Must-see hotels in Florida Keys

  • Deer Run Bed & Breakfast

    Florida Keys

    This state-certified green lodge and vegetarian B&B is isolated on a lovely stretch of Long Beach Dr. It’s a garden of quirky delights, complemented by…

  • Mermaid & the Alligator

    Key West

    It takes a real gem to stand out amid the jewels of Keys hotels, but this place, in a 1904 mansion, more than pulls off the job. Each of the nine rooms is…

  • Bahia Honda State Park Campground

    Florida Keys

    Bahia Honda has the best camping in the Keys. There’s nothing quite like waking up to the sky as your ceiling and the ocean as your shower (and: Ow! Sand…

  • Kona Kai Resort

    Upper Keys

    This hideaway is one of the only botanical gardens we can think of that integrates a hotel onto its grounds – or is that the other way around? Either way,…

  • Casa Morada

    Upper Keys

    Contemporary chic comes to Islamorada, but it’s not gentrifying away the village vibe. Rather, the Casa adds a welcome dab of sophistication to Conch…

  • Gardens Hotel

    Key West

    Would we be stating the obvious if we mentioned this place has really nice gardens? In fact, the rooms are located in the Peggy Mills Botanical Gardens,…

  • Tropical Inn

    Key West

    The Tropical Inn has excellent service and a host of individualized rooms spread out over a historic home property. Each room comes decked out in bright…

  • Seascape Motel & Marina

    Florida Keys

    The understated luxury in this B&B manifests in its 12 rooms, with their minimalist and sleek decor. There is a waterfront pool, kayaks and stand-up…

  • Saint Hotel

    Key West

    Despite its proximity to Duval St, the Saint feels like a world removed with its plush rooms – that play with the ideas of 'Saint' and 'Sinner' – chic…

  • Tranquility Bay

    Florida Keys

    If you’re serious about going upscale, you should book in here. Tranquility Bay is a massive condo-hotel resort with plush townhouses, high-thread-count…

  • Bay Harbor Lodge

    Upper Keys

    This lush 2.5-acre property has its own private beach, a temperature-controlled pool and tropical gardens alive with birdsong. The rooms are clean and…

  • Jules’ Undersea Lodge

    Upper Keys

    If you fancy diving to your hotel, this place is for you. Once a research station, this module has been converted into a delightfully cheesy Keys motel,…

  • Barnacle Bed & Breakfast

    Florida Keys

    The Barnacle welcomes you into its atrium with the promise of fresh ocean breezes. Wander around the pond and Jacuzzi, past the swinging hammocks, and…

  • Ranch House Motel

    Florida Keys

    For the money, this friendly family-run place right off the highway is one of the best-value lodging options in the Keys. The owners go the extra mile to…

  • Chesapeake Beach Resort

    Upper Keys

    This all-inclusive resort is packed with activities and rooms that have more tropical character than the average Keys accommodation. You can play tennis…

  • Casablanca Key West

    Key West

    On the quieter end of Duval St, the Casablanca is a friendly guesthouse with eight bright rooms, all with polished wood floors and comfy beds; some have…

  • Parmer’s Resort

    Florida Keys

    Appearing deceptively small from the outside, this 5-acre property takes up a nice chunk of Little Torch Key and fills it with inviting rooms that…

  • Largo Resort

    Upper Keys

    This secluded resort sits on three pristine acres on the waterfront. The six sunny bungalows are beautifully appointed with king-sized beds, marble…

  • Santa Maria Suites Resort

    Key West

    With its marvelous deco facade, the Santa Maria looks like it took a wrong turn on South Beach, Miami, and ended up in Key West. The suites themselves –…

  • Old Town Manor

    Key West

    While it bills itself as a B&B (and breakfast is included), the Old Town feels more like a boutique operation that offers a wide variety of rooms – 14, to…

  • Silver Palms Inn

    Key West

    Royal blues, sweet teals, bright limes and lemon-yellow color schemes douse the interior of this boutique property, which also boasts bicycle rentals, a…

  • La Mer & Dewey House

    Key West

    Nineteen rooms are spread across two historic homes, one Victorian, the other fashioned like an old-school Keys cottage. Inside, rooms come equipped with…

  • Tropical Cottages

    Florida Keys

    These pretty pastel cottages are a good option, especially if you're traveling in a larger group. The individual cottages aren't particularly plush, but…

  • Chelsea House

    Key West

    This perfect pair of Victorian mansions beckons with big, comfy beds and classy decor. The old-school villa ambience clashes – in a nice way – with the…

  • Lime Tree Bay Resort Motel

    Upper Keys

    Hammocks and lawn chairs provide front-row seats for the spectacular sunsets at this 2.5-acre waterfront hideaway. The rooms are comfortable, airy and…

  • Hilton Key Largo Resort

    Upper Keys

    This Hilton has a ton of character. Folks just seem to get all laid-back when lounging in clean, designer rooms outfitted in blues and greens with…

  • Seascape Tropical Inn

    Key West

    Had this B&B existed back in the day, Hemingway could have stumbled into it after one of his epic drinking binges – it's within hollering distance of his…

  • Curry Mansion Inn

    Key West

    In a city full of stately 19th-century homes, the Curry Mansion is especially handsome. All the elements of an aristocratic American home come together…

  • Rainbow Bend

    Florida Keys

    You’ll be experiencing intensely charming Keys-kitsch in these big pink cabanas, where the apartments and suites are bright, the tiki huts are shady and…

  • Key West Youth Hostel & Seashell Motel

    Key West

    This place isn't winning any design awards, but the staff are kind, and it’s one of the only lower-priced choices on the island. The dorms and rooms have…

  • Stone Ledge Paradise Inn

    Upper Keys

    This is a pink palace (well, squat bunch of motel blocks) of old-school US seaside kitsch. The wooden fish hung on every door are only the tip of the…

  • L'Habitation

    Key West

    A beautiful, classical Keys cottage, L'Habitation has fine rooms kitted out in light tropical shades, with lamps that look like contemporary art pieces…

  • Truman Hotel

    Key West

    Close to the main downtown drag, these playful rooms have huge flat-screen TVs, kitchenettes, zebra-print throw rugs and mid-century modern furniture. Try…

  • Cypress House

    Key West

    This plantation-like getaway has wraparound porches, leafy grounds, a secluded swimming pool and spacious, individually designed bedrooms with attractive…

  • Key Lime Inn

    Key West

    These cozy rooms are all scattered around a tropical hardwood backdrop. Inside, the blissfully cool rooms are greener than a jade mine, with tiny flat…

  • Sugarloaf Lodge

    Florida Keys

    The 55 motel-like rooms are nothing special, though every single one has an excellent bay view from the balcony or patio (1st floor). There is also an on…

  • Ragged Edge Resort

    Upper Keys

    This low-key and popular apartment complex, far from the maddening traffic jams, has 10 quiet units and friendly hosts. The larger studios have screened…

  • Lighthouse Court Inn

    Key West

    The rooms at the Lighthouse Court are among the most handsomely appointed in town. They're elegant in their simplicity, with the warm earth tones of…

  • La Siesta Resort & Marina

    Upper Keys

    This pretty option consists of renovated suites and apartments that let in generous amounts of light and are decorated to feel modern and classy, but…

  • Sea Dell Motel

    Florida Keys

    The Sea Dell is a Keys classic: bright, low-slung rooms with a pastel color scheme and floral bedspreads. The rooms are more or less self-sufficient small…