Picolo recommends · Hotel in Key West, Florida
Ocean Key Resort and Spa
The hotel at the very end of Duval Street, with its own pier over the harbour and the best seat in town for sunset.
Ocean Key takes up the corner where Duval Street runs out of land. The pool looks straight onto the harbour, and the pier reaches out over the water with a bar and live music most evenings.
Mallory Square, with its street performers and sunset crowd, is next door. Everything in Old Town is a walk away, which makes this an easy base for a first trip to Key West.
Picolo’s verdict
Why we chose Ocean Key Resort and Spa
Few hotels in Key West put you this close to the water and the town at the same time. You can watch the sun go down from the pier and be on Duval a minute later.
The flip side is noise. Duval Street is lively until late, so light sleepers should ask for a room facing the harbour rather than the street.
What you get
- Own pier with a bar and live music
- Pool facing the harbour
- Spa
- Restaurant on site
- Sunset views over the Gulf
A day at Ocean Key Resort and Spa
- Morning
- Coffee by the pool while the harbour is still quiet.
- Midday
- A boat trip out to the reef from the docks nearby.
- Afternoon
- An hour in the spa before the heat breaks.
- Evening
- A drink on the pier as the sun drops into the sea.
Location
Key West, Florida, USA
Open in MapsQuestions about Ocean Key Resort and Spa
Is Ocean Key Resort close to Mallory Square?
Yes. It is right next to Mallory Square, at the bottom of Duval Street, so the sunset celebration is a short stroll away.
Is Ocean Key Resort noisy?
Rooms on the street side can hear Duval Street at night. Ask for a room facing the harbour if you want a quieter stay.
Does Ocean Key Resort have a pool?
Yes, there is a pool looking out over the harbour, as well as a spa.
Would you rather stay somewhere else?
Three other Key West hotels, each picked for a different reason.
Updated 5 Nov 2026All articles
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