Marvel at this oceanfront enclave that was the brainchild of Florida railroad tycoon Henry Flagler. 97450 Overseas Highway, MM 97, 30 KEY WEST Experience history and luxury under one fabulous roof. There’s also a private beach house for special events and weddings. This 14-acre waterfront property features a marina, multiple bars and restaurants, a full-service spa and lots of activities. Playa Largo Resort and Spa has all the ingredients for a family vacation to remember. 97802 Overseas Highway, MM 97.8, 30, Kick back on a picture-perfect white sand beach. There’s even a full-time ethnobotanist at this boutique-style property who offers tours for guests. 101910 Overseas Highway, MM 99, 30, Explore a lush botanic garden and art gallery.įeaturing a sophisticated art gallery with internationally known artists as well as a tropical botanic garden, Kona Kai Resort, Gallery and Botanic Gardens is truly an island paradise. Planning a trip for your extended family? The property’s Nautilus House estate sleeps up to 16, features five bedrooms and five baths, has its own private pool, and you’ll love the spacious wrap-around porch. 97000 Overseas Highway, 30, Reservations Stay and swim with the dolphins.ĭolphin Point Villas features six stand-alone island homes and it’s located next door to Dolphins Plus, where you can jump in and swim with dolphins. Water activities include diving, parasailing, catamaran sailing, and deep sea fishing. Those are some of the luxuries available to guests onsite. Look east and west and the ocean is calling. The hideaway cove bar Dry Rocks serves beachside dishes accompanied by live music. The restaurant Calusa serves Creole-Caribbean cuisine with views of Florida Bay. The facilities at Baker's Cay Resort Key Largo, Curio Collection by Hilton include the Greenhouse Salon and Spa, as well as two waterfall pools and hammocks on the private beach. KEY LARGO Luxury access to water wonderland Whether you’re looking to lounge, adventure, eat or drink, these hotels are a great place to start. Think of this as your intro to some of the best places to stay in the Florida Keys. “There's nothing better than throwing open the curtains and soaking up those wide swaths of blue ocean.” Take advice from some of the locals and “splurge on a room with a view,” said Claudia Miller, freelance travel writer for USATODAY’s and blogger at. But one thing is for sure: water views abound. From Key Largo to Key West, there’s a variety of hotels to fit every type of traveler.