Sunset Key CottagesvsCasa Marina Key West, Curio Collection by Hilton
Both properties are highly recommended by those who travel for a living. Overall, Sunset Key Cottages ranks slightly better than Casa Marina Key West, A Waldorf Astoria Resort. Sunset Key Cottages ranks #3 in Key West with endorsements from 11 publications like The Telegraph, Condé Nast Traveler and DK Eyewitness.
Sunset Key Cottages Show All Reviews
245 Front St, Key West, FL 33040
From $1,285/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
Concierge
"The exclusive Westin resort is located on its own private island a ten-minute boat ride offshore—a nice retreat when the scene in Key West proper gets too hectic."
DK Eyewitness
"This ultra-private hotel is located on its own little island. The Sunset Key Guest Cottages with their whitewashed interiors, picture windows, and fabulous views, are ideal for a quiet vacation."
Rough Guide
"This luxurious, car-free, manmade island – just 40 years old – features 37 elegant standalone cottages that are like private homes with maid service."
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Try to nab one of the cottages on the northwest side for the best sunset views.
Gayot
"This isolated beachfront property is a ten-minute boat trip from its host resort, the Hilton Key West. The price of the rooms reflects the seclusion, as well as the pampered attention you'll receive."
Star Service
"Located on a 27-acre islet, this hotel is reached via 24-hour ferry leaving from the Westin's dock." Full review
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Also, unlike Little Palm Island, guests here can choose whether or not to use their TVs, CDs, DVDs or the Internet.
Travel + Leisure
"Guests feel right at home in these spacious abodes, where each morning sees a basket full of fresh fruit and baked goods delivered to their front porch." Full review
Fodor's
"Looking for a quiet, island getaway that will afford you pampering and privacy? Look no further." Full review
The Telegraph
9.0
"The most exclusive destination in Key West, Sunset Key Guest Cottages are located on the private island of Sunset Key less than a mile off the island’s western coast, accessible only by private ferry." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler
Readers' Choice Award
"Sunset Key is a private-island splurge just a skip away from the mainland. The pastel buildings are surrounded by nothing but lush gardens with frangipani, sand, and turquoise blue waters." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"Situated on a private, 27-acre island just off Key West, Sunset Key Cottages is "absolute paradise," according to a reader"
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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