautical history and local artistry. Right outside your balcony, six turquoise pools twinkle in the Caribbean sun. You'll always find room poolside-just one of the pleasures in our well-appointed resort! Beyond the pools lies a newly renovated marina, where majestic boats sit calmly in glassy waters. We're proud to be the premier boating destination in the United States. After the marina comes the deepest layer of all: a great shimmering ocean stretching to the horizon and beyond. Located in the town's water-centric Stock Island neighborhood, Oceans Edge Key West boasts acres of deep-water access, an onsite marina, onsite access to fishing charters and six oceanfront pools. We are your key to a luxurious seaside escape. And when you dry off, explore the Stock Island part of town, which The New York Times calls "the new old Key West." There's an authentic Keys vibe to the neighborhood, home to local fishermen, the Key West Symphony Orchestra, Tennessee Williams Theatre, artist studios, a golf course, and outstanding bars and restaurants. And it's just minutes to Key West's historic Old Town, offering easy access to the vibrant culture that has been drawing guests for decades.

Sandi Wensel is a gem. Gorgeous property

Reviewed By billsL2234HK

I want to commend Sandy Wenzel. She is an amazing front desk representative of oceans edge. The resort is beautiful. I highly recommend it. If you don’t want to be smashed in the bar scene in Key West. Having a car really is a good idea. The suites are gorgeous. The Keylime coladas are to die for. The best in the world. You’ve probably read that the planes are extremely noisy overhead. And that is very true. I don’t know how you can get around that. Because you can’t move the resort or the planes. If you want to have a relaxing hotel. With good customer service, as Sandy did for us, give it a try. Especially in the summer when the rates will be less.

2. Isla Bella Beach Resort

1 Knights Key Blvd Mm 47, Marathon, FL 33050-2002
Excellent
71%
Good
12%
Satisfactory
8%
Poor
5%
Terrible
4%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 1608 reviews

Isla Bella Beach Resort

A beautiful new contemporary 199 guest room luxury resort in the heart of the Florida Keys, Isla Bella is perfectly nestled in one of the most stunning locations in the country. It is surrounded by a mile of waterfront at the foot of the iconic Seven Mile Bridge in Marathon, Florida. The resort has five swimming pools, multiple dining options, The Spa at Isla Bella, a full service fitness center, several watersports and a daily activities program.

No Real Beach- REPEAT- No Real Beach

Reviewed By DelawareSparky

The resort is lovely, & rooms very clean ( they are back to daily cleaning) There are NO real beaches, waves, or sand after Miami Not many food choices, same old same old, in beach bar & room service Pools here very nice, always found chairs & towels I couldn’t see the lovely blue waters like in Miami A little 1 person band plays @ beach bar- other then that, NO Night Life This is the place to go if you want to totally chill- sit out on deck & so nothing, the quiet Is amazing! We never met the manager, but other staff all very pleasant Do go to the Sea Turtle Hospital- like right next door- pretty cheap to get in& they are a treat

3. Islander Resort

82100 Overseas Highway, Islamorada, FL 33036
Excellent
73%
Good
12%
Satisfactory
6%
Poor
5%
Terrible
4%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 913 reviews

Islander Resort

Islander Resort is a serene slice of paradise in the Florida Keys. Our breathtaking oceanfront getaway is situated on Islamorada's most picturesque piece of shoreline- a lush, white-sand stretch dotted with gently swaying palms and bordering the deep turquoise of the Atlantic.

Nice room. Nice staff. Amenities not great

Reviewed By michellevM4327UI

It was enjoyable but they don't have 2 restaurants, no room service, called their restaurant to make an order 5xs & nobody answered. Receptionist sd their busy. Walk up there. It wasn't. Pina colada tasted like iced Bacardi. Room was nice & our porch. For the price it was adequate. Probably won't stay there again.

4. Faro Blanco Resort & Yacht Club

1996 Overseas Highway, Marathon, FL 33050-2127
Excellent
62%
Good
24%
Satisfactory
7%
Poor
3%
Terrible
3%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 2552 reviews

Faro Blanco Resort & Yacht Club

Set on Marathon's waterfront, Faro Blanco Resort & Yacht Club is easily identifiable by its historic lighthouse. A full-service marina, 125 accommodations, and a restaurant maintain our status as the premier resort in the Florida Keys. From weddings with the harbor in view to an ongoing daily activities schedule and onsite fishing and boating charters, experience the best of a resort that puts you near all the water activities you can handle.

Great Place!

Reviewed By jdevri223786

Beautiful clean place! Rooms were fresh smelling. Our family enjoyed the pool area and laying in the hammocks watching the iguanas. Would stay here again! Sunsets/sunrise at the piers are great. Highly recommend!

5. Ocean Key Resort & Spa

0 Duval Street, Key West, FL 33040 1 (786) 244-3221
Excellent
69%
Good
18%
Satisfactory
7%
Poor
3%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 4130 reviews

Ocean Key Resort & Spa

Welcome to life on the edge! Begin your adventure at Zero Duval Street, located at the tip of the Florida Keys and far from conventional life. The ideal blend of luxury and colorful island charm - defined as "barefoot elegance" - is found at this Key West hotel. Begin your vacation with four-diamond dining or a spa indulgence, explore the local shops and attractions and return for your front-row seat overlooking the Gulf of Mexico at Sunset Pier's evening celebration.

The Best of the Best

Reviewed By Susan G

Ocean Key is by far the BEST place to stay in Key West. From check in to check out, you are treated exceptionally by everyone on staff. All the extra amenities and personalized treatment make your stay beyond 5-Star. Here you are at the center of all that Key West offers yet when you are inside the resort or sitting outside by the pool, you feel relaxed and away from it all. It's the best of both worlds! The rooms have fun decor, are very clean and comfortable, everyone on staff will go above and beyond for you, Hot Tin Roof has a great breakfast and dinner, and April and her crew at Liquid will keep you HAPPY!

6. Tranquility Bay Beach House Resort

2600 Overseas Hwy, Marathon, FL 33050-2243
Excellent
68%
Good
18%
Satisfactory
8%
Poor
4%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 5721 reviews

Tranquility Bay Beach House Resort

Tranquility Bay is a place like no other, apart from the crowds. Nestled in the heart of the Florida Keys’ palm-lined paradise, in warm and welcoming Marathon, you’ll find a tropical oasis that’s easy to get to, but hard to leave. Because here you’ll make the memories that matter. Wake up to the glistening waters of the Gulf of Mexico. Stay in a private, standalone beach house right on the ocean or surround yourself in the tropical sanctuary of more intimate garden guest rooms. With no hallways, three pools, onsite watersports and plenty of room to just space out--you can do everything to nothing at all. At the end of the day, let powder-soft sand sift through your sun-kissed toes as you relax on a 2.5-acre private beach. Relax,*sigh*… you’ve arrived.

Meh.

Reviewed By jen2120

While the resort itself is beautiful, the environment is sterile and the accommodations quite overpriced. Rooms were comfortable and clean but basic given the price tag. Food at the Tiki hut is fine but again, not worth the cost. I wouldn’t stay here again … not because it wasn’t a beautiful resort … but because the sterile, unwelcoming atmosphere just isn’t what I am looking for … especially for the price tag.

7. Cheeca Lodge & Spa

81801 Overseas Highway Mile Marker 82, Islamorada, FL 33036-3631
Excellent
57%
Good
21%
Satisfactory
12%
Poor
6%
Terrible
5%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 6217 reviews

Cheeca Lodge & Spa

The "Queen of the Florida Keys", Cheeca Lodge & Spa has been an exclusive hideaway for celebrities, business leaders and U.S. Presidents for over 70 years. Set on 27 private oceanfront acres in Islamorada, Cheeca has been constructed with a porte-cochere entrance, traditional Florida Keys architecture and spirited tradition of “barefoot elegance” -- a term coined at Cheeca. Along with a coffee bar and top-shelf lobby bar, Cheeca boasts three distinctive restaurants: Atlantic’s Edge, Cheeca’s flagship restaurant offering a seasonal fine-dining menu of fresh local seafood, prime steaks and organic local produce, Nikai Sushi Bar and Restaurant offering the Florida Keys’ freshest sushi, Asian-inspired fare and a unique selection of Japanese sake and wine; and family-friendly Mia Cucina restaurant transporting Naples, Italy into the heart of Islamorada serving up made to order artisan pizzas, pastas and salads.

Great stay

Reviewed By J774ZHstephenc

The Cheeca Lodge is a well run hotel in a beautiful location. The room was comfortable and nicely furnished. The food and drinks are great. The grounds are well kept and beautiful. The staff is well trained and happy to serve the guests.

8. Hyatt Centric Key West Resort and Spa

601 Front Street, Key West, FL 33040-6620 1 (786) 751-4214
Excellent
58%
Good
25%
Satisfactory
10%
Poor
4%
Terrible
3%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 3533 reviews

Hyatt Centric Key West Resort and Spa

Ideal Key West Resort With A Boutique Vibe. Get away to the Gulf at Hyatt Centric Key West Resort & Spa, an oasis off Duval Street, on the waterfront. Stay in one of 120 pet-friendly rooms featuring décor inspired by the island, with private balconies and sweeping views of the Gulf of Mexico.

Wonderful

Reviewed By dmr724

Great location! Short walk to Duvall St., Historic Sea Port, restaurants, and shops all close by. Swimming pool as well as little area in Gulf to swim! Staff very friendly and able to assist with booking of excursions.

9. Playa Largo Resort & Spa, Autograph Collection

97450 Overseas Highway, Key Largo, FL 33037-2209
Excellent
65%
Good
16%
Satisfactory
10%
Poor
4%
Terrible
4%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 1895 reviews

Playa Largo Resort & Spa, Autograph Collection

Located in Key Largo, FL, Playa Largo Resort & Spa, Autograph Collection offers 178 luxury rooms, suites, bungalows and a beach house. The hotel amenities include a spa, a pool, on-site dining and indoor/outdoor event space.

Resort and Staff were AMAZING!!!!

Reviewed By D8817DZerics

We stayed at Playa Largo for a night prior to our family vacation elsewhere in the Keys. However, we wish we would have booked all our days here. The resort was beautiful, the food fantastic, but the best part was the staff....Elena Lopez Amaya in particular. From the moment we checked in she attended to all of my family's needs. She made the stay even that much better.

10. Baker's Cay Resort Key Largo, Curio Collection by Hilton

97000 Overseas Highway, Key Largo, FL 33037-2210 1 (844) 442-8746
Excellent
68%
Good
15%
Satisfactory
8%
Poor
5%
Terrible
4%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 1045 reviews

Baker's Cay Resort Key Largo, Curio Collection by Hilton

Daily Resort Charge will be added to the room rate and includes: Internet access; self-parking; bicycles; beach chairs & umbrellas; paddle boards & kayaks; fishing rods with bait; two water vessels, refillable throughout stay; recreational activities & equipment; pool & beach activities/delights. Experience the natural beauty and carefree charm of Baker's Cay Resort Key Largo, Curio Collection by Hilton. Nestled on 13 acres of lush grounds along the Florida Bay, our resort blends tropical fun and relaxation for a rejuvenating beach getaway. Guest rooms are designed to comfort and inspire, featuring complimentary WiFi, a 50-inch TV, premium HD cable, a mini-fridge, and a private balcony with breathtaking views of the resort grounds or Florida Bay. Baker's Cay suites offer a living area with sofa bed, a master bedroom with king bed, a second bedroom with trundle bed, a kitchenette and wrap-around balcony.

Feels like your own private island!

Reviewed By Road17657961850

5 star service! Had a fab time. Diamond Member upgrade for our anniversary was STELLAR! Nothing bad to say about Bakers Cay. NOTHING. This place is fantastic. A small upscale boutique resort that is amazing. The beach areas are brilliant as is the feeling of resting in the mangrove trees on the water. Service was great. Restaurants were great too. Would not hesitate to return. A shout out to the ENTIRE TEAM for one of best vacations we've ever had.

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