The Best Hotels in Key West on the Beach

Key West is the ultimate beach destination. With powder-white sands, pretty Caribbean-style houses, and a touch of eccentricity not found in other Keys — this is a characterful coastal destination. With the beaches' obvious lure, our hotel experts recommend booking a hotel right on the ocean to make the most of the location. With this in mind, our hotel experts have compiled a collection of the best hotels in Key West on the beach. Whether you are planning a luxury getaway, a romantic break, or an activity-packed family holiday — there is something to suit most occasions here. So why not browse through our collection to start planning your next beach break?

For a private island

• Sunset Key Cottages is a luxurious hotel set on a private island, just minutes from the city, but feeling a million miles away! Cottages range from two to four bedrooms and the design throughout has a country club feel. Complete with a spa, exceptional service, gorgeous white sand beach, and a host of on-site activities.

For couples

• Pier House Resort & Spa is a luxury hotel and spa located right on the oceanfront. Spacious rooms are simply styled with floor-to-ceiling windows, antique-style furniture, and crisp white linen. Boasting Key West's only full-service spa and a romantic seaside restaurant — this is a great choice for a couples' escape.

For families

• Ocean's Edge Hotel & Marina is a stylish resort located by the sea. Guestrooms have a nautical theme, with a royal blue and crisp white colour palette and seaside-inspired soft furnishings. With six swimming pools and watersports activities available, this resort is perfect for a family beach break.
• The Gates Hotel is a chic property just steps from the beach. Smart rooms are all white on white with light wooden furniture and pops of colour. An enormous pool, food truck, and poolside bar give a relaxed and fun feel. With family suites and plenty of activities, this is a good option for those travelling with kids.
• Parrot Key Hotel & Villas is a sprawling resort set on a white-sand beach. Managing to be both fun and filled with activity yet still have a distinctly tranquil feel. Bright spacious rooms are all white-on-white with large terraces offering sea views and there are options for groups or families too.

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  • Sunset Key Cottages Key West 40 rooms from AU$1157

    
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    Families  -  Private cottages, some with their own pools, give the feel of a private family holiday with the convenience of hotel amenities

    Beach Life  -  Beautiful white sand beaches wrap the tiny island that this resort sits upon

    Romantic Break  -  Exclusive and private, the perfect choice for a romantic break

    Fishing  -  Charter a deep sea-fishing excursion for the day

    

    A luxurious Key West stay. Set on a private island just minutes from the city but feeling a million miles away! Cottages range from two to four bedrooms and the design throughout has a real country club feel. Complete with a spa, exceptional service, a restaurant and a host of on-site activities. See More

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  • Ocean's Edge Hotel & Marina Key West 175 rooms from AU$350

    
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    Families  -  Families are well-catered to at this hotel, with family suites available and lots of child-friendly activities

    Beach Life  -  Set on the coast in Keys West, Florida, this hotel is perfectly placed for a stress-free beach getaway

    Active Holiday  -  A range of watersports are available at the resort, making it a great option for active guests

    Fishing  -  Enjoy a family fishing adventure with a hotel package; enquire with your room reservation

    

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    This stylish resort is located by the sea in Key West. Guestrooms have a nautical theme, with a royal blue and crisp white colour palette and seaside-inspired soft furnishings. With six swimming pools and watersports activities available, this resort is perfect for a family beach break. See More

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  • Pier House Resort & Spa Key West 142 rooms from AU$556

    
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    Spa breaks  -  The Spa at Pier House is Key West's only full-service spa offering a wide range of facials, wraps and massages

    Active Holiday  -  Key West is renowned for its watersports from parasailing to jetskiing as well as diving in the coral reefs

    Restaurant  -  One Duval offers ocean views and specialises in seafood

    Whirlpool Bathtub  -  Book the Presidential Suite for a whirlpool tub

    

    A luxury hotel and spa located right on the ocean in Key West. Spacious rooms are simply styled with floor-to-ceiling windows, antique-style furniture, and crisp white linen. Boasting Key West's only full-service spa and a romantic seaside restaurant - this is a great choice for a couples' escape. See More

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  • The Gates Hotel Key West 100 rooms from AU$292

    
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    Total relaxation  -  Step into the island way of life with lazy days spent by the pool or on one of the stunning beaches.

    Families  -  A family friendly property complete with designated suites and plenty to keep everyone entertained.

    Seaside  -  Ideal for a seaside holiday.

    Romantic  -  Good for couples.

    

    A chic Floridian property just steps from the beach. Smart rooms are white on white with light wooden furniture and pops of colour coming from pretty soft furnishings. An enormous pool is made for days lounging under the sun. A lively poolside bar and food truck bring some serious cool. Bliss. See More

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  • Parrot Key Hotel & Villas Key West 148 rooms from AU$409

    
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    Families  -  With family suites and plenty of activities on offer this is an ideal family holiday destination

    Beach Life  -  A tranquil beach escape within Key West

    Fishing  -  Deep sea fishing and inshore fishing can be organised by the hotel

    Swimming Pool  -  Four outdoor pools

    

    A sprawling resort set on a white-sand beach. Managing to be both fun and filled with activity yet still have a distinctly tranquil feel. Bright spacious rooms are all white-on-white with large terraces offering sea views. There are options for groups or families too. The perfect sunshine escape. See More

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Written by Katie Harris

posted Monday, 14th February 2022