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Powered By TripAdvisorA 60-Acre Tropical Paradise in the Florida Keys
Powered By TripAdvisorAn array of activities and exceptional location make Hawks Cay Resort the ultimate family destination in the Florida Keys. Watch the early morning sunrise over the Atlantic Ocean, swim with the resort’s resident bottlenose dolphins, experience some of the best water sports and fishing opportunities in the Sunshine State, or take an evening dip in the Gulf of Mexico. Travelers can also set sail on a diving trip or fishing charter from the resort’s private marina. Surrounded by the sea, this luxurious hotel is an idyllic escape sure to create long-lasting memories. Highlights of the resort include:
- 420 Caribbean-inspired guestrooms and villas, many with private balconies and views
- Dine dockside or with your toes in the sand on freshly caught fish
- Four swimming pools and a saltwater lagoon, including adults-only and pirate-ship options
- Chartered fishing boats to set out in search of leaping sailfish, blackfin tuna, and more
- Showstopping kid’s club with activities ranging from sports to snorkeling and nature programs
Hotel Amenities
Accommodations
The 420 guestrooms and villas spread around Hawks Cay Resort all have bright, Caribbean-inspired décor that complements the oceanside setting perfectly. Rich wood furnishings, tumbled marble finishes, and splashes of tropical color create an unmistakably exotic feel throughout the accommodations. Guestrooms and suites are in the main hotel complex at the south of the resort, while private two-, three-, and four-bedroom villas are set around the resort in four separate villages.
Stay in Harbor Village for sunset walks along the canal and on-property shore fishing, or stay in the relaxed Marina Village, where you stroll the waterfront promenade, and recline on your private balcony or screened-in lanai. Watch the stars light up across the night sky through the telescope in the Stargazer Penthouse Suite or from the two-bedroom suite's private rooftop terrace.
Residences
Get the very best features of a luxury hotel within the comforts of a residential setting.
- Sanctuary Village 3 Bedroom Villa
1760 sq ft 3 bedrooms3 bathrooms7 guests
Each one of Sanctuary Village's 1,760-square-foot, two-story villas are filled with Florida Keys charm. Welcoming and warm, each one features three bedrooms, a private splash pool, large backyard, and inviting patio. A covered carport and fully equipped kitchen makes every stay a home-away-from-home experience. There's plenty of space for large groups, with each option comfortably sleeping seven and various lounge areas, indoor and out, for enjoying downtime and soaking in the sunshine.
Guests also have access to the Calm Waters Spa and Fitness Center, as well as the Coral Cay Club.
AMENITIES
Internet/Wifi Included
Offers
I Prefer Member Rate
Preferred Suites
Visa® Worlds Offer
Dining
Local seafood, casual fare, and much more are available at five different dining and drinking venues around Hawks Cay Resort.
Angler & Ale – Taste fresh seafood at this waterfront deck, where you can order from the menu, or bring your own catch for the chefs to expertly prepare. Wind down the day with a signature ale or craft cocktail around the fire pit.
Hawks Cay Marketplace – Choose from quick, casual options, such as paninis and salads, or grab-and-go options.
Oasis Cay – Order poolside light bites and specialty drinks from this bar at the adults-only pool.
Coral Grill – Perfect for families, this casual restaurant has a selection of American favorites, including burgers, wraps, PB&Js, as well as ice cream for the kids and cocktails for the adults.
Tiki Grill – Sit at the bar or choose a poolside table at this relaxed bar by the saltwater lagoon.
Activities at Hawks Cay Resort
Stay fit at Hawks Cay Resort at the modern fitness center or take a dip in the enclosed Saltwater Lagoon or one of five pools, including the Sunset Pool, which provides gorgeous views of the ocean, and the Pirate Ship Pool, with slides and water cannons that make it a hit with kids. If you need to de-stress and relax, head to Calm Waters Spa and follow customizable treatments with a dip in the whirlpool, a trip to the dry sauna, or a visit to the eucalyptus steam room.
Around the area, you can swim with dolphins in their natural, saltwater environment at Dolphin Connection and discover the undersea world at Dive Duck Key, swimming alongside turtles and tropical fish. Kayak to a secluded island and take advantage of the world-famous fishing opportunities in the area.
Location
Hawks Cay Resort is set on 60 acres of land on the serene island of Duck Key, which is halfway between Key Largo and Key West. The nearby shopping, entertainment, and restaurants of Marathon are a 15-minute drive away.
Address
61 Hawk's Cay Blvd., Duck Key, FL, United States
Transportation
- Airport
- Florida Keys Marathon International Airport is 10 mi / 16 km from the hotel
- Key West International Airport is 60 mi / 95 km from the hotel
- Miami International Airport is 101 mi / 163 km from the hotel
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Reviews
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Overcharged and lied too
Mon Mar 10 2025 15:23:32 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) by NorthStar47383273544
Horrible experience staying here, I booked on the phone and they told me it I paid in full when I got there they charged me a extra $500 in fees, the lady told me there waive it then they still charged me when I checked out with a promise of a call back
Family Vacation
Sat Mar 08 2025 19:36:26 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) by KarenBodie
Absolutely loved our stay! Our 3 bedroom villa was large and spacious. The grounds were well kept and maintained. Family visited all the swimming pools and enjoyed them. We hit all the restaurants and the food was excellent. The thing I loved the most was the staff. They all were so friendly and helpful.
Excellent Charming Resort Experience
Thu Mar 06 2025 07:38:15 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) by Zach S
Excellent resort. Quaint, comfortable, and fun. It was clean. Food was really good. Rooms were nice. I visited the pools, gym, restaurants, and bars. My group had a wonderful stay! (Recommend flying into Key West if you go!) You will not be disappointed whatsoever. This was family-friendly but also perfect for our small conference. Highly recommend.
Sewage stench
Sat Mar 01 2025 15:23:02 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) by Maryann M
The stench from sewage near our “premiere king” room is nauseating. Engineering “cannot find anything wrong”. Housekeeping staff do not speak or understand english so it was frustrating when they were knocking on our door at 8:30am as if we were supposed to check out on day 1. Resort is very pretty and has nice amenities but if we have to smell sewage for the entire week I would think they would do something about it instead of an apology blaming it on the tide and saying hopefully it will dissipate. Going back to Cheeca Lodge in the future and advise not staying near the oasis adults only pool here if you decide to book a room. I am pretty sure this is an ongoing issue and that is the real reason they cannot fix it.
Looks great but accommodation standard is variable.
Fri Feb 28 2025 03:57:15 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) by Camper15156972143
This is a beautiful looking resort. A lovely pool area and great sport facilities. Only downside for me was the town houses ( self catering houses) are all actually privately owned. This means the standard is variable. Unfortunately on arrival our private pool was filthy dirty, we only had 1 broken sun lounger for 4 guests, kitchen cupboards didn't fit properly and had only basic kitchen kit. The furniture was quite tatty. Only the lounge tv worked, none of the bedroom ones. We even had an exposed electrical socket by the main bed. I went immediately to discuss these issues with the reception to be told they couldn't do anything out it because they didn't own it! My son spent hours cleaning the pool so we could use it. By midweek after much nagging the hotel finally lent us 2 sun loungers. i was very disappointed by their response to my complaints. I felt as I booked with them they should be sorting out the issues and getting on top of the owner to sort the house out for future guests. The resort could also do with a small grocery store. For self catering it was nearly 10 miles to a large supermarket. A small grocery store would have been extremely helpful.
