Coconut Palm Inn

Sun, sea, and 113 islands waiting to be explored—that’s the Florida Keys. Drive the scenic Overseas Highway and you’ll discover Key West’s quirky charm, Key Largo’s underwater playground, and Big Pine Key’s tiny, wandering deer. Luxury seekers flock to Islamorada’s resort-style havens, while Marathon has family-friendly hotels just steps from the beach. Whether you’re hunting for boutique inns, sprawling tropical resorts, or wallet-friendly stays with plenty of charm, there really is something for everyone.

For Key West

Marquesa Hotel

  • With peaked roofs and charming wooden porches, Marquesa Hotel offers 27 rooms filled with character—from marble baths to hand-carved beds and heirloom furnishings. Just five blocks from the Gulf of Mexico, it also features an elegant seafood restaurant and easy access to Key West’s major sights.
  • Set in an historic Victorian mansion, The Artist House is a seven-bedroom B&B full of original charm. Guests can enjoy breakfast on the front porch or in the garden, making it an intimate and picturesque retreat in the heart of Key West.
  • Centrally located, Santa Maria Suites is a luxury resort with stylish rooms, two outdoor pools, and a sophisticated Japanese restaurant. Perfect for those who want a chic base to explore Key West while enjoying contemporary comfort and resort-style amenities.

For Key Largo

Coconut Palm Inn

  • Secluded and serene, Coconut Palm Inn offers just 17 elegant yet relaxed rooms, complete with private marina, pool, and beach access. Guests can enjoy paddleboards, fishing, bikes, and kayaks, making it an idyllic spot for adventure, relaxation, and a true escape by the water.

For romance

Little Palm Island

  • An adults-only haven in Key West, The Paradise Inn offers 18 exquisitely simple rooms, a fountain-fed pool, and an outdoor hot tub. Begin an indulgent evening with complimentary wine and cheese, making it a perfectly intimate retreat for couples seeking calm and charm.
  • For a truly special escape, Little Palm Island on Little Torch Key is a tropical paradise. With private bungalows, a marina, spa, and secluded beach, couples can enjoy intimate dining on the sand or porch, making it the ultimate romantic hideaway in the Florida Keys.

For relaxation

Tranquility Bay Resort

  • Set on Marathon’s pristine white sands, Tranquility Bay Resort offers spacious two- and three-bedroom beach houses with direct beach access. Three pools, a beach bar, a restaurant, and a range of activities—including kids’ diving lessons—make it an ideal family-friendly escape in the Florida Keys.
  • A serene, garden-surrounded retreat, Casa Morada has 16 elegant rooms with access to a private beach and a pool with beach bar. Its tranquil setting and stylish accommodations create the perfect escape for couples or small groups seeking relaxation by the water.

For families

Cheeca Lodge

  • Set across 27 acres of lush gardens with a private mile-long beach, Cheeca Lodge is perfect for families seeking fun and relaxation. Kids can enjoy watersports, the private fishing pier, and the beach, while parents unwind at the spa or tiki bar. Activities and spacious grounds make it ideal for all ages.
  • The Moorings Village and Spa offers 18 private villas with gardens and a white sandy beach, making it a peaceful yet family-friendly escape. Spacious accommodations allow families to stay comfortably, while nearby activities and water access ensure both kids and parents are entertained.
  • Hawks Cay Resort is designed for families of all ages, offering private beach access, jet skiing, snorkelling, and a wide range of activities. With three on-site restaurants and versatile accommodations, it’s an ideal base for a fun-filled, action-packed family holiday in the Florida Keys.

Still not sure?

The 11 Best Hotels in the Florida Keys

Casa Morada

Islamorada (Florida)

Serene beachside retreat. Utter comfort, elegant rooms, indulgent accents. Carefully tended grounds include lush gardens, private island and beach access. Swim with dolphins, go snorkelling, recline in a hammock, lounge by the year-round outdoor pool, or enjoy a drink at the beachside bar.

  • Views - Some rooms have views of the sea or gardens.
  • On the beach - The hotel has its own private beach area
  • Restrictions on children - No children under the age of 16
  • Sights nearby - Theatre of the Sea is nearby
from £232 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees

Cheeca Lodge

Islamorada (Florida)

This 27 acre spa resort offers Atlantic views and a wide range of activities - fishing, snorkelling, tennis, paddle boards - an endless list. Three restaurants available to suit every palate, italian, seafood and sushi plus any cocktail combination you can think of or just a thirst quenching beer.

  • Restaurant - Italian, Seafood and Sushi restaurants
  • Fishing - A private fishing 525-foot pier is the perfect spot for guests to try a hand at fishing in the Atlantic Ocean.
  • Sights nearby - Miami Seaquarium is a great day trip for all the family.
  • Kayaking - Kayaks are readily avalaible in the saltwater lagoon.
from £173 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees

Tranquility Bay Resort

Marathon (Florida)

Fully-equipped 2 and 3 bed beach-houses set on pristine white sands overlooking the Gulf of Mexico. Soothing pastel tones complement light woods and wicker accents. Three swimming pools, beach-side bar, international restaurant, and the chance to enjoy a range of activities, from golf to kayaking.

  • Families - With the opportunity to rent houses, rather than rooms, families can easily be accommodated.
  • Fishing - Fishing charters organised by the concierge service (fish the flats, hit the reef, maybe a wreck, or go offshore)
  • Kids Club - There are age-graded activities for children, including diving lessons, snorkelling and scuba classes.
  • Restaurant - Butterfly Cafe serves international cuisine
from £146 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees

Little Palm Island

Little Torch Key (Little Torch Key)

This tropical resort with beach, salon, spa, private marina, yoga and outdoor pool is the ultimate in beachside romance. Dine in the dining room or request a more intimate affair on the beach or in your bungalow. Swim with dolphins, learn to scuba dive, or simply watch the sunset from your porch.

  • Weddings - The island and resort is a magical location for an elegant and enchanting destination wedding
  • Romantic - Seriously romantic with muslin draped beds, roll top bath tubs and glorious ocean views
  • Diving - Looe Key Reef Dive Center is 2.1 km from the resort.
  • Remote - The resort can only be reached by seaplane or boat
from £668 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees

Marquesa Hotel

Key West (Florida)

Historic property in bustling Key West, with whimsical peaked roofs, gingerbread trim and wooden porches. Rooms have marble baths, hand-carved beds and heirloom furnishings. The elegant restaurant "Cafe Marquesa" serves imaginative Neo-American cuisine with an Asian twist and excellent seafood.

  • Sights nearby - Five blocks from the Gulf of Mexico and within walking distance of the main tourist sights and museums
  • Lively area - Downtown Key West just a block from the main thoroughfare, Duval Street
  • Restrictions on children - No children under 14 allowed
  • Restaurant - Cafe Marquesa
from £158 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees

Santa Maria Suites Resort

Key West (Florida)

Downtown Key West resort with tropical palm-fringed gardens surrounding two heated outdoor pools. Carefully appointed suites are bright and airy, have private balconies and feature fully equipped kitchens to cook for family and friends. Alternatively, dine in the sophisticated Japanese restaurant.

  • Restaurant - "Ambrosia" restuarant serves delicately balanced Japanese cuisine.
  • Sights nearby - Ten minutes' walk from the Ernest Hemingway house.
  • Swimming Pool - Two outdoor heated pools
  • On the beach
from £397 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees

Coconut Palm Inn

Key Largo (Florida)

Secluded seaside hotel with private marina, pool and beach access. Charming rooms with light walls, dark wood furniture and nature-inspired art summon up a laid-back elegance. Bicycles, kayaks, paddle boards and fishing poles included. Guests can grill their dinner on the fire pit barbeque outside.

  • Kayaking - Groups and individuals can enjoy kayaking around the shallow waters of the island and explore using the hotel's own kayaks.
  • Diving - Scuba diving opens up a world of shimmering tropical fish, strange sea creatures and a stunning underwater landscape.
  • Fishing - Bonefish, redfish, snook and trout, and yellowtail snapper populate the waters around Key Largo.
  • On the beach - The hotel offers guests private access to the beach.
from £224 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees

The Artist House

Key West (Florida)

An historical bed & breakfast in downtown Key West housed in a restored Victorian mansion with a turret. High-ceilinged rooms retain original character with ornate woodwork and well-appointed furnishings. Complimentary breakfast can be enjoyed in the garden or the front porch. Private outdoor pool.

  • Sights nearby - 1.6km from the Ernest Hemingway Museum; Key West Museum of Art and History is 7 minutes’ walk from the property
  • Restrictions on children - Children older than 5 years are welcome
  • Lively area - 3 minutes walk from iconic Duval Street
  • Swimming Pool
from £172 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees

The Paradise Inn

Key West (Florida)

A tranquil adults-only bed and breakfast with outdoor hot tub and fountain fed pool. The exquisitely simple rooms, painted in calming whites and nudes, are flooded with natural light and furnished with an eye for Floridian refinement. Breakfast and wine and cheese happy hour are included.

  • Diving - It is possible to go scuba diving in the waters surrounding the island.
  • Sailing - Go for a sunset sail on the ocean.
  • Restrictions on children - No children under the age of 18
  • Swimming Pool - Outdoor pool
from £239 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees

The Moorings Village and Spa

Islamorada (Florida)

Eighteen private villas nestled among the lush tropical gardens of a former coconut plantation. Beautifully furnished interiors have views onto the garden, outdoor pool or ocean and come fully equipped with kitchens, flat screen TVs and other necessities. Activities such as kayaking can be arranged.

  • On the beach - Private beach access to 1,100 ft. of natural white sand beach.
  • Views - Pool, garden and ocean views.
  • Swimming Pool - 25 meter heated lap pool
  • Tennis Court
from £269 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees

Hawks Cay Resort

Duck Key (Florida)

Tropical resort and spa on a sheltered bay with aquamarine waters and private beach. Go jet skiing, snorkelling, fishing, or swimming with dolphins. Interiors feature comfortable heritage-style furniture. Dine on Latin, Mediterranean or American cuisine in one of the three on-site restaurants.

  • Restaurant - The Alma restaurant serves Latin food and the Beach Grill serves American fare. The Ocean restaurant serves Mediterranean fare.
  • Swimming Pool - There are five swimming pools on the resort.
  • Kids Club - Babysitting available
  • Tennis Court
from £236 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees

Written by Sarah Empson

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