Both have docks and boat slips but if you are bringing a larger boat over 23 feet you might want to look at pelican landing. The canal into banana bay is kind of shallow at low tide and the canal is narrow.

On the high end scale there is also the Westin Resort and Marina and the Gaellon Resort. Both can accommodate boats up to 150 feet. Not sure how much they charge.

On the other side of the Island their is coconut Mallory vacation rentals which also have boat slips.

Key West Hideaways can also help businesses set up conferences, or families set up renunions.  Since they book lots of vacation rentals all over the island, they can keep your large group together, even if you bring pets!  Most of the properties booked by Key West Hideaways are pet friendly.

Their main property is called Pelican Landing, a hotel on Garrison Bight, with slips.  You can launch your boat right across the Bight, and the launch spot is a five minute walk from Pelican Landing.  Pelican Landing starts at around $238 per night, and units can sleep up to 6 people.  Units come with full kitchen,high speed internet, and parking.

Even if you don’t bring your own boat, Pelican Landing is ideal for people who like to fish.  It’s within walking distance to Charterboat Row, where big sport fishers, light tackle, and party fishing boats go out every day.

Key West Hideaways has a great selection of vacation rentals, and this is an especially good choice for groups who like to fish or who have their own boat.

The Beach at Casa Marina Resort

Casa Marina Key West has been transformed so many times in its history, but we think the newest incarnation makes it the premier resort in Key West.  Located on the south side of Key West, right on its own private beach and facing the Atlantic Ocean, Casa Marina Key West is one of the loveliest places you can stay while vacationing in the Southernmost City.

Casa Marina Key West is a full blown resort rather than just a hotel.  That means you get on-site water sports rentals, gourmet dining, private beach, two swimming pools, full service concierge, and charter fishing right from their very own docks just steps from your door.  Rooms start at $249 per night.

The Casa Marina Key West resort area is larger than just about any other Key West resort.  Its location on the south side  of Key West near the Southernmost Point, rather than near Mallory Square where most of the other luxury resorts are located, allows it more space for everything from parking to wedding services to the expansive private beach, pier and docks.

Associated with Casa Marina Key West and located next door, is The Reach Resort.  Part of what they are now calling the Waldorf Astoria Collection, these smaller luxury accommodations start at $229 per night.  The private beach is yours to enjoy, and Old Town is just minutes away by bicycle.

For a resort experience, charming history, and full luxury with guaranteed quiet nights away from the bustling late night activity of Duval Street, Casa Marina Key West is our top choice.

Key West Hotel are known for Charming Architecture

Key West hotels and guest houses are known for excellent service and superb hospitality.  Your accommodations are an essential part of the Key West experience, as much as the sunset, water sports, and the Duval Crawl.  While the variety ranges from quaint, private conch homes converted into guest houses, to large chain resorts like The Westin or The Hyatt, the prices range from moderate to very pricey.  As far as prices of Key West hotels goes, the lower end of the scale just doesn’t exist.

For those on a budget, the Days Inn remains the best bargain.  With a large pool, plenty of parking, and cheap food nearby (i.e. The Waffle House), it’s the ol’ reliable for a no-fuss stay in Key West.  Compared to other Key West hotels, it’s budget-friendly at around $100 per night.

If you have a little more to spend, then your choices on the island are wide open.  The Waldorf Astoria has acquired Key West’s Casa Marina Resort, and starting at $249 per night, it’s still on the low side of Key West hotel room prices.  Of all the Key West hotels, Casa Marina probably offers the most historical charm, the most beautiful private beach, and great services and amenities.

For more detailed information and photos on these and other Key West hotels, browse our list and start planning your Key West vacation today!

A visit to the Conch Republic, a.k.a. Key West, does not require taking out a loan. Yes, prices are higher than they were just a year ago (particularly for inns and apartment rentals) and higher than those in many northern and central parts of Florida, but, a few bargains are readily available to travelers with imagination, flexible attitudes and an abiding curiosity about people, history and nature.

To satisfy merely the curiosity, no money is required. Studying people, nature and architecture are immensely rewarding. I’ve spent countless hours a) on the front porch of a guesthouse, b) on lower Duval Street or Mallory Square, sitting on a bench or a pier, and c) at any of the fine beaches, not spending a penny but watching pelicans, dogs and men and women in minuscule bikinis. In Key West, I generally walk five to ten miles a day, just for the sheer pleasure. I always carry a camera and perhaps a book and a bottle of water. Be sure to pick up an island map as some of the streets are tiny and confusing, especially near the cemetery.

The island’s National Historic District in Old Town includes nearly 3,000 wooden structures. With their steep-pitched tin roofs, louvered wooden shutters and inviting front porches, Old Town’s small clapboard Conch cottages are all too appealing. Many homes are tiny, only six or seven hundred square feet. People sit on their porches in rattan, wicker or plastic chairs, reading, dreaming, playing checkers. Two of my favorite streets are Fleming and Southard, which run perpendicular to Duval and Whitehead, and the narrow, alluring lanes and streets that crisscross them. Have a cafe con leche or a spicy Cuban sandwich at 5 Brothers Grocery (930 Southard), a reasonably-priced locals’ hang-out at the corner of Southard and Grinnell. The May Hill Russell Library at 700 Fleming Street is another great place to spend a few hours, inside or outside in its lush garden with 60 palms of 30 varieties.

In Key West, because of the heat, you eat less and often at odd hours. It’s quite possible to eat economically; grazing seems the natural mode here. The Key Lime Pie Co. makes the best of its kind – one lasts two people up to three days (available at its factory shop or at either of the two Fausto’s Food Palaces). Add a tabouli or black bean salad (or sushi, new at Fausto’s) and a French baguette or a loaf of Cuban bread and you’ve got an inexpensive lunch or light dinner. Cuban sandwiches (grinders) cost between $3 and $5 and satisfy the soul. Blue Heaven on Thomas Street offers nutritious, large breakfasts. At this funky, mostly outside restaurant, your dining experience is amongst cats, artists and the ubiquitous roaming chickens.

Other economical, filling eateries include The Deli on Truman Avenue, the Dennis Pharmacy on Simonton Street and BoBo’s Fish Wagon on Caroline Street. Subway offers large sandwiches at inexpensive prices. Just look for frequent discount coupons in local papers.

The least expensive accommodation in Key West is at the Hostel-Key West on South Street. During the high season, the hostel is booked far in advance so call early. (305-296-5719). A reasonably-priced, attractive guesthouse is Abaco Inn at 415 Julia Street (305-296-2212) or call the Key West Innkeepers’ Association (305-295-1334) for a list of other accomodations. You can give them the price range you’re willing to spend. Off-season rates are reduced substantially, and the weather’s always nearly perfect in Key West.

You don’t need a car in Key West. In fact, it’s almost a waste of money, given the tight street spaces and lack of parking. Many streets are but lanes. Bikes and scooters are available at fairly low costs and the entire island is walkable. From Old Town, it’s about two miles to the airport and one mile to lovely Fort Taylor State Park Beach. The other public beaches are also relatively close to the center of town (but more crowded and with fewer trees and picnic tables). But the hottest action and sights are definitely in Old Town. Even in the low season, May through October, there are people from all over the world to watch and learn from – free of charge.

It’s easy to find- just as you enter the island of Key West, you’ll see it.  No need to drive your car into the congested areas of Old Town and pay for parking, either.  After driving the entire chain of the Florida Keys, you’re weary and chances are you don’t want to tackle the congested network of small lanes and narrow streets of Old Town.  It’s fortunate that one of the best cheap Key West hotels is right there waiting for you at the entrance to Key West.

Another option  is the Seashell Motel, which is associated with the local Key West Hostel.  Rates start at $75 a night, based on double occupancy.  Rates will go up in the peak winter season.

If you’re staying for a week, a very different alternative to cheap Key West hotels would be the weekly rate at the Heartbreak Hotel on Duval Street.  Compared to the Days Inn, however, there are several factors you may need to know before choosing this hotel.  Weekly rates are $600 in season and even less in the shoulder and off seasons.  Your room will be smaller and since it’s a private hotel, not held to standards you’ll find at the Days Inn.  Amenities are fewer and staff is a bit more let’s say, unpredictable.  And, it’s on Duval Street so while that’s convenient for participating in the Duval Crawl, it’s not the best choice for getting a good night’s sleep since the scene outside can be noisy.

Rooms, suites and cottages at the Center Court feature things like private whirlpools, even private swimming pool, private sundeck, tropical gardens, and common swimming pools.  Location is nicest with Center Court Key West, as everything on Duval Street, plus Mallory Square for the sunset celebration, is close by.  Also close by is Fausto’s, where you can get groceries for your kitchen during your stay.

Since Center Court Key West is one block off Duval Street, it’s a but quieter than it would be if located right on Duval.  Some cabins or rooms come with a reserved parking spot, and some don’t.  During peak season, rooms start at $158 for one that sleeps two people.  Some of the accommodations are pet friendly, so ask before you book is that’s important to you.