Sunset Key CottagesvsOcean Key Resort & Spa
Both properties are praised by writers. Overall, Sunset Key Cottages scores marginally higher than Ocean Key Resort & Spa. Sunset Key Cottages scores 92 with endorsements from 11 reviews such as Gayot, Condé Nast Traveler and Fodor's.
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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Ocean Key Resort & Spa Show All Reviews
Zero Duval Street, Key West, FL 33040
From $487/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Fodor's
"A pool and lively open-air bar and restaurant sit on Sunset Pier, a popular place to watch the sun sink into the horizon." Full review
Frommer's
"You can't beat the location of this 100-room resort, at the foot of Mallory Square, the epicenter of the sunset ritual." Full review
Lonely Planet
"On an island replete with guesthouses, Ocean Key is a standout for its boutique style."
DK Eyewitness
"Right at the foot of colorful Mallory Square, Ocean Key is bright and cheery, with tropical-themed rooms, a pier-bar scene with live music, and prime sunset views."
Star Service
"The hotel's guest rooms and suites bear some of the most attractive contemporary style on the island. Balconies here are generally larger than the competition, too. " Full review
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A few suites come with full kitchens, but be sure to request a room on Floor 2 or above.
Rough Guide
"Perched by the ocean at the tip of Duval St, this is one of the plushest hotels in the city, though you’ll pay for the convenience and views."
Travel + Leisure
"Ocean Key Resort is adjacent to main attractions like Key West Harbor, Old Town, and Mallory Square — famous for its nightly sunset parties." Full review
Jetsetter
"Top-notch Key West resort with a pool, spa, Caribbean-inspired restaurant and ocean views." Full review
The Telegraph
9.0
"Perched at the foot of Duval Street overlooking the Key West Harbor, Ocean Key is Key West’s premiere luxury resort." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler
Readers' Choice Award
"This "top-of-the-line destination" on historic Duval Street near Mallory Square has guest rooms that reflect their environment through bright blues and greens." Full review