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Key West and the Florida Keys

Reviews, recommendations and pictures of hotels and resorts in the Florida Keys and Key West.

Hawks Cay Resort
Hawk Cay's extensive renovations, along with a wide variety of recreation and entertainment options (including its very own dolphin encounter program), make it an appealing vacation destination.

The Romantic Florida Keys
The Keys are officially part of Florida, but in many ways seem a world apart from the mainland. Couples can enjoy museums and restaurants, dive shipwrecks and natural coral reefs, and stroll hand-in-hand on some of the world's most beautiful beaches.

Almond Tree Inn
Within a lush green courtyard with a waterfall, this Key West hotel offers tranquility and seclusion while being within easy walking distance of the action on Duval Street.

Ambrosia House
Six carefully restored conch houses were combined to create this affordable yet luxurious Key West bed and breakfast. The property's two acres include guest verandas, patios and gardens with sculptures, fountains and pools.

Center Court Historic Inn and Cottages
Affordable yet comfortable accommodations, including guesthouses, villas, cottages, condominiums and historic homes all within the Old Town area of Key West. Rates vary depending on length of stay, including nightly, weekly and monthly rentals.

Cheeca Lodge and Spa
A beach resort in the Florida Keys opened in 1946, Cheeca Lodge was known for years as a luxurious fishing retreat. Now, Cheeca Lodge has added to its appeal, with amenities for families, spa lovers and recreation seekers alike. Pictures of Cheeca Lodge and Spa

Duval House
Seven historic buildings, primarily Victorian homes, compose this Key West hotel surrounding a private courtyard and pool. Guests may roam the brick walkways past Spanish Lime trees, a huge Banyan tree, fish pond, double hammock and Victorian gazebo.

Eden House
Built back in 1924, the original Art Deco hotel has been restored and expanded to include several conch houses. Guest accommodations range from apartment suites for family and friends to semi-private rooms for the budget traveler.

Gardens Hotel
Located in the original Peggy Mills Mansion on a one-acre estate, this elegant Key West hotel is among the most beautiful and gracious on the island. A complimentary island breakfast is served daily.

Heron House
The sister Bed & Breakfast to Heron House Court, this 23-room Key West hotel has been carefully restored to showcase the beauty of its original craftsmanship. Stained-glass windows and fine woodwork are signature touches.

Hilton Key West Resort & Marina
Designed in romantic Victorian style and overlooking the Gulf of Mexico, this Key West hotel provides 19th century atmosphere with acclaimed 21st century facilities.

Hyatt Key West Resort and Spa
Revitalized with a $10-million renovation and new Jala Spa, this upscale waterfront Key West hotel offers superb ocean views. It's within easy walking distance of the attractions of Key West.

Hyatt Windward Pointe
Spacious two-bedroom, two-bathroom guest suites easily accommodate up to six guests at this upscale, residential-style waterfront Key West resort hotel.

Island City House Hotel
A widows' walk sundeck is a striking feature of this historic Key West hotel created from three unique houses that share lush tropical gardens and brick pathways.

Key Lime Inn
Every day a complimentary Continental breakfast is served on the palm-lined pool deck of this charming Key West hotel. The property is composed of several historic buildings.

Key West Marriott Beachside Hotel
A member of the Florida Green Lodging Program, this upscale waterfront Key West resort hotel blends a casual island attitude with top-notch accommodations. Its seven acres includes a heated pool on a private beach with poolside cabanas and Blue Bar.

Little Palm Island Resort & Spa
A hidden treasure, only accessible by boat or seaplane, promising private sea-view bungalows, endless sporting adventures and a world-class spa.

Marquesa Hotel
This Orvis-endorsed fly fishing lodge was created from historic conch homes and now includes an interior tropical garden with pool.

Ocean Key Resort and Spa
Colorful and spacious suite-style guest rooms at this Key West hotel, with breathtaking waterfront views and a vitality that celebrates the energy of the Keys. Amenities include the lavish SpaTerre, gulfside heated pool, marina and boutique.

Pier House Resort and Caribbean Spa
Located on popular Duval Street, this gulf-front Key West resort hotel with a private beach provides all the best the island has to offer. Guests may sun bathe in a top-optional privacy area, swim in the pool or gulf or pull up a chair at one of the resorts' three bars.

Santa Maria Suites Resort
This stylish luxury resort is a Key West standout with its modern sophistication. Guests are pampered with such niceties as a Dove ice cream treat upon check in and fresh muffins for breakfast.

Sheraton Suites Key West
A lagoon-style pool graces this all-suite, non-smoking Key West hotel. Dogs up to 80 pounds are allowed.

Southernmost on the Beach
The Olympic-size oceanfront pool is a key feature of this recently renovated Key West resort hotel.

Southernmost Point
This hospitable family-run guest house is steps from the beach. It is set in a vintage Victorian house built by Cuban cigar maker Eduardo H. Gato, Jr. in 1885.

Westwinds Inn
Located near the Historic Key West Seaport District, this guest house offers quaint charm and modern amenities. The pool and sundeck are cloistered in a tropically landscaped garden. Pictures of Westwinds Inn

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