Sunset Key Cottages

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

  • 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 Hotel Resort and Spa

  • 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

Parrot Key Hotel and Villas

  • 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.

Still not sure where to book?

The Best Hotels in Key West on the Beach

The Gates Hotel

Key West (Florida)

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.

  • 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
  • Romantic
from AU$306 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees
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Ocean's Edge Hotel & Marina

Key West (Florida)

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.

  • 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
from AU$368 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees
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Parrot Key Hotel & Villas

Key West (Florida)

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.

  • 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
from AU$429 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees
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Sunset Key Cottages

Key West

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.

  • 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
from AU$1214 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees
Pier House Resort & Spa

Key West (Florida)

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.

  • 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
from AU$583 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees
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Written by Katie Harris

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