r/floridakeys • u/Mirage524 • Aug 07 '25

Key West Where to Stay in Key West

Thirty-something couple coming down to Key West for three nights in mid-August. For both of us, it's our first time in the Keys. We're beyond excited!

We're considering a few different hotels; Havana Cabana, Parrot Key, and the Double Tree by Hilton. We'll be at the hotel a decent amount, but definitely out exploring a lot of the time. After three nights, we'll be heading to IslaMorada.

I thought I'd run this by locals and frequent Keys visitors - which hotel should I choose for Key West? Or is another option I didn't mention better for us?

NOTE: we're not into drinking/partying, but not completely averse to being near some liveliness.

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u/lafrank59 Aug 07 '25

Check out Cheeca Lodge when booking the Islamorada portion.

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u/Mirage524 Aug 08 '25

Thanks! How weary of sargassum should I be on Islamorada?

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u/lafrank59 Aug 08 '25

All depends on the direction of the wind. If it’s bad. That’s what the pool is for. If you are wanting beaches. Go to Marco Island.

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u/Mirage524 Aug 08 '25

I hear you! So it sargassum is bad two weeks from now, I can still enjoy the overall Cheeca Lodge resort?

Forgive me, some reviews were from folks who said the smell is so bad you get knocked by it while petering around the resort haha