Margaritaville Beach House Key WestvsSunset Key Cottages
Both properties are recommended by expert reviewers. Overall, Sunset Key Cottages is the choice of most writers compared to Sheraton Suites Key West. Sunset Key Cottages scores 92 with positive reviews from 11 publications including Concierge, Rough Guide and Gayot.
Margaritaville Beach House Key West
2001 South Roosevelt Boulevard, Key West, FL 33040
From $363/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Oyster
Upper-middle-range
"The Sheraton Suites is a mid-sized, all-suite hotel that's across a busy street from Smathers Beach." Full review
Star Service
"Located across the road from Smathers Beach (one of the best here) on the eastern end of the island, this resorty Sheraton has been a beacon of island hospitality for decades." Full review
The Telegraph
8.0
"It really does always seem like happy hour at this feelgood resort opposite Key West’s best beach." Full review
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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