OverviewThis beachfront property is located within a 6-minute walk of the Key West Butterfly and Nature Conservatory and the Southernmost Point in the continental U.S.A. Offering private beach access, an outdoor pool and a spa at the neighbouring sister property, this hotel is well suited for guests who prefer a resort-style experience.
All rooms are smoke free and include free Wi-Fi, a private balcony, a flat screen TV, an iPod dock, a mini-fridge, a coffee machine, a glass panel shower and air conditioning. Select rooms offer views of the ocean and wheelchair-accessible rooms are available.
Self-parking is available on-site for an additional fee of $20 per night, while valet parking is available for $30 per night. An airport shuttle service is available, offered on demand for an extra fee (contact the hotel for details). Pets under 25 lbs are permitted in select rooms for an additional $75 per night.
This hotel has multiple on-site dining options. The Strip House Restaurant serves breakfast, lunch and dinner, while the Sand and Sea coffee shop serves light meals. Room service is also available.
The spa, located at the neighbouring Casa Marina property, offers indoor and outdoor massage and body treatments. Other on-site amenities include private beach access, a heated outdoor pool, beach chairs, hammocks, bocce ball and giant chess, a pool table, a fitness centre, meeting and event space, a gift shop and concierge service.
The Ernest Hemingway Home and Museum is 14 minutes away on foot, while the Key West Aquarium is a 6-minute drive away. The Key Plaza Shopping Centre, the Fort East Martello Museum and the Key West International Airport (EYW) are all about an 8-minute drive away, while the Key West golf course is about 15 minutes away by car. (All walking and driving time estimates: Google Maps)
The GoodAmong the reviews used for this analysis, many guests seemed to have pleasant stays at this resort. The most complimented aspect of this hotel was the service. The staff throughout the hotel were frequently complimented for their friendly and attentive service, while many guests enjoyed the beach and the accommodating beach attendants.
Several guests found the rooms clean and generally comfortable, while a couple of reviewers added that their rooms were quiet and that the beds were comfortable. A couple of guests appreciated the private balconies, while a couple of other reviewers praised the views of the pool and beach from their rooms.
A few reviewers found the location convenient for accessing area attractions.
A few guests enjoyed the food served at the on-site restaurant, while a few other reviewers praised the pool area.
The Bad
There were several common concerns found for this hotel, among the reviews sourced for this editorial.
Several guests thought that the prices at the on-site restaurant were too expensive, particularly the breakfast service, while a few reviewers found the room rates expensive and that the hotel did not offer good value for the money they spent.
A few reviewers complained about paying additional fees for parking ($20 to $30 per day).
A couple of guests found their room and bathroom too small.
Expedia.ca gave this hotel an average score of 4.1 out of 5, with 85% of 767 guests recommending the property.
TripAdvisor.ca ranked this hotel #28 out of 40 hotels in Key West, with an average score of 4 out of 5, from 1,717 reviews.
