Casa Marina Key West, Curio Collection by HiltonvsLittle Palm Island Resort & Spa
Both hotels are praised by experts. Overall, Casa Marina, A Waldorf Astoria Resort ranks significantly higher than Little Palm Island Resort & Spa, A Noble House Resort. Casa Marina, A Waldorf Astoria Resort comes in at #5 in Key West with accolades from 10 publications such as Frommer's, Fodor's and Travel + Leisure.
Casa Marina Key West, Curio Collection by Hilton Show All Reviews
1500 Reynolds St, Key West, FL 33040
From $395/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Concierge
"The 311 rooms are now airy and loftlike... rooms in the original building are the best, for their idiosyncratic layout and 15 rooms with large balconies."
Travel + Leisure
"Rita Hayworth and Gregory Peck are among the stars who once stayed at this revamped 1920 compound, another product of Henry Flagler's bold vision." Full review
Gayot
"Boasting Key West's largest private beach (at over 1,000 feet), Casa Marina Resort is a tropical escape just minutes from the island's main attractions."
Frommer's
"It’s a great choice for couples and especially families looking for a touch of class along with plenty of activities, upscale amenities, and extras." Full review
Lonely Planet
"This opulent 311-room hotel was built in the 1920s by railroad magnate Henry Flagler. The lobby still retains its old-world splendor, but the recently renovated rooms are thoroughly modern." Full review
Star Service
"Casa Marina is certainly the top spot on the island for demanding globetrotters seeking history and luxury." Full review
Fodor's
"At any moment, you expect the landed gentry to walk across the oceanfront lawn, just as they did when this 13-acre resort was built back in the 1920s." Full review
The Telegraph
8.0
"Conceived by oil tycoon and South Florida developer Henry Flagler, Casa Marina is one of the island’s most historic and storied resorts." Full review
Jetsetter
"Historic Gatsby-era hotel on the largest private beach on Key West." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler
"It's got the largest private beach in Key West, making it feel special and secluded." Full review
Little Palm Island Resort & Spa
28500 Overseas Highway, Little Torch Key, FL 33042
From $890/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
Fodor's
"The 15 oceanfront thatch-roof bungalows house 30 suites with slate-tile baths, mosquito-netting-draped king-size beds, and British colonial–style furnishings." Full review
Hideaway Report
93.0
"Tropical retreat occupying lush five-acre Little Torch Key (reached via launch from a shore station at Mile Marker 28.5), a half-hour north of Key West." Full review
Gayot
"Remote, secluded luxury for seekers of romance."
Travel + Leisure
"The only private island resort in America...with a restaurant, spa, pool, and plenty of activities to keep you busy, it is four acres of island bliss with fifteen thatched-roof bungalows."