Ocean Key Resort & SpavsThe Reach Key West, Curio Collection by Hilton
Both properties are highly recommended by professional reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Ocean Key Resort & Spa ranks significantly better than The Reach Key West, A Waldorf Astoria Resort. Ocean Key Resort & Spa is ranked #4 in Key West with approval from 11 sources such as Jetsetter, Rough Guide and Condé Nast Traveler.
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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
The Reach Key West, Curio Collection by Hilton
1435 Simonton Street, Key West, FL 33040
From $369/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Frommer's
"Newly refurbished guest rooms are large, with modernized decor and custom furnishings that are vibrant and crisp." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"All 150 breezy rooms at the Reach Resort have coconut-shell headboards, bathrooms with abstract art, and private balconies." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"Near Duval Street, the Reach Resort sits on stilts and overlooks the water. Rooms are large, light, and furnished in wicker. Try to book one with ocean views."
Star Service
"The air-conditioned lobby is a cool retreat in the sweltering summer months. The decor is bold, theatrical and contemporary, and has much in common with current South Beach trends." Full review
Gayot
"Vacationers to Key West in search of serene and elegant accommodations will find just what the doctor ordered at The Reach... The crown jewel of the resort is its 450-foot, white-sand private beach."
Fodor's
"Embracing Key West's only natural beach, this full-service resort has its roots in the 1980s when locals rallied against the loss of the topless beach it displaced." Full review
Jetsetter
"Historic style with Waldorf Astoria polish on Key West's only stretch of natural beach." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler
"Rebranded as a Hilton in 2019." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"The perfect place to plop down near all the fun of Old Town, but with a sweet bit of beach, a romantic pier to stroll, and a beautiful restaurant and bar with a broad terrace for taking the breeze."
Florida Keys Travel Guide
March 2, 2021