Best Spa Hotels in Key West

This luxurious property is ideal for fulfilling your latest Robinson Crusoe fantasy, seeing as this resort is located off the coast of Key West on Sunset Key, a 27-acre private island. Families in particular loved the accommodations, which include one-, two-, three- or four-bedroom white-washed cottages, each equipped with a kitchen, private veranda, flat-screen TVs and complimentary internet access. Despite its amenities, some guests found the rooms needed an upgrade, but other features, such as the free 24-hour ferry to Key West and the views from Latitudes restaurant, were sincerely appreciated. The property also offers a spa, a pool, a fitness center, tennis courts and a private beach. For those looking to lounge beachside, travelers say be extra careful traversing the sands, as sharp rocks are sporadic.

According to guests, the Pier House Resort & Spa has all the necessary ingredients of a great Key West resort: a prime location (just northeast of Mallory Square), an attentive staff and abundant amenities. This quaint property boasts a heated outdoor pool and its own private stretch of white-sand beach, which make it popular with sun-seekers. Guests will also have access to the full-service spa, where salon services and a long list of soothing massages and body treatments are offered. As for the accommodations, there are standard rooms with warm, neutral hues and coveted amenities like flat-screen TVs, walk-in rain showers and coffee makers. All spaces also feature balconies or patios. However, a few travelers caution that some accommodations have musty odors and loud air conditioning units. Along with well-appointed rooms, guests enjoy access to the tasty One Duval – serving up hearty portions of fresh surf and turf items – and two other on-site eateries.

A member of the swanky Noble House hotel group, this harborfront property adjacent to Mallory Square adheres to the old real estate adage about location, location, location. And guests report that the view from anywhere in this boutique resort is worth the splurge. In addition to postcard-worthy vistas, accommodations here feature wooden furnishings, bright green and blue decor, private balconies and whirlpool tubs. But don't plan on spending too much time in your room: The on-site SpaTerre boasts a long list of massages and skin treatments, while the outdoor pool makes a great place to catch some rays. If you have time, you should also dine on some of the comfort seafood dishes in the resort's Hot Tin Roof restaurant, including the crab cake benedict. Guests say the views made their experience but were put off that amenities, such as in-room water or parking, came with an extra cost considering the high price for accommodations.

Situated less than a mile from the hopping Duval Street, Mallory Square and the Harry S. Truman Little White House, this Hyatt's location in the heart of Key West is the biggest draw for many recent visitors, despite the property's private beach. Along with an unbeatable location in the city's center, travelers also praise the property's exemplary staff and comfortable accommodations and recommend stopping by the pool for a dip or drink. During your stay, you should spend a little time enjoying this resort's activities, including its various aquatic rentals and Jala Spa, which offers a long list of skin and body treatments. Twice weekly fitness classes, fishing demonstrations and welcome Champagne toasts are also offered here as part of the property's daily $30 resort fee. And inside your room, relish special touches like Hyatt's signature beds, flat-screen TVs and iHome stereos. What's more, guests can join Hyatt's rewards program to earn points or redeem perks while staying on-site.

Built in the 1950s, the Southernmost Beach Resort exudes Key West charm. The 261-room property stretches across 6 acres of south Florida's laid-back Key West and features three pools, two beaches and four bars and restaurants. Those looking to relax and embrace the island lifestyle can lay out on the private tanning pier or chill beachside in a hammock. Once you muster up the energy to grab a bite, wander over to the Southernmost Beach Cafe, which offers tropical drinks and Caribbean cuisine in a casual oceanfront setting. If you're interested in a bit more action, stroll a block over to Key West's lively Duval Street, which gets particularly festive after dark thanks to its bustling bars and drag queen nightclubs. Once you're ready to sleep, head back to your accommodations, which include minifridges, coffee makers, complimentary Wi-Fi access and large flat-screen TVs. Recent visitors said that although small and a bit pricey, rooms at the Southernmost Beach Resort are comfortable and offer great views from the higher floors. Note: The property charges a $35 daily resort fee that covers pool and beach access, beach chair and towel use, internet access, concierge services and various resort activities.

Many of Key West's best hotels are clustered around Mallory Square – but this landmark property (which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places) bucks that trend with its Reynolds Street address by the Atlantic Ocean. Guests, however, are enthralled by more than its historic ambience and away-from-the-crowd locale. Although some guests say accommodations here are a bit small, they are still outfitted with modern amenities like espresso machines, iHome docking stations and flat-screen TVs. Along with the comfy lodgings, Casa Marina, A Waldorf Astoria Resort also boasts access to Key West's largest private beach and the Spa al Mare, which offfers a wide array of services, including seaweed detoxifying body wraps and beachside massages. And the two outdoor pools overlooking the ocean have been described as nothing short of amazing by sun-seeking guests. A stay at this Waldorf Astoria outpost can be pricey, but if you're a Hilton Honors member, you can accrue or cash in points by choosing to bed down here.